Archive for November, 2007

Break the silence, get everyone talking about HIV on World AIDS Day, 1 December 2007.According to UNAIDS estimates, there are now 33.2 million people living with HIV, including 2.5 million children. During 2007 some 2.5 million people became newly infected with the virus. Around half of all people who become infected with HIV do so before they are 25 and are killed by AIDS before they are 35.

Started on 1st December 1988, World AIDS Day is not just about raising money, but also about increasing awareness.

Around 95% of people with HIV/AIDS live in developing nations. But HIV today is a threat to men, women and children on all continents around the world. 12 % of the south African population is affected by AIDS.

Please spread the word and increase AIDS awareness.

What Makes Us Burp? Well, it is the bacteria deep in your belly. Also, extra gas and fizzy drinks.

Billions of tiny bacteria hang out in your intestines to help digestion. They turn some of the undigested food into vitamin K and vitamin B. In the process, bacteria release smelly gases like methane, which make us burp…and fart!

While it may prove a bit more difficult to break down than organic foodstuffs, myth is that — chewing gum gets no special treatment from the digestive system and it takes seven years to digest chewing gum.

Most foreign nations have a dedicated agency and website for the purpose of promoting education offered in their country — likewise Indian embassies abroad will soon start promoting India as an education hub, by setting dedicated professionals called “Education Attaches“.

Educational Attachés will be designated personnel at the Indian High Commissions who will give information about Indian universities and courses to foreign students who wish to pursue higher studies in India.

India attracts students in big numbers from the SAARC, West Asia, African and South East Asian countries. At present India has around 20,000 students. The number could go up to 50,000 in next 2 years. Pune and Bangalore remain a favorite destinations with international students.

via - Business Standard