AN ISLAMIST- A TRUE PEACE LOVER

My mason Shyamal a Hindu sent to my residence a Muslim youth to repair a damaged portion of my toilet. The young mason has visibly attracted to come closer to him and tempted me to know his life. He is a Madrassa educated man and is qualified to be a Moulavi to organise prayer in the mosque. He did so for years in Murshidabad district of West Bengal at a meager wage what was insufficient to meet his family commitment. They are 3 brothers and 2 sisters. He has taken responsibility of his younger brother right from the childhood to bear the expenses for his education. Now that little kid is studying graduation in geography. A son of daily wage labour he shared liability of his family. He shared the liability of marriage of his elder sister. He is married to a Muslim girl and being his husband Mustafa left no effort unattended to impart higher education to his wife who is also a college goer. Mustafa understood from his life, the Madrassa education to become a Mullah has no future except allowing Taliban fanatics to misuse his youth against Kafeer, the Hindus. His sense of contemporary politics is also sharp. While asked whether he tried to avail benefits of dole for namazies extended by Mamata Bannerjee government in Bengal, he politely refused to be obliged.He experienced how those few wealthy men enjoyed central government subsidy for Haz yatra in Mecca. He totally opposed to talibanisation of Islam and never supported attempts of islamisation of civic society. He always loved to live in a multicultural society. After the conversation, I commented. "A true Islamist is more welcome than a bad Hindu element in a Hindu dominated India'. He did not respond but indicated his highest faith in humanism. 

Taslima Nasreen & friends

She made a fun of words in blogspot.com for so called destruction of the world today as told by Mayan civilisation . She lambasted Islam and discarded obsessions of religion and upheld her faith in modern day science & technology. I replied and suggested her to be equally violent like dreaded militant outfits of Taliban, Al-Quaeda, Laskar-e-Toiba, Indian Mujaheddin. Because they only understand language of gun machines and not of peace and wisdom. My poor friend Prof. Mohit Roy is perhaps tired of staging protest rallies and meets against these enemies of civilisation. My another stupid but bosom friend unfortunately with a Muslim name and title working as a plant doctor also widely regarded in North Bengal University as a lovely 'Sir' expressed his anguish while I showed a little trust on a party like BJP despite its win in Gujarat but failed in Himachal Pradesh. The politically innocent 'Sir' once appeased Mamata ji as Ma Durga but now turned to her another foe, the BJP. He even wrote on a net screen justifying causes to be its secular standing and expressed regret for keeping safe distance by Mamata ji with it for Muslim vote. My three friends viz. Mohit, Taslima and Dr. Kabir are on the same kind of boat sailing and searching in their own ways for a world of love and peace.

Driving Towards A Sea Beach

Man proposes God disposes! What was thought of is not being done. Driving 250 km from my city of Calcutta to a sea beach named Digha by own car should have a pleasant journey. But road condition coupled with unforeseen risk may make the driving a bitter one; hence it was rightly advised by my well wishers and friends who suggested to board an express AC train. Accepted. I'll proceed tomorrow for a weekend leisure.

 

Its now winter in Bengal. Seasonal flowers started to blossom. Sea water looks calm and chill sun shine makes the tourists feel comfort. What is disturbing in walking through the sea beach is dirt and filth remain here and there much to the dismay of the walkers. Yet sitting on the beach and chatting with your better heart and a smiley child along with sea fish fry on a shiny day is a something different feeling. But you will feel sad  of other half of your heart if your elder boy feels uncomfort in the dwelling home. 

A STUPID EFFORT

If a coward dies many a time, stupid dies twice. Often stupid shows courage to undo many things, but fails to succeed in one chance.  The delayed success gives it poor ratings. Yet some would console, ‘’Good attempt. Don’t get disheartened. Carry on’’. Without realising its actual capacity, the stupid goes on and on and gets a subject of discussion. After all, the monkey has the ability to climb to top of a tree, but it can’t touch the moon.  Because it’s a monkey.

UNFORESEEN

Day before yesterday while I was driving accross road destined to my home my eyes were haunting for a girl whom I liked as my daughter. But she was not available what she used to stand by the side of that road earlier waiting for me to enter into my saloon car. I would always tell her to be seated behind me facing the mirror. Why was because if the car crashes from the front she would survive. I often found her in tears for some heartless guy and she would lament her passionate desires to build a small heaven to make him happy. Alas! her dream crashed and she is invissible. But my car J is plying on road as usual. Thus anything happenes unproposed by human being. The fear is often gone with the wind wating for newer one to bite. The way life goes on and on.

 

 

FDI DISPUTES

The question comes to my mind why a wall mart like company is opposed in India. What this retail corporate will do harm to the Indian market? Any company takes time to popularise its brand value besides setting its own house in order. Indian opposition is up in arms why Dr Monmohan Singh sold out his country by inviting an US retailer on Indian soil. How a country of 110 million people could be sold out just by inviting a retail outlet could not be understood.

I already wrote about Chinese 3rd graded commodities smuggled into the Indian retail market and Indian consumers are regularly cheated. But Chinese whole sellers through Indian retailers are making trillions of dollars. India in sixties experienced how 'Hindi Chini Bhai Bhai' (India China are brothers) boomeranged and India lost Tibet. Still Tibetan people in hundred and thousands are dying in Chinese occupation. They became refugees in their home land. India is their safe destination because of its spiritual and political culture. These Chinese know nothing but making money even selling gun machines to Taliban and Al-quieda. They are using Pakistan and Bangladeshi islamists demons to disturb India and the country is suffering in a regular course.

 

Chinese political friends in Indian opposition particularly CPIM are out to condemn Dr. Singh for Wall mart entry. Everywhere  money ultimately matters whether one supports or opposes. Yet CPIM's political enemy TMC, a Mamata Bannerjee led party now ruling West Bengal is also vehemently opposing Wall mart entry. Its because TMC will not allow CPIM to steal the show to regain political ground.  Here again politics of convenience rules the show and not really the interest of the people.

 

 

Healthy Tea

Black tea and health

Tea is one of the most ancient and popular beverages consumed around the world. Black tea is more widely consumed than green tea worldwide. India is the largest producer of black tea and hence it is necessary to focus attention on black tea with respect to its health promoting attributes.

What is Black tea ? Black Tea is more oxidized than green tea The black tea making process involves and additional step of aeration of the cut, withering leaves for several hours which oxidises the flavonoids as well as darkening the leaves' colour.

Health benefits

Until recently, tea research has focused more on green tea. However, recent studies indicate the compounds contained in black tea - theaflavins and thearubigens – not only contribute to the dark color and distinctive flavor but they represent potential molecules with therapeutic implication.

Polyphenolic compounds present in black tea can protect cells and tissues from oxidative stress by scavenging free radicals. Synergistic interactions amongst black tea constituents play a major role in the beneficial effect of tea. Number of studies with black tea have demonstrated that plasma antioxidant capacity gets enhanced, ∼1 h after consumption of moderate amounts of tea.

Neurological disease

Reports suggest that Black tea could lower the incidence of Parkinsons disease, Theanine present in black tea increases alpha brain wave activity resulting in calmer state of mind and it also reduces stress.

Diabetes

Tea consumption is said to be associated with reduced risk of type 2 diabetes It may blunt the spike in sugar level after the meal.

Cardiovascular disease Black tea is said to reduce the risk of heart problems by cutting levels of bad cholesterol and blood sugar. Studies have shown that there is risk reduction of coronary heart disease at intakes > 3 cups tea per day.

Cancer

Studies suggest that Tea polyphenolics inhibit tumor cell proliferation. In addition, tea polyphenols may protect against damage caused by ultraviolet (UV) B radiation.Theaflavin and catechins modulate immune system function..

Osteoporosis Studies suggest that tea may positively influence bone mineral density (BMD) and that tea drinking may protect against osteoporosis in older women. Gastric ulcer

Tea does not cause acidity . Studies have revealed it reduces the incidence of ulcer, in experimental animals .

Anti HIV agent

Theaflavins in tea are potent anti-HIV-1 compounds. They inhibit HIV-1 entry into target cells.

Oral health

Random surveys have reported that black tea reduces the incidence of dental cavities. Polyphenols in tea inhibit bacterial growth and wards off mouth infections. Tea is a natural source of fluoride, therefore helping to promote healthy tooth enamel. Also, tannins present in black tea inhibit the growth of plaque-causing bacteria apart from inhibiting the action of salivary amylase, thus making their contribution in cavity prevention.

Immune defense

By making tea a common part of your everyday food intake you can build up your immunity. Tea won't keep you complete safe from getting sick but it can help.

Anti aging

Being a very high source of antioxidants, black tea is said to slow down aging process and age induced diseases.

Souce: teaboard.gov.in