Ahimsa Times 2007 06 SrNo 84

SR No.: 523584
Original Sutra Author: N/A
Author: Ahimsa Times
Publisher: Ahimsa Times
Publication Year: 2007
Total Pages: 15
Language: English
Classification: Magazine, India_Ahimsa Times, & India
File Size: 331 KB

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inversely associated with vegetarian diet, low BMI and economic deprivation. The inverse association of CRC and lifelong vegetarianism was observed with all the three control groups.
"A well-planned vegetarian diet is a healthy way to meet your nutritional needs," said Yogesh M. Shastri, M.D., of Johann Wolfgang Goethe University Hospital, Frankfurt, Germany and previously a co-author of this study at TMH, Mumbai, India. "The exact mechanism by which life long vegetarianism may reduce the risk of sporadic CRC needs further investigation. Prolonged vegetarianism starting in early life may be a viable lifestyle option for those at risk of developing the disease." Note: This story has been adapted from a news release issued by American Gastroenterological Association. Prof. C. Devakumar, E-Mail : cdevakumar@yahoo.com.
MISCELLANEOUS
MAHATMA GANDHI'S BIRTHDAY DECLARED AS INTERNATIONAL NON-VIOLENCE DAY "Mahatma Gandhi's Birthday has been declared as the International Day for Non-violence. In a tribute to Gandhi's philosophy of brotherhood and peace, the UN General Assembly declared October 2, his birth anniversary, as the International Day of Non-Violence. The resolution, which urged member States to observe the day each year in appropriate manner to disseminate the message of non-violence, was co-sponsored by 137 of the 191 members and was adopted without a vote." In the recent avatar of Munnabhai, the very well informed Circuit tells Munnabhai that
October 2nd is 'dry day' and it is a holiday, when bhai first enquires what is the significance of that day. Circuit could be forgiven as many Indians would perhaps live with similar sentiments, October 2nd doesn't touch our lives, just like Independence Day or any other National Holiday. Apart from the government' celebrations and compulsory celebrations in education institutions, there is nothing to provide meaning and significance to the national day. So, if you are not a government employee or associated with an educational institution, you may as well take it easy or plan your outings on those days because the traffic in the roads will be less. In this backdrop comes the UN resolution on celebrating Gandhiji's Birthday as the global Non-Violence Day. It is an honor for India and Indians.
Prime Minister Manmohan Singh has welcomed the United Nations General Assembly's adoption of an Indian resolution declaring October 2 as the International Day of Non-Violence. In a statement, Dr Singh described it as a great tribute to Mahatma Gandhi and a proud moment for India."
दिल्ली उच्च न्यायालय
COURT ALLOWS UNDER-AGE JAIN STUDENT TO PURSUE POSTGRADUATE COURSE New Delhi, May 23 The Delhi High Court directed Delhi University to allow Dipika Jain, who was short of the required 20 years, to take an entrance test for admission into its post graduate course. Justice B.D. Ahmed asked the university and the head of its Mathematics
DELHI HIGH COURT Department to let Dipika Jain, an undergraduate student at Maitreyi College of the university, take the entrance test. In a petition, Jain, a resident of Gurgaon in neighbouring Haryana, submitted that the university had barred her from taking the admission test for a postgraduate course in Operational Mathematics on the ground that she would not fulfil the required criterion of being 20 years old on Oct 1, 2007. She said the university, in fact, had admitted her to the college to pursue her graduation course in mathematics only on the high court's directions three years ago.
Opposing Jain's plea to take the entrance test, counsel for the university said she was falling short of one year and 20 days in age to qualify for admission to the post graduate course. But her counsel submitted, "She is a bright student and stood second in her second year examination. She has scored 71.6 percent marks in aggregate and would score a high percentage of marks in the final." Not allowing her to pursue her higher studies would be an infringement of her fundamental right, he said, Courtesy : Gaurav Jain 'Lakshaya', M: (+91)-981 198 1233, E-mail : gauravejainyji@gmail.com.
NEW HOSTEL FACILITY FOR JAIN STUDENTS IN NEW BOMBAY Shri Sohan Lal Jain, an Industrialist from Bangalore inaugurated the newly-built "Acharya Shri Nanesj Hostel" for Jain students at Panwel near New Bombay for students coming from other regions to study for C.A., I.C.W.A., M.B.A., Engineering and Medicine. The hostel, which is a three-storeyed building, provides accommodation for 100 students in 50 well-furnished rooms with the facilities of a vegetarian mess, recreation room, reading room etc. The admission to
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