Newton's Suicidal Note

Newton's suicidal note!!!

After spending so many years in research and discovering(or rediscovering?) new laws I happened to chance upon some wierd stories and photographs of one guy from that mystical country called India that surprised me. My very existence was at stake because his actions knowingly or unknowingly questioned my so called valuable contribution to world of Physics. I was afraid that my King would take away from me the title of Knighthood and send me to gallows. With the help of a friend, I set sail to India to meet this remarkable film artiste(as I came to understand) known as Rajanikanth.

Once, I landed in India I watched a few Tamil movies that this great guy performed. What I saw with my own eyes was beyond belief and set my head spinning. I was convinced that all my logic and laws in physics were just a huge pile of junk. I apologize for misleading the world with my stupid laws.

(Seeing the movies, Newton was confused to such an extent that he went paranoid.)

Here are a few scenes that I saw


1) Rajanikanth has a Brain Tumor which, according to the doctors can't be cured and his death is imminent. In one of the fights, our great Rajanikanth is shot in the head. To everybody's surprise, the bullet passes through his ears taking away the tumor along with it and he is cured! Long Live Rajanikanth! (Hooray!! I didn't know that my second law is a life saving recipe!!)


2) In another movie, Rajanikanth is confronted with 3 gangsters. Rajanikanth has a gun but unfortunately only one bullet and a knife. Guess, what he does? He throws the knife at the middle gangster? & shoots the bullet towards the knife. The knife cuts the bullet into 2 pieces, which kills both the gangsters on each side of the middle gangster & the knife kills the middle one.(Whew!! that was too much math. I need to catch up)


3) Rajanikanth is chased by a gangster. Rajanikanth has a revolver but no bullets in it. Guess, what he does. Nah? not even in your remotest imaginations. He waits for the gangster to shoot. As soon as the gangster shoots, Rajanikanth opens the bullet compartment of his revolver and catches the bullet. Then, he closes the bullet compartment and fires his gun. Bang... the gangster dies... (What happened to my second law now!!? ...err...did I ...no...plssss..)


This was too much for me to take! I was completely shaken and decided to go back. But I happened to see another movie for one last time, and thought that at least one movie would follow MY theory of physics. The whole movie goes fine and I am happy that all in the world hasn't changed. Oops, not so fast!

The 'climax' finally arrives. Rajanikanth gets to know that the villain is on the other side of a very high wall. So high that Rajanikanth can't jump even if he tries like one of those superman techniques that our heroes normally use. Rajanikanth has to desperately kill the villain because it's the climax. (I couldn’t help smiling since it is virtually impossible?) Rajanikanth suddenly pulls two guns from his pockets. He throws one gun in the air and when the gun has reached above the height of the wall, he uses the second gun and shoots at the trigger of the first gun in air. The first gun fires off and the villain is dead.

I don’t deserve to be part of this world…….Adieu pals…....!

THREAT TO BARSANA HILLS

The Barsana hills,located in the state of Uttar Pradesh are under threat due to mining which is violating the guidelines of the Rajasthan High court.These hills are heritage hills of more than 5000 years old in the braj region comprising districts of Mathura(UP),Bharatpur(Rajasthan) and Faridabad(Haryana).The excessive mining is causing ecological damage in the region with destruction of wild life and different flora.These hills are also very important to the Hindu sentiments because they are associated with the past times of Shri Radha and Shri Krishna.

slow and steady does not win a race

Slow and Steady does not win a race


This article is written by Potharaju Ravindra , the author of the bestselling "fools work hard for others" . His latest book is "Give me back my guitar " published by Macmillan
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The moral of the “Hare and Tortoise” story is, Slow and steady wins the race. If the chastened Hare were to race the tortoise again, would you bet on the tortoise?

I would not. After his defeat, the hare is sure to realize that he lost the race due to his own fault and not because the tortoise was slow and steady. This time he would not repeat the mistake of taking a break from the race . He would take a break after finishing the race. This would leave the poor tortoise absolutely no chance of winning .

Let us analyze this defeat as to why a champion racer like him lost the race to a mere tortoise . Was it because that the tortoise was SLOW AND STEADY that he lost ? No , that was not true . He lost the race because he did not finish the race and the tortoise did . Had he not taken rest and finished the race , he would have easily defeated the Hare . Then , nobody would have said

“ SLOW AND STEADY WINS THE RACE” .

Was it because the tortoise had more potential than him ? No . Obviously he had much more potential as far as racing was concerned. The tortoise was no match . . But all the potential was of no use because he did not finish the race .

Why did he not complete the race ? If he were racing against his peers , would he have taken a nap ? He took the nap only because he was racing against the tortoise . The race was not challenging enough . That is the reason he had become complacent and could not bring the best in him In his case of the tortoise the goal would really stretch his abilities and was a great challenge . It brought out the best in him .

Also , He had agreed for a race where he had everything to lose and nothing to gain . Even if he had won the race he would not have gained anything . He was anyway expected to win. He had nothing to gain in recognition or fame or rewards . However when he lost to the tortoise he had lost all his reputation in one day .

For the tortoise , it was the reverse , this race he had everything to gain and nothing to lose . So it was worthwhile for him to enter this race . If the tortoise had lost , no one would have ridiculed him because he was anyway expected to lose . He became an instant hero when he won the race.

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Toucan

Toucans are near passerine birds from the neotropics. They are brightly marked and have enormous, colorful bills. The family includes six genera and about forty species.

Toucans are one of the noisiest jungle birds, with a croak like a frog that can be heard for half a mile!

• The colorful beak of the Toucan is very light! It is made mostly of keratin (like your fingernails), supported with thin rods of bone.

• The Toucan is smart, friendly and cute, and eats fruit, nuts, and berries just like everyone else. In real life, Toucans hate sugary cereal and avoid it like the plague


Toucans range in size from the Lettered Aracari (Pteroglossus inscriptus), at 130 g (4.6 oz) and 29 cm (11.5 inches), to the Toco Toucan (Ramphastos toco), at 680 g (1.5 lbs) and 63 cm (25 inches). Their bodies are short (a bit bigger than a crow's) and thick. The tail is rounded, and varies in length from half the length to the whole length of the body. The neck is short and thick, and at the base of the head is a huge, brightly-colored beak that measures, in some large species, more than half the length of the body. A toucan's tongue is long, narrow, and singularly frayed on each side, adding to its sensitivity as an organ of taste.

The legs of a toucan are strong and rather short. Their toes are arranged in pairs with the first and fourth toes turned backward. Males and females are the same color. The feathers in the genus containing the largest toucans are generally black, with touches of white, yellow, and scarlet. The underparts of the araçaris (smaller toucans) are yellow, crossed by one or more black or red bands, and the edges of the beak are saw-toothed. The toucanets have mostly green plumage with blue markings.

Toucans are frugivorous (fruit-eating), but will take prey such as insects and small lizards. However, the function of the beak in feeding is not known, since many other birds consume these foods without the giant bill to help them. One likely use is to specialize on prey such as nestlings and bats in treeholes. In this view, the beak allows the bird to reach deep into the treehole to access food unavailable to other birds. Toucans are usually found in pairs or small flocks.

6 yoga steps to Healthier Lungs

Breathe easy with these yoga poses

Many of us do not breathe right and the reasons range from genetics, bad posture, diet lacking in key nutrients like vitamin C and zinc, and hypersensitivity to external triggers ranging from allergens to stressors.
In yoga, the slower you breathe, the longer you will live. The more efficient your respiratory rate, the more energy you will have.
Shameem Akthar, a certified yoga acharya with the internationally acclaimed Sivananda Yoga Centre, Kerala (headquartered in Canada) guides you through six poses designed to expand your lung capacity.
Some tips
These poses can be modified to suit individual capacity. For chest expanders like the fish pose, use a cushion under the back to ease difficulty in breathing. You can use props like cushions or folded mats whenever you experience difficulty doing the poses.
At the hint of the slightest breathlessness, stop and relax before proceeding.
Deeper poses like Ushtrasana (camel) must be done gradually, easing into it slowly and steadily until the body gets accustomed to it.
Always breathe through the nose unless indicated otherwise.
Those with severe breathing problems must avoid synthetic fabrics, at least while doing the poses.
Complement these practices with conscious breathing and a sustained pranayama practice.
Some recommended books are Yogic Management of Asthma and Diabetes by Dr Swami Shankardevananda (who himself learnt to control asthma with yoga) and Yoga therapy in Asthma, Diabetes and Heart Diseases by Sadhakas for the Yoga Institute, Santa Cruz, for those who wish to power themselves further through lifestyle changes dietary habits, relaxation techniques.

Shashankasana (Hare pose)

Sit on your knees in the namaaz position, big toes lightly touching each other, while heels are flared out. In case of difficulty, you can try this sitting cross-legged. Beginners must keep a cushion or stool where their forehead is likely to touch the floor.
Inhale. Raise hands overhead.

Exhale. Slowly lower head and torso towards floor. Rest forehead on floor. Those with breathing problems should rest forehead on a high cushion. Continue breathing normally. Maintain the pose for a few seconds. Over the next weeks increase the duration in the final pose to a minute or so.

Benefits: This strengthens the shoulder and neck muscles which in turn support muscles that power our breath. This pose is among the most powerful stress-busters in yoga. This helps remove or control the psychosomatic triggers behind our breathing woes.

Caution: Avoid if you're suffering from lower backache. Those suffering from high BP and heart ailments must learn this with guidance in a phased fashion and with props.

Pranamasana (Prayer pose)

Sit on your knees in the namaaz position. Inhale. Exhaling, lean forward placing palms on the ground and go on all fours.
Inhale. Exhaling, place head on floor and continue breathing normally. Ideally the crown should touch the floor. This may be difficult for beginners. Those with stiff bodies may use a cushion initially.

You may place your palms on either side of the head or reach back to hold your ankles. The second version is more advanced, and may be attempted after mastering the first stage. Initially hold for a few seconds. Release and raise head to return to the starting position.

Benefits: According to the Bihar School of Yoga, this pose may be practiced immediately after an asthma attack for relief. It is used in anger and stress management.

Ushtrasana (Camel pose)

This is an intermediate level pose, suited for those already doing some exercise. Sit on your knees as in the previous two poses, feet slightly apart.
Inhale. Exhaling, raise hips so that you are now on your knees.

Inhale. Exhale. Inhaling, reach back with your right hand to grasp right heel. Exhale. Inhaling, now reach back with left hand to grasp left heel.

Exhale. Inhaling, drop head back. Hold the pose for a few seconds. Continue breathing.

Advanced practitioners may deepen the spinal arch by pushing the chest out in front further. Release and gently return to starting position.

Benefits: Tones the spine, powers the neck and shoulder muscles that support our breathing. Expands the chest. Fights depression.

Caution: Avoid if having hyperthyroidism and lower backache.

Matsyasana (Fish pose)

Lie on your back, keeping hands at the sides or under your hips, with palms on the floor and thumbs slightly touching.
Inhale and exhale deeply a few times. Inhaling, lift your head off the floor (remember to take the entire weight of body on your elbows).

Exhale deeply. Now inhaling, slowly drop your head backwards, resting crown on the floor. Beginners may not be able to arch this far, so attempt only up to capacity. A cushion under the upper back can make it easier.

Deepen the arch by pushing up the chest, all the while breathing normally. Hold for a few seconds, with sustained breathing. Exhaling, raise the head, looking at your toes before slowly lowering your spine back to the floor.

Benefits: Expands chest, tones spine and boosts metabolism, which helps with absorption of key nutrients needed to keep us healthy.

Caution: Avoid if having neck problems, ulcers and heart ailments.

Lolasanasa (Swing pose)

Stand with feet about a metre apart (toes flaring outwards). Inhale, raise hands overhead (they must be touching lightly).
Exhaling, swing down so the head is facing the floor, the torso bends, and hands swing in between the legs. The entire movement must be slow and relaxed. Do up to five to ten rounds initially.

Benefits: It is a mood-booster. Powers breathing by decongesting the lungs.

Caution: Avoid in all forms of backache