My Father as the youngest Member of Parliament representing his country in
a Government delegation in China in 1957. Standing in the front row at
the extreme right. Missing you Abba.....
Father’s
Day is celebrated worldwide to recognize the contribution that fathers
and father figures make to the lives of their children. This day
celebrates fatherhood and male parenting. Although it is celebrated on
a variety of dates worldwide, many countries observe this day on the
third Sunday in June. Father's Day is the day to recognize, honor and
celebrate the sacrifices and accomplishments of our fathers. Children
celebrate their fathers and father figures to show their love and
appreciation. More recently, Father's Day has been used to educate the
population as to the significant impact a father makes in the home of
young children. Father's Day was created to complement Mother's Day.
Mother's Day is observed on the second Sunday of May, and this year it falls on 10th(Reuters)
People all around the world take the day as an opportunity to pay tribute to their mothers.ReutersMother's Day is observed on the second Sunday of May, and this year the day will be celebrated on the 10th.
People
all around the world take the day as an opportunity to pay tribute to
their mothers and shower them with gifts and kind deeds.
It is to be noted that Mothers Day in UK is celebrated on 8 March.
On the occasion, IBTimes UK has picked up top ten quotes to mark Mother's Day.
"All that I am, or hope to be, I owe to my angel mother." - Abraham Lincoln
"A mother's arms are more comforting than anyone else's." - Princess Diana
"A
mother's happiness is like a beacon, lighting up the future but
reflected also on the past in the guise of fond memories." - Honore de
Balzac
"A mother's arms are made of tenderness and children sleep soundly in them." - Victor Hugo
"To describe my mother would be to write about a hurricane in its perfect power." - Maya Angelou
"Motherhood has a very humanizing effect. Everything gets reduced to essentials." - Meryl Streep
"Having children just puts the whole world into perspective. Everything else just disappears." - Kate Winslet
"My mother is a walking miracle." - Leonardo DiCaprio
"Biology is the least of what makes someone a mother." - Oprah Winfrey
"Acceptance, tolerance, bravery, compassion. These are the things my mom taught me." - Lady Gaga
More about celebrity mothers
Mother's Day portraits: Moms' dreams for their daughters
Click through the gallery to find out the dreams mothers all over the world have for their daughters.
How The Stars Celebrated Mother's Day 2015
See how the stars marked Mother's Day 2015, starting with... Beyonce. "Sending love to Mothers around the world," the pop star wrote on Instagram on May 10, 2015, alongside these photos of herself with momTina Knowles and daughter Blue Carter. Keep clicking for more..
Britain has a new princess - and eagerly awaits her name
LONDON (AP) — From Prince Charles to the bettors at the corner store, everyone in Britain was hoping for a girl. The
Duchess of Cambridge delighted her nation and royal enthusiasts around
the world Saturday by delivering one such princess. The royal birth was
greeted with cheers and elated cries of "Hip, hip, hooray!" outside St.
Mary's Hospital in London, where fans and the world's media have waited
for days. The baby — Prince William and Kate's second child — was
born Saturday morning and weighed 8 pounds 3 ounces (3.7 kilograms),
officials said. She is fourth in line to the throne and the fifth
great-grandchild of 89-year-old Queen Elizabeth II. Britain hasn't
welcomed a princess born this high up the line of succession for
decades. It may be a day or two before the world knows what to
call her. When Prince George, her older brother, was born in 2013,
royal officials waited two days before announcing his name. Speculation
about the new royal's name has been frenetic, and all the top bets for
the baby's name have been for girls: Alice and Charlotte are the clear
favorites, followed by Elizabeth, Victoria and Diana — all names with
strong royal connections. Royal children are usually given several
names — the baby's brother was christened George Alexander Louis — so
the princess's name could incorporate more than one of those guesses. Anticipation
had been building for weeks after Kate, 33, told a well-wisher she was
due around late April. Still, journalists were caught slightly off
guard when she delivered barely three hours after checking into the
hospital at dawn Saturday. William, 32, was present at the birth. The
couple later emerged on the hospital steps with the infant to briefly
pose for photographers before leaving for their home at nearby
Kensington Palace. Kate, who wore a yellow-and-white floral shift dress
by British designer Jenny Packham, held the sleeping baby wrapped in a
white shawl. The couple looked relaxed but didn't answer any
questions. William earlier told reporters he was "very happy" as he
brought young George to the hospital to meet his baby sister. George,
looking slightly alarmed by all the cameras, waved dutifully at the
adoring crowds.
Suchitra Sen was one of the most celebrated actresses of Bengal. Her films with another famed actor Uttam Kumar brought the Uttam-Suchitra pairing a legendary status in the history of Bengall cinema. She started in many critically acclaimed films and also acted in many Hindi block -busters during her long film career. She was the first Bengall actress to achieve international recognition for acting. After retirement Sen successfully avoided any public appearance for 30 long years. On January 17 2014 Suchitra Sen died of prolonged illness. Suchitra Sen was born on the April, 1927 in Pabna district of Bangladesh(then East Bengal) Her actual name was Roma das Gupta and she was third among her five siblings. She was married industrialissst Dibanath sen who influenced her to work in the budding Bengali film industry.
Pahela Baishakh (Bengali: পহেলা বৈশাখ, or Bengali New Year Bengali: বাংলা নববর্ষ, Bangla Nôbobôrsho), is the first day of the Bengali calendar, celebrated on 14 April in the Bangladesh and 15 April in the Indian state of West Bengal by the Bengali people and also by minor Bengali communities in other Indian states, including Assam, Tripura, Jharkhand and Orrisa. It coincides with the New Year's days of numerous Southern Asian calendars like Tamil new year Puthandu. The traditional greeting for Bengali New Year is শুভ নববর্ষ "Shubhô Nôbobôrsho" which is literally "Happy New Year".
6 Rules for ‘Happy Birthday’ Etiquette in the Age of Facebook
We’ve
reached a point in history where social media has been around long
enough to require some etiquette rules. Don’t post about fights you’re
having with your spouse. No inspirational quotes. Limit pictures of
your children to only the super cute ones.
But birthdays have
become complicated to the point where people don’t know the rules
anymore. Facebook has changed the whole birthday game, as it were. No
longer do people get credit for remembering the day you graced
humanity; now they get an alert (and a follow-up reminder!) about it.
The ease of remembering has led to confusion about how to offer the
appropriate “happy birthday” greeting.
To many, the day of
one's birth remains something to celebrate. Birthday wishes are
received, cake is eaten, perhaps gifts are given. Sure, there are some
who shrug off the whole thing as a celebration for children. But those
people have dark, black souls and should be shunned.
For everyone else, Here are the general guidelines for modern-day happy-birthday-wishing:
Midnight, in person:
A requirement for your spouse, boyfriend, or girlfriend. Watch the
clock, and then give your special someone a big kiss. Don't tell me you
don't stay up until midnight—you're not 100 and, if you are, then all
the more reason to greet 101 as soon as it arrives.
Midnight, via call or text:
If you're close with your sibling, you call at midnight. You have the
same eyes, you put up with your crazy parents together, you know things
about each other that can't be put into words. Honor them with a call
at midnight. Text if you must, but then follow-up with a call the next
day. You get bonus points if you get your greeting in before their
spouse does.
By telephone: Old
friends with whom you are still close and any member of your family
should get a phone call. If you’ve known someone since you were
children or teenagers, and you stayed in touch in the days before
social media and cell phones, you call on their birthday, even if you
think a Facebook wall post would suffice. You wish them well, you
remind them of how awesome they are and you make plans (which you then
keep!) to celebrate their birthday in the near future. It should go
without saying—but it doesn’t—that you call your mother, your aunt, and
anyone you are related to on their birthdays. Don’t leave messages
(ever, really, but especially not on someone’s special day). You’re not
as busy as you think, try them again.
Calling preferred, texting permitted:
Friends you’ve made in the past five years. New friends are where the
birthday greeting gets somewhat tricky. As you get older, you will meet
fewer new people and connect with only a small number of them. If you
are close enough to text a few times a week, then a text is the minimum
of what you should do. If you talk on the phone, like people did in the
days of yore, then you need to call. Even if you don’t text but go out
once or twice a month, recognize how difficult it is to meet someone
and hit it off after a certain age, and, at minimum, text them to say
happy birthday.
Post on a Facebook wall/send a tweet:
Old friends with whom you keep in touch on Facebook only. Acquaintances
who you like, but with whom you have limited interaction.
Twitter-friends. I'm not against the Facebook wall post, or tweet, but
it's not for every person in your life. If your friendship “lives” on
social media, it's fine to keep it there. But understand that it’s not
for everyone.
On your own Facebook wall/Instagram feed:
Don’t do this. Really. We all know you love your BFF 4EVA but unless
you’re under 20, and even then, putting up a collage of pictures and
wishing your friend a happy birthday on your own page is just cheesy.
The exceptions to this might be a milestone birthday or during a year
when your friend has really helped you through a hard time. Otherwise,
just don’t. Spouse and sibling birthday wishes in this manner are
sometimes OK, but, again, limit them to special birthdays, not yearly.
Celebrating
birthdays, whether your own or that of family and friends, is a happy
occasion. Let’s not mar that with over use of the Facebook wall or
texting when we should call. Social media should be complementary to
other kinds of interaction, not in place of it. And birthdays are a
good time to pause and reflect—off-line—on the important relationships
in your life.
Some reports suggest nearly half the world’s population suffers from vitamin D deficiency, which is unsettling news given that a lack of vitamin D has been associated with a host of serious conditions: cancer, heart disease, diabetes, multiple sclerosis, tuberculosis and even depression, not to mention brittle bones and the common cold. “It’s a long list because the vitamin D steroid hormone affects different genes in different tissues,” says John Cannell, founder of the Vitamin D Council and author of "Autism Causes, Prevention and Treatment: Vitamin D Deficiency and the Explosive Rise of Autism Spectrum Disorder." “Vitamin D is a steroid hormone precursor that is made in the skin,” Cannell explains. “The vitamin D steroid hormone activates up to 1,000 of the 21,000 active genes in the human genome. If the gene is in the brain, vitamin D affects the brain. If the gene is in the heart, vitamin D affects the heart. Thirty-seven different tissues in the human body utilize vitamin D and need it for adequate functioning.” Given the importance of vitamin D to the body, a growing number of studies highlight what an insufficient amount can mean to one’s health. In a study published Wednesday in BMJ, researchers tracked the blood samples of more than 95,000 participants for nearly 40 years and found that genes associated with permanent low levels of vitamin D raised the risk of early death. Throughout the study period, people with these genes had an increased mortality rate of 30 percent and a 40 percent higher risk of death from cancer. While previous studies have shown a link between a vitamin D deficiency and increased mortality, the possibility that low levels of vitamin D were the result of poor health could have distorted those findings. For the first time, a causal relationship between a vitamin D deficiency and increased mortality was established. In October, researchers revealed that in a study of patients who suffered from sudden cardiac arrest, 65 percent of those with low vitamin D levels suffered poor neurological outcomes six months after hospital discharge, compared with 23 percent of patients with healthy vitamin D levels. In addition, 29 percent of patients with low levels died six months after their cardiac attack, whereas all the patients with healthy vitamin D levels survived. How does vitamin D, or a lack thereof, affect neurological function? “Vitamin D functions as a modulator in brain development and as a neuroprotectant through the association of neurotrophic factors," says study author Jin Wi, a professor at Yonsei University College of Medicine in Seoul, Korea. "Vitamin D deficiency causes neuronal apoptosis and hinders the growth and survival of neurons, leading to the impairment of neurological function. In patients resuscitated after sudden cardiac arrest, neurological dysfunction is caused mainly by excessive oxidative stress, free radicals and immune reaction. Vitamin D provides antioxidative mechanisms and regulates the immune system by reducing inflammatory cytokines.” Given their findings, Wi adds that “a vitamin D deficiency should be avoided, especially in people with a high risk of sudden cardiac arrest. People are at a higher risk if they have a personal or family history of heart disease, including heart rhythm disorders, congenital heart defects and cardiac arrest.” In an online issue of Neurology published in August, a study examined the vitamin D levels of 1,658 people over age 65 who were dementia-free. Nearly 200 of the subjects developed dementia, and slightly more than 100 had Alzheimer’s disease after an average of six years. The researchers discovered that when compared with subjects with normal levels of vitamin D, those with low levels had a 53 percent increased risk of developing dementia, while those with a severe deficiency had a 125 percent increased risk. Plus, people with lower levels of vitamin D were almost 70 percent more likely to develop Alzheimer’s disease, while those with a severe deficiency were more than 120 percent more likely to do so.
Avocados
"Every dietitian I know agrees that avocados are a must-eat food. They
are a great source of healthy fats, which help fill you up so you'll be
less likely to want a snack later on. Plus, they taste really decadent.
I love putting avocado slices on my salad; research shows that it helps
your body absorb nutrients. And they are the perfect food if you're on
the go. When I fly, I stash an avocado in my carry-on. I cut it in
half, sprinkle on a little salt and pepper, grab a few crackers, and
I've got a perfect plane snack." —Carolyn Brown, a registered dietitian
at Foodtrainers in New York City
Jatindranath Mukherjee was one of the most valiant revolutionary philosophers and freedom fighters the British rule in India. His heroic struggle against the colonial rulers earned him the moniker Bagha Jatin (Tiger Jatin). Gandhi respectrd him as 'a divine personality' and a British officer called Sir Charles Tegart said, "If Jatin were an Englishman, the English people would have build his statue next to Nelson's at Trafalgar Sqaure." We remember the heroic sacrifice of this brave son of Bangladesh. Jatin was Born in a village in Kushtia district of Bangladesh (then East Bengal) in 1879. After passing the Entrance examination in 1895, Jatin joined the Calcutta Central Collage to study Fine Arts. Jatin used to visit Swami Vivekananda whose vision of politically independent India influenced him a lot. Fed up with the colonial education, Jatin left for Muzaffarpore in 1899, as secretary of barrister Pringle Kennedy. Jatin was one of the founders of the revolutionary group Anushilan Samiti. Jatin together with Barindra Ghosh, set up a bomb factory near Deoghar. After the partition of Bengal in 1905 Jatin issued several daring raids against British officials. Notable among them were India Bank robbery, an attempt to assassinate the Lt Governor of Bengal, assassinations of the prosecutor Ashutosh Biswas and the Deputy Superintendent of police, Samsul Alam and Haorah Shibpurgang case. Jatin established another revolutionary group called Jugantor to collaborate with the German army during the World War 1 to liberate India. They planned to organise an armed revolt all over India. This international network conceived by Jatin came to be known as the Hindu-German Conspiracy or Zimmerman Plan. The plot leaked out through Czech revolutionaries who revealed the plan to the US intelligence officers in 1915. As soon as the information reached the British authorities, the police started a combing operation to arrest Jatin. Being surrounded by police during a 75 minute long gunfight, Jatin was captured seriously wounded. Bagha Jatin died in Balasore hospital on September 10, 1915. Inspired by Swami Vivekananda, Jatin expressed his ideals in simple words. "We shall die to awaken the nation."
When it comes to clothing and textiles, this part of the subcontinent has been famous in so many ways.We had the extraordinary skills of weaving muslin's, the best indigo for dying clothes and so much more. Although most of those have disintegrated, the art and creativity weaving remained. What started as small cottage industry has now becomes one of the largest sari industries of this region. Yes we are speaking of the ultimate sari hub, Benarasi Palli . If you travel along the silk threads of what makes a Banarasi sari, you will find yourself travelling along our very own history; such is the intricate connection of this garment with this land. The art of making Banarasi has evolved separately in Veranasi in India where its origins lay and in Mirpur, Dhaka where some of the artisans migrated after the 1947 partition and were stranded after the 1971 War of Independence. The local Banarasi sari can be found in many types such as Banaras, Butidar, Monihar, Organza, Sharnalata, Banarasi jute cotton, etc. Each is an off-shoot of the basic Banarasi concept of weaving, differing in the material used. Until recent years Mirpur Banarasi has been in somewhat of a rut. Spreading from Mirpur 10 to 11 and housing almost 110 shops, the Banarasi Palli is a haven for sari lovers -- buyers, sellers and makers alike. Manick Banarasi is one of the bigger outlets in the area that has been serving its customers for the last 22 years, a Banarasi is not just a piece of clothing, it is rather a flamboyant portion of art and heritage that deserves the utmost respect.The saris are made from pure silk, which is more expensive than artificial ones imported from China
Buddha was born in the Lumbini Garden at the foot of the Himalayas (563 BC), attained Enlightenment under the Bo-tree at Gaya (528 BC), and passed into Mahaparinibbana at Kushinara (483 BC)
Health Make time for breakfast It
is easy to rush out the door and skip breakfast in the morning but many
experts think breakfast is the most important meal of the day. Leave
enough time in the morning for your child to eat without feeling rushed.
If necessary prepare break first the night before by making hard-boiled
eggs, pouring cereal slicing fruit. Prepare healthy "grab and go"
favorites such as bread and cream cheese, fruits or hard boiled eggs.
Make sure your child goes to bad early enough to leave time in the
morning for breakfast. Think of outside the cereal box breakfast options
that offer protein, fruits and vegetables.
The benefits of vitamin C
Most people drink orange Juice and eat oranges because they are said to be rich in vitamin C. There are also other foods that are rich in. It is found in citrus fruits and vegetable such as broccoli, spinach, cabbage, cauliflowers and carrots. Vitamin C is important to our health . Vitamin C repairs and prevents damage in cells in our body and heals wounds. It also keeps our teeth and gums healthy. That is not all. It protects our body from infections such as cold and flu, and also helps us to get better faster when we have these infections. This is why , a lot of people drink orange juice and take Vitamin C tablets everyday. This wonderful vitamin is also good for our heart . It protects the *linings of the arteries, which are the blood vessels that carry oxygenate
blood in other words, it provides protection against heart disease. If we do not get enough vitamin C, which means we are not eating enough food that contains this vitamins, it can lead to serious diseases. Lack of vitamin C can lead to scurvy, which causes swollen gums. bleeding from wounds, loss of teeth and opening up of wounds, Therefore, you make sure you have enough vitamin C in your diet.
Heart Attack: Warning signs and emergency approach
Some heart attacks are sudden and some are slow with little or no pain. Chest pains may develop suddenly and radiate to the left arm, neck and lower jaws. In diabetic patients heart attacks may go unnoticed because they usually do not slow any symptoms at all.
What are the common warning signs?
Chest pain or discomfort lasting for more than a minute or goes away and comes back. The chest can feel like it is being pressed or squeezed by a heavy object, and pain can radiate from the chest to the jaw, arms and back. Shortness of breath with or without chest discomfort, Palpitation.
Vegetables & Salads to Eat
Vegetables and salads are the main source of vitamins and minerals which are essential for human body to keep good health. Cauliflower, eggplant bottle gount, carrot, radish, sweet gount, bitter gourd, spinach and other leafy vegetables are common. Tomato, cucumber, sweet pepper, carrot, coriander, parsley and mint leaves are commonly eaten as raw salad. Time to think about daily products safety and steps to be taken to minimize the risk of food poisoning from contaminated vegetables and salads. Contamination means harmful or objectionable substance or objects in foods.
Pomegranate for Slimming
Nature's "sweet tarts"—the juicy seed is a low-cal winner. It's packed with antioxidants and fat-burning vitamin C. Spoon onto toast with PB, hold the J.
36 calories per 1/4 cup, 1 gram fat, 2 g fiber, 1 g protein
Hemp for Toned Muscles
It's one of the few vegetarian sources of complete protein, meaning
it contains all 20 amino acids, key to building calorie-burning muscle.
Sprinkle some in a postworkout shake for a pine nut–like flavor. 90 calories per 2 tbsp, 6 g fat, 2 g fiber, 5 g protein
Chia for Strong Bones
Eat this earthy-tasting seed for its calcium—2 tbsp offers as much
as a slice of cheddar! Mix 1/2 cup with 2 1/2 cups unsweetened almond
milk, 1 tbsp maple syrup and cinnamon to taste, and chill for a
tapiocalike pudding. 138 calories per 2 tbsp, 9 g fat, 10 g fiber, 5 g protein
Pumpkin for Energy
The light and nutty pepita houses iron, a mineral that helps
maintain high energy levels. Roast 1 cup seeds with 1/2 tsp each
paprika, chili powder and sea salt for an easy to-go snack. 158 calories per 2 tbsp, 14 g fat, 2 g fiber, 9 g protein
Sesame for a Healthy Heart
The rich seed contains linoleic acid, an omega-6 fatty acid that may
help control harmful cholesterol. Toasting amplifies flavor and adds a
nice crunch to salads. 103 calories per 2 tbsp, 9 g fat, 2 g fiber, 3 g protein
Flax for Cancer Prevention
Nutty flax has cancer-thwarting compounds called lignans and omega-3
fatty acids that reduce disease-causing inflammation. Sub three parts
ground flaxseed for one part butter in baked goods.
110 calories per 2 tbsp, 9 g fat, 6 g fiber, 4 g protein
Wheat Germ for Dignestio
A small part of a wheat kernel, this slightly sweet seed has inulin,
a type of fiber that helps maintain good digestion. Healthify muffins
by trading half the flour for wheat germ.
52 calories per 2 tbsp, 1 g fat, 2 g fiber, 3 g protein
Tea
Tea was first consumed in China over 5000 years ago. Drinking tea has long been regarded as an aid to. GOOD HEALTH. After water, tea is the most widely consumed beverage in the world.
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A richer blend with a better tasty
Mirzapore Best Leaf is produced by blending the BEST tea leaves of the finest tea gardens in Bangladesh. It comes to you in the most modern packaging, designed to protect its excellent aroma and taste.
Enjoy Mirzapore Best Leaf
1.Put a clean kettle on the stove and boil the required amount of water.
2. Add Mirzapore Best Leaf tea and let it boil for a few minutes.
3. Now pour the hot tea in a clean tea cup
4.Add milk and sugar acconling to taste.
Vaseline Skin Center Eat Your Way To Healthy Skin During winter, we tend to become a little more thoughtful about our skin, because the aridness of the weather makes it dry and rough, If you want radiant skin, the old age saying 'you are what you eat' has never been more true. Our tips will help you nourish your skin from the inside out.Drink up: Skin needs moisture to stay flexible. Even mild dehydration will cause your skin to look dry, tired and slightly grey. We might instinctively not want to drink enough water in winter like we do in summer. But no matter what the season is, drinking water is extremely importtant to your body-including your skin.
Suchitra Sen was one of the most celebrated actresses of Bengal. Her films with another famed actor Uttam Kumar brought the Uttam-Suchitra pairing a legendary status in the history of Bengall cinema. She started in many critically acclaimed films and also acted in many Hindi block -busters during her long film career. She was the first Bengall actress to achieve international recognition for acting. After retirement Sen successfully avoided any public appearance for 30 long years. On January 17 2014 Suchitra Sen died of prolonged illness. Suchitra Sen was born on the April, 1927 in Pabna district of Bangladesh(then East Bengal) Her actual name was Roma das Gupta and she was third among her five siblings. She was married industrialissst Dibanath sen who influenced her to work in the budding Bengali film industry. 
Pahela Baishakh (Bengali: পহেলা বৈশাখ, or Bengali New Year Bengali: বাংলা নববর্ষ, Bangla Nôbobôrsho), is the first day of the Bengali calendar, celebrated on 14 April in the Bangladesh and 15 April in the Indian state of West Bengal by the Bengali people and also by minor Bengali communities in other Indian states, including Assam, Tripura, Jharkhand and Orrisa. It coincides with the New Year's days of numerous Southern Asian calendars like Tamil new year Puthandu. The traditional greeting for Bengali New Year is শুভ নববর্ষ "Shubhô Nôbobôrsho" which is literally "Happy New Year".
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