REVERSE OSMOSIS vs BOILING ?

RO (Reverse Osmosis) purification is generally better than boiling for daily drinking water because it removes dissolved contaminants, heavy metals (like lead and mercury), chemicals, and microorganisms, whereas boiling only kills bacteria. RO provides safer, better-tasting water, while boiling merely disinfects without reducing inorganic impurities. 

RO (Reverse Osmosis) Purification

• Effectiveness: Removes up to 99.9% of contaminants, including bacteria, viruses, heavy metals, and chemicals.
• Best for: High Total Dissolved Solids (TDS) in water, hard water, or water with chemical contaminants.
• Convenience: Fast, automatic, and provides immediate access to potable water.
• Disadvantages: Removes beneficial minerals, can be expensive, and requires regular maintenance. 

Boiling Water

• Effectiveness: Highly effective at killing bacteria, viruses, and parasites.
• Best for: Emergency scenarios, or when biological contamination (germs) is the only concern.
• Convenience: Time-consuming and requires manual effort.
• Disadvantages: Does not remove chemicals, heavy metals, or dissolved solids; it actually increases the concentration of impurities as water evaporates. 

Conclusion

For modern tap water which often contains chemical impurities, lead, and high TDS, RO is the superior choice. However, if you only have access to water with potential bacterial contamination and no filtration system, boiling is an excellent disinfectant.

Source: Google.

RICE BRAN OIL vs GROUND NUT OIL?

Rice bran oil and groundnut oil are both excellent high-smoke-point options for Indian cooking, with rice bran offering superior health benefits (oryzanol, neutral taste) and groundnut oil offering a traditional nutty flavor. Rice bran oil is ideal for heart health and lighter frying, while groundnut is best for flavor-intensive dishes. 

Rice Bran Oil:

• Best For: Deep frying, stir-frying, and general daily cooking.
• Health Benefits: High in antioxidants, Vitamin E, and contains oryzanol, which helps lower bad cholesterol (LDL) and promote good cholesterol (HDL).
• Taste/Texture: Neutral, light, and less sticky, resulting in less oil absorption in food.
• Disadvantage: Can have a shorter shelf life and requires high-quality extraction. 

Groundnut Oil (Peanut Oil):

• Best For: Deep frying, sautéing, and Indian cuisine requiring a robust, nutty flavor.
• Health Benefits: High in monounsaturated fats (heart-healthy) and vitamin E.
• Taste/Texture: Distinct nutty taste (especially cold-pressed).
• Disadvantage: Can feel heavy if reused often; potential allergens. 

Verdict:

Both have high smoke points (>200∘C or 400∘F) suited for high-heat, but Rice Bran Oil is generally considered more heart-healthy and modern, while Groundnut Oil is favoured for its traditional taste.

Source: Google.

AFTER ALL !!!!

After crossing 80 years in my life, what sort of feeling I now have in me? I would like to share with you.

1) I have now started to love myself. After all, my happiness is more important to me now.

2) I have realized that I am not the only one on earth. After all, I am just another human being.

3) I have stopped bargaining with small vendors. After all, a few Rupees extra is not going to burn a hole in my pocket.

4) I leave the cab/auto without asking for the change. After all, they are toiling much harder than me for a living.

5) I do not tell the elderly that I have already heard their story. After all, it makes them relive the past.

6) I have learned not to correct people if they are wrong. After all, no one is perfect. Peace is more precious than perfection.

7) I compliment others freely & generously. After all, it is a mood enhancer not only for them but also for me

8) I have learned not to bother about a spot on my dress. After all, personality speaks louder than appearances.

9) I walk away from people who don't value me. After all, they might not know my worth, but I do know what I am.

10) I remain cool when someone plays dirty politics to outrun me in the rat race. After all, I am neither a rat nor I am in any race with them.

11) I am learning not to be embarrassed by my emotions. Emotion is a part of life. After all, it's my emotions that make me human.

12) I have learned that it is better to drop the ego than to break a relationship. After all, my ego will keep me aloof whereas with relationships I will never be alone*.

13) Nowadays, I have learned how to live every day as if it's the last day of my life. After all, there may not be a tomorrow for me.

14) I am doing what makes me happy. After all, I am responsible for my happiness, and I owe it to me.

Random thoughts 3426 to 3440.

3426. Musicians don't feel pain the same way other people do. They respond to pain differently from other people -a study.

3427. Shared parenting reduces stress on mothers, strengthens father-child bonds, and helps children grow with greater confidence, empathy, and emotional security.

3428. Our decisions in critical situations may go wrong affecting our life seriously and we have to face the consequences.

3429. Religious vs Spiritual: Someone can be religious without being spiritual, or can be spiritual without being religious, or both. 

3430. Feeling sleepy in the company of someone you love may be a sign that your body and mind feel safe in the relationship,

3431. One day, I hope my children will look at their own children and realise ‘So this is how much my parents should have loved me'.

3432. The top 10 countries that waste the most food are China (108.6 million tonnes/year), followed by India (78.1 million tonnes), Pakistan (30.7 million tonnes), Nigeria (24.7 million tonnes) and US (24.7 million tonnes). Other countries in the top 10 are Brazil, Egypt, Indonesia, Bangladesh and Mexico.

3433. Worrying is a complete waste of time. It doesn’t change anything, it just steals your joy and keeps you busy doing nothing.

3434. Isolophilia means a strong, positive love and preference for solitude or being alone. People with isolophilia enjoy their own company.

3435. Never forget two people in your life. Your father who sacrificed everything for you and your mother who bored all the pain for you.

3436. No one is pure and perfect. If we dislike people for their mistakes, we will be alone in this world. So don’t judge. Love all.

3437. A ICMR-INDIAB study says that India's carbohydrate-heavy diet, from white rice, wheat, and added sugars, is driving higher diabetes and obesity.

3438. Families planning grand weddings or events can now book an entire train or coach through the IRCTC Full Tariff Rate (FTR) website.

3439. Venom is injected into one's body when animals bite or sting. Poison enters the body through eating, drinking, or breathing toxic substances.

3440. My mom saw my first breath. I saw her last. She chose my first dress. I chose her last. She got my birth certificate. I got her death certificate.

TALKATIVE CHILDREN !!!!

It is generally good and a normal part of development for young children to be very talkative, as it reflects high curiosity, developing language skills, and active learning. This constant chatter helps children process their world, build self-regulation, and express creativity. However, it is important to teach them, around age five, when it is appropriate to talk versus listen. 

Why Being Talkative is Beneficial:

• Cognitive Development: Talking helps children process thoughts and develop an inner voice.
• Language Skills: It allows them to practice new words, sentence structures, and communication skills.
• Creativity and Confidence: It fosters imagination and helps children feel confident in sharing their opinions.
• Connection: It is a way for children to bond with caregivers. 

When it Becomes a Concern:

While talkativeness is normal, it can become an issue if the child: 

• Interrupts constantly and cannot stop, indicating a lack of impulse control.
• Dominates conversations, causing difficulties in social interactions and friendships.
• Shows signs of extreme impulsivity or other behavioral issues (e.g., in some cases of ADHD). 

Tips for Managing Excessive Talkativeness:

• Teach Turn-Taking: Encourage "serve and return" communication, where the child learns to wait for their turn.
• Set Boundaries: Gently explain when you need to focus on other tasks.
• Use Active Listening: Give them dedicated, undivided attention, which may satisfy their need to be heard.
• Use Games: Utilize timers to encourage "quiet time" and reward positive, calm behavior. 

Conclusion

A talkative child is usually a sign of a healthy, engaged mind. Rather than trying to stop the talking, it is best to guide them on how to communicate effectively in different contexts.

Source: Google.

THE TEACHINGS OF A SAINT.

During the late 1980s, I was working in a chemical company situated in the southern part of Tamil Nadu. The management took great interest in religious activities also. There was a beautiful Vinayakar temple, an auditorium, recreation club and a guest house within the premises. Eminent personalities were regularly invited to give lectures on various subjects. 

His Holiness Shri Bheerth Swamigal, Sankaracharya of Shri Sringeri Mutt was once invited to give a lecture. The program was scheduled to start at 6 PM in the auditorium. All the people assembled on time. As per custom, men, while visiting a temple or a religious head, were not supposed to wear a dress above their waist.

The swami's voice was reverberating in the hall. After the prayer, he said, " for those who are performing their duties without like or dislike, those who are making their parents happy, those who are helping the poor to their might, and those who are worshiping God daily, I have nothing to preach. They are already fulfilling the purpose for which they are born".

I remembered, my father also told me the very same words when I was young. I have been trying to practice these principles in my life for a very long time. I was wondering how my father was able to give similar advice like that of the great saint.

TABLE MANNERS.

1. One must follow good manners while attending dinner. If you are the host, you must eat at the end. If you are a guest, you must eat after being invited to eat.

2. Before commencing to eat, you must pray to the Lord and thank him.

3. You must keep your lips closed while chewing. You should not make incorrigible noises while chewing. You must put the food inside the mouth and not on the protruded tongue.

4. Some people have a tendency to talk aloud while eating and disturb others. This is very bad.

5. Just because you like a particular item or because an item is tasty, you should not eat only that item. You must eat all the items fairly.

6. When food is served,  you should accept only what you can eat. You should not waste food. Remember many poor people are deprived of food.

7. Even if it is your own house, you must eat only after being offered. You should not eat on your own.

8. Some are crazy to eat. The taste remains only until it is on the tongue. Once it goes inside the mouth, it becomes different.