Saturday 22 August 2020

[www.keralites.net] : ARSENIC IN RICE- A MAJOR CONCERN IN INDIA

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Arsenic in rice: A major concern in India
Cultivating rice varieties that accumulate less amount of arsenic can tackle the challenge of exposure to the carcinogen that affects the population in over five Indian states, an expert said here Wednesday.

Though drinking water contamination is known to be the prime cause of arsenic exposure, toxic effects have been observed in people whose only source of the carcinogen is rice.

"India's major problem in terms of environmental mutagens (mutating agent) is arsenic. Five states have been affected and more reports are coming in everyday.

"Very recently we have proven a link between rice containing high levels of arsenic and DNA damage and this becomes crucial since rice is a staple in India," Asian Association of Environmental Mutagens Societies (AAEMS) president Ashok K. Giri told IANS on the sidelines of the 4th Asian Conference on Environmental Mutagens at the Indian Institute of Chemical Biology (under the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research) here.

Elaborating on the findings, he said rice is the crop most susceptible to absorbing arsenic during cultivation.

Giri noted that residents in rural West Bengal who consumed rice contaminated with more than 200 microgram/kg of arsenic showed higher frequencies of DNA damage.

"But there should not be any panic because there are plenty of rice varieties which accumulate less arsenic so if you can cultivate those then there shouldn't be a problem," said Giri, also an emeritus scientist, Molecular and Human Genetics Division, of the institute.

Chronic arsenic exposure through groundwater contamination affects around 160 million people worldwide and majority of them reside in southeast Asia, particularly, Bangladesh, India, China and Taiwan.

In addition, air pollution and fluoride toxicity are other issues that need immediate attention, he said.

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[www.keralites.net] Ghee from animal fat, milk from urea, drugs from chalk!

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Ghee from animal fat, milk from urea, drugs from chalk!

Ghee is made from animal fat, milk from urea and medicines from chalk powders.

Yes, a bench headed by Delhi High Court Chief Justice A P Shah could not believe the information stated in a PIL seeking direction to the authorities to rein in the adulterators in the capital city.

Expressing its concern over the information, a bench of Justice Shah and Justice Manmohan issued notice to the Delhi government and the Delhi Police Commissioner to file their reply to the allegation in the petition by August 26, the next date of hearing.

In a petition, Salek Chand Jain said: "Fat from abdominal cavity and other parts of the body of dead animals are in greater demand for manufacturing 'desi ghee' in and around Delhi.''

It is an admitted fact that fat from dead animals are taken out and sold at a rate of Rs 20 per kg to prepare 'desi ghee' of popular brands. Atleast 200 animals such as stray cows, buffaloes, horses, donkeys and other animals die in Delhi everyday, said the petition filed by advocates Sugriva Dubey and Namita Roy.

Synthetic milk made out of chemicals such as urea is brought from Uttar Pradesh and other neighbouring states between 5 am and 7 am for distribution to various shops. "Synthetic milk is manufactured out of milk and detergent,'' said the petition.

In Delhi alone, sub-standard drugs of more than Rs 400 crore are sold every year. There are thousands of medicine packaging and printing machines that are working throughout Delhi, said Dubey.

Despite adulterated food products and medicines being blatantly sold in the market, the Delhi government had no sufficient staff to check them.

The Prevention of Food Adulteration Act says that a person or shop keeper could be sent to jail for 6 months to life term for selling adulterated food products or medicines, but there is no conviction in the past two years.

The petition has sought direction to the government for establishment of more food testing laboratories and appointment of more food inspectors for checking sale of adulterated food and medicine. Delhi has only 37 laboratories of which only seven are functional and with only 27 food inspectors to manage thousands of shops, restaurants and medicine stores.

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[www.keralites.net] 10 Different Ways to Use Liquid Detergent

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10 Different Ways to Use Liquid Detergent

Would you ever believe that you could use a little dishwashing soap to clean your jewelry, remove grease stains off shirts, or even oil stains from your garage floors?! You'd be amazed to learn the many interesting uses for the soapy liquid. You may want to pick up an extra bottle of detergent at the grocery store, just in case!

1) Keep Your Jewelry Nice and Shiny - Did you know that a little dishwashing soap is all you need to keep your jewelry sparkling? It's true, dishwashing soap, when mixed together with seltzer, can help remove the dirt from jewels. You're going to want to get a large bowl, and soak your jewelry inside the soapy seltzer mixture. Keep the jewelry submerged for approximately 5 minutes, and use a regular toothbrush to remove the remainding grime.

2) Remove Stains off Carpeting - Are you having trouble getting that spaghetti sauce stain out of your beloved carpeting? A little dishwasher soap can help! You'll want to dissolve a single tablespoon of the liquid into two warm cups of water. Take a clean white cloth and dip irt into the mixture. Let the soap to work its magic on your carpet, while blotting the stained areas. Sponge down with cold water, and voila!

3) Remove Unwanted Stains on Clothing - You won't need to toss that shirt or blouse into the laundry machine just yet. Rub a little dishwashing liquid on the stained areas, then rinse with a bit of warm water. The soap blends well with the vast majority of fabrics, so you should have no problems at all. You may even apply a bit of the soap to washable Wool and silk, which can spare you the hassle of sending it to the dry cleaners!

4) Thoroughly Clean Floors - Fill a bucket with warm water and a few tablespoons of dishwashing soap, to clean the stains off the messy floors. Pour two tablespoons of detergent into the warm bucket of water, and gently scrub the dirty sections. Avoid mixing the solution with hardwood floors, since it can harm the tiles.

5) Remove Grime off Patio Furniture - One of the many uses for dishwashing soap is that it can be used to clean down patio furniture. Fill a bowl up with warm water, and squirt a little dishwashing soap into it. Wipe down your outdoor patio tables and chairs with the new m. Make sure you thoroughly rinse out the furniture with a garden hose when you are done.

6) Clean Brushes and Combs - Hairbrushes and combs are known to accumulate plenty of grease and rust throughout time. You don't have to toss those brushes into the trash bin just yet. Add a little dishwashing soap to warm water, and soak them under a sink. The process might take a few minutes, but your combs and brushes will be super clean after!

7) Clean Kitchen Cabinets - Kitchen cupboards absorb the spices and foods you use to prepare meals. The stains can even attract rodents if not cleaned properly. Fill a spray bottle with warm water and a squirt of detergent, to eliminate the greasy cabinet stains. Don't forget to rinse the cabinets with a well-wrung cloth when finished, and allow them to dry.

8) Kill Fruit Flies - Fruit flies are a major problem. They can use your kitchen as their personal breeding grounds. Here's what to do to get rid of those little pests. Mix a few drops of the dishwashing liquid into a bowl of vinegar. The fruit flies will then follow the trail, and drown in the bottom of the bowl. and the flies will sink and drown. Problem solved!

9) Launder Hand-Washable Clothing - A tablespoon of dishwashing soap is all it takes to hand wash delicate clothing. The soap is a substitute for traditional detergent, in case you've run out, or cannot pick up a bottle from the store.

10) Remove Oil Stains from Concrete Floors - Oil stains can stay on your garage floors forever. Getting rid of the oily stain shouldn't be much of an issue. The first thing you're going to want to do is to cover the stain with baking soda, which also has many amazing uses you would not believe!

Once you've sprinkled the concrete floor with a few dashes of baking soda, you'll want to pour some dishwashing soap over it. Scrub the concrete floor with a plastic brush. Allow a few hours for the floor to absorb the mixture. Don't forget to rinse with water after.

(H/T: ideadigezt.com)

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