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SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 27, 2020 (PAGE 4) PERSONALITY SOCIETY “Music has become more free over years” Cycle makes a comeback in Jammu Sitar maestro Pandit Ravi Shankar was the first have a career making music quite freely, you know getting S S Sodhi injury or illness, but can be built up to a demanding physical workout. among the very few to go beyond the boundaries of to explore and experiment with multiple styles and mak- Cycling, just as walking, is known to be one of the A fun way to get fit - the adventure and buzz you Hindustani classical music to work with different music ing music that comes from my heart, from my own healthiest activities that one can do whether youth or styles. authentic desires," the sitar virtuoso said. elderly. During pandemic, bicycles have emerged as one get from coasting down hills and being outdoors means His daughter, sitarist Anoushka Shankar, who has Besides performing as a solo sitarist, her composition- of the safest means of moving around. It is overwhelm- you are more likely to continue to cycle regularly, com- experimented with crossover music, said she is grateful al work has led to several cross-cultural collaborations ing to see people of Jammu hitting back on the streets pared to other physical activities that keep you indoors the music scene has become more liberal since and allows with artistes such as Sting, rapper M.I.A, pianist Herbie with revival of cycling culture in various parts of the city or require special times or places. her to explore various genres and forms. Hancock, Mexican guitar duo Rodrigo y Gabriela and vio- such as Gandhi Nagar , Shastri Nagar, Trikuta Nagar, Time-efficient - as a mode of transport, cycling "It was really rare for people to cross over, there were linist Joshua Bell. Sidhra,National Highways, etc. replaces sedentary (sitting) time spent driving motor very few examples of some legends who had managed to Apart from co-writing the music for the British TV vehicles or using trams, trains or buses with healthy have a career in classical music and explore other forms series "A Suitable Boy", Shankar also worked with Both young and old can be seen paddling around especially in early morning and late evening when there exercise. but it was definitely something that people of my genera- Buddhist spiritual leader the Dalai Lama on his first stu- A shift to cycling will help us to maintain the current tion found scary," Shankar told PTI in an email interview. dio album "Inner World". is less vehicular traffic creating an impressive sight for levels of cleaner air obtained during lockdown, improve The 39-year-old, who had her father Ravi Shankar as Before the coronavirus pandemic hit the world and people who give importance to their health and fitness her guru and often shared the stage with him, remembers sent everyone scurrying indoors, Shankar was planning a routine. general health of the population and therefore improve the time when being able to explore music freely and tour with her sister Norah Jones and other famous Such mode of commuting needs to be given more pri- their resistance to critical reactions to any kind of virus. experiment with different styles was looked down upon artistes to celebrate the birth centenary of Ravi Shankar. ority by public in the coming times, keeping in mind The public at large should look at these safe modes of and not be approved of by the masters. The months that followed not just gave her "some of various health "I feel in the last 20-25 years things have opened up so the most amazing times" with her children but also made benefits of her more independent in cycling, such as, creating her music. improving body "I tried to allow things posture and coor- to be as simple and flexi- dination, decreas- ble as possible. And just ing body fat lev- get one day at a time els, reducing & responding to the situa- regulating BMI tion as it was. I had a lot of and maintaining challenging times with oxygen levels. things like learning how to Shifting away record myself, but also I from motorised found that very reward- system of trans- ing...I felt really proud of port to a non- the independence that I emission mode of have gained in music as transport like well," the mother of two cycling, can coun- said. teract the effects The six-time Grammy of emissions and Award nominee last helps us maintain month launched her latest Social Distancing album "Love Letters", per- too at the same haps her most personal time. According album till date. to various studies, Excelsior/Rakesh "Love Letters" is also Cycling con- Shankar's first exclusively lyrics-oriented album. She tributes to healthier lives by helping to prevent a large number of severe diseases: diabetes, breast and colon transport as safer alternatives of commuting especially has, in another first, lent in a traffic-heavy and congested Jammu city as ours. At her voice to "Lovable" cancer, osteoporosis, Alzheimer, depression, etc. It can also improve our effectiveness against any possible the same time, new cycle friendly paths could be built to along with Afro-French ensure safety and security of the cyclists on the roads. Cuban musical duo Ibeyi. infections. To cover the risks, the cyclists should wear The album, with six proper gears, helmets, other safety covers , follow road As the air quality has improved tremendously in tracks including "Those rules and maintain social distancing with other fellow Jammu during the lockdown periods, we should ques- Words", has notes of cyclists. tion ourselves whether we want to go back to the old tremendous loss and Cycling for health and fitness ways of taking motorised transportation for short com- much when I visit teenagers who Anoushka Sharma heartbreak, possibly brought into her work by per- It only takes two to four hours a week to achieve a mutes or use a cycle instead, especially for short dis- are beginning to play," the London- sonal health issues and her divorce from British general improvement to your health. Cycling is: tances? based musician said. Interview director Joe Wright last year after a marriage of Low impact - it causes less strain and injuries than World over cities such as Berlin, Milan, London, Over the years it has become nine years. most other forms of exercise. Rome and Paris have created pop-up bike lanes during normal for people to experiment. "These were difficult times, which pushed me into A good muscle workout - cycling uses all of the COVID pandemic either by painting the lane or just by "I haven't personally seen that kind of great disap- some very vulnerable places. I've written from a personal major muscle groups as you pedal. putting bollards along the length of the roads. Similar proval anymore." place before, but this time there was something particu- Easy - unlike some other sports, cycling does not measures can be taken by the government to transform Shankar, who went through periods of confusion and larly tender about the process. It was a creative challenge require high levels of physical skill. Most people know uncertainty over choosing her style initially, has exten- to be brave enough to allow the music to remain as raw as the roads and streets into safe zones for cyclists. These how to ride a bike and, once you learn, you don't forget. will be easier to use. Earlier, we used to take our cars to sively created "crossover music" with non-classical music it began," the musician added. Good for strength and stamina - cycling styles such as jazz, electronica, flamenco and blues. For "Those Words", Shankar worked with cellist and the local market. But now we can use this. increases stamina, strength and aerobic fitness. It is certainly an environment-friendly way of com- "I have definitely gone through phases of wondering if composer Ayanna Witter-Johnson, Indian singer Shilpa As intense as you want - cycling can be done at I belong or if I am giving that enough, doing enough. But, Rao and dancers Guro Nagelhus Schia and Vebjørn muting we could implement in our lovely city Jammu. very low intensity to begin with, if recovering from I guess, overall I feel very grateful that I have been able to Sundby. (The author is a social activist and an educational consultant) HEALTHLINES VITAMIN D Deficiency: A Serious Concern COVID-19 and its impact on Heart Dr Arvind Kohli Emergent hospitalization and management in coronary care unit Dr.Gautam Sharma, Dr. Bodh Raj Sharma differs depending on the age and health conditions. However, a Diagnostic Consideration of Covid19 Cardiac patients concentration less than 20 nanograms per milliliter is generally World Heart Day is celebrated every year on 29th September. ECG : This basic investigation is very important for assess- The COVID-19 pandemic has once again made the considered inadequate and requires immediate treatment. It is aimed at creating Awareness amongst people regarding heart ment of myoCardial Injury acute coronary syndromes and researchers throughout the world to investigate the role of Treatment For Vitamin D Deficiency ailments and the range of associated health issues. The day is arrhythmias Vitamin D in increased immunity against Corona Virus. The find- If one is diagnosed with a vitamin D deficiency, the doctor will commemorated to promote different preventable steps and ing that deficiency of Vit-D is linked to increased susceptibility of likely prescribe vitamin D supplements. Tablets/ sachets/ liquids changes in lifestyle to avoid any cardiovascular diseases, like heart Biomarkers Cardiomyocyte injury, as quantified by cardiac an individual to corona virus infection had made doctors to of 60000 IU of Vit-D once weekly for 4-8 weeks is prescribed by attack, stroke,and heart failure So this years theme is asking the troponin (Trop T) concentrations, and haemodynamic stress, as hypothesise that vitamin D supplementation could be a promis- the medical practitioner depending on the Vit-D serum levels.

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