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Preparedness mattersBad news travels faster than good. The hype has led to fear. More than panic, what matters is preparedness to handle the situation. The regular seasonal flu kills thousands of people every year, so does tuberculosis. But it’s not ... Pet Pals Ruchi Nadkarni on how to care for your new puppy VOICE YOUR VIEWS - SWINE FLU: HYPE, FEAR AND REALITY The reality Assumptions are dangerously deceptive, therefore it is wise to know the real. A dampened mask harms, as you re-breathe your own organisms. Masks need to be changed frequently. Consuming well-cooked pork will not transmit H1N1, because it is ... Hyped up The situation has been greatly hyped up. It is both good and bad. Good because it has raised awareness about the flu — symptoms, precaution and treatment. The downside is that it has also created fear and misconceptions. T. A. ... Consult a doctor The fact that the infection is curable should also be reported to prevent people from panicking. Not just the absence of a vaccine, the pace at which people are acquiring it shows the decreasing level of immunity and increasing pollution. If ... 
Follow health guidelinesThere is so much fear now that we freak out when somebody sneezes, coughs or clears his/her throat. The flu seems to have affected children and senior citizens more. Sadly, many lives have been lost. It’s time we take precautions and ... 
Tips to followSchool authorities should take adequate measures when there are swine flu cases in schools. Don’t forego travel, just avoid going to places where the prevelance has been reported. Wash your hands often, even many adults don’t do ... Fear factor A recent SMS I received reads thus: “A lion came across a pig and said, ‘I roar and the jungle fears’. The pig replied, ‘Now when I breathe, the world fears’.” But as Charles Caleb Colton said, “It is ... Serious measures Government should take stern steps such as stocking sufficient testing kits, helping in early detection and providing TamiFlu tablets. Sheelas ... Clean habits Instead of over-reacting by not allowing children to play or going to school, we should learn to live a cleaner and healthier life. Fiza ... Panic-stricken The words swine flu give us the jitters. The layman, unaware or with very less information about the infection, its spread, susceptibility, treatment or mortality, is experiencing anxious moments. Mass media can help with an honest assessment ... Be clean, stay healthy It’s time we join hands not just to wipe out terrorism but infectious viruses too. Adopt clean habits. Hygiene contributes a lot in the development of a nation. Progress can be achieved only when people are healthy. R. Anand ... 
Government actionThe continuing rise in the number of infected persons and deaths is certainly a reality. The Government should create awareness by distribution of pamphlets at doorsteps, authorise private hospitals to treat swine flu patients at a low cost, ...
For fine dining Of two restaurants Basil and The Wok
Play time, folks! Masquerade presents “Dystopia”
MAN AND MACHINE In the Select club Owner of a 1960 Fiat Super Select, Damodaran holds the key to Premier Padmini’s past Fast and furious Yamaha arms YZF-R15 and FZ16 with a slew of racy new products boost pace and performance Wheel of fortune Presence, performance, price, practicality… Toyota Fortuner has everything an SUV buyer looks for, writes Ouseph Chacko 
Haunting presenceRolls-Royce has confirmed the performance figures for its new Ghost luxury saloon that is being launched at the Frankfurt Motor Show. At the heart of this Ghost lies a brand new 6.6-litre, turbo-charged, V12 engine mated to a brand new ... A fine Endeavour Ford Endeavour now with some stylish features Virtual mechanic Car and bike questions? We have the answers Auto Quip I know a lot about cars, man. I can look at any car’s headlights and tell you exactly which way it’s coming. Autoquizzing Shoot your answers before Saturday to wheelsadvt@the hindu.co.in or SMS to 56397. Type WHEELS followed by space and followed by your answer option (VAS charges ...
Here a bow, there a bow The Blue Cross Well Dog Show was a contest with a difference and had its memorable moments Silken splendour An exhibition of designer silks at Shilpi 
Onam feastTuck into a delicious Kerala buffet at Copper Point, GRT Grand. Today, the lunch and dinner buffet will feature signature dishes such as kaalan, olan, avial, erussery and paladapradhaman. There is a choice of non-vegetarian dishes too. The ... Know your art DakshinaChitra presents a documentary film fest on artists
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