Author: Anitha Ammanath

Air India, the national carrier, has been the scene of several strikes; the lone struggle that took place 54 years ago was different from all of them. The strike that made Air India wear a sari turned into a strike when it went sari. Strike to wear a sari at an airport on British soil. Fifty-four years ago, the three-week-long one-person strike ended with a letter from India. Alan, Air India Manager, London Heathrow Airport, said: ‘Brinda Das, you have succeeded. Anyone can wear a sari here on Air India, not just you. ‘ “Sari nationalism,” Brinda said. Employees of…

The Dickin Medal is also known as the Victoria Cross for Animals. The Medal is awarded by the People’s Dispensary for Sick Animals, the highest honour for animal bravery. Let us know why it happens that animals also have an award for bravery. And when did it start and who did it for the first time and for whom? Maria Elizabeth Dickin Medal was instituted in 1943 for animals as part of World War II, founder of the People’s Dispensary for Sick Animals. The copper-plated Medal reads “For gallantry” and “We have served.” The Medal is available in green, brown and light blue ribbons.   From 1943 to 1949, the award was given to 54 birds and animals. That…

Parosmia is a condition in which the actual odour is experienced differently. Delicious, for example. Even if our loved one prepares a delightful meal and presents it to us, it will smell like egg yolk. What is behind this plight? Are such cases on the rise? How do these relate to Covid? Health experts have talked about this life experience of Covid suffered people. Weeks or months after Covid’s recovery, the number of people coming to the hospital with postoperative problems such as unexplained shortness of breath, palpitations, and chronic cough is high. Although rare among them, there are also cases of paroxysm. How does Parosmia relate to…

Kerala experiences heavy rainfall during October and showing the time for silver and Saturn to be extra vigilant as low pressures in the Bay of Bengal and the Arabian Sea in the west, like twin machines, swirl the vapor and drown the state in torrential downpours. The low-pressure area in the southern part of Kerala in the Arabian Sea often causes havoc as it passes through the state. But it is not uncommon for Kerala to form along with Lakshadweep, which is happening now. By October 17, another low-pressure area is forming in the Bay of Bengal. With this, this…

Utthra’s husband was sentenced to double life imprisonment in the Anchal Uthra murder case. The sentence was handed down by Kollam Sixth Additional Sessions Judge M Manoj. The court on Monday found the accused guilty. Uthra (25) was found dead in her house on May 7, 2020, at Anchal Eram Vellasseril’s house. Her husband Sooraj, 27, of Parakode, Adoor, was bitten by a snake to avoid his wife and take over her property. The court ruled that the accused should be sentenced to double life imprisonment after the first ten years and then for seven years, and a fine of…

Fill the tank once and run 1360 km with that fuel. It may sound strange to hear. But it is true. That’s why Guinness world record pollution-free car from Toyota achieved this. Now that you know what the vehicle is, Mirai completed a 1360-kilometre round trip on a single refueling in Southern California, USA.    Don’t get me wrong, this vehicle runs on petrol or diesel, but the hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicle put on a fantastic performance. The journey began five minutes after refueling and sealing the vehicle’s fuel tank. Professional hypermiler Wayne Gerdes and co-driver Bob Winger tested Toyota Mirai’s…

Have you ever wanted to travel through the cultural shrines of our country? You will find a place in the lap of history that traces the paths of all religions. That is where the journey to freedom and culture that we see and experience today begins. Few temples in Tamil Nadu are known here. The following are some of the temples in the history of Tamil Nadu that you should not forget to visit if you travel to Tamil Nadu. Pillaiyar Patti Karpaka Vinayakar The temple is located at Pillaiyar Patti in the middle of the Karaikudi district and the new fort.…

What is Marital Rape? Husband rape is when a woman is not interested but is forced to have sex with her partner. International observation and definition, including that of the United Nations, states that if a husband engages in sexual intercourse with his wife without her consent, force or threats, it is within the scope of rape. There are three types of husband rape—sadistic rape, including forced sex, violent sex, domestic violence, and unnatural sex. Despite recognizing all these forms and the shocking figures released by the United Nations Population, when the government amended the Criminal Law in 2013, marital…

PSA Oxygen plants: Hon. Prime Minister Mr Narendra Modi will inaugurate today and present 35 new Pressure Swing Adsorption (PSA) initiated by the Prime Minister Citizen Assistance and Relief in Emergency Situation, or PM CARES at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) Rishikesh in Uttarakhand on 07 October 2021, Thursday. These 35 PSA oxygen plants are in 35 states and Union Territories. According to Prime Minister’s Office wing, 1224, such Plants funded by PM CARES, he tweeted, “I will be in Devbhoomi Uttarakhand tomorrow, 07 October. 35 Oxygen plants across various States and UTs would dedicate vital healthcare…

September 10 is Suicide Prevention Day. The number of people who have lost hope in life and taken refuge in suicide has increased in recent years. Despite the efforts of various organizations and the government to keep the suicide rate at bay, many are still unable to survive the onslaught of floods, Nipah and Covid. Rhythmic social insecurity, job loss and illness lead them to depression and then suicide.   When affecting children   Excessive phone use also affects the mental health of the average child. As friendships and learning narrowed down to online, their world became just that square. We need to embrace…