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Bengaluru:  Narayan G Sabhahit, Chairman and Managing Director of the Rs 200 crore turnover Techser Power Solutions Private Limited was recently felicitated by the Shri Akhila Havyaka Mahasabha for his contributions to the industry and society. A technocrat turned entrepreneur Narayan Sabhahit belongs to the illustrious Sabhahit family from Haldipur in Uttara Kannada district in Karnataka.  A family of legal luminaries: Late Justice G N Sabhahit, a high court judge was his father. Late Vishnu G Sabhahit, also a high court was his elder brother. He is also the President and Chairman of Justice G N Sabhahit Memorial Lecture Trust, which conducts the annual lecture series by eminent jurists to commemorate the death anni...

Author: Dr. Shiva Murthy N, Professor, Department of Pharmacology, CDSIMER Medical College, Ramanagara District, Karnataka Introduction: As the Deepawali season approaches, excitement fills the air. It’s the time for new clothes, bright lights, delicious sweets, and joyous gatherings. Raghav, a busy professional, has been eagerly awaiting this festival. He’s looking forward to family time, savouring sweets, and lighting up fireworks with his children. However, Raghav also remembers the cough that plagued him last year, the smog that made it difficult for his elderly parents to breathe, and the post-festival weight gain he struggled with. Determined to enjoy a healthier Diwali this year, he decided to consult a health expert. Through a question-and-answer session with the expert, Raghav learns about the common health issues people face during Diwali and how to tackle them effectively. Here’s an overview of their conversation to help you enjoy a safe and healthy festive season. Q1: What ...

Beatification (bee-at-uh-fi-key-shuhn) Noun  the act of making blissfully happy More about Beatification First recorded in 1495–1505. From the Late Latin beatificare, to “make happy,” and borrowed directly from the French béatification, “the act of making blessed or holy.” Examples of Beatification Volunteering at the shelter provided the woman an inner beatification that no material possession could replace. After winning the championship, the players were overwhelmed with a sense of beatification. Doggedly (daw-gid-lee) Adverb in a persistent or tenacious manner More about Doggedly First recorded in the Middle English period, combining dogged1 + -ly. Earlier meaning “cruelly, maliciously,” and later meaning “with a dog’s persistence.” Examples of Doggedly The student doggedly pursued her goal, despite numerous setbacks. The athlete doggedly trained every day, even in harsh weather conditions. Yarmulke (yah-muh-kuh) noun a skullcap worn by Orthodox Jewish males More about Yarmulke...

I am now in Japan. People here have given a special place to painting. "Manga art" is the speciality here. The artists of this art are known as "Mangakas".  These are nothing more, our illustrated anthology is infallible. From boys to old men, reading these is a hobby. For a time, the importance of novels/novelists was with us.  With the change of times, cartoons in electronic media are becoming famous worldwide. In our country, we also find that children spend most of their time watching cartoon serials on TV/mobiles. The characters created by these cartoonists have occupied a huge market as children's toys, home showcase decorations, or daily useful tools made from various materials. The characters created by these cartoonists have occupied a huge market as children's toys, home showcase decorations, or daily useful tools made from various materials. Inputs and Photos Courtesy: Chennu Mathad

Author: Dr Shiva Murthy N, Professor, Department of Pharmacology, CDSIMER Medical College, Ramanagara, Karnataka. Meet Anand, a 75-year-old retired teacher. He was known for his sharp memory and love for reading. But lately, he’s been forgetting small things—where he kept his keys, important dates, and even the names of his close friends. His family noticed these changes but assumed it was just a part of getting older. One day, he couldn’t remember the way home from the local market—a route he had taken for years. Concerned, his family took him to the doctor, and after a series of tests, Anand was diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease. Like Anand, many families around the world face similar challenges. But what exactly is Alzheimer's, and how does it affect people? Let’s find out by answering some common questions. 1. What is Alzheimer’s disease? Alzheimer’s disease is a brain disorder that causes memory loss, confusion, and changes in thinking skills. It is the most common form o...

  Quipu (kee-poo) noun an ancient Peruvian device used for recording events and accounts More about Quipu First recorded in 1695–1705. Borrowed from the Spanish quipu and the Quechua khipu, meaning “knot.” Examples of Quipu The Inca used the quipu, a system of knotted cords, to record agricultural data and census information. Experts believe that quipus may have also been used for storytelling, though much of their meaning remains a mystery. Coagulate (koh-ag-yuh-leyt) Verb to change from a fluid into a thickened mass; curdle; congeal More about Coagulate First recorded between 1350–1400, combining coagulum + -ate 1. From Old French; directly from the Latin coagulare, “to cause to curdle.” Examples of Coagulate The chef heated the eggs gently, ensuring they wouldn’t coagulate too quickly. As the blood began to coagulate, the wound stopped bleeding. Tardigrade (tahr-di-greyd) Adjective slow in pace or movement More about Tardigrade First recorded in 1615–25, combining tardy + -grade...

  Jounce   (jouns) Verb to move joltingly or roughly up and down; bounce More about Jounce First recorded between 1400–50. From the late Middle English, combining joll, “to bump” (now obsolete), and bounce. Examples of Jounce As the bus hit a pothole, everyone in their seats jounced up and down. The small boat jounced on the choppy waves, splashing water over the sides. Mettlesome (met-l-suhm) Adjective spirited; courageous More about Mettlesome First recorded in 1655–65; combining mettle + -some1  Was used interchangeably with the spelling variant mettlesome from the 1660s until the early 18th century. Examples of Mettlesome The mettlesome team fought until the last second of the football game. The CEO’s mettlesome attitude made her a natural leader in times of crisis. Olid (oh-lid) Adjective foul-smelling More about Olid First recorded in the late 1600s. From the classical Latin olidus, meaning “having an offensive smell.” Examples of Olid The olid stench from the trash...

  Verbatim (ver-bey-tim) Adverb in exactly the same words; word for word More about Verbatim First recorded in 1475–85. From the Medieval Latin verbātim; combining verb(um), meaning “word,” + -ātim, an adverb suffix. Examples of Verbatim The presenter quoted the report verbatim, leaving no room for interpretation. The email was shared verbatim with the team to make sure everyone had the same information. Expository (ik-spoz-i-tawr-ee) Adjective serving to expound, set forth, or explain More about Expository First recorded in 1590–1600; combining expositor + -tory1.  From the Latin exponere, meaning to “set forth.” Examples of Expository The expository presentation clarified the complex legal terms for the jury. The expository article explained the latest advancements in artificial intelligence.  Sabaton (sab-uh-ton) Noun a foot defense with solid metal toe and heel pieces More about Sabaton First recorded between 1300–50. From the Old French sabot, meaning “wooden shoe.” ...

A Tamil Brahmin Indian girl the world and the people of India forgot. Every English-speaking Jesuit-educated Indian knows Florence Nightingale's story, but history has no record of Padmavathi Iyer. When women were traditionally confined to the kitchen/illiterate: In 1917, a Tamil Indian girl was born into a middle-class family in Rangoon, Burma, where her father had gone for a living. He named her Sivaramakrishna Iyer Padmavathi. At a time when women were traditionally confined to the kitchen/illiterate, this middle-class girl did MBBS from Rangoon Medical College. Then unimaginable for a Female Indian doctor: When the Japanese invaded Burma, they briefly returned to their traditional home in Coimbatore. In 1949, she went to London to do an FRCP, then unimaginable for a Female Indian doctor. She was selected to study further at Johns Hopkins University, US, where she trained under the legendary cardiologist Helen Taussig. Firm in returning to India and serving Indians: Thereafte...

Guidon (gahyd-n) Noun a small flag or streamer carried as a guide More about Guidon First recorded in 1540–50. Borrowed directly from French; equivalent to the Italian guid(are), “to guide" + -one, noun suffix. Examples of Guidon The soldiers rallied around their unit’s guidon during the parade. The guidon fluttered wildly in the wind as the captain carried it. Ethnocentric (eth-noh-sen-trik) Adjective demonstrating a belief in the inherent superiority of one’s own ethnic group or culture More about Ethnocentric First recorded in the 1860s; combines ethno + -centric  Originated as a technical term in social sciences. Examples of Ethnocentric The student’s ethnocentric views limited his understanding of global issues. The curriculum was revised to address its ethnocentric bias, ensuring it represented a broader range of cultural viewpoints. Pemmican (pem-i-kuhn) Noun dried meat pounded into a powder and mixed with fat and dried fruits More about Pemmican First recorded in 1735–...

Per Se (per sey) Adverb by, of, for, or in itself; intrinsically More about Per Se First recorded in 1565–75. From the Latin per sē, meaning “by itself.” Examples of Per Se I don’t hate working from home per se, but I miss the office environment. The movie wasn’t a horror film per se, though it had some scary moments. Poesur (poh-zur) Noun a person who attempts to impress others by assuming a fake manner More about Poesur First recorded in 1880–85; combining pose1 + -eur.  From the French verb poser, meaning to “affect an attitude or pose.” Examples of Poesur At the art gallery, the poseur stood in front of paintings, making pretentious comments he clearly didn’t understand. Although she talked about social justice, her lack of real action made her seem more like a poseur than a genuine activist. Battologize (buh-tol-uh-jahyz) Verb to repeat (a word, phrase, mannerism, etc.) excessively More about Battologize First recorded in 1625–35; combining battolog(y) + ize Examples of Battol...

Veganism is often misrepresented as a diet, but it is actually a social justice movement for animals driven by ethics. A plant-based diet is one part of veganism, along with not wearing animal products like leather, silk, and wool, not using animal-tested products, not supporting animal rides/zoos, etc. The most affordable one: When it comes to diet, it is about excluding animal products and not necessarily including plant-based alternatives. In simple terms, a plant-based diet is essentially a vegetarian diet minus dairy and honey, which is the most affordable one and available all across India. Opt for traditional meals that are vegan: For people transitioning to plant-based diets, I suggest that they opt for traditional meals that are vegan by default, or easily customizable just by excluding dairy items such as idli/dosa sambhar, North Karnataka meals, roti dal/sabzi, litti chokha, rice dishes, ragi mudde sambhar, chats without curd, thepla sabzi etc.  Look for traditional re...