Volume 13 | Issue 10 |

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Turmeric (Curcuma longa L.) has been a part of Indian tradition, culture and cuisine for more than 2500 years. The oldest reference to turmeric was first referenced in the Atharvaveda. The name "Turmeric" is derived from the Latin word 'terra merita', which means meritorious earth. It is also known as the 'yellow root', 'golden spice', 'Indian saffron', and has been used for at least 6000 years in traditional medicine and religious practices. Not only the majestic roots of the turmeric plant, flowers also offer a number of anti-inflammatory and antioxidant benefits, due to their 'curcumin' content. The flowers are known to support digestion process of the gut and also contribute to the cell health by contributing in fighting the pre-mature ageing and inflammatory processes. The flowers are very famous in the traditional medicines in Southeast Asian regions like Malaysia and Indonesia. The flowers are preferred by the traditional healers to prescribe for the intake during the pregnancy period, during and after the child birth to fight against the inflammation and infection. The flowers are edible and are consumed as raw in salad or incorporated in cuisines after cooking.

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Turmeric, Flower, Atharvaveda, Pregnancy, Medicinal, Yellow root, Golden spice, Indian saffron

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This study examines the growing yet often overlooked role of women technicians in the Tamil film industry through a comprehensive analysis of their contributions, challenges, and industry impact. Using mixed-methods research encompassing quantitative data from 150 major Tamil films (2010-2023) and qualitative interviews with 12 women technicians, we document their participation in key technical roles including cinematography, editing, sound design, and production management. Our findings reveal that while women constitute only 12-15% of technical crews in major productions, their contributions have led to measurable differences in cinematic language - including 22% longer average shot lengths in edited sequences and more naturalistic lighting approaches in cinematography. The study identifies three critical systemic barriers: male-dominated hiring networks (78% of technical hires), workplace culture challenges (63% report sexist remarks), and lack of mentorship opportunities. Significantly, we found productions with female technicians demonstrate 40% fewer harassment incidents and more nuanced portrayals of women characters. The paper also highlights successful case studies like the all-female technical crew for "Lens" (2022) and Sudha Kongara's gender-balanced team for "Soorarai Pottru" (2020). We conclude with four-point recommendations: policy interventions like tax incentives for gender-balanced crews, industry mentorship programs, cultural shifts in promotion practices, and union-led welfare measures. This research provides both empirical evidence of women's impact on Tamil cinema's technical aesthetics and practical pathways toward greater gender equity in India's film industries

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Tamil cinema, gender representation, film technology, cinematography, post-production

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Pharmacovigilance is essential for ensuring the safe use of biologics and biosimilars--medicines made from living systems that are often large and complex in structure. These products can have unique safety concerns such as immune reactions, changes between batches, and risks that may only appear after they are widely used. Monitoring methods like spontaneous reporting, active surveillance, and strong product tracking help detect and manage these issues. Regulatory bodies such as EMA, USFDA, and CDSCO require regular safety reports, risk management plans, and registry-based studies to improve safety tracking. However, challenges remain in tracing batches, interpreting data, and handling product switches. New tools like blockchain for traceability, advanced data analysis, and global safety standards are shaping the next phase of pharmacovigilance. This review discusses the importance of strong monitoring systems to keep biologics and biosimilars safe while supporting their wider use.

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Pharmacy, Biologics, Biosimilars, EMA.

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This paper examines the interaction between artificial intelligence (AI) data practices and the Digital Personal Data Protection Act (DPDP), 2023 in India. It analyses how the Act structures lawful data processing across AI lifecycles--collection, training, deployment, and monitoring--through consent-based and legitimate-use mechanisms. The study adopts a doctrinal legal methodology to interpret statutory provisions, focusing on Sections 3-11 that regulate consent, accuracy, children's data, and Significant Data Fiduciaries. It further explores constitutional underpinnings of privacy under Article 21 and judicial precedents such as Justice K.S. Puttaswamy v. Union of India. Comparative insights are drawn from the EU's GDPR, the UK's AI regulation approach, and OECD principles, situating India's framework within global data governance trends. The paper concludes that the DPDP Act operationalises privacy-by-design for AI, translating constitutional rights into enforceable duties of accountability, transparency, and individual control, while recognising implementation challenges that require detailed rulemaking and coordinated sectoral oversight.

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Data Protection, Artificial Intelligence, Digital Personal Data Protection Act 2023, Privacy by Design, Data Fiduciary, Consent, Legitimate Use, Children's Data, Significant Data Fiduciary, Right to Privacy, AI Governance, GDPR, OECD Principles, India, Data Ethics, Legal Framework

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Social networking sites (SNS) have transformed communication and education globally, yet there is limited knowledge about their adoption in India's rural and semi-urban university environments. This paper explores students' adoption of SNS in these areas from a theoretical and conceptual perspective, utilizing existing literature on digital divide theory, technology acceptance models (TAM), and socio-cultural views on technology usage. The research thoroughly examines the various socioeconomic, cultural, and infrastructure factors influencing students' use of SNS in educational environments beyond urban areas. The research aims to demonstrate the possibilities and constraints of social networking sites as means for academic involvement, identity creation, and social capital growth by applying existing models to the rural and semi-urban settings of India. To establish a basis for future empirical studies and policy actions, the paper concludes by proposing a conceptual framework for understanding SNS adoption in marginalized university environments.

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Adoption in Higher Education. Digital Divide, Social Networking Sites (SNS),Technology

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Risk and return analysis are essential to any investment decision-making process in determining the value of the underlying assets. With the aid of the Capital Asset Pricing Model (CAPM), the current article tries to investigate the relationship between risk and return of a few FMCG companies that are listed on the NSE. For the study, five FMCG firm stocks were chosen using the judgmental sampling method. FMCG corporations have established stocks. Many of these stocks provide investors with consistent profits. Investors are shielded against market downturns, inflation, and economic recessions as a result of this consistency. Investors can determine which industry will be more profitable for them to invest in by examining the stocks of these companies. Any sector's complexities would be revealed through an investigation of the risk and return relationship for that specific business.

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NSE, FMCG company, Risk, Return, Beta, CAPM

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The present study investigates the perceptions of faculty members towards the operational efficiency of Government District Institutes of Education and Training (DIETs) in Andhra Pradesh. A descriptive research design was adopted to systematically describe and analyse the current status, prevailing conditions, and existing relationships among variables related to institutional functioning. The study aimed to understand how faculty members perceive various dimensions of operational efficiency, including institutional governance and leadership, infrastructure and resource management, academic planning and implementation, faculty development and engagement, and outreach, innovation, and impact. Data were collected from a sample of 108 teaching faculty members selected through a stratified random sampling technique from all 13 Government DIETs across the 13 districts of Andhra Pradesh, ensuring comprehensive regional representation. The findings revealed that there was no significant difference in faculty perceptions of operational efficiency with respect to gender (male/female) and designation (principal/lecturer). This indicates that faculty members, irrespective of their demographic or professional characteristics, share similar views on the functioning and institutional efficiency of DIETs. The results highlight the importance of strengthening governance structures, resource utilization, and professional development initiatives to enhance the operational performance of DIETs. The study underscores the need for continued institutional support, leadership empowerment, and innovation to align DIET operations with the goals of quality teacher education envisioned in the National Education Policy (NEP, 2020).

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Operational Efficiency, DIETs, Faculty Perceptions, Teacher Education, Institutional Governance, Andhra Pradesh

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Personal hygiene is focused on the improvement of person's health. Personal hygiene benefits health, looks, comfort of the person. Clean hands equal clean books and higher grades (Yalcin and Altin, 2004). This research could help the "Ministry of Public Health and Sanitation, Ministry of Education, World Food Programme (WFP)," and other development partners in charge of school-age children's education and wellness-structure mediations to enhance practices relating to nutrition. This study aims to investigate Secondary school students in the Uttar Pradesh district of Lucknow, India, regarding their awareness of personal hygiene and the many forms of cleaning practices. Everyone knows that children's health is directly related to personal cleanliness. As a result, this type of research is required in nearly every corner of the world. We are also making a little attempt in the Lucknow district to do such a study. In our study, we included 60 students, of which 30 were boys (50.0%) and 30 were girls (50.0%). The data was gathered using a questionnaire. This study aims to evaluate secondary school student's knowledge of personal hygiene and various hygiene practices. Keywords: Health knowledge, Hygiene practices, Secondary school students

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Keywords: Health knowledge, Hygiene practices, Secondary school students

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Amoebic liver abscess, Entamoeba histolytica, Hepatitis A co-infection, microscopy, paediatric, ultrasonography, metronidazole

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Alopecia, a common dermatological condition characterized by hair loss, has both cosmetic and psychological implications. Modern and Ayurvedic approaches offer effective management strategies. This article explores the combined effect of Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) therapy and Raktamokshana--a traditional Ayurvedic bloodletting procedure--in treating alopecia. The integration of these two modalities may offer synergistic benefits in promoting hair regrowth and improving scalp health.

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: PRP, Raktamokshana, Alopecia, Khalitya, Hair loss, Ayurveda, Regenerative therapy

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