Known Doctors List

General Physician:


1. Dr. R. Boominathan, Sri Balamurugan Nursing Home, #39/19, Silambani Agraharam, Devakottai – 630302. Tel: +91-4561-272439



2. Dr. S. Revathi MBBS, Apollo Family Clinic, New No: 15/2, Old 24/2, Arunachalam Road, Saligramam, Chennai 600093. Telphone: +91-44-42061043



3. Dr. K. Rajagopal, 12-2-823/A-19, Santhosh Nagar Colony ( Opp: St Ann’s Women’s College), Mehdipatnam, Hyderabad – 500028. Tel: +91-40-23512760



Cardiologist:

1. Dr. Vaidyanathan, Opp: GRT School Play Ground, Postal Colony, West Mambalam, Chennai 600093. Telphone: +91-44-24892690 /23711943 Mob: +91-98410360453



Dentist:

1. Dr. Kota Nataraj, Lakshmi Dental Clinic, #6-3-597/1, Venkatramana Colony (Junction), (Behind Banjara Hills Care Hospital), Khairatabad, Hyderbad -500004. Tel: +91-40-23370033 / +91-9848491207



Dermatologist:

1. Dr .P Usha, 57/3RT, Opp: Andhra Bank, Vijaynagar Colony, Hyderabad - 500028. Tel: +91-9396491466 / +91-9392437041



2. Dr. K. UdayaKiran, 12-2823/A/169, Mehdipatnam Main Road, (Besides Chandana Brother’s – Pillar No: 19), Hyderabad 500028. Tel: +91-40-23514888 / +91-9885373616. http://www.drkiranmedilabs.com/ Email: kirankoduri@yahoo.com



3. Dr. J Bhaskaran, Savithri Clinic, 189/8, SV Lingam Road, KK Nagar, Chennai 600078. Tel: +91-44-24810555 Email: bhaskaran_jayaraman@yahoo.co.in





ENT Specialist:

1. Dr. K. KrishnaKumar, HOD, Department of ENT, Global Hospital & Health City, Chennai eMail: drkumark@yahoo.com http://www.drkrishnakumar.com/ Clinic 6:30-8:30 Mon-Sat: 63/4, Dev Apartments, Ist Main Road, Opp Adyar Bakery, Gandhi Nagar, Adayar, Chennai 60020. Tel: +91-44-42114073



2. Dr. V. Nanda Kumar, Axon Medical Centre, IInd Floor, Above Hotel Shanbag, Panjagutta X Roads, Hyderbad 500002. Tel: +91-40-23401926 (11:30AM to 01:30PM)

12-2-790/3/3, Ayodyanagar, Mehdipatnam, Hyderabad – 500028. Tel: +91-40-23390342 (06:00 to 08:30PM)



3. Dr. V. Sivakumar, Sugam Clinic, #15, Vattanam Road (Near: Mosque), Devakottai – 630302. Tel: +91-4561-273659



Pediatrician / Child Specialist:

1. Dr. V. Arjun, Apoorva Hospital, 46/A, Santhosh Nagar Colony, (Near: St Ann’s Women’s College), Mehdipatnam, Hyderabad – 500028. Tel: +91-40-65503232



2. Dr. P. Ramkumar, 2, Dharan Singh Colony, Vadapalani, Chennai 600026. Tel: +91-44-23622068



3. Dr. Banu, Sathalaya Hospital, 27, Pushpa Nagar 1st Street, (Opp: Loyola College), Nungambakkam, Chennai 600034. Tel: +91-44-28171599 / 28170131Gynecologist:1. Dr Gita Arjun #4, Second Street, Dr R. K. Salai, Mylapore, Chennai 600 004. Tel: +91-44- 28473996/ 4342 / 4475 (Back Side of President Hotel)



Gastroenterologist:

1. Dr . Vidya Sagar Abbagani, MD, DM, Professor of Gastroenterology, Gandhi Hospital, #4, 1st Floor, Amsri Classic, Opp: St Marry's Church, SD Road, Secunderabad - 500003. Tel: +91-40-27716608 / +91-9246538511 / +91-9848969442



Gynaecologist:

1. Dr. L Abrahamm 14, Kodambakkam High Road, Nungambakkam, Chennai 600034. Tel: +91-44-28279995 (Opp to Palmgrove Hotel)



2. Dr. Evita Fernandez, Fernandez Hospital Pvt Ltd, (Behind Koti BigBazzar) Bogulkunta, Hyderabad – 500001. Tel: +91-40-24756997 http://www.fernandezhospital.com/ E-mail: info@fernandezhospital.com



3. Dr. Lakshmi Devarajan, Billroth Hospital, 45, Lakshmi Talkies Road, Shenoy Nagar, Chennai 600030. Tel: +91-44-26641777



4. Dr. Latha, Sundaram Medical Foundation, 9C Neelankarai Village, 42, Shanthi Colony, Anna Nagar West, Chennai 600040. Tel: +91-44-26268844 / 8719



5. Dr V Jamuna, 1, Second Street, Appa Rao Colony, Tambaram Sanitorium, Chennai 600047. Tel: +91-44-22363426 / 8423





Orthopedic:

1. Dr.CT. Alagappan, New 16, Bhimanna Mudali Garden, Opp: Abhiramapuram Police Station, Chennai - 600018. Tel: +91-44-24995577 / Mob: +91-9551659955



2.Dr.G Srinath B.A, M.S, Kottakkal Arya Vaidyasala, Seven Hills, 1-1-39, Sarojini Devi Road, Besides Taj Tristar Hotel, Secunderabad 500003. Tel: +91-40-27722226 (10:00 to 1:00AM & 03:30 to 07:30PM, Sunday Holiday)



Diagnostic Centre:

1. Swami Vivekananda Diagnostic Centre, DG Vaishnav College, Arumbakkam, Chennai 600106. Tel: +91-44-24757521 / 2704

Nattukottai Nagarathar Sangam

Sri Kasi Nattukkotai Nagara Satram
Golowila, Tanga Stand
Behind Sushil Cinema
VARANASI - 221001
Uttarapradesh
Tel: 0542-2451804

Service Offered: Boarding, Lodging, Daily Sight Seeing Arrangements & Kasi Vishwanathar Darshan Arrangements (03:00 A.M, 11:30AM & 09:00PM IST)
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Nattukottai Nagara Satram
149, Mori Daraganji PO
ALLHABAD - 211006
Uttarapradesh
Tel: 0532-2501275
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Nattkot Sri Ram Mandir
Baboo Baazar
AYODHYA
FAIZABAD - 224123
Uttarapradesh
Tel: 05278-232703
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Nattukkotai Nagara Satram
No 171, Chand Chowra
GAYA - 823001
Bihar
Tel: 0631-2226480
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Nagaratthar House
34, Ezra Street
KOLKATTA - 700001
West Bengal
Tel: 033-22350052
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Kartik Swami Mandir
Shani Chowk, Panchavati
NASIK - 422003
Maharshtra
Tel: 0253-2620878
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Rangoon Nagra Viduthi
88, Coral Merchant Street
Mannady
Chennai - 600001
Tamilnadu
Tel: 044-25268155
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The History of Indian Flag

The flag that was first hoisted on August 7, 1906,at the Parsee Bagan Square in Calcutta .







Called the 'Saptarishi Flag', this was hoisted in Stuttgart at the International Socialist Congress held on August 22, 1907.







Associated with the names of Dr. Annie Besant and Lokmanya Tilak, this flag was hoisted at the Congress session in Calcutta during the 'Home Rule Movement'.







In the Year 1921, a young man fro Andhra presented this flag to Gandhiji for approval. It was only after Gandhiji's suggestion that the white strip andthe charkha were added.






This flag was suggested during the All India Congress Committee session in 1931. However, the Committee's suggestion was not approved.







On August 6, 1931, the Indian National Congress formally adopted this flag, which was first hoisted on August 31.

Our National Flag, which was born on July 22, 1947, with Nehruji's words, "Now I present to you not only the Resolution, but the Flag itself". This flag was first hoisted at the Council House on August 15, 1947.

The man who designed Tiranga versatile genius Lt. Shri Pingali Venkayya. Lt .Shri Pingali VenkayyaIndia 's flag is a tricolor standard, with bands of saffron, white, and dark green. The saffron represents courage, sacrifice, patriotism, and renunciation. It is also the colour of the Hindu people. The green stands for faith, fertility and the land; it is the colour of the Islam religion. The white is in the centre, symbolizing the hope for unity and peace. In the centre of the white band (representing Christianity) is a blue wheel with 24 spokes. This is the Ashoka Chakra (or "Wheel of Law"). The Chakra represents the continuing progress of the nation and the importance of justice in life. It also appears on the Sarnath Lion Capital of Ashoka " .

Know Ur Value....!

A well-known speaker started off his seminar by holding up a Rupee 500 note.

In the room of 200, he asked, "Who would like this Rupee 500 note?"

Hands started going up. He said, "I am going to give this note to one of you
but first let me do this." He proceeded to crumple the note up.
He then asked, "Who still wants it?"

Still the hands were up in the air.
"Well," he replied, "What if I do this?" And he dropped it on the ground and
started to grind it into the floor with his shoe. He picked it up, now all
crumpled and dirty. "Now who still wants it?"
Still the hands went into the air.

"My friends, you have all learned a very valuable lesson.
No matter what I did to the money, you still wanted it because it did not
decrease in value. It was still worth Rupee 500/-.

Many times in our lives, we are dropped, crumpled, and ground into the dirt
by the decisions we make and the circumstances that come our way. We feel as
though we are worthless.
But no matter what has happened or what will happen, you will never lose
your value.

You are special. Don't ever forget it! Never let yesterday's disappointments overshadow tomorrow's dreams.

"VALUE HAS A VALUE ONLY IF ITS VALUE IS VALUED"

Know Your Customers

A disappointed salesman of Cola returns from his Middle East assignment. A friend asked, "Why weren't you successful with the Arabs?" The salesman explained "When I got posted in the Middle East , I was very confident that I would make a good sales pitch as Cola is virtually unknown there. But, I had a problem I didn't know to speak Arabic. So, I planned to convey the message through three posters.



First poster: A man lying in the hot desert sand...totally exhausted and fainting. Second poster: The man is drinking our Cola. Third poster: Our man is now totally refreshed. And Then these posters were pasted all over the place "Then that should have worked!" said the friend. "The hell it should had!? said the salesman. didn't realize that Arabs read from right to left"

Helpful Tips on Eye Care

With so many of us spending lots of time in front of the computer every day it comes to no surprise that research is showing a rise in visual problems. What can one do? First, it's important to find out how you can protect your eyes through eye health exams and by making a few minor changes in your computer viewing habits.

Here are some helpful Eye Care Tips -

Positioning is everything
Correct positioning of your computer, keyboard and typing copy is essential. Your screen should be positioned about an arm's length from your eyes and 20 degrees below eye level. Consider foot and wrist rests for added comfort.

Lighting can make all the difference
Room lighting should be diffuse, not direct, to reduce glare and reflections from your screen. Look into an internal or external glare screen and be sure to set your colour, contrast and brightness levels to suit you.

A little extra help for your glasses
Anti-reflective coatings on the lenses of your glasses can be applied by your optometrist to reduce discomfort and to ease reduced vision from bright and/or flickering light sources such as VDTs and fluorescent lights. And don't forget, your doctor of optometry can talk to you about eyeglasses designed specifically for people who use computers a lot.

Take time out, our 20-20-20 rule
Step I :-
After every 20 minutes of looking into the computer screen, turn your
head and try to look at any object placed at least 20 feet away. This
changes the focal length of your eyes, a must-do for the tired eyes.

Step II :-
Try and blink your eyes for 20 times in succession, to moisten them.

Step III :-
Time permitting of course, one should walk 20 paces after every 20 minutes
of sitting in one particular posture. Helps blood circulation for the entire body.

It's all in the blinking
Did you know that on average we blink 12 times per minute? But wait, did you know that when we're on the computer we only blink 5 times per minute? That can add up to dry eyes. Relieve the discomfort by using artificial tear drops or gels and remember to blink!

Palming
Sit straight at your workstation and rub your palms against each other till you feel them warm. The warmth of your palms helps soothe and relax tired eyes. Then, lightly cup your eyes with your palms and relax for 60 seconds. Count the seconds in your mind. Repeat this exercise two to three times whenever your eyes feel tired, or as often as you want. While palming, you can either rest your elbows on your desk or keep away from the desk and cup your eyes. Both ways are fine.

Splash water on your face
During breaks, splash water on your face while closing your eyes. This has an overall relaxing effect and helps you feel refreshed.

Use tea bags
Keep two used tea bags in the refrigerator before you leave for work. Once you are home, place the tea bags on your eyes for a few minutes as you relax. This not only soothes tired eyes, but also reduces puffiness.

Eat healthy
Incorporate Vitamins A, C, and E on a daily basis; eat citrus fruits, green leafy veggies, tomatoes, spinach, poultry and dairy products. Pack a box of chopped carrots, cucumber and fresh fruits and munch in-between meals at the office

Home remedy for High Cholesterol

1. The best home remedy to cure a person with high cholesterol is to have at least 8-10 glasses of water per day.

2. Immerse 2 tablespoons of coriander seeds in a glass of water. Boil the concoction and allow it to cool. Strain the water and have it three times a day.
Take 10 pieces of cinnamon sticks and put them in a pot containing 5 teacups of water. Boil the water and then add a tablespoon of honey to it. Drink this concoction when it’s warm.

3. In a glassful of milk, add a piece of garlic and boil it. Allow it to cool before drinking. Consume this for a few days. Not only would it reduce cholesterol, but also take care of the cardiac pains.
Alternatively, a person who has problems of high cholesterol can also have 2-3 cloves of garlic per day.

4. Mix 10-12 tablespoons of apple juice and 5-6 tablespoons of apple cider vinegar. Intake this mixture once a day.
Consuming raw onions or onion juice is also beneficial in reducing the high cholesterol.

5. Regular exercising is very necessary to keep the cholesterol levels under control.
In green leafy salads, mix a small amount of olive oil. It proves beneficial lessening the high cholesterol levels as well as for the proper functioning of the heart and the body.

6. Persons suffering from high cholesterol should have foods rich in fiber such as raspberries, blackberries, strawberries, broccoli, green beans, etc.
Consume lots of almonds and walnuts. These are helpful in reducing the cholesterol levels.

7. Chewing sweet neem is also beneficial in lowering the high cholesterol levels.
Having fenugreek seeds and sprouts helps to reduce the high cholesterol levels.

8. Persons suffering from high cholesterol levels should have a small bowl of curd everyday. Curd acts favorably in reducing the cholesterol levels.

9. Another effective natural remedy to treat high cholesterol levels would be to have foods rich in lecithin such as egg yolk, vegetable oils, whole grain cereals, soybeans and un-pasteurized milk.

10. It is advisable to have food prepared from sunflower seeds instead of butter and saturated oil. This is highly beneficial in regulating the cholesterol levels.

How to stop Cough in 5 minutes? Good to Know!

We have all been kept awake by our own or someone else's cough. Try this and pass it on. Anything is better than antibiotics. Even babies could benefit from this and the parents wouldn't worry about the safety of their child. And of course, it is harmless and free from any type of side-effects.

It works 100 percent of the time, although the scientists at the Canada Research council (who discovered it) aren't sure why.

Treatment:
To stop night time coughing in a child (or an adult, as we found out personally), put Vicks Vapor Rub generously on the bottom of the feet at bedtime and then cover with socks.
Even persistent, heavy, deep coughing will stop in about five minutes and stay stopped for many, many hours of relief. This works 100 percent of the time, and is more effective in children than even very strong prescription cough medicines. In addition it is extremely soothing and comforting and they will sleep soundly. I heard the head of the Canada Research Council describe these findings on the part of their scientists when they were investigating the effectiveness and usage of prescription cough medicines in children, as compared to alternative therapies like acupressure.

இந்தியன் Gratuity Act (A to Z):

Ten or more persons are employed or were employed on any day of the preceding 12 months is liable to pay gratuity to its employees. Once the Act becomes applicable, it continues even if the number of employees falls below ten.

Gratuity is payable to an employee (Nominee - in case of death of employee) who has rendered continuous service of five years or more on his termination of employment, superannuation, retirement or resignation.

Gratuity Tax Free limit has been raised from Rupees 3,50,000/= (w.e.f. 24-9-1997) to Rupees.10,00,000/= (w.e.f. 24-05-2010). Gratuity received by on death of employees by his widow or other legal heirs will be fully exempt if the employee is government employee for others same will be taxable subject to the provisions of section 10(10).

Employee has to make an application in Form-I to his employer within 30 days from the date of gratuity becomes payable.

No of Years Calculation:
Eligible for getting gratuity if employee complete 240 days service in 5th year with out any negative actions taken by management then the individual is eligible for the gratuity. (Refer Madras High Court Judgment)

Note:
For 4 Year 8 Months – 5 Year 7 Months = Take 5 Years Gratuity
For 5 Year 8 Months – 6 Year 6 Months = Take 6 Years Gratuity
Notice Period also is considered as a Service Only.
Service means Date of Joining to Date of leaving the Organization.
Date of joining means actual date of join not after completion of probation period
Is 240 days taken for eligibility without deducting leaves
Period of service as Apprentice shall not count towards service for the purpose of gratuity.
In the case of a female, she has been on maternity leave; so, however, that the total period of such maternity leave does not exceed twelve weeks

In CTC: Usually while calculating CTC the gratuity amount is considered as 4.16 (30Days/Month) or 4.83% (26 days/Month) of Basic Pay.

Calculation:
Basic/26 x 15 days x Number of years of service
Basic + DA = Last Wage Drawn26 Days = Number Working Days in a month15 Days = Salary

Calculator: http://profit.ndtv.com/Calculators/gratuity.htm

Tamil New Year

Tamil Puthandu / Varusha Pirappu

Tamil Calendar follows the Solar calendar. A solar calendar is a calendar whose dates indicate the position of the earth on its revolution around the sun. The Earth travels in an eliptical path around the Sun through 360 degrees (Paakai), and the time period for one such complete travel around the Sun is called an Year.

The period of travel of the Sun in each House or Raasi is known as a "Thingal"- a Month. Hence for the Sun to travel through the twelve House or Rasis to complete one cycle, it takes twelve Thingals which is known as an "Aandu" - a Year

As per the Hindu mythical legends, Lord Brahma started creation of the universe.


Tamil Seasons:
#
Tamil Season (Kaalam)
English Period
Tamil Month (Thingal)
English Month
1
Ilavenil
Mild sunny
Chiththirai, Vaikaasi
mid April to mid June
2
Muthuvenil
Intense Sunny period
Aani, Aadi
mid June to mid August
3
Kaar
Cloudy rainy
Aavani, Purataasi
mid August to mid October
4
Kuthir
Cold period
Iyppassi, Kaarthihai
mid October to mid December
5
Munpani
Early Misty period (evening dew)
Maarkali, Thai
mid December to mid February
6
Pinpani
Late Misty period (morning dew)
Maasi, Panguni
mid February to mid April

The days of the Tamil Calendar relate to the celestial bodies in the solar system: Sun, Moon, Mars, Mercury, Jupiter, Venus, and Saturn, in that order. The week starts with Sunday.

There are several references in early Tamil literature to the April new year. Nakkirar the author of the Nedunalvaadai (3rd century), Koodaloor Kizhaar the author of Puranaanoor (3rd century), and Ilangovadigal the author of Silappadikaaram (8th century) mentions the 12 Raasis or zodiac signs starting with Mesha/Chitterai (Sun Travels Mesha House to Meena House).

Chitterai Thiruvizha is celebrated in the Meenakshi Temple , Madurai ( Temple City ) and a big Car Festival is held at Tiruvidaimarudur near Kumbakonam. It is said on this day, Goddess Meenakshi got married to Lord Sundareswarar.
Viewing Kanni or auspicious things is considered a major part of Tamil New Year. People also look at things like jewellery made of gold and silver along with food items like vegetables, nuts, coconuts, fruits also betel leaves and flowers as they are considered as auspicious which brings good fortune for the year. As the legend goes, seeing auspicious things early this day brings fortune throughout the year. The auspicious sight is then followed by a ritual bath and visiting temple to pray for a prosperous and happy New Year. After which, the Tamil Panchangam, a book on New Year predictions, is anointed with sandalwood and turmeric paste, flowers and vermilion powder, and is placed before the deity. Later, it is read or listened to either at home or at the temple.The kani comprises first vegetables of the new season, fruits like jackfruit, mango, coconut, gold items, a photo of the god, new silk clothes, lamp and most important - the Kani Koona poo (a yellow coloured flower). "All these items are kept in bowl filled with rice and placed in front of a mirror.

The event is also observed with the 'Arpudu' or the first ploughing of the ground to prepare for the new agricultural cycle. The 'punya-kaalam' or auspicious time when the sun reportedly to Mesha raasi is considered ideal to commence new activities on a favorable note.
The day is marked with a feast in homes and household is thoroughly cleaned and tastefully decorated - the doorways are garlanded with mango leaves strung together and Vilakku Kolam decorative patterns adorn the floors. A special dish is prepared on this day which is called “Maanga Pachadi”. It is made from neem flowers, jaggery and raw mango.