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How owning an 10 asset can be Ageing with taxing! 16 Grace...

11 Prana Vyana

21 Bask in the Lakes 12 Right to Equality

Cover Story 8 Sunshine Years Affordable Senior Housing Near Electronic City

20 Minutes to Electronic City

5 Minutes to Metro Mall Lakhs Onwards 15 Minutes to Narayana Hrudayalaya hospital

Vedaanta Features Services Offered Anti-slip mats in wet areas Modern common dining & kitchen Anti-skid tiles across the living and bath area Bathroom doors open outside to enable wheel chair movement 24x 7 paramedical facilities Charging station for electronic gadgets 24x7 in-house ambulance Door knob grippers for all doors Electronic pest repeller 24x7 emergency & security services Emergency calling systems from living room, bedrooms and bathrooms Glow paints in corners to avoid accidents at night Housekeeping & Maintenance Glow paints on all doors to enable night vision Glow tapes on all switches to enable night vision Wi-fi enabled community Grab rails in bathroom Events & Entertainment iPad like tablet enabled calling and video calling system Motion sensor lights in living room and bathrooms Travel & Ticketing facility No step threshold within the house Senior friendly health faucets Wealth management services Shower chairs Smart electronic remote system for all switches Specially designed geriatric gym Smooth threshold at the house entrance Yoga & Meditation hall Telephone connection in all rooms to enable emergency information Toilet seat raiser Ayurvedic massage & spa Well-rounded corners to avoid little accidents Wider bathroom doors to enable wheelchair movement ATM..... and many more Reach to us @ Toll Free : 1800 103 4910 Chennai: Vedaanta Senior Living , Door #11, Kanakasri Nagar, Cathedral Road, Chennai - 600 086. Ph : +91 44 4910 4040 Mob :+91 76677 44012 Bengaluru: Vedaanta Senior Living , Suite # 117, DBS House, 26,Cunningham Road, Bengaluru - 560 052. Ph : +91 80 4040 7117/27/37/47/57 Mob : +91 76766 44005 Email : [email protected] Website : www.vedaanta.com

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From Vedaanta’s Desk

Dear Reader,

Greengs from Vedaanta Senior Living!

It gives us immense pleasure to be able to serve you through our rerement dwellings, offering you hassle- free, comfortable and peaceful silver years. With the joint family system giving way, improved life expectancy, and beer financial stability, we believe that senior cizens Editorial Board these days can afford to rere in style, giving your enre family a complete rerement soluon. Editor: Ashwin Kumar Iyer Sub-Editor: Sona Ramani Vedaanta Senior Living , an infant in the mission of serving Creave Designer : V. Dharmendran senior cizens through rerement communies, has set foot in Bengaluru with its first project, Vedaanta @ Arcles in Columns: Vaibhava near Electronic City, following projects to come Sujatha Sathia Murthy up at Kumbakonam, Coimbatore, Palakkad, NCR, Chennai Dr L Ravindran and Mumbai in the near future. With our rerement Ashwin Kumar Iyer Sona Ramani dwellings, we aim to fulfil your essenal, basic, emergency, A R Sujatha comfort, luxury and advisory needs, in addion to offering senior specific housing designs to make your silver years Circulaon & Distribuon: more enjoyable. Chennai: Z. Akbar Bangalore: Vinod Vedaanta Senior Living looks forward to serve you to its Mumbai : Dharam Joshi fullest, making your silver years green.

Regards © Vedaanta Senior Living LLP 2015 All Rights Reserved No part of this newsleer or any of its contents may be reproduced, copied, P.B. Anandapadmanabhan modified or adapted, without the prior wrien consent of the editor, unless otherwise indicated Chairman for stand-alone materials. All the content contributed by guest experts remain the property of the respecve people. All the content guest experts provide is the opinion of the respecve expert Ashwin Kumar Iyer and has not been researched or validated by the Editorial Board of Vedaanta Senior Living. CEO Commercial use and distribuon of the contents of the magazine is not allowed without express and prior wrien consent of the author. INDEXINDEX Vedaanta Seniorz Today March - 2015

8. SUNSHINE YEARS

Health Restaurant & Shopping...... 5 22 How owning an Movies, Books & Events...... 6 10 asset can be taxing Prana vyana...... 11 Vedaanta in Pictures...... 14

Home Decor ...... 17

Fashion...... 18 Right to Equality 12 Celebraon...... 19

21 Bask in the Lakes Recipe...... 20

Horscope...... 24

Funcorner...... 26 16 Ageing with Grace

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Prems Graama Bhojanam A prison- themed multi-cuisine vegetarian restaurant is a must visit for food lovers who love to experience fine dining set up in a prison, served by prisoners. The paneer dishes are a must try at Kaidi Kitchen in addition to their Thai and Pakistani cuisine.

Kaidi Kitchen is located at : 1 Main Road, CIT Colony, Off RK Salai, Mylapore, Chennai, Tamil Nadu - 600004.

Kaidi Kitchen

If you want to try something different and healthy, this is the place for you. In a simple, village like ambience, there are Lunch and dinner options made with the long forgotten millets such as Samai, Varagu,Ragi, Thinai, Kudiraivali, with which they whip up mind- boggling sumptuous dishes. With a meal for two costing less than 400 INR, it is a place worth visiting! PGB is located at 19, Sardar Patel Road, Next To GRT, Adyar, Chennai and reservations can be made @ 98400 62272 / 98403 13050.

Mudrarika Rekha's Boutique Mudrarika is the home for buying uniquely Rekha's boutique – a handcrafted products place known for its such as apparel, fine exquisite collection of jewellery, bags, home ethnic and elegant salwar décor, home linen, suits, designer fabrics, decorative items and kurthis & dupattas, is other collector's edition holding a sale on spring items inspired by the collections from the 19th February to 14th March tales of Indian folklore 2015. Open on Sundays and mythology. too!! Rekha's boutique is located : Visit Mudrarika at at No.1, Mookambika complex, Old No.66/5B, New No. C.P.Ramaswamy road, Alwarpet, 52, SpurtankRoad/ Mayor Ramanathan Chennai – 18 Street, Chetpet, and can be reached @ Chennai- 600 031. Ph: 044-2836 0514 044 - 42108395

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It is a nail-gripping tale of reincarnation and revenge by K.V.Anand with the star cast of Dhanush, Amyra and veteran Movie Review actor Karthik.Madhumitha(Amyra) is convinced that she and her colleague Ashwin (Dhanush) were lovers in their past lives and have been brought together by fate. Is there any truth to this or is she merely hallucinating? Anegan (Tamil)

Much more than simple principles and platitudes, the book takes readers on an inspiring Book Review spiritual journey to find their true and deepest self and reach the ultimate in personal growth and spirituality: the discovery of truth and light. In the first chapter, Tolle introduces readers to enlightenment and its natural enemy, the mind. He awakens readers to their role as a creator of pain and shows them how to have a pain-free identity by living fully in the present. The journey is thrilling, and along the way, the author shows how to connect to the indestructible essence of our Being, "the eternal, ever-present One Life beyond the myriad forms of life that are subject to birth and death." Featuring a new preface by the author, this paperback shows that only after regaining awareness of Being, liberated from Mind and intensely in the Now, is there Enlightenment. Events

Violins, Voices & Values “What will people say?” is the middle of a culinary a situational comedy set in concoction, he runs out of Atribute to India's rich cultural violin maestros Ganesh- Bombay, revolving around oil. He comes upstairs to heritage, Aikya 2015, is an Kumaresh making it a the lives of 6 young borrow some. At last the ode to the versatile nature of musical extravaganza. The 90 aspiring actors in all kids have him and they music that will take you on a minute concert is a fund innocence, living in a aren't going to let him go journey of refection- of how raising event in support of studio apartment that is until he sees some our understanding of 'right' Smrutha Dhvani, an initiative right above that of an evidence of their ability so and 'wrong' can impact the by Interface and Global influential producer who, they stage a murder. It is decisions we make, and in Adjustments Services Pvt Ltd they believe, is about to so realistic that police turn, dramatically alter the for retiring artistes in the cast a road company. swarm into the scene with courses of our lives, and of fields of mucis, dance and They religiously rehearse hilarious results. others. In this journey, the performance, and their plays, but have their Watch “What will people greatest epic of our times, the empowering young girls by own doubts on how to get say” at the Museum Mahabharat is portrayed providing them with the producer upstairs to Theatre, Pantheon Road, th through the musical educational support. see the play. It so happens Egmore from the 6 of renditions of Smt Sudha that the producer is an March to the 8th of March Ragunathan and Smt amateur chef and, right in 2015 at 7:15 pm. Bombay Jayashri with the

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an year, then wealth tax is levied on those assets. Any additions, shall be levied with wealth tax.

How owning Who is liable to pay wealth tax?

Wealth tax is levied on the market value of assets on individuals, an asset can Hindu Undivided Family (HUF), Private or Public company. The formula is :

be taxing! Market value of all assets Less Borrowings against all assets, if Net wealth of all assets Apply 1% in excess of Rs.30.lakhs on the net wealth Owning an asset always give you a sense of calculated above to determine the wealth tax. stability but did you know that it attracts taxes while making it very taxing at times. Non Resident Indians (NRI's) or foreign citizens shall have to pay wealth tax only on assets located in India subject to few conditions When one is old on age, it is time to travel and for repatriating NRI's. splurge , if one is keeping a reasonable health. This is what we believe we stand for. Who are the assesses excluded from wealth tax? There is common perception that monies used to purchase commodities with tax paid income  Companies registered under section 25 of the Companies is not taxable any more. Not necessarily? Act,1956; These assets actually are succeptible to  Co-operative society; wealth tax. It is widely assumed that only when  Social club; an asset is sold and not when it is purchased it  Political party; has a tax implication.  Mutual fund specified u/s 10(23D) of the Income-tax Act. These assets actually are succeptible to wealth tax. It is widely assumed that only when Compliance process an asset is sold and not when it is purchased it has a tax implication. Registered valuers' certificate is required to value in cases of What is covered under wealth tax? jewellery Filing of wealth tax return Real estate, jewellery, bullion, car, utensils, should be completed by July articles of silver and gold, yachts, boats and 31st of every year pertaining to aircrafts, urban land, cash-in-hand (in excess the previous financial year of Rs.50000/-) , etc are all subject to wealth tax. ended March 31st or September The following are exempted though: 30th , depending upon variability in individual compliance dates.  Houses or car or jewellery used for Non compliance in payment of business or stock in trade wealth tax has interest and penal implications.

 Houses allotted by company to employees Conclusion: with certain salary levels This form of tax is generally overlooked by senior citizens especially. It is advisable to remit and file wealth tax returns.  Assets transferred to relatives for inadequate Considering the current inflation and price trends, the consideration will be clubbed as assets Government is seriously considering raising of the limits to owned by the transferor , wherein wealth axis suit present day trends and tax the wealthy for whom this tax payable by the transferor/ was kept in mind when introduced.

How is wealth tax computed? The author, Dr. L. Ravindran, Ph.D; is Founder MD & CEO of Wealthmax Enterprises Management Tax is payable at the rate of 1% on net wealth Private Limited, an award winning company with exceeding Rs.30.lakhs. The value to be over 12 years history of managing and advising reckoned is the financial year ending date of citizens across the world with branches in various March 31st . If assets have been sold during cities of India.

Vedaanta Seniorz Today Vol.1 Issue 2 March 2015 10 www.vedaanta.com Spirituality PRANA VYANA Through the breath called PRANA a living creature is enabled to move. engaged in carrying out urine and faeces. Through that called VYANA , they put forth strength of action. That called That single breath which operates in APANA moves downwards. That called SAMANA resides within the heart. these three, is called UDANA by those Through that called UDANA one eructates and is enabled to speak in that are consequence of its piercing through (the lungs, the throat, and the mouth). conversa nt with These are the five kinds of wind that cause an embodied creature to live and science. move. The properties of scent an embodied creature knows through the That earth element in him. From the water element he receives taste. From the breath fire element represented by the eyes, he perceives forms, and from the wind which element he obtains the perception of touch. Scent, touch, taste, vision, and operates sound are regarded as the general properties of every mobile and immobile , residing object. I shall first speak of the several kinds of scent. They are agreeable, in all the disagreeable, sweet, pungent, far-going, varied, dry, indifferent. All these joints of men's bodies, is called VYANA. nine kinds of scent are founded upon the earth element. Light is seen by the There is heat in the bodies of living eyes and touch through the wind element. Sound, touch, vision and taste creatures which is circulated all over the are the properties of water. speak in detail now of the perception of taste system by the breath called SAMANA. .High-souled.High-souled Rishis have spoken of diverse kinds of taste. Residing thus in the body, that breath They are sweet, saltish, bitter, astringent, sour and pungent. These are the operates upon the different kinds of six kinds of taste appertaining to the water element. Light contributes to the watery and other elementary substances vision of form. Form is of diverse kinds. Short, tall, thick, four-cornered, and all bad humours. That heat residing round, white, black, red, blue, yellow, reddish, hard, bright, smooth, oily, between Apana and Prana, in the region soft, and terrible. These are the sixteen kinds of form which constitute the of the naval, operates with the aid of those property of light or vision. The property of the wind element is touch. Touch is two breaths, in digesting all food that is of various kinds: warm, cold, agreeable, disagreeable, indifferent, burning, taken by a living creature. There is a duct mild, soft, light and heavy. Both sound and touch are the two properties of beginning from the mouth down to the the wind element. These are the eleven properties that appertain to the anal canal. Its extremity is called the anus. wind. Space has only one property. It is From this main duct numerous subsidiary called sound. I shall now tell thee the ones branch out in the bodies of all living different kinds of sound. They are the creatures.In consequence of the rush of seven original notes called Shadja, the several breaths named above Rishabha, Gandhara, Madhyama, (through these ducts), those breaths Panchama, Dhaivata and mingle together. The heat that dwells in Nishada.These are the seven kinds of Prana is called USHMAN. It is this heat property that appertains to space. that causes digestion in all creatures Sound inheres like the Supreme Being possessed of bodies. The breath called in all space though attached Prana, the bearer of a current of heat, especially to drums and other descends from the head downwards to instruments. Whatever sound is heard from drums small and large, and the extremity of the anal canal and thence conchs, and clouds, and cars, and animate and inanimate creatures, are all is sent upwards once more. Coming back included in these seven kinds of sound already enumerated. Thus sound, to its seat in the head, it once more sends which is the property of space, is of various kinds. The learned have said down the heat it bears. Below the navel is sound to be born of space. When raised by the different kinds of touch, the region of digested matter. Above it is which is the property of the wind, it may be heard. It cannot however, be that for the food which is taken. In the heard, when the different kinds of touch are inceptive. The elements, navel are all the forces of life that sustain mingling with their counterparts in the body , increase and grow. Water, fire, the body. Urged by the ten kinds of wind are always awake in the bodies of living creatures. They are the roots breaths having Prana for their first, the of the body. Pervading the five life-breaths they reside in the body. Heat ducts branching out from the heart, resides within the head (brain) and protects the body from perishing. The convey the liquid juices that food yields, breath called PRANA, residing within the head and the heat that is there, upwards, and in transverse directions. cause all kinds of exertion. That PRANA is the living creature, the universal The main duct leading from the mouth to soul, the eternal Being, and the Mind, Intellect and Consciousness of all the anus is the path by which yogis, living creatures, as also all the objects of the senses. Thus the living vanquishers of fatigue, of perfect creature is, in every respect, caused by Prana to move about and exert. equanimity in joy and sorrow, and Then in consequence of the other breath called SAMANA, everyone of the possessed of great patience, succeed in senses is made to act as it does. The breath called APANA, having recourse attaining to Brahma by holding the soul to the heat that is in the urethra and the abdominal intestines, moves, within the brain.

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Fitness Ageing with Grace Yoga for Health & well being!

The practice of Yoga brings us face to face with the extraordinary complexity of our own being.” Shri. Aurobindo- body alignment—perfect for seniors with physical limitations. There is no doubt that physical activity is good for people, no matter what their age. It is mandatory to keep the joints mobile after 60 to stay fit and healthy. Yoga has several scientifically backed benefits. It Moreover, usually ageing is associated with multiple clinical has been proved to conditions such as high blood pressure, arthritis and · Improve sleep quality and improve depression insomnia. Yoga has been proved to alleviate most of these · Reduce stress & control blood pressure symptoms, combining physical poses with relaxation and · Help control blood sugar in people with diabetes breathing techniques, to improve overall health and · Enhance respiratory function wellbeing. There are three key components to a good workout · Help alleviate arthritic joint pain for seniors: low impact cardio, resistance training, and · Increase bone density and prevent Osteoporosis stretching. Yoga has the potential to cover all three of these aspects. Yoga is a therapeutic practice, focused on proper · Improve balance and coordination · Elevate mood by relieving anxiety · provide relief in chronic pain · Enhance immunity

However, it is ideal to take your Physician's advice before starting with Yoga and always take your Yoga instructor's advice to make sure you do it right!

As Yogi Shri. T.Krishnamacharya said, “Master your breath, let the self be in bliss, contemplate on the sublime within you.” So, what are you waiting for? Enter Yoga – Your road to healthy living!

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ummer has plenty of pleasures to enjoy — but those drying your dishes and clothes the old fashioned way sweltering, steam bath-like dog days? Here are a (air drying and line drying). You'll save energy and Sfew stress-free ways to keep your home cool — keep the house cooler. without sending your electric bill soaring 6. Switch to CFLs: 1. Keep the curtains or the shutters closed: not only are they good for the environment because Keeping the sun from streaming directly in helps keep your they use less electricity than conventional bulbs but place a little cooler. Hanging bamboo curtains will add an the bulbs don't get nearly as hot. aesthetic touch to the house, while cooling it up as well. 7. Strip your house of its rugs, throws and 2. Hang a wet sheet in front of the window: knick-knacks: when the air passes through the damp cloth, the moisture Try filling it with plants instead. It's a visual trick that cools it off. works to fool your mind; bare surfaces look cooler 3. In the same vein, try a bowl of ice in front of a fan: which in turn makes you feel cooler. Let the cool air blow over you. 8. Pour water over the terrace: 4. Turn your fan around to face out: If you have a terrace, you can try pouring the water left And blow the hot air out of the house. If you have a ceiling over from washing clothes or vessels, which can fan, turn it so it spins in the opposite direction and blows the instantly cool up the house. hot air up and out. 9. Colour it up: 5. Turn off your electrical/electronic appliances, when Try to use green, blue or lilac bed spreads, throw not in use: pillows and flowers, which will instantly make u feel Your computer, your TV, your chargers -- all give off heat, as cool and pleasant. Avoid hot colours like red, yellow do your Washing machine and your clothes dryer. Try and brown this season.

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Marking a statement in the hearts of people creates an ever lasting impression. Needless to say, our Prime Minister, NaMo has been greatly influencing our men with his Modi kurtas.

The usual fashion mantra goes, “We dress to Impress. We dress to make a statement”, but there is something that we omit to make a point with. We wear occasion-appropriate clothes to mark our presence. Making an impact with their dressing styles, celebrities across the world have been influencing the fashion scenario to a large extent. One of the most well- dressed leaders the country has, each time that PM Narendra Modi steps out, he makes sure that his outfit is well thought out and calculated.

The iconic Nehru Jacket has today been replaced with the Modi Kurta, with its own difference in style with no hook in the neck like the Nehru jacket. In tones of beige, charcoal, grey, navy blue, black and lighter hues of saffron, Modi reflects his political outlook in a desi style with his statement kurtas.

Today's fashion industry sees a paradigm shift in people opting out for these Modi Kurtas, be it a chic, formal, casual, or a mix group gathering. Crisp half-sleeve linen kurtas teamed up with sharply tailored jackets, called the Modi jackets are the most sought after dresses among today's young and the old.

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Mahasivarathri Mahasivarathri, one of the most sacred festivals nights of India, marks the darkest night of the year, and celebrates the Grace of Lord Shiva, from whom yogic traditions originate. The auspicious day celebrated on the 6th night of the month of Maasi every year is celebrated with great religious fervour across the country and also Nepal. Fasting and staying awake the whole night of the auspicious day, singing bhajans in the name of Lord Siva believed to attain moksha and awaken spirituality is the usual ritual on this day. Mahasivarathri, this year falls on the 17th of February 2015.

Holi The festival of colors, Holi, celebrated on the full moon day of the month of Maasi, is a festival of love, joy and care celebrated across the world. The enthusiasm of the people are displayed with the application of colors on each other's faces (dry powder or colored water) as the most important part of the celebration. Holi, this year falls on the 6th of March 2015.

Desert Festival, Jaisalmer: The 3-day extravaganza of color, music and celebration, the Jaisalmer Desert Festival held at the golden city of Jaisalmer is a feast to the eyes of the beholder. Giving every individual a golden opportunity to explore the golden city, the city is at its magical best for the 3 days of celebration with a range of options from camel parade, snake dance, fire dance, camel races and polo matches to small competitions and exhibitions from the locals.

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Method · Wash the drumsticks and chop them into finger-long pieces. Place in a pan with 3 cups of water and boil until soft. Squeeze out the pulp or scoop it out with a spoon. Keep the pulp aside. Discard the woody parts. Blend the pulp until smooth. · Blend the tomato into a puree. · Heat the butter in a pan and add the cumin seeds. When they splutter, add the drumstick leaves and fry for few minutes, then add the tomato puree and dal stock and bring it to boil · Add the drumstick pulp and mix well. Add salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.

Ingredients Health benefits: · Drumsticks – 3 nos Drumsticks are high in vitamin C and good sources · Drumstick leaves – 1 cup of dietary fiber, Pottasium, Magnesium and · Tomato (medium sized) – 2 nos Manganese. Drumstick leaves are highly nutritious · Butter – 1 tbsp not only for their protein content – they are also · Cumin seeds – ½ tsp packed with beta-carotene, vitamin C, calcium, · Dal stock – 1 cup (Moong dal – 4 tsp, potassium, and iron. cooked with 1 cup water and mashed well) · Salt – to taste The benefits of Drumstick pulp and leaves, · Black pepper – to taste combined with the protein in dal makes for an appetising and nutritious starter and it's tasty too!!!

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Udaipur, the city of lakes, set amidst the Aravalli ranges of Rajasthan, is known for its picturesque lakes and elevated hills. Known as the 'Venice of the East', Udaipur is one of the most romantic cities of the world and the second most sought after tourist destination of the state. The city of Udaipur boasts of various museums, gardens, monuments, and colourful festivals that charm tourists to the city.

Udaipur, easily accessible from all the major cities of India, is undoubtedly a dream destination for a romantic city, a blend of sights, sounds and experiences. Udaipur's kaleidoscope of fairy tale palaces, lakes, temples, and gardens, carry the taste of a heroic past depicting valour and chivalry. Udaipur, today is a favourite marriage destination for celebrities, business families, politicians and other royal weddings.

Caressed by the Arabian Sea in the west and a vast network of lakes, lagoons and freshwater rivers criss- crossing the land, the backwater country, Alleppey, is a district of immense natural beauty. The palm fringed canals and sores bustling with glimpses from the day to day life in the country side, the mirror still lagoons, picturesque lakesides and long sandy beaches marks Alleppey the most favoured backwater tourism destination in God's own country. The most famous attraction in Alleppey is the houseboat cruise for a peaceful retreat in the backwaters of God's own country.

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The very word, “Swine Flu” triggers a lot of fear and What is Swine Flu? anxiety due to the increased morbidity and mortality Swine Flu, also known as Type A Influenza of the Humans, associated with it! was originally said to have been transmitted from pigs, hence the name. H1N1 affects the respiratory tract of an individual. It is highly contagious and spreads through saliva and India saw its first Swine flu pandemic in 2009, where mucous particles. around 3000 cases were recorded and several lives were lost due to lack of awareness and difficulty in Am I at a greater risk for Swine flu? diagnosis and treatment, in view of its sudden onset. H1N1 was suspected to have migrated from Mexico, Swine flu is unusual, because it targets any age group, the which saw a major outbreak in early 2009. However, most susceptible being those below 2 and above 65 years. the flu seemed to lay low after 2010 and peaked again The high-risk groups include those with in 2014. There has been a marked surge of H1N1 in 2015 and public seems to be in panic, despite Compromised immune system Government assurances that the flu seems to be more Pregnancy seasonal than pandemic. Awareness on the flu risk Chronic medical conditions/Chronic respiratory factors, symptoms, treatment and precautions will help infections such as Pneumonia us prevent it or at least help catch it early! Children and adults with obesity

Vedaanta Seniorz Today Vol.1 Issue 2 March 2015 22 www.vedaanta.com How to diagnose swine flu? The diagnosis is by a simple, non-invasive, mucosal HOW THE VIRUS WORKS sampling from nose/throat swab for H1N1 study Influenza is a highly contagious virus and a pandemic flu could affect up to half the population So, I have Swine flu? What is my treatment? On diagnosis of Swine flu, antiviral medication such as Oseltamivir (Tamiflu) and Zanamivir (Relenza) will help 1 2 relieve the symptoms and reduce the risk of secondary complications. But, Beware! These drugs are to be taken The virus moves The virus enters into airways only under the Doctor's prescription, as indiscriminate body through and lungs mouth or nose use could result in resistance to the virus!

Prevention is better than Cure! The best way to keep this deadly virus at bay is to have yearly flu shots. Some of the vaccines for H1N1 available in the market are Influvac, Vaxigrip, Vaxiflu S and Fluarix. 345

These vaccines can be given as nasal spray/injections It attacks cells that line the But too many cells in the Patient’s immune system respiratory tract, replicating and are available at affordable prices. September / lungs are destroyed, the starts to hunt out and itself inside each cell until patient will die dear the virus from the October would be the ideal months to have the shot, right the cell dies, releasing more body, loading to recovery before the onset of monsoon! of the virus into the body

Do's Influenza A(H1N1) Cover your face while coughing/sneezing Hand hygiene by washing/sanitizing before the meal and after visiting public places Wear surgical masks when in very crowded places Gargle with warm salt water twice a day Boost immunity by taking plenty of fresh fruits, vegetables, vitamin-rich foods and getting adequate sleep Stay hydrated by drinking plenty of water to maintain body moisture and flushing out toxins

Don't's x Never take the antiviral medication without your Doctor's prescription

x Avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth without sanitizing your hands

Get the shot of Protecon! Be a Flu fighter!!

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March
begins
with
the
most
rarest
and
fortunate
cosmic
line-ups
of
all
with
Jupiter
creating
a
perfect
trine
to
Uranus
giving
life
a
bolt
of
sudden,
unexpected
luck,
Venus
to
create
a
perfect
trine
to
Jupiter
offering
moments
of
goodness
to
cherish.

Aries: A month of promises for Aries, March is going to be a month of passion and surprises. The combination of Venus and Mars dominating the sphere in Aries, the huge erotic potential drives you to using this potential to the fullest. To have a conflict-free time this March, we advise you to control your impulsive instincts. You will involve in new projects, and also fight for a noble cause and follow your heart with a great zeal of energy. We advise you to go slow on aggressive decisions to avoid being rushed to risks.

Taurus: A happy relationship for Taureans will apply when there is a synch between their secret aspirations and the way to achieve the same. Though there will be little satisfaction, happiness will be hard to reach for you this month. The month of march doesn't seem likely for you in the career front and may not give you the expected results all the time. Being organized and having a good hand over your time and priorities will avoid efforts going waste. Money should not be a problem as long as you are practical and clear in your decisions.

Gemini: The month of March will see Geminians actively participating in social events, with a wave of energy that will encourage you to strive for reaching an objective. There will be a stronger romantic influx but will not necessarily be happier. March will be a month full of resources and opportunities for Geminians and will see a major progress in your career gaining you reputation and respect.

Cancer: This March will be a more relaxed period for Cancerians, a better period to express themselves. You are bound to be attracted to people with status and visibility, and will be in the limelight in the month of March 2015. Maintain your private life from your public and professional one. The shift of Mars will encourage initiative, ambition and combative moods, mobilizing your strength towards the objectives previously set.

Leo: March will be one of the best months for Leo, bringing in new relationships or extreme satisfaction to the existing ones. March will be a month of accomplishments and shared achievements. Your life would be on a path of reorientation, a change towards betterment. Long distance collaborations and, university and cultural environments will be good for you. With regards to money, it is advisable to stay clear-headed and practical. Virgo: March is a romantic but idealistic period for Virgos. Collaborations, contracts and associations will be matters of primary interest wrt your career. Keep your communication sincere, open and clearly defined. There are chances of a risk of loss or financial troubles. Be cautious for troubles that follow contamination, or food poisoning. Order and discipline - which usually ensure the inner balance of Virgos - can be disturbed in March 2015. You'll have to make some efforts not to get out of rhythm.

Vedaanta Seniorz Today Vol.1 Issue 2 March 2015 24 www.vedaanta.com Libra: It is very likely that a new relationship will appear, or the existing relationship will undergo a process of change. Trips, friends, socialization will have an important say in Libra's sentimental life in this period. In March 2015 you'll have high chances to close new contracts and collaborations. Teamwork, group projects, organizational activities, the public, clients, communication and trips will all be stimulated and they will support each other. Be flexible and adapt to situations as you go! Scorpio: March 2015 will be a busy month for Scorpios at the professional level, but with immense creative potential and with high chances of accomplishments in their career. In the second part of the month you'll have good luck with collaborations.Problems might appear unexpectedly and have an acute or painful development. Various crises, nervous fits, surgical operations, injuries, accidents of all sorts will be possible. Be careful when driving, when handling dangerous objects or substances (sharp tools, hot things, fire guns, inflammable materials, mechanical or electrical devices, etc.)! Sagittarius: March will be the most passionate month in 2015 for Sagittarians. It will bring intense emotions, tumultuous sentimental-erotic developments, unexpected events, never experienced before. Misunderstandings, incidents, errors, disillusions will not be excluded. If you have a long-term aimed action in your plans, if you have set your objectives and you are determined to do a good job, March 2015 will be the month in which you can make remarkable progress. You'll be in an excellent shape: you'll have good physical resistance, a lot of energy and better effort management. Capricon: The first part of March 2015 will not be very generous to Capricornians as regards love and pleasures. The attention of Capricorn's couple will go to pragmatic objectives, such as the home and family. These will be dynamic sectors, maybe even hectic. You might move houses, redecorate, solve some problems related to parents, etc. The most favorable moments for Capricorn people will be around March 22nd-23rd. You might make an investment or come into possession of some goods that are related to the fields enumerated above, but there might also be a crisis situation that will entail an important change. The second part of March 2015 will bring Capricorns a professional opportunity and will be excellent for promotion. Aquarius: Expect a discussion, a message, a trip or a surprise-encounter to cause an important event for your couple or, who knows, maybe even a new love. It is also possible that Aquarius' relationship/love is stimulated or influenced by some shared intellectual interest or by an activity that has to do with groups, with an audience, speeches, information. Trips or distances can also be involved. The second part of March 2015 will be favorable to your private life, home and family, but also to shared properties. Nervous tension felt by Aquarians in March 2015 will be rather high, and this will not be very comfortable. Pisces: Venus, the planet of love, will now be more interested in the practical aspects rather than the romantic ones. Pisces' couple will be pre occupied with a business, an investment or money in general. You'll lay more emphasis on matter than on emotions. Venus will bring you luck with love when traveling, through dates, conversations or correspondence. In the first two decans of March 2015, Pisceans will fully benefit from the energy given by the Sun, which will be in a trasnit in Pisces. This means vitality and self-confidence. It'll be a good period to solve your medical problems, if you have any.

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Fill in the blanks! Use all the 26 alphabets in the blanks below to complete the following 11 words, by using each letter only once in the course:

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Find the Capitals! Find the capitals of 14 major states in India: SUDOKU:

A T A K L O K S R I R 6 4 7 2 S R I N A G A R L A A

P U R U L A G N E B G 9 4 6

B H O P A L N B K M A 3 N K S T B C U J N U N 7 4 8 3 T R I V A N D R U M I 3 4 R U M P L R A A M W H 2 1 5 7 P P L A D B R N A S D 4 6 A I A N N E H C J P N T A B A A L E H I H A 1 8 3

N J O J C R D I T E G 6 1 9 3 A K H I T S L R P N Q

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1. Jaaz 2. Quiet 3. Yucca 4. Extra 5. Violin 6. Bashful 7. Grown 8. Defeat 9. Koala 10. Molar 11. Porcupine

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Sardars are Back!

1. Bank Manager asks Sardar in an interview: “what is a cyclone”? Sardar: “It is a loan given to purchase a cycle”.

2. Interviewer: “What is a skeleton”? Sardar: “Sir, skeleton is a person who started dieting but forgot to stop it”.

3. MD: “I give you a driver job. Starting salary is Rs. 2000” Sardar: “Oh, Thank you, what is the driving salary and stopping salary?”

4. Sardar was drawing money from ATM. A person who was just behind him in the line said, “Ha Ha Haa! I have seen your password. It's 4 asterisks (****). Sardar replies, “You are wrong! It is 1258.”

5. After returning from a foreign trip, sardar asked his wife, “Do I look like a foreigner”? Wife: “No. Why?” Sardar: “In London, a lady asked me whether I am a foreigner”.

6. Napolean: “There are no words called IMPOSSIBLE and FEAR in my dictionary. Sardar: “You should have checked before buying!”

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