Ageing is a natural process which will culminate in the complete cessation of life at a predetermined time.  Ayurveda prepares one to face old age with dignity and strength so that the process of ageing can be enjoyed rather than suffered. For this one has to understand what ageing is and how to prevent or reduce its ill effects.

Wash the leaves thoroughly and drain the excess water. Heat a saucepan. Add coriander and pepper seeds and saute for a few seconds.  Add the Doddapatre leaves, ginger and saute till the leaves wilt. Turn off the heat and allow to cool. Transfer the fried mixture with coconut, cumin seeds, green chillis and salt to a mixer jar and grind into a smooth paste. Add the buttermilk and churn once. Season with mustard seeds, curry leaves, broken red chillis and  asafoetida .  Serve with hot rice.

Osteoporosis or porous bone is a condition characterized by low bone mass and structural deterioration of bone tissue which leads to fragile bones and an increased susceptibility to fractures especially of the hip, spine, and wrist. Men as well as women suffer from osteoporosis which can be prevented and treated.

Ageing is a normal process accompanied by progressive alteration of the body’s homeostatic adaptive responses that produce observable changes in structure and function and increased vulnerability to environmental stress and disease.

Strolling into The Ants Crafting Traditions, an ethnic boutique in a happening part of Bangalore, I discovered a bewildering collection of items that reflect the art, culture, craftsmanship and diversity of the northeast. At Ants, there’s plenty to catch your fancy. But what’s most prominent is the exquisite collection of contemporary apparel, home furnishing, jewellery, pottery and stationary, all handmade by tribes of the northeast.

The rose epitomizes poetry, romance and art. It has historically been a symbol of pomp and pageantry. Rose flowers are an important ingredient of several cosmetics and medicines. Roses are used for making perfumes, essential oils, rose water and other cosmetics. In Indian tradition paan (betel leaves) are chewed after eating food. The rose product, ‘gulkand’ is an important ingredient of sweet paan which most us relish. Rose flowers are also used in cooking.

Smile Foundation's feature film, 'I am Kalam' has become a box- office draw for schoolchildren.  A big chasm separates well-off children from Chhotu, the protagonist played by 12-year-old Harsh Mayar who comes from a slum. Yet richer children thoroughly enjoy Chhotu's antics and clapped at each of his small triumphs.

'I am Kalam' is the first mainstream feature film ever to be produced by an NGO. Santanu Mishra, Smile Foundation's executive trustee and producer of the film, says there were compelling reasons for the NGO to venture into the feature film medium to convey a social message.