Tuesday, March 22, 2016

Simple cure for Cancer

It is not rocket science that it is our lifestyle that has increased the risk of cancer. Yet, it is sad to note that in spite of all the campaigns, we continue to adopt an unhealthy lifestyle, aping the West. In fact, the West is now heavily India tilted, and they are dumping all their waste in India, for business reasons. They seem to know how gullible we are.

In this sense, I am very happy that Rumble talk show has taken a small step in making aware of cancer. I particularly like Luke Coutinho for his style of delivery and appreciate how he says that cancer can be cured and prevented through lifestyle changes. Let us all adopt a healthier lifestyle. Let us all hold hands and say goodbye to the pharma industry controlled medical business. Keep up the efforts Rumble. Proud to be a subscriber of your channel.

Mohammed Sultan, Hyderabad

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IT to farming

So nice to hear this Baburajan Venkatraman on your Rumble talk show. If every IT professional could think like him, I will say that India has reaped the benefits of education and could very well usher in the next green revolution. We have technology aiding agriculture, and such people will turn out to be catalysts in the surrounding fields and farms, which will work wonders to the agriculture scene. Keep it up Sir, and I hope that many will follow your footsteps soon.

Balakumar, Mysore

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Organic food on my terrace

Dear Rumble

I happened to see one episode on one Manoj, who talked about recycling kitchen waste and using it as organic fertilizer in our own kitchen garden, giving us a supply of organic vegetables. I managed to contact this person (thanks to you) and I gave him the work of setting up a kitchen garden on my terrace for me. Let me tell you, I am the happiest person today, as I harvested my first batch of lovely organic tomatoes from my own garden. Let me tell you, it tastes so different, so lovely. I have tomatoes, ladies finger and greens. I am extremely motivated to fill up my entire terrace now with vegetables. Thank you Rumble guys for this amazing infotainment show. Love you.

Vijayabharathi, Mogappair, Chennai

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The BT Cotton case

The role of extension centres in deliverin GM technologies to farmers thus makin it a succes is widely acclaimed.but in th recent past, in n around  2012 th extension systems weren't strong on this, sufficiently exemplified by th case of bt cotton in India where th entire info on th crop n it's field management was provided by private sector companies with. th govt relaxin as far as educatin farmers was concerned. Such talk shows Shud reach th right audience for motivation n some operational support

Mayuri, Bangalore

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Monday, March 21, 2016

GM crops and health

In India public awareness about biotechnology is woefully inadequate which leads to unnecessary apprehensions n appreciations particularly about th safety of GM crops n products.th need for a more proactive role of public sector institutions in widely disseminatin science  based n factual information about biotech is bein keenly felt very often than not. In this regard, such discussions r welcomed..kudos

An example would b th golden rice having high beta carotene content that cud help in reducin bit A deficiency especially suited for th poor was inordinately delayed due to regulatory issues. High transaction costs discourage small companies investin in GM technology thus restrictin it to only govt sector n big MNCs. A need based biosafety test in approach based on transparent approval system will help everybody includin farmers

Mary Abraham, Chennai

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Saturday, March 19, 2016

Desi Mami and Mamas

I have come to the conclusion that the only time people go on the Internet is when they want to make nasty remarks. The other day I was watching CNN on the Presidential elections and the kind of messages they got on Twitter confirms that people use such applications only to vent their spleen anonymously. Recently I was sent a link to an Internet talk show called RUMBLE. I came across an interview with Sindhu Rajashekaran who had produced a film based on Ramanujan.

I watched the entire episode and found it to be one of the best interviews of a first time producer. For once here was an interviewer who was not a breathless fan in awe of film personalities and his breezy style was a huge relief from the usual ones where the guest is treated reverentially. It was informative and humourous. Because of the interview I actually saw the film at Satyam theatre when I visited Chennai.

Now let me come to the point of this blog. Below the interview on YouTube I was amazed to see some of the same kind of rot I mentioned earlier. It was written by someone who called himself Desi Mami. I wish Desi Mami would just crawl back into the hole that he slid out from.

Desi Mami is a Mama because he got so many things wrong. The host was neither insulting nor was he patronizing. I also dug into the background of RUMBLE and found that the show gives a leg up to interesting and articulate people about things they are doing. It is a pity it doesn’t get a larger viewership.

My advise to Desi Mami is to stick with Karan Thapar and Rajeev Masand. You deserve each other. As for you guys who are involved in RUMBLE just ignore cretins like Desi Mami and carry on the good work.

Durairaj, Mumbai

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Cinema means everything

It only goes to prove that the lure of cinema is so strong that even educated girls get sidetracked when it comes to   cinema.  I have come across other people too who have given up promising careers  for cinema. Even though this girl left for the bright lights it's heartening to note that she had seriously pursued academics with stem cell research before quitting University. It was also quite surprising to hear that these days it is  commonplace for people to store stem cells of their babies. I thought all these facilities were  available only in the US. I think the Govt should publish the names of institutions  where these facilities are available.

Manikandan, Bangalore

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Politicians - Beware!

There is a general impression that the youngsters of today have no interest in either social service or even knowing what's going on in the country but in my experience I have found that to be the opposite. In my younger days I did not have any interest in the way the country was being run but today's youngsters are coming out in droves to make the changes that they feel are required to make our society a just society. Politicians in all parties seem to assume that there is be nobody to challenge them and that they can go about doing what they wish with no opposition at all. I came across this interview with a young graduate from Ethiraj College who had completed her social service degree
 I found her to be a totally aware and conscientious citizen. She says that there are employment opportunities in almost every sphere and it is so nice to see someone taking up something like managing a night shelter on behalf of the city of Chennai to look after old and abandoned people on the street.

It's not that she likes to wipe their mouth and hold their hand  etcetera but she run the night shelter in the most efficient manner so that the service can be availed of by the maximum number of people. If I ever required help I would thank God for people like Archana.  Good interview with  somebody who is actually more important than all the politicians shooting their mouths off  everyday.

Sandhya Chinnasamy

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Monday, March 14, 2016

Health of the rural poor

It is pretty common to see people self medicate. I know because even I do it on occasions. After reading about the dangers I have stopped it and try to meet up with a doctor whenever possible. Unless it is a very trivial problem self  medication should  be avoided.

I not sure if people have become increasingly fearful and are scared that they will contract some disease. I feel that our generation is more healthy and as a result  of it live longer. It is true that doctors are increasingly dependent on machines but that  also increases the number of patients a doctor can treat in a day. Unfortunately serving the rural masses is no longer a priority for doctors so I wonder what needs to be done to improve rural health.

Preetha, Kochi

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The truth behind Neeya Naana TV show

I regularly view Neeya Naana on TV. It is one of the most lively talk shows and I was always curious about the people who are behind the production. That is when I came across this episode on the Internet where they were discussing this.  The person being interviewed was apparently one among the  people who script the show. I have watched Neeya Naana on many occasions and found it to be extremely interesting with people arguing from  different points of view. The arguments are not in anger so it is quite relaxing to watch. The anchor of the show Gopinath is very talented moderator and he makes sure that the show goes smoothly with everybody being given an opportunity to express his opinion.

Ram Mohan claims that the audience are mostly young IT professionals. The bulk of such people are those who have left their village identities behind but have not yet accepted the city culture fully. This made  very interesting viewing. Good luck to the show.

Rajan Villupuram

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What is low-cost housing?

In a refreshing interview with real estate professional Rana Babbar, this episode of Rumble tells us about the intricacies of low cost housing. In fact he describes what is low cost housing; something which no one has ever attempted before because low cost is always a relative term. Rana describes low cost housing and how it can be the savior of India's economy and its people. To make things even more clear he says low cost housing is not just giving a roof over the head of poor people but instilling in them hope and good cheer. He says low cost housing is actually a kind of women's  empowerment. If  these low cost housing units are  registered in the name of the lady of the house this single act is enough to give women the confidence to take on the world and be the provider of her children, something which male members often fail with their  drunken behaviour. If the property is in the name of the woman she can rest easy knowing that she can  never be thrown out of her marital home on some flimsy  excuse.  This will make the women more confident that she can bring up her children correctly. I found this interview a startling and welcome departure from the usual talk about low cost housing. In a country like India low cost housing can work only through the government and not through the private sector because the single largest component of a house in terms of cost is always the cost of land and that is something that only the government can give free in large amounts. Private developers can join in the process of building such homes thereby increasing the national GDP while doing social service. It's a wonderful interview and I really look forward to more insightful discussions like this. It beats the hell out of the usual  experts talking about  it on television.

Maheshwaran, Abu Dhabi

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Sunday, March 13, 2016

My marriage. Thank you Shruti

I am a second year college student in Nagpur and I am absolutely motivated to lose weight after watching this interview with Shruti Vinod. Most of the time on TV we only see slim girls trying to tell us how to look good and all the advice is only on dieting. I usually switch the  channel at that point. Shruti comes across as someone who knows what she is talking about. My fiancée and I are both  trying to look fit before the big day but it is proving to be tough.

I dread dieting and cannot stay away from fast food but Shruti may be the one to help me cut down on it. My fiancée is reasonably fit but on weekends he goes totally berserk.

More than anything I need help with my complexion though my fiancée says its OK. I know he is lying.

Urvashi Chawla

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Thought provoking Rumble with Luke Coutinho

Luke Coutinho is amazing with the information he has on cancer prevention, reversion n cure. The very next thing am gonna do is find the curcumin extract. "we have moved on" I second him on that n it's a  concern bcoz we have moved on from the treasure house of traditional knowledge which is also patented by other countries. Take the example of neem. Anythin western has been thought of as superior n convenient n followed blindly, even in the case of what we eat knowin very well what we eat makes what we are. It wasn't just Rumbling with Luke but thought provoking exercise as well.

Marshall Mathew

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Mini Rao is young, yet competent

Dealing with someone with mental problems is probably one of the scariest things in life. How can a parent live in peace knowing that his son or daughter has a mental problem which will prevent her from living a wholesome life. They will also suffer not knowing what will happen to their child once they are gone. Who will look after them with the same loving care. Mini Rao looks unbelievably young to be giving advice but as she talks we realise that she knows her job and can handle these kind of problems competently. I don't know when she says that children are put under pressure by their own parents. It is comforting to hear that youngsters are these days quite capable of handling their own problems. I had a distant cousin who was diagnosed as being chronically depressed but a psychologist spotted that he was having  problem with his hearing. I don't know if that was just a lucky  doctor.

Ramakrishna, Hyderabad

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RAMS Builders built first apartment in Chennai

I always wondered who had started the business of building flats in Madras. After all the city had no shortage of land so there was no reason to built flats. I realise now that it was Mrs Rama Chandra Mani's father who was the pioneer in building flats in Madras. It costs a small fortune to build even a small house  but thanks to Apartment buildings, people can own a low cost house of their own even if it is up on the 15 floor thanks to the principle of  sharing a piece of land. It would be a good idea if the government were to give land free to builders who can then build at low profits. It can solve all our housing problems.

Manickavasagam, Chennai

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IT to farming

When an IT professional, decides to go back to his roots, the results are sure to make heads turn. This is what appealed to me in this Rumble episode. Baburajan, armed with the knowhow to find information, and tons of patience, resilience and perseverance, converted an arid land to a beautiful organic farm. And what I liked is that he enjoys farming. Hope he spreads the knowhow to the neighboring farmers and make them prosperous too. Wish we had more of such people in India.

Karuppusamy, Thanjavur

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Heroes to Villains and Villains to Heroes

The law for most police officers in India go beyond the 2 penal codes: the Indian penal code and the criminal procedure code. And there is the political code as well. Given the recent students vs ideologies battle, police competing against law and order, we got clues, a lot of them in sign language. Muthu Guna's Rumble brings out some truths about the unique aspects of a uniformed lot who are heroes to villains and villains to heroes.

Nancy, Chennai

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Saturday, March 12, 2016

Dr. Radhe Shyam's cancer cure

I saw this video on Rumble - wherein one Dr. Radhe Shyam claims that he can cure cancer in a short span of time. The treatment that he practices seems to have been in existence in India from time immemorial. When I have a sore throat, when I was young, my grandmother used to prepare something bitter/sweet/sour - a liquid with the colour of mud - and drive half a glass down my throat. It was horrible. It used to put me to sleep for 3-4 hours. But when I woke up, the sore throat was gone. I did not question my grandmother on whether she was qualified to give me this treatment. However, reading the various comments under Dr. Radhe Shyam's video, I am pained to read people asking so many questions, some of them which cannot be answered at all.

As for me, about a month back, I approached Dr. Radhe Shyam for respiratory tract infection. A huge accumulation of phlegm in my lungs/wind pipe. During earlier occasions of this infection, I used to be treated with strong antibiotics - Azithral, XXX mycin, Pan, Vitamins, etc for 4 days and it used to get cured. It was painful with all the cough too. In this case, this Dr. Radhe Shyam gave me just 2 green coloured capsules. The first was taken at night after dinner. The next day morning, I sneezed and was shocked at the huge amount of thick phlegm that came out of my mouth and nostrils. I went to the washbasin and cleared my nose. It just kept coming, and in a few minutes, I could clearly feel the lightness in my chest. I took the second one after breakfast that day. By afternoon, I was fully cured - my voice sounded like a nightingale to me - something that I had not experienced for almost a decade. Clear throat, efficient voice-box and all.

Thank you Rumble management for showing this person to me.

Lavanya, Chennai, India

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Soft porn is ok

I happened to see an episode on the Rumble talk show on Cecile Rischmann, the author of 'The French Encounter'. I was impressed and later I managed to lay my hands on a copy of the book. It was lovely. Yes, it was soft porn, but coming from a lady writer, it was very very different. Not the stuff that makes you crave for sex, but permits you to float above the ground, if you love that. Madhav Das the interviewer has done a great job in bringing her to this platform. I am happy that such newbies are also being encouraged by Rumble.

Venkat Rama Rao, Visakhapatnam

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Love you Laila!

Right from when you did your first film, I have been an admirer, a fan, a lover of you. Your squeaky voice and those pranks on camera, can never be forgotten. Just watched this interview on Rumble. I am surprised that you have 2 extra ribs. Yes, as you said, you could be the original Eve. You are God's own and best creation. Keep up the good work dearest.

Hameediya, Chennai

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My kitchen garden, my own food

Just happened to watch the Rumble episode of one Mr. Manoj, who talks about growing one's own food requirement in our own backyard. So beautiful. And they are organic, for which we pay 5 times in the shops. And the fertilizer for this also comes from our own kitchen waste. I have heard about all this, but thanks to Rumble, I now know someone who does it in India. I am in Bangalore, but still, with the information that you people gave me, I have just spoken to this man, and he is coming over in 10 days time. Love you Rumble, keep it up. I do not think there is any other talk show on the Internet which is so much informative.

Sneha, Bangalore, India

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From a cultureless country, just keep quiet Akshaya Ganesh

Its funny to listen to Akshaya Ganesh who slyly claims Indian students are immature. Born into a rich family and being educated in the USA, it is not possible for her to understand the challenges of the students in India. Even if she does, I am not sure if she has ever visited a village in India. She talks about the situation in the USA, and boasts about it. However, USA has a history of kidnapping the scientists from other countries, arm twisting, and total disregard to the world in all its activities. Selfish to the core. Akshaya lives in this very USA, which does not even have a culture to call its own. Yet she comments on the immaturity of Indian students. Come to India, stay for a year in a hostel, and you will understand the struggle.

Nadiya Moideen - Madurai, Tamilnadu, India

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