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  Tulsi , ( Ocimum sanctum ) also called Holy Basil , is a flowering plant of the mint family ( Lamiaceae ) grown for its aromatic leaves and medicinal values. The plant is widely used in Indian families for various rituals too. For its many healing properties, it is widely used in Ayurvedic and folk medicines.  Of all the herbs used within Ayurveda, Tulsi is pre-eminent. Many scientific researches have now confirmed that it has high beneficial effects. There are mounting evidences to prove that Tulsi can address physical, chemical, metabolic and psychological stress through a unique combination of pharmacological actions.  RELIGIOUS BELIEFS Tulsi is considered as a sacred plant in Hindu religion  and it has always been  given a lot of importance in our Indian culture . Its importance is clearly mentioned in religious scriptures. In the ancient Vedic Bhagavata Purana text, Tulsi, called “Queen of Herbs,” is noted as the plant embodiment of Lakshmi, wife of Vishnu and the goddess

  In a democratic country, voice influences government priorities, provides an important corrective to public policy, and encourages  consensus building on key issues of national concern. Voice cannot be suppressed for long. Social media has proved it. Everyday people keep raising their voice on new issues through new hashtags on Twitter. But is that the voice and opinion of whole of India? Recently, a trend was noticed by me on Twitter #CensorWebSeries . People demanded for Censor Board to be formed by the Central Government for control of web series being made in India. The concern was that the youth of the society was being badly affected by the violence and vulgarity shown on the web series that are run on multiple digital platforms and their content are full of violence and obscenity. People were of the opinion that there is a lack of sex education in our society and the way the web series are serving sexual contents to the youth, can have harmful impact on them.    OTT platf

  Sleep is vital for healthy living   as it helps the body to repair and be ready for another day. Good sleep is extremely relaxing and it  helps the body to recover from mental as well as physical exertion. After a proper sleep, the mind gets refreshed. An  interrupted sleep is not healthy. It not only  affects work but also leaves us tired, groggy and muddle-headed. It is very important to sleep peacefully. A national level survey says that up to 3 per cent of GDP is lost due to lack of  sleep , and an increase in sleep could add billions of dollars to a  country's  economy . This means that lack of sleep is neither good for healthcare systems nor the economy.   Sleep is a biological need   To stay healthy and alert, don't miss on your sleep time.  Getting enough sleep is not a waste of time.  It's a biological need.  Cutting down on sleep time is not a bad idea. It plays a vital role in brain function and systemic physiology across many body systems. Lack of

  Holy books are treasure trove of spiritual knowledge. They are a vast source of wisdom and life lessons. The information inside solves many purposes of life. These books are considered sacred and important as they express spiritual truths, establish relationships with the divine, promote communal identity and and guide us to take up spiritual practices. Above all, they are our assets when it comes to  protecting our cultural heritage and traditions . It cannot be denied that  reading and learning holy texts makes people wiser and healthier. This habit empowers them to take strong decisions in their life.  Reading holy books not only has a positive impact on our lives but it also benefits the physical and mental health. The positivity is such that it lasts a lifetime.  Changing your brain — and your body — for the better Someone has rightly said, "Reading books can change your brain — and your body — for the better". A growing body of research indicates that reading