All India Kitchen Garden Show

Delhi's Biggest Two Day Fruit, Vegetable And Flower Show To Begin On February  24 & 25, 2018..

The Show To Focus On  Kitchen Garden Nurturing.

More Than 12,000 Plant,Fruit And Vegetable Varieties Will Be On Display..

BSF IG Administration Alok Kumar To Be Chief Guest

Delhi's biggest two day fruit, vegetable and flower Show is being organised by All India Kitchen Garden Association (AIKGA) and will open on February 24 , 2018 at Gulmohar Park Club . Dr Harsh Vardhan, Union Minister for Science & Technology, Earth Sciences, Environment, Forests and Climate Change- Government of India likely to  inaugurate . Inspector General Boarder Security Force  (BSF) Alok Humar to be guest of honour.

The All India Kitchen Garden Association, an all India body had completed its 50 years  last year in May 2017.

" More than 12,000 varieties plants, vegetables and fruits spread in 21 sections including landscaping, pots and containers, ornamental plants, trey gardens , bottle gardens, cut fruits, vegetables and flower arrangements  will be on display during the two day show. There will also be herbal plants, roses, hanging plants and potted plants on display" said Mrs Bella Gupta, Secretary, All India Kitchen Garden Association (AIKGA) .

 “ The main theme of the show this year is ‘ The  Kitchen Garden’ as Several factors are involved in planting a vegetable garden. As much work goes into planning as it does into the actual growing of the vegetables. Choosing a spot, preparing your soil, and deciding on which vegetables all have to happen prior to the actual process of planting.” these all parts will be taught and displayed for visitors” said Ms Bella Gupta.

 “It has to be emphasized during the show that this is not only a FLOWER Show but mainly Vegetable and Fruit also for Members of the public who are keen to grow organic food and thereby contribute to a greener and cleaner environment.” she said.

" Apart from members of the AIKGA , the other participants will include  Government organisations including  Delhi Government,  DDA, MCD and PWD. The theme of the show this year is "Colour and Aroma"  Grafted and non-grafted cacti, aromatic plants and herbs, decorative dahlias, vegetable carving and floral human, animal and bird arrangements will be on display", Mrs Gupta said.

" Major highlight of the Fruit, vegetable and flower show ill be focus on food preservation and nutrition, number of  competitions have been organised for its visitors. These include arranging cut flowers into a beautiful bouquet to hanging basket competition to a tray-landscape of bonsai, nutrition recipe contest the options are many," said Bella Gupta.

                                         

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Vivan Sundaram's 50 Year Retrospective

Vice President of India Mr Venkaiah Naidu visited Kiran Nadar Museum of Art (KNMA) on 14th February 2018, to support the landmark exhibition ‘Vivan Sundaram: Step inside and you are no longer a stranger’, A Retrospective: Fifty Years, which opened on 8th February 2018.

Ms Roshini Nadar, Executive Director and the CEO of HCL, Mr Shiv Nadar, Founder and Chairman of HCL, and Shiv Nadar foundation leadership, were accompanied by the students of the Shiv Nadar Foundation institutions to warmly welcome the honorable Mr Naidu to the museum.

Speaking about the importance of Indian arts heritage and the evolution of contemporary art across the country, Mr Naidu congratulated the museum’s founders for their innovative public programmes and exhibitions, which he said have made “significant contributions to arts and culture across the country and internationally, that support nation-building”. He also said that the museum's founder Kiran Nadar was a “key individual in the activation of South Asian arts”.

Ms Roshni Nadar speaking on behalf of the museum and the Shiv Nadar Foundation, talked about KNMA’s history and development over the last eight years, instigated by Mrs Nadar who opened the space in 2010, to share her art collection with the public, “I was also acutely aware of the existing dearth of institutional spaces for the public, and wanted to bring visibility to modern and contemporary art from India and the subcontinent, and share the incredibly diverse talent of our artists”, says Mrs Kiran Nadar about the museum.

KNMA works on bringing art into the public sphere by activating art appreciation and nurturing a museum-going culture in the capital.

KNMA aspires to become a place for confluence, through its curatorial initiative and exhibitions, school and college workshops, art appreciation discourses, symposiums and public programs. It is focused on bridging the gap between art and the public.

Mr Naidu, acknowledged KNMA’s vision of bringing important Indian artists to the public via innovative exhibitions, publications, educational, and public programmes, and described his great pleasure in experiencing the rare and extraordinary works of one of India’s highly celebrated and influential artists, Vivan Sundaram, whose 50 year retrospective, Vivan Sundaram—Step inside and you are no longer a stranger, will be on display at the museum until June 30 2018.

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Mahashivratri - The Discovery Of Shiva

Shiva – the Adiyogi

Shiv Ratri

A 24 hour long puja dedicated to Lord Shiva marks Maha Shivratri. The festival marks the 14^th day (Chaturdashi) of the Magha month (Jan-Feb). The day marks introspective fast, puja, yoga and self restraint, non – injury to others and the discovery of Shiva – the inner strength in one self, overcoming ignorance of the self and the world. The day is marked by devotees offering puja with fruits, Bel – patta (leaves of wood apple tree), sweets and a concoction of milk, honey, curd, Ganges water (ganga jal) and ghee which is poured over the Shivling along with chanting of “Om Namah Shivay”. Devotees keep an all – night vigil with prayers or “jagaran”, because it is the night to overcome ignorance and darkness of the mind and heart. The festival is essentially to remind us of our inner strength, i.e. Shiva is inside us, Shiva is our inner strength and ability to overcome all negativity and evil from our hearts and mind. It’s a night of contemplation, when we are brought to the moment of interval between destruction and regeneration, when growth erupts out of decay, to unite with the supreme self.

Shiva in the Tandav form

Mahashivratri also marks diverse and stunning dance festivals dedicated to the Lord whose dance form of Tandav “or the cosmic and ecstatic dance of destruction” is also worshipped today. Lord Shiva is also depicted as the “Nataraj” or the King of Dance”.

Major Hindu temples such as at Konark, Khajuraho, Pattadakal, Modhera and Chidambaram conduct historic dance festivals to mark the day.  This event is called Natyanjali, literally "worship through dance", at the Chidambaram temple which is famous for its sculpture depicting all dance mudras in the ancient Hindu text of performance arts called Natya Shastra. 

Mahashivratri is celebrated outside India in Nepal, Mauritius and the Indo- Caribbean region.

Maha Shivratri celebrations at Kali Mandir, CR Park

The dazzling sun shone down on the vibrant and verdant grounds of Kali Mandir. The sprawling  and well manicured front lawns of the complex were bursting with a profusion of colours from more than 100 varieties of Dahlias, chrysanthemums, calendulas, marigold and carnations! Flowers pots were neatly arranged to begin the Annual Flower Show, past of the Maha Shivratri celebrations.

Elaborate and well organised puja proceedings had started from the wee hours of the morning with devotees making a bee line for the Shiv Mandir, waiting patiently to enter the sanctum sanctorum to offer devoutly, a mixture of Ganges water (ganga jal), honey, curd, milk and ghee along with Bel (wood apple) fruits, leaves, sweets and 5 varieties of fruits. Pushpanjali followed with the purohit chanting invocations of the eternal Adiyogi. Prasad was offered to each devotee after the pushpanjali. Puja had however commensed from 10.45 pm the previous night, keeping in view the tradition of offering puja during 4 prahars (each prahar is approx 3 hours long), all night.


The Flower show commenced from 11 am onwards and more than 100 flower pots vied with each other to attract the attention of the judges with their splendid colours, sizes and shapes. In the evening, the entire complex was glowing with 1000 light strings.

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Death By Pigeons, Health Ministry Please Note

Interstitial Lung Disease Death On The Rise In The City.. Anybody Listening ???

There is a sudden rise in the trend of feeding pigeons in Delhi. Every triangle is being taken over by grain sellers and the blind superstitious public happily feeds the pigeon lots. Oh What peace they get! All their problems are solved, their children pass exams without studying and they get their coveted promotions without any hard work !!!

The triangle in the conjunction of CR Park, GK Enclave-1, Nehru Apartments and Pamposh enclave and the one near Kalka mandir has become a massive breeding ground for thousands of rock pigeons. The pigeon population has exploded manifold and our houses and air conditioners have become their nesting and breeding spots.

It is said that the most dangerous path of pigeon poop to our lung is the AC duct. The AC Duct sucks in the pigeon poop dust and we breathe this air in which causes the Deadly Lung Disease. Everyone is afraid to use these pigeon poop infested ACs now.

These pigeons are nesting in school AC units also and children are breathing this contaminated air. The Delhi metro also has become a favorite nesting spot for this disease carrier pigeons.

We have been writing in our local magazine for the past 2 years and talking with various people and RWAs regarding this problem. We have also complained to SDMC through ‘swacchata app’ several times and they just keep writing ‘work done’ .

We have also complained to PWD through their app and after inspection their reply was that “ this is not our job’ and should be handled by police/MCD!!

( Letter Quoted:

From: Do Not Reply <support@pwddelhi.com>
Date: Mon, Jan 15, 2018 at 3:13 PM
Subject: Complaint # 107719 - Reply
To: habitat.times@gmail.com

Dear Anindita

Action is being taken on your complaint # 107719 dated 05/12/2017. Reply is as below:

Reply: This is an enforcement matter to be dealt by Police/MCD. AS some persons are unauthorizedly carrying out commercial activity by selling pigeon feed there. Delhi Police and MCD are only empowered to remove there unauthorized persons/commercial activity from the chowk. As soon as the feed will not be available on chowk the pigeons will fly away from there.

Regards

PWD Delhi

Note: Please do not reply to this email. This mailbox does not allow incoming messages & not monitored.) So, we complained again under the 'encroachment section' of the PWD Sewa app and we got the following reply but no work has started yet. support@pwddelhi.com Feb 10 (10 days ago) to me  Dear Habitat Times News Your complaint # 112641regarding Triangle at Ho chi minh marg near B block CR Park and Nehru Apartments has been ENCROACHED by grain sellers and are selling pigeon feed . Please take ACTION AND REMOVE THEM. at B block , Chittaranjan Park is received. In case of any concern, please contact at email ‘complaint@pwddelhi.com’ or Toll Free Number 1800110093. Regards, Support Team PWD, Delhi Do Not Reply support@pwddelhi.com Feb 11 (9 days ago) to me Dear Habitat Times News Your complaint # 112641 is assigned to Executive Engineer, EECSER2 (M 442). You can contact him at Sukhdev Vihar, Mathura Road, Below Okhla Flyover, New Delhi - 110025, 26924438. Regards, Support Team PWD, Delhi Do Not Reply <support@pwddelhi.com> Feb 12 (8 days ago) to me  Dear Habitat Times News Action is being taken on your complaint # 112641 dated 10/02/2018. Reply is as below: Reply: Proposal for remodeling of this triangle has been already in process. Regards PWD Delhi

We propose the following action by the Authorities:

• ·      The immediate action proposed is to fence the triangles near CR Park and Kalka Mandir (and other triangles in Delhi too) and plant small trees inside.
• ·        Then the Government and Health Ministry should put up signboards on all pigeon feeding spots near residential areas saying ‘Do not feed pigeons’ ( ‘Yaha Kabootaro ko dana daalna mana hai’ ).
• ·        Awareness campaigns should be held in schools, colleges, radio and movie halls. We are trying our best to spread awareness by talking to friends , RWAs and writing in our local magazine.

We have researched extensively and found the following ways to ward off pigeons away from home and air-conditioners :

• 1.     Hang shiny reflective objects in varendah and near Air conditioners . Old CDs Are very effective reflective surfaces.
• 2.     Reflective tapes are available online (amazon) and have been found to be very effective to keep away pigeons from air-conditioners ( of course netting the AC unit is desirable)
• 3.     Spreading bitter powder like neem etc on areas (terraces and balconies) where pigeons land also helps keep them away. When the pigeon lands on the surface the bitter substances enter their mouth by their own feathers and this taste keeps them away.
• 4.     Spread salt, lime powder etc also too keep their taste buds bitter.
• 5.     Use ultrasound pigeon deflectors to keep pigeon crowds away from vicinity (available in amazon)
• 6.     Pigeon spray by name od CERO is also available on amazon and we found it very effective.

Here are some more websites which have highlighted the problem, but it seems that this has fallen on deaf ears.

http://baysidejournal.com/why-people-should-stop-feeding-pigeons-in-cities

https://toistudent.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/news/top-news/why-you-should-not-feed-the-pigeons/26235.html

https://www.google.co.in/amp/s/m.timesofindia.com/city/indore/these-intrusive-pigeons-are-bad-news-for-your-health/amp_articleshow/61763441.cms

http://www.dnaindia.com/lifestyle/report-why-growing-population-of-pigeons-is-a-problem-2191423

https://www.google.co.in/amp/www.thehindu.com/sci-tech/health/The-pigeon-paradox-Feeding-them-could-be-bad-for-your-lungs/article14621979.ece/amp/

https://m.timesofindia.com/city/delhi/Pigeons-turn-messengers-of-diseases-destruction/articleshow/53834177.cms

https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2014/09/140909092334.htm

https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/life-style/health-fitness/health-news/You-may-be-sitting-on-a-lung-disease-time-bomb/articleshow/52039125.cms

https://www.hindustantimes.com/mumbai/pigeon-droppings-a-health-hazard-doctors/story-dzeChLCFfmGkWW0LlgXWpJ.html

http://pureaircontrols.com/human-health-dangers-bird-droppings-associated-building-hvac-systems/

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Basant Panchami - the advent of Spring!

 Winter is here and almost gone!! Yes…the advent of spring has been announced with Basant Panchami. The 5^th day of Magha month, the penultimate month towards the end of the Hindu calendar year, is celebrated as Saraswati Puja or Basant Panchami. Day long puja and invocation are held to commemorate the day. Goddess Saraswati who is worshipped for knowledge, education, art and music dominates the day. The colour of the day being yellow which signifies spring, children and adults alike, gaily dressed in the designated shade roam around soaking in the festive fervor. Yellow also signifies ripening of the fruits and crops in the coming season.

The weather suddenly turns balmy and pleasant from a chilly winter air – a welcome change for people to slightly alter their wardrobe- discard the heavy woollens for light thermals.

Goddess Saraswati who has her share of invocation on this day only, has been depicted with four hands which represent mind, intellect, alertness and ego. She rides the swan who is known to separate water from milk  -which signifies that one should possess clear knowledge to discriminate between good and evil.

Saraswati Puja is a traditional festival of Bengalis marking the onset of spring and to bless the young ones before their annual examinations. Tiny tots are initiated to the life of education with a special puja called “Haate Khori”. The ritual marks the tots being guided to write letters in Bangla on a slate with a chalk with the priest chanting mantras alongside. Books are kept at the feet of the Goddess in the hope that she would bless the books and the knowledge would pass on to the children!

Afternoons mark a collective lunch of “Bhog” or prasad of Maa Saraswati distributed to all who throng the Puja Pandals. Evenings mark the children performing various art forms to please the goddess and to add on the fun and entertainment quotient. This festival nears the end of the Bengali Puja Calendar.

Watch this space for more on Spring and Surajkund Crafts Mela!

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New Hope for Cancer Patients

World Famous LANEX-DC^® Immunotherapy, now in India

Immunotherapy with dendritic cells is a combination therapy that helps body’s own defences fight cancer cells introduced by LDG India in Country

One of the most innovative and advanced cancer treatments, Immunotherapy with dendritic cells infuses a new ray of hope for the cancer patients in India​.

Countless research and treatment facilities worldwide have increasingly turned towards this dendritic cell therapy; many modern nations like USA have well accepted and approved this treatment.

India is not far behind as this treatment has already been in use for a while. And now with more advancement where the treatment will be done in one cycle will be provided byGermany based doctor “Dr. Frank Gansauge” in India.

Treatment with dendtritic cells is often used when conventional therapies have not been successful. This treatment has been recently introduced in India and many patients have been cured with encouraging results under the supervision of renowned Oncologist.

For most types of cancer, however, there exist standard treatments which have been developed over decades. It is recommended to make use of these treatments and supplement them with immune therapy, since it is known that tumour cells damaged by chemotherapy or radiation are much easier to destroy with immune cells than undamaged tumour cells.

In India LDG India has initiated this medical facility in collaboration with the renowned Germany based laboratory “Dr. Gansuage”.

“We are proud of the medical advancements and with Immunotherapy cancer patients are surely going to benefit as this treatment has largely proven its effectiveness worldwide.” says Mr. Tapesh Singhal, Director, LDG INDIA who has taken the baton forward to introduce this medical facility in India and Indian Subcontinents (except China).

At present Cancer is taking thousands of lives every year worldwide including India. About one hundred different types of cancer are known in humans, and all are different from one another such as the average age at which they appear, the growth rate and the tendency to metastasize. Therefore, it is rather questionable whether a single main cause for the development of cancer will ever be identified.

Scientists working on immunotherapy have basically taken a diverse route by tricking the body’s own defences into combating the rival cancer within. For centuries, this has been an aspiration of medical scientist which has become a reality.

The effectiveness of a treatment with dendritic cells could be proven in the case of skin, kidney, breast, pancreatic, colon, ovarian and prostate cancer, and other cancers.​

SPOTLIGHT ON THE TREATMENT

   The facility provides a special type of vaccination, required to treat any type of cancer (except-blood cancer), at any stage.

   A unique vaccination is made from patient’s blood and infused in the body which boost their immunity and help in curing the disease naturally.

   LDG India provides the cancer treatment through only 1 dendritic cell rich dose which takes a total of one week to process.

   A patient can take the vaccination while taking chemotherapy, it will averse the side effects and help a patient live a routine life.

Disclaimer : The above information has been provided by LDG India for publication for information purpose only. Habitat Times does not endorse the treatment and requests readers to do their own research regarding the effectiveness and safety of the offered treatment . 

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Clean India Show At Mumbai

15^th Edition of Clean India Show To Kick-start In Mumbai On January 18, 2018

Asia’s largest event on professional cleaning, Clean India Show along with Waste Technology Expo, Laundrex India Expo and Car Care expo, to be inaugurated by Dr Ranjit Patil, Minister of State, Home (Urban), Urban Development, Government Of Maharashtra

Dr Deepak Sawant, Minister For Public Health & Family Welfare, Government of Maharashtra To Inaugurate Conference On Infection Control & Hospital Hygiene on January 19

Mumbai: Asia’s biggest show on cleanliness, the international edition of Clean India Show, featuring the latest cleaning techniques and technologies from the world will be inaugurated by Dr Ranjit Patil, Hon’ble Minister of State, Home (Urban), Urban Development, Government of Maharashtra on January 18 in Mumbai. Around 200 national and International companies will showcase the latest technologies and solutions for cleaning and hygiene, Sanitation, Facility Management, Waste Management & Recycling, Vehicle Care and Linen at the Bombay Exhibition Centre, Goregaon from Jan 18 to Jan 20, under one roof.

The inaugural day will feature sessions on technologies for solid waste management and reuse and recycling of sewage and industrial waste water treatment, among other topics. Vinod Kumar Jindal, Joint Secretary and mission Director, SBM, Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs will make a special address at this session.

“Waste to energy technology is an essential aspect of Solid Waste Management. It is all the more pertinent in a country like India where the metro cities produce nearly 2 lakh tons MSW per day. While we are using our energies to dispose of this waste, developed nations are converting waste into energy and profiting from it. We have brought together some of the best minds in the world who will share their knowledge on best practices in waste management,” says Mangala Chandran, Director, VIS Group.

The second day will host the first ever show on infection control and hospital hygiene in India. Inaugurated by Dr Deepak Ramchandra Sawant, Hon’ble Minister for Public Health & Family Welfare, Government of Maharashtra the programme will see the participation of several leaders from the fraternity. “It will also witness the launch of India’s first WhatsApp group formed by microbiologists and infection control officials from over 400 hospitals in India. A landmark development, the WhatsApp group will facilitate free flow of information and real time updates on hospital hygiene,” says Jayaraman Nair, Chairman, VIS Group.

The third and concluding day, Jan 20 will host dedicated conferences on Facility Management and Laundry, dry cleaning and textile care.

“With more than ten thousand trade visitors, buyers, technology seekers, start-ups and international companies converging at the exhibition, this will be one of the largest of its kind shows,” adds Mangala Chandran. More than twenty seven industrial segments, corporate houses, malls, multiplexes, educational institutions, railways, airports, State Transport Authorities, Municipal Corporations, and Defence and Naval Departments are expected to visit the show to source the latest solutions that will be on display from across the world.

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