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Aug282016 by Team - The Digital IndianNo Comments

Just by walking you can cut cardiovascular death probability by half

Health

Moderate physical activities such as walking and cycling are associated with a greater than 50 per cent reduction in cardiovascular death in people over the age of 65, says a study. “Our study provides further evidence that older adults who are physically active have a lower risk of coronary heart disease, stroke and death from cardiovascular disease,” said one of the researchers, Riitta Antikainen, professor of geriatrics at the University of Oulu, Finland. “The protective effect of leisure time physical activity is dose dependent – in other words, the more you do, the better. Activity is protective even if you have other risk factors for cardiovascular disease such as high cholesterol,” Antikainen noted. The study assessed the association between leisure time physical activity and c...

Aug182016 by Team - The Digital IndianNo Comments

Choose your happiness over suffering

Spirituality

The Buddha said that wisdom and compassion are like the two wings of a bird; it is only when you have both, working in union together, that you can fly. In modern terms, we can also think of wisdom and compassion as understanding and action. At the heart of all the teachings is the aim to develop the union between our thoughts, our words and our actions. Everything begins and is created first in the mind, but if we do not put our understanding into action, then we forget to walk our path. There are things in this life that we cannot change or control, but whether we want to experience happiness or not is up to us. If we do not wish to be happier than we are now, that is our choice, but if we wish to deepen our sense of happiness, to become a more joyful person to be around, then the...

Aug182016 by Team - The Digital IndianNo Comments

Know the powers in you

Spirituality

From the time we are born, we are empowered with the three powers—will, action and knowledge or wisdom (ichcha, jnana and kriya shaktis). These powers work in different proportions at different phases of our lives. The key is to maintain a balance of all the powers so that we are in harmony with ourselves. We require all the powers to accomplish any task. For example, if we plan to watch a movie, this idea has to be at first conceptualised in mind. Which movie do I watch? Where do I watch? What show timings are convenient for me? With whom do I watch? What is the duration of the movie? What time do I have to leave home? How long does it take to reach the theatre? How much money do I carry? The initial planning of going for a movie starts with ichcha shakti or power of will. T...

Aug32016 by Team - The Digital IndianNo Comments

It is the right time for Uttar Pradesh’s division into smaller states

Opinion, Uttar Pradesh

Fertile land, productive terrain, natural water resources, large consumer base, political clout, rich culture, and an authoritative presence, in books of history- Uttar Pradesh (UP) has everything, that an administrative unit needs, to write its growth story. And yet, it continues to fall short of its development potential. If it were a separate country, UP would be the fifth most populous in the world. And yet, nowhere have the dividends from our demography been as low, as in UP. This points to a fundamental flaw in the state’s governance architecture. Low economic development, and disappointing social indicators According to the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation, the per-capita Gross State Domestic Product (GSDP) of UP, is the second lowest, among all states and Uni...

Aug32016 by Team - The Digital IndianNo Comments

Preventive skin care treatment is important for women of all ages

Health, Lifestyle

Everyone from your grandmother to your dermatologist will tell you that a good skin care routine is the answer to healthy skin. If you’re a skin care rookie, don’t worry! We’ve got you covered with these 5 must-have products. Moisturiser Dryness immediately makes skin seem duller and older than it is. Luckily, the solution is oh-so very simple. Adding a high quality moisturiser to your daily routine will ensure your skin stays hydrated and soft. The serum Serums are oil or water based products with a high concentration of nutrients, vitamins and minerals that on application will penetrate the layers of your skin to give it the nourishing care it deserves. A dime-sized dollop of a good facial serum on clean skin is all it takes. Screen the sun One of the biggest causes...

Jun202016 by Team - The Digital IndianNo Comments

Did you know – OnePlus, Oppo, and Vivo are all owned by the same company

Technology

What do OnePlus, Oppo, and Vivo have in common? Yes, they are all Chinese brands known for their rather interesting smartphones – though if you don't frequent tech websites, chances that you have heard of them are slim. But since you are here at PhoneArena, we can safely assume you're among those in the know. Now, to answer the question – all three brands are subsidiaries of one Chinese mega company. Meet BBK Electronics, a decades-old-and-still-counting player in the consumer electronics game which began with making clones of the Nintendo Entertainment System, among other things. While Vivo and Oppo are wholly owned by BBK, OnePlus is technically a subsidiary of Oppo, but since BBK owns the parent company as well, we take it the folks at OnePlus are well familiar with the mother comp...

Apr152016 by Team - The Digital IndianNo Comments

How to permanently delete your Snapchat account

Technology

Following the latest news about from Snapchat's CEO alleged comment "Snapchat CEO said app is not for ‘poor countries like India’" Many Indians have started uninstalling Snapschat app and rate it 1 on playstore and apple store. Also, #UninstallSnapChat is also trending in India. With that said, whether you're trying to cut back on social networks, or you simply no longer want to use Snapchat, you can delete your account in just a few clicks. To delete your Snapchat account, you'll need to visit https://snapchat.com/a/delete_account and sign into your account. Upon logging in, you'll see a screen similar to the one above. Enter your username and password one last time, then click on the yellow "Delete Account" button. Just as quickly as your Snaps disappear, so does your account....

Sep212015 by Team - The Digital IndianNo Comments

Here’s What You Need To Know India’s Draft Encryption Policy

Technology

Looks like, we are heading back into the pre-independence era, only this time we have to fight for our digital rights. While we continue to struggle for net neutrality, here’s a new problem around encrypting our data. Now, the union government has released a draft National Encryption Policy document online seeking methods of data encryption of data and communications used by the government, businesses, and even citizens. So, an ‘expert panel’ from the Department of Electronics and Information Technology (DeitY) is set to have prepared the draft. Looks like the experts have got it all wrong about how importance of data encryption. What’s the problem? Data encryption means conversion of data into a form, called a ciphertext, which helps avoid unauthorised access. Banks and e-commerce site...

Sep92015 by Team - The Digital Indian1 Comment

62 countries that offer Visa On Arrival For Indians

Information

What’s the first thing you do when you plan a vacation? Book tickets? Nahh. Pack bags? Nopes! Ask family and friends for tips? Nopes. It is go to the Visa page and check out the Visa procedure. Be it for a simple 10-day vacation or a one-month long sojourn, the first thing that crosses an Indian’s mind as soon as he/she thinks of vacation is the Visa hassle. Crazy procedures, long wait and intense question-answer sessions – The Indian hates the Visa procedure. And there are some countries in the world which don’t even have a procedure for Indians and are clueless when it comes to issuing a visa to Indians, namely, Ukraine! So then, when news like this: that there are 62 countries in the world where Indians can travel without a visa, send us up dancing, we can’t be blamed! Yes, that’s righ...

Aug162015 by Team - The Digital IndianNo Comments

Who is responsible for Independence of India! | Hitler & Bose Vs Gandhi

Opinion

India was under British rule for over 200 years and we were looted to the fullest during that period to fill the coffers of British Empire. India was, in fact, the brightest jewel amongst all British colonies. In the first World War, British defeated Germany and maintained their supremacy in the World. However, second World War was a completely different story. Hitler emerged as a strong leader in Germany and broke the back of Apex powers including Britain and France. The economies of these countries were hit so badly that they could not afford to manage their colonies. The masters were unable to mobilize their military to strangle the upcoming movements in the colonies. The World War 2 started in 1939 and ended in 1945 after US dropped the “Little Boy” atomic bomb on Hiroshima and N...