Vitor Pordeus an actor and mental health activist found a unique way for treating patients Suffering from severe Schizophrenia and chronic Psychosis, from Nise da Silveira Psychiatric Hospital by enacting theatre routines, singing and chanting rituals from Shakspeare’s famous plays “Ser ou nao ser, eis a questao!” – “To be, or not to be. That…
There is good news for those who find it hard to resist fatty foods. An ingredient found in chili peppers could help you prevent weight gain after eating a high-fat diet, a study involving an Indian researcher has found. Pure Capsaicin (/ 8-methyl-N-vanillyl-6-nonenamide) is a Hydrophobic, odourless and colourless crystalline-waxy compound which is also a vital ingredient…
In Bedfordshire, British Farmers claim to have grown medium to large in size red onions which are milder, sweeter and tastier and neither create bad breath nor cause tears when chopped. It took 20 years of cultivation to create a new “sweet” variety of red onion. These red onions have a weaker flavour and contain…
According to scientists, eating walnuts daily can prevent Alzheimers, improve your cognitive health and enhance your memory by enabling concentrated focussing and increase the speed of the brain processor. A recent study has determined that only 5.5% of all adults (ages 19-50) consume any tree nuts and they integrate into their diet, an average 1.25…
Finally, it took 9 months for The European Union to lift an import ban on Indian mangoes including Alfanso ( Champagne of mangoes) , after they found in 207 Indian consignments infested with fruit flies t which they fear could harm European salad crops back in May 2014. Critics argue then this ban was disproportionate and…
by Penny Nair Price Multinational companies have been up in arms in the last few years about what they describe as India’s blatant disregard for their intellectual property rights, especially on life-saving medicines. Many polluted cities in India cause citizens to experience respiratory problems. The Swiss multinational…
Drinking white wine could lead some women to depression! White wine contains 10 times more sugar than red wine according British Food Standard Agency. FSA regulations 1234/2007 and 607/2009 introduced some changes to wine making requirements and labelling of wines. The minimum actual alcohol remains 8.5% vol for wine without geographical designation, in effect the…
The US Senate confirmation of 37-year-old Vivek Murthy as the youngest ever Surgeon General, more than a year after his nomination, US President Barack Obama has said the Indian-American physician would hit the ground running as the country’s top doctor. ‘I applaud the Senate for confirming Vivek Murthy to be our country’s…
Bigger and better than ever before, the 10th British Curry Awards honoured the nation’s finest restaurants in spectacular style, with stars of stage and screen gathering at Battersea Evolution to see the industry’s finest chefs rewarded for their hard work in continuing to innovate and perfect the nation’s favourite dish. In a special video…
The total UK coffee shop market is estimated at over 19,000 outlets and continues to outperform the UK retail sector with significant sales growth of 10.7% on last year with £7.2 billion total turnover. The total UK coffee shop market is predicted to exceed 27,000 outlets and £16.5 billion turnover by 2020, driven by branded coffee…