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Zoya Akhtar’s ”Gully Boy” Will Star Alia Bhatt And Ranveer Singh!

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Gully Boy Movie

This movie will be helmed by Zoya Akhtar who has directed hits like ‘Zindagi Na Milegu Dobaara.” Ranveer Singh and Alia Bhatt will portray the leading roles in the movie. The movie (as suggested by its name) is about street rappers who struggles with the financial hardships and live in the ghettos of Mumbai.

 

About The Movie

 

The shoots of the film have started and director Zoya Akhtar is busy in the recce for the flick. The film is based on the life of two rappers ‘Neazy and Divine’. It has also been surfaced that Zoya Akhtar attended a documentary screening of the flick based on same subject and this is how the idea for making a film on this topic cropped up in her mind. Ranveer would be playing the character of ‘Neazy’ who used to live at the ghettos of Mumbai during his struggling days. Alia Bhatt will be seen playing his on-screen love and muse in the movie. The dialogues of the film are penned by Farhan Akhtar.

Casts

  • Ranveer Singh and Alia Bhatt are the lead actors of the film.
  • The official announcement is made by Ranveer Singh few days back on Twitter about his pairing with Alia.
  • The director of the film is Zoya Akhtar.

Alia And Ranveer Said About Movie

Alia And Ranveer In Gully Boy

  • Alia Bhatt tweeted that she is super excited to share screen-space on celluloid with ‘crackpot’ Ranveer Singh.
  • Ranveer Singh took to twitter and said that he is looking forward to the shooting of ‘Gully Boy’ with super young and ‘amazing’ Alia Bhatt.

 

Budget

The budget of the movie is between 30-40 crores INR.

First Look Launch

Gully Boy

Ranveer Singh has donned the look full of funk. With beard, bracelets and a perfect swag, the actor is looking custom-made for the part. The actor has always sported different looks and has been amazingly successful in doing justice to all the appearances he has experimented with!

Official Trailer

The trailer of the movie is awaited.

Release Date

The movie will go on floors in 2018. The pairing of Alia Bhatt and Ranveer Singh is already loved by fans in ‘Make My Trip’ commercials, so the pairing of the duo in this movie is definitely treat to them. The interesting subject has gathered lot of buzz about the film and will hopefully have ‘interesting stuffs’ for the movie-buffs in store.

Health is Wealth

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health brings us wealth 

Health is Wealth

There is a proverb, “Health is Wealth”. So, every one of us should be cautious and conscious about health. If health is gone, I believe everything is gone from any one’s life. If money is gone, it may be recovered but if health is gone it is very difficult to restore the broken health again. If you’re health condition is not permitting that means you‘re already suffering from some kind of abnormalities which has already acquired on your body so kindly take this as a high alert of warning. It can also be deadly too. So one should not neglect any abnormalities or disorder of health rather one should take care of health 

Health is Wealth

WHEN OUR HEALTH IS NOT WELL WE DISLIKE EVERY THING

Health is Wealth

Even a headache can be dangerous for your health do not neglect anything do take care of your health condition  at the very initial stage of any such disorder and discomfort.

Health is Wealth
Health is Wealth

Live your life and forget your age  as

”Age is just a number”

One should life live for them self as life is short make each moment memorable for that one should take proper care for there health. At times we get depressed , frustrated, hopeless, and many other feelings are felt . But love yourself then life will love you too. Maintain a healthy life for yourself not for others . As it’s our mind ,thoughts which makes us ill as well us a  great person.Also sets  a great examples for others.

Health is Wealth

   

Pinching out the truth”

Health is Wealth

Health is Wealth

The research has been seen. Now days people are been more affected because of their unhealthy life style. As a result Obesity problem has increased also working late night with insufficient sleep is causing a bad impact towards health. It is also a fact that people have become very lazy. Where as, the pattern of life style has changed. Henceforth the work load has been increased with a rapid speed.It is also been seen that the competition has reached on the highest pinnacle.So we don’t have time for ourselves 

But yes the funniest part is we have ample of time for and new update of fashion, media, gossip and other sources of technology.

Health is Wealth

“The early bird catches the worm

Health is Wealth

 Yes this is totally out of the way idiom 

But yes if you look through the perspective of our life style if we can take proper care of our health then only one can win the battle of race and challenges.

Prevention of staying healthy and disease free life 

Walk at intervals 

Health is Wealth

Excuses are nothing but lying yourself……

Our schedule has become so tight that we usually don’t get time for Morning walk or Evening walk.

On the basis of time and busy schedule one should take out time and start walking at their intervals. To be Started initially start with less after some days it can be increased according to your time and schedule

Nothing can be better than walk 

Taking out time from busy schedule can make us stay healthy, wealthy and beautiful

The Perfect Diet

Now days everyone is figure conscious. Especially girls we all want to look as beautiful as Kareena, Jacklin, Deepika etc…

As a result we are skipping our correct nutrition.

Having the correct amount of food at every interval is the correct way of staying healthy.

Intake less of oil, Sugar intake, less of Carbohydrates, fruits and vegetables ratio amount should be more, Protein intake medium.

Health is Wealth

Exercise

By Doing exercise we can stay healthy and fit. But one should also consider there Internal pain, Age, and Other problems. As each exercise are meant for some specific reason. Eg- If one is having Arthritis problem so one should avoid “High density works out”.

As research has found pains only increases if one is giving pressure to the part where it is been affected.Similarly one should visit physiotherapy rather than working out with dumb bells.All ages are having different exercise As we step on 50 our body function starts getting slow also the blood, nerve system, tissues, brain start becoming slower it is better if one introduces slow exercise and meditation. Meditation is also a very good exercise for healing our mind. As it is also a practice or recommend for high temper. It also helps people who are facing mood swings.

Health check up

Every month check up should be maintained. Because it helps us to know about our accurate health and other problems faced. It also helps us towards the direction of ill health as per it also guide’s us for a better and healthy living.

Correct treatment-

We generally compromise as when it comes for health. We are ready to spend a lot of money for household purpose and other luxury components which becomes our first priority. Choosing the correct Doctor and clinics should be kept in mind first.No compromise towards health should be done. Cause it can be deadly too.

Admit when you’re not feeling well-

Health is Wealth

Any pain or any kind of abnormalities faced instead of waiting for a day or two quick action should be taken by visiting the doctor immediately rather neglect it one should accept it and communication with the Doctor at a urgent base.

Our Health is in our Hand. So it’s up to you if you want to stay Healthy then comes wealth

                  

Government’s Initiative For ‘Make In India’ will enter Bollywood Through ”Sui Dhaaga- Made In India”

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Sui Dhaaga-made in India

It is no surprise to citizens of our nation that ‘Make In India’ initiative by our Prime Minister Narendra Modi is one of the most talked about and promising ideas for Indians. It gained such a huge amount of popularity that director Sharat Katariya has now decided to bring a film project to the table keeping this ambitious project as a backdrop. The movie is titled as ‘Sui Dhaaga-Made In India‘.

About The Movie

Sui Dhaaga-Anushka and Varun

Implanted in the heart of India, the flick is about ‘self-reliance’ and is going to have a special connect with every ‘Indian’. Produced by Maneesha Sharma, this film has a freshly minted paring of Varun Dhawan and Anushka Sharma which has piqued the curiosity of cinephiles as both these actors hold exceptionally good gravitas due to their stellar acting performance.

Varun and Anushka said about the movie:

Both these actors uploaded a video on Instagram few months back and were quoted saying ”Jo bana lauh se, lahu se, aag se, desh ke liye bana, desh se bana. Satya ka tha aagrah, nayi thi kalpana. Aatma nirbharta ke charkhe se kiya paradheenta ka khatma. Naam tha Mohandas, par kehte hain jise Mahatma. Saade kapde pe iraade bune, aisa diya hume sui dhaaga. Asli made in India baapu ko Sui Dhaaga ka salaam. Aur har us karigar ko salam jiske dum se hai, Made In India.” This is really a sweet gesture and is clearly giving some kind of glimpse to the viewers about their upcoming flick. Is it not?

Sui Dhaaga movie

Casts

  • The movie is helmed by Sharat Katariya and is produced by Maneesha Sharma.
  • Interestingly, this director-producer pairing also existed in the movie ‘Dum Lagaa Ke Haisha’
  • The flick has Anushka Sharama and Varun Dhawan in the lead roles.

Budget

The budget of the movie is moderate between 25-30 crores.

First Look Launch

First look of the movie is not yet launched but is expected to come out soon.

Official Trailer

The trailer of the flick is awaited.

Release Date

The movie will go on floors on 28 September 2018. The film is alluring people for many reasons one of them being pairing of Varun and Anushka as they will be seen romancing for the first time on big-screen. Director Sharat Katariya has given a blockbuster film ‘Dum Laga Ke Haisha’ so it is inevitable to not expect much from this flick too!

Top Yoga Retreats in India

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Yoga Retreats

Yoga retreat helps people to take a break from their busy lives. So, that they can slow down and soak in life and activity. These retreats usually offer their visitors a fixed schedule of events along with nutritious meals. Let us know which the best yoga retreats in India are:

1. Kaivalyam Retreat in Munnar, Kerala

Kaivalyam is a yoga retreat in Kerala and is one such place which justifies the tagline of the state which says “God’s own country”. This yoga retreat is situated in the center of the tea estates of Munnar that gives this retreat a natural forest cover. The added advantage for this place is that it is located at a beautiful hill station. People visiting this place can enjoy year-long cool climatic conditions, tea plantations, natural waterfalls, mountain landscape and an abundance of trees. This place offers organic veggies to keep one healthy. Visitors can do daily yoga practice, spice plantation walks, bird watching and campfire.

2. Ganga Kinare in Rishikesh, Uttarakhand

Rishikesh is itself very famous for yoga center as it is the world capital of yoga. But one retreat that is on the top of the retreat list is Ganga Kinare. Visitors can also have a great view of flora and fauna as the property also overlooks the Rajaji National Park. the retreat offers its visitors trekking and nature trails, biking, spa, yoga, Ayurveda, River water rafting, jungle safari and bird watching.

3. Bhakti Kutir in Palolem, Goa

Goa is full of yoga retreats. Bhakti Kutir is situated in Palolem in the south of Goa which takes you back to nature. It is present in a 2-acre coconut grove and the huts there are made of rice straw and bamboo. The place also has a restaurant which offers vegetarian and vegan options such as organic food, fresh fish, and delicious juices. You can enjoy yoga practice as well as workshops in this retreat where Bhakti Kutir’s in-house yoga masters take charge. Regular classes are also conducted here. Ayurveda center is also present here which offers age-old Ayurvedic treatments under the supervision of expert therapists.

4. Isha Yoga Centre Near Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu

The Isha Yoga Centre is present at the foothills of the Velliangiri Mountains. It is an organization which helps in flourishing the inner growth. It is a very famous as well as an attractive yoga center, thus, it attracts tourists from all over the world. It is famous for its yoga and meditation programs mainly for the Inner Engineering Retreat that helps with spiritual exploration and growth.

5. Shreyas Retreat in Bengaluru, Karnataka

It is one of the finest yoga retreats in the world. It covers an area of 25 acres of greenery and water bodies. The facility they offer is almost like a five-star hotel. It helps you in pampering yourself and so that you can involve in fun activities. You can enjoy yoga sessions, meditate, go to the spa, eat nutritious organic vegetarian food and participate in community service. You can also discuss on yoga and its philosophy and experience a positive vibe at Shreyas Retreat in Bengaluru, Karnataka.

 

How to Pick the Best MBA Colleges

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MBA Colleges

Believe it or not, education has gone the commercial way in the last few decades. A good number of MBA colleges have mushroomed all over the country while leaving the aspirants confused about which is the best MBA college from the long list. Furthermore, every MBA college is making every possible effort to showcase the plus points of their institute to gain admissions. So, what should be the judging criteria? Apart from the course, aspirants need to keep various other factors in mind before choosing an MBA college.

To make this task easy for you, here we have listed the things that will let you have a basic check while selecting from the best MBA colleges available.  

Check Your Suitability

Every MBA college has a different criterion for admission and checking whether you qualify for it or not should be the first step. Most of the MBA colleges accept the score of various competitive examinations like GMAT, GRE, and CAT and have their own cut-off. Make a list of colleges that will accept your rank and score to ease out the process. Once you have a filtered list in hand, select the one out of them basis the pointers mentioned below.

Check the Credibility

As stated earlier, some MBA colleges have entered the education world only a few years back. So, the next step that you need to follow is to check the credibility of all the colleges you have filtered out. To make the most of your degree, you need to get into the best college that assures a bright future. From checking the placement history to the reputation of the college in the industry, you should do it all before stepping further.

Check the Faculty

Any college with an excellent board of faculty members should be picked when planning to have a degree in MBA. Usually, most of the top colleges have a section on their official website that gives a detailed history of the faculty members onboard. You should pay utmost attention to the background of the faculty members, as in the end, they are the ones who will hold the thread of your success. Top MBA colleges like BML Munjal University have an excellent panel of faculty members who have years of expertise in the field and are associated with the college for a long time.

Check the Placement History

How to Pick the Best MBA CollegesOne of the most vital things to check in an MBA college is the placement record. Because most of the colleges today boost about 100% placement, it becomes difficult to find out the credibility. To get a reality check, connect with the alumni and existing students to know how true the showcased information is. Remember, no one else other than the students can give you a clear idea about the reputation and placement record of any college.

Check the Infrastructure and Campus

Pick the college that has an amazing infrastructure and a huge campus with ample space that helps you learn and explore more. A poorly designed and unkept campus may lead to demotivation while resulting in poor grades. So, make sure you keep the infrastructure and campus as well in mind while choosing from the best MBA colleges.

Are There Any Extra-Curricular Activities?

It’s true that ‘All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy’. So, make sure you inquire if the college puts emphasis on extra-curricular activities that help in the personal development of individuals. The balance between extra-curricular activities and academics should always be well-maintained to promote growth.

To Sum It Up!

Judging the available colleges on these parameters will surely help you pick the best of the lot. So, make sure your decision is backed by research for a better and brighter future. All the best!

Halloween: Festival to Remember the Dead

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four children in halloween costumes sitting around carved pumpkins

Halloween is celebrated on 31st October of every year. Countries like America, Ireland, Canada, Germany, Britain etc observe this festival.

Halloween: Festival to Remember the DeadOn this day people dress up as whoever they want especially like devils, witches, the dead like Elvis Perserly or Michael Jackson or famous fictional characters. It is used to remember the departed souls.

Reason Of Celebration:

It was celebrated 100’s of years ago by Celtics. Celtics lived in Ireland, Northern Britain, and Scotland. It was called Samhain. It is marked the last day of summer and beginning of winter. On this day they believed that the dead came to visit them and they used to pay homage to them by dressing up and praying at night.

This was before Jesus Christ. Once Christianity started spreading the religious heads were unhappy about the celebration. They wanted to influence them towards Christianity and not be harsh. They started celebrating All Saints Day on 1st November.
But the tradition did not die down. So a celebration with mixed customs began. Since it is celebrated a day before All Saints day I. E All Hallows Day it is called Halloween. Hallow as in holy and e(v)en for the evening.Halloween: Festival to Remember the Dead

TRADITIONS

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On the evening of 31st October, people dress up in their desired characters. Decorate their homes and yard with scary props like cow webs and skulls.

Halloween: Festival to Remember the DeadCarved pumpkins as light holders also called as Jack O’lantern are used for decoration.
Halloween: Festival to Remember the DeadTrick or treating is a tradition where children dressed in costumes go from house to house to collect treats. Usually, they are given chocolates and sometimes apples.

Apple bobbing is another custom where apples are placed in a bucket filled with water. The floating apples have to be taken out with mouth without touching them.
Halloween: Festival to Remember the Dead Halloween: Festival to Remember the Dead Halloween parties are being conducted in India too. Food and Deco themed horror is arranged in the evening to have a fun night.
It is a fun tradition bringing people together to celebrate the dead.

Sharman Joshi’s Upcoming Movie ‘Babloo Bachelor’ has a U.P. Connection!

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Babloo bachelor

This flick directed by Agnidev Chatterjee has Sharman Joshi in the titular role. The film also has Pooja Chopra and Tejashree Pradhan. This is the first time Sharman will be sharing screen-space with both these actresses. The film is extensively shot in U.P. and is the second movie of the actor in the state as earlier this month the ‘Rang De Basanti’ actor has shot for his another flick ‘Kashi’ in Varanasi.

About The Movie

Babloo Bachelor Movie

Sharman Joshi plays ‘Babloo’ who is looking for a life-partner and this journey lands him to Lucknow. The script of the movie is written by Saurabh Pandey. This romantic comedy has interesting plot twists and will hopefully touch the right chord with viewers. The actresses, Pooja Chopra and Tejashree Pradhan are in the pivotal roles. Jeet Ganguli has been roped in to compose the tracks of the movie and singers Arijit Singh, Bappi Lahiri, Shreya Ghoshal and Papon will lend their voices to the songs of the flick.

Sharman Joshi said about the movie:

  • Babloo Bachelor is essentially a romantic comedy,situated in Lucknow.
  • Character Babloo will played by Sharman Joshi which will have UP influance.
  • Babloo is the son of a much respected zamindar,who has set very high goals in seeking his bride.

Casts

  • Directed by well-known Bengali film director,Agnidev Chatterjee.
  • In addition, the film stars  Sharman Joshi, Pooja Chopra, Tajashree Pradhan

Budget

Babloo Bachelor is a low budget movie 10-15 crores.

First Look Launch

First look of the movie is not yet launched.

Official Trailer

The trailer of the film is awaited.

Release Date

The release date of the movie is around May 2018. Sharman Joshi is not seen on the big screen since time and after a substantial gap he will be back on celluloid which is good news for his fans. Also, director Agnidev Chatterjee is an instinctive film-maker and is renowned for his work in Bengali films like Charulata, Teen Kanya and Mrs Sen and this fact makes the expectations from this movie high. The lead actor (Sharman Joshi) is also an actor with finesse and this actor-director pairing will definitely bring interesting stuff through this movie.

Robot 2.0 Is One Of The Promising Movies For 2018!

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2,o movie

Robot 2.0 is a sequel to Rajnikanth and Aishwarya Rai’s ‘Robot’ which was released back in October 2010. The movie was initially released in Tamil by the name of Enthiram. The flick was the huge hit and the sequel was in demand which had presumable lead to ‘Robot 2.0’.

About The Movie

This sequel of ‘Robot’ this time has Amy Jackson, Akshay Kumar and none other than Rajnikanth in the lead role. The movie is directed by S Shankar. This is Akshay Kumar’s first south film and (as reported by the sources) he is more than happy to share screen with great star Rajnikanth. Akshay here is playing the role of an antagonist and this fact has gathered a lot of curiosity around the film. Amy Jackson is the female lead in the flick.

Casts

Akshay Kumar, Rajnikanth, Amy Jackson

The Big Budget Movie

“Robot 2.o” is a dream project of Rajnikant with a mind-blowing script at hand. The movie is cores business decision and Rajnikant has fastened his belt to make the film the most sought after big screen movie of the year 2018. The film is an investment of Rs. 450 crores.

First Look Launch

2,O Akshay Kumar

The look of actor Rajnkanth and Akshay Kumar in this flick had launched few months back and Akshay’s look has grabbed eyeballs due to his melancholic and devious appearance. The ‘Toilet: Ek Prem Katha’ actor is looking as treacherous and dangerous as it can get! His glance has cruelty at his face and his nefarious intentions are evident from all the good work that is put up by costume and make-up department to make him appear as effective and doomed as the script of the movie demanded.

Amy Jackson In 2.0

Recently, Amy Jackson’s look from the movie has surfaced and it ha gained positive response. She is looking like ‘pretty robo‘ and has grabbed substantial attention.

Official Trailer

The teaser will be out on April 14 . The trailer of the film is awaited.

Release Date

The flick will release on Diwali 2018. Since the first movie was a great success, hopes are high for this film also. The great actors are the reason people are expecting it to be a bumper hit. Also, this movie is not a big budget movie for India but  across Asia too it is marked as expensive flick.

Travelling Hacks

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Traveling is a great learning experience. Exploring new places, meeting new people, tasting new food – these all enrich our mind and soul to a new level. However, traveling can sometimes land us up in great trouble if we are not careful enough. Be it local or international, proper planning and research before starting is a must. Here are a few things to keep in mind and carry along in all tours, especially international:

Family hiking with baby boy travelling in backpack
Family hiking with baby boy travelling in backpack. Hiking adventure with child on autumn family trip in mountains. Vacations journey with infant carried on back, weekend travel in Tenerife, Spain.

1.  Weather:

whether traveling for a few days or months together, it is very important to do research on the weather of the place. Sometimes the place can be colder at a particular time than expected. May be it be winter rains. Packing the right clothes is important.

2. Language:

It is not possible to learn a new language for a tour. However one must learn few basic local words. One cannot expect every local to known English after all.

3. Translating tools:

Even after learning the language sometimes we do not get the accent correct. As a result cannot make the other person understand. It is very important to install a translator app in our mobile for a quick help. In China particularly, there are various forms of Chinese language and the locals only understand their own form. In such situations, it is very difficult to even roam around the city. In that case, the best way out is to take a pen and paper and draw the necessity. It is a very common practice there.

3. Calculators:

Let however good one be in mathematics, shopkeepers world-wide ace in confusing overseas customers. It is always advisable to keep s calculator handy to make different currency based transactions easy and have an idea of expenditure in terms of your currency value.

4. Universal Travel Adapters:

Camera and mobile chargers are a must. However one must keep in mind that pin-plugs have differed country-wise. In some countries, it is flat in some round. In some, they have 2-pin while in other 3-pin. So it’s very important that you carry an adapter accordingly.

5. Passport-bag:

It is advisable that you keep your passport close to your skin. Never keep it in your handbag or luggage. Your passport is the most valuable thing on international tour. Buy a passport bag that you can attach to your waist or hang from your neck so that it touches your skin and you can keep track of it even unconsciously.

6. Embassy details:

In spite of all safety precautions, in case your passport gets lost, the first thing you need to do is contact the embassy of your country in that foreign country. So always keep the embassy’s address and phone number with you, to make the problem a little less difficult.

7. Photocopies of identity proofs:

Always carry at least 3 photocopies of your identity proof and pictures. Many hotels ask for them during check-in. Also if in case you lose your passport, those are the first things you will need.

8. Currency Card:

Never carry all your money in cash. All countries have scams and crimes. Tourists are easy targets. Stealing, misplacement are common. So never keep all your money together. Also never carry all your money in cash. Almost all shops accept the card. If not lots of ATM are there. Also even if you lose your currency card you can call your banker or lock your card online. Thus keeping your money safe. In case you fall short of money you can re-fill your card online or through your banker. It is the safest way for the transaction.

9. Always eye your luggage:

Never ever leave your luggage unattended. Women often leave bags at the back of their chairs in a restaurant. It is a strict no. Criminals coming in-group will distract you and easily run away with your bag right under your nose. It is a very common practice in Europe. They have their car parked outside. As soon as they get your bag they drive away. No policemen can ever help a tourist with that. In Thailand, thieves even steel bottles of water. Never ask a stranger to click your picture. Thieves will ask you to pose several ways and increase the distance from you and finally run away with your camera. So never leave any of your belongings unattended.

10. Have knowledge of the local scams:

Every country has its own ways of scamming tourists. In France, hypnotism is very common, while in Bangkok ‘TukTuk’ scams are extremely common. Before you start, always check out the various scams prevailing at the destination country on YouTube. Prevention is always better than cure.

Every country has its own rich culture and a lot to offer. Just keep in mind the above things to make your holidays smooth and more enjoyable.

Stem cells – The new ray of hope

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With the rapid development in the medical field , there are many chronic diseases that are being diagnosed. But still there are many serious ailments , for which the treatment is not yet found. The new ray of hope for the curation of such diseases is THE STEM CELL.

Stem cells are mother cells that have the potential to become any type of cell in the body. One of the main characteristics of stem cells is their ability to self-renew or multiply while maintaining the potential to develop into other types of cells. Stem cells can become cells of the blood, heart, bones, skin, muscles, brain etc. There are different sources of stem cells but all types of stem cells have the same capacity to develop into multiple types of cells. It can develop into any cell type. They are valuable as research tools and might, in the future, be used to treat a wide range of diseases.

Stem cells - The new ray of hope

Pluripotent Stem Cells (PS cells)

These possess the capacity to divide for long periods and retain their ability to make all cell types within the organism. The best known type of pluripotent stem cell is the one present in embryos that helps babies grow within the womb. These are termed embryonic stem cells. These cells form at the blastocyst stage of development. A blastocyst is a hollow ball of cells that is smaller than a pinhead. The embryonic stem cells lie within this ball of cells. Recent research has enabled scientists to derive pluripotent cells from adult human skin cells. These are termed induced pluripotent stem cells or iPS cells.

Fetal stem cells

These are obtained from tissues of a developing human fetus. These cells have some characteristics of the tissues they are taken from. For example, those taken from fetal muscles can make only muscle cells. These are also called progenitor cells.

Adult stem cells

These are obtained from some tissues of the adult body. The most commonly used example is the bone marrow. Bone marrow is a rich source of stem cells that can be used to treat some blood diseases and cancers.

Discovery of stem cells

Scientists first studied the potential of stem cells in mouse embryos over two decades ago. Over years of research they discovered the properties of these stem cells in 1998. They found methods to isolate stem cells from human embryos and grow the cells in the laboratory.
Early studies utilized embryos created for infertility purposes through in vitro fertilization procedures and when they were no longer needed for that purpose. The use required voluntary donation of the embryos by the owners.

Potentials for use

• Stem cell research is improving by leaps and bounds.
• Many hospitals are already providing the option of storing the stem cells during pregnancy , which might be helpful in the long run of the new born.
• These may soon become the basis for treating diseases such as Parkinson’s disease, diabetes, heart failure, cerebral palsy, heart disease and host of other chronic ailments.
• Stem cells may also be used for screening new drugs and toxins and understanding birth defects without subjecting human volunteers to the toxins and drugs.