I have always been fascinated by detective movies and serials. For a few years, I have been watching American Television series “Forensic Files”. Not surprisingly, the recurring theme in almost all of them invariably has been about, the DNA molecule’s stellar role in solving crimes. India with...
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If Sir Arthur Conan Doyle were to be alive today , the famous detective Sherlock Holmes created by him, who was credited for being a paradigmatic forensic expert for utilising fingerprints, hairs and blood samples to solve crimes would have prodigiously cracked most of the complicated crime cases us...
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People do not understand the complexities and constraints under which the Indian Police discharge their duties. A deliberate attempt is being made to muddy the waters and shift the blame for lynchings on to the police by alleging that the police at the behest of their political masters are shirkin...
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When I joined the Indian Police Service in 1991, there was no internet and therefore no type of cyber crime. Had anyone uttered the word cyber crime or Whats app back then, I would have mistaken it to be science fiction. Fast forward to today, the Internet has become ubiquitous and omnipresent. It n...
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The best laid plans of mice and men, often go awry. Years ago, I came across these profound words in a poem written by Robert Burns, and it brought home a simple truth - Even the most well-thought out, seemingly foolproof plans guaranteed to succeed, have the potential to fail, thanks to a numb...
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In Chennai, Constable Mr Arun Raj of Armed Reserve, and Sub Inspector Mr Satish Kumar of Ayanavaram Police station, who blew their brains with their guns recently in two separate incidents, should have felt something akin to a 9/11 situation of being trapped and engulfed in a towering inferno of a g...
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Military and political leaders have known for long the importance of a good story with basic truth. They have in fact used the narrative as a weapon since beginning of history. A true story is undoubtedly the most powerful tool in the world. If one can control and manipulate the text, the story in t...
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Ginger Ginger is the readymade recovery booster sitting in your spice cupboard. Being a flavour-rich ingredient, with the extra taste it adds to recipes, ginger can also do you a world of good. Ginger as an ayurvedic medicine has found a place for centuries in Indian and Chinese treatments for il...
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Beta Alanine Being one of the non-essential amino acids, beta alanine is probably the only naturally occuring amino acids at the moment. Unlike other amino acids, this doesn’t play a role in protein builds. However, it works wonders during high intensity workouts by elevating muscle carnosine l...
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Electrolytes: Electrolytes are substances that are present in our body fluids that stimulate neural and muscular activity. Phosphate, magnesium, calcium, chloride, etc. are some of the common electrolytes. However, sodium and potassium are the key electrolytes for our body as it helps in balanc...
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Branched Chain Amino Acids (BCAA) : Branched chain amino acids (BCAA) are essential health supplements but very similar to Omega 3 fatty acids, the human body isn’t capable of producing it. Intense training can lead to calorie deficits which in turn will take a large chunk off your muscle mass....
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Glutamine: Glutamine is also an amino acid that is produced in abundance in the body and is integrated with the brain, liver, lungs, adipose tissues and the skeletal muscle – which denotes it’s pretty much present in all important body functionaries. It serves as the fuel for the body’s imm...
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Calcium : Calcium is a mineral that plays a vital role in the upkeep of tooth and bone health. Even though it is profoundly found in dairy products, leafy greens and veggies, the number of people who are identified as calcium deficient are increasing by the day. Athletes in particular should be...
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For anyone flipping through a fitness / athlete magazine, you just cannot miss the massive ads and library of health supplements. Some of those well-sculpted bodies on those pages might overwhelm you beyond compare, but never let that fool you! More often than not, these supplements listed are best ...
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Long runs and outdoor running is synonymous with endurance training. In spite of runners loving to do the miles on the treadmill, it is recommended to take to the road as often as you can, to benefit both physical and mental health. As much as the truckloads of benefits it offers, running on the roa...
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A long run will deplete your physical and mental stores unless you learn how to recover fast and recover right. Recovering after a long run is crucial to tackling your other workouts. Hydrate Drink plenty of water to meet your fluid needs. As suggested early hydrating during the long run t...
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Long runs work around some basic principles that help not only cover the distance but also ensure that there is no runner burnout. These principles are basically those that runners need to adhere to, in other words the DOs of Long Runs. Those that the runners need to be vary of, I have listed as DON...
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There are no rules when it comes to the distance of the long run. More than the distance, it’s the endurance that you train for. Remember, not all long runs are created equal. The intensity and length of the run depends on the physical prowess of runners and their training & fitness goals. Ide...
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Great Question! This is a query that lingers in the mind any beginner feels when discussing long runs. When it comes to marathons, the day of the actual race will fetch you the result of all the training discipline that you follow the months and weeks preceding it. The long run offers the right plat...
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I don’t think there is any other sport or athletic performance where a single workout plays a Herculean part in its feat or defeat, as much as the Long Run in marathon training. Mention the term ‘Long Runs’ to athletes training for endurance; you might get a sly smile, a smirk or one of those ...
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Running isn’t just about putting one foot in front of the other. So much of this is mental, and I don’t mean that it’s nuts! When it comes to long distance running, be it a training stint or marathon runs, mental toughness becomes one of those important prerequisites. Not many around discus...
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Part – 4 Bull’s Eye! Pat yourself on the back! You have done incredibly well! This post marks the end of the incredible journey of saying Sayonara to those extra, unwanted ten kgs. A New York Minute Recap! Before we shuttle into the last station of the most sustainable diet plan, her...
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Part –3 Midway of the Journey Hola once again to all those following the journey of how to get 10 kgs lighter in just thirty days. To those who are new to my blog, take a look at my previous blog posts titled Kick Start The Journey, and The Journey Continues before you read this one. This is...
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Part – 2 The Journey Continues Welcome back to the most effective diet plan ever! We covered the initial phase of this simple fitness regimen by following the first two steps, out of a total of ten, in my previous blog entry-Kick Start The Journey, where we challenged the body to shed those ...
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Most of us have a massive juicy repository of non essential adipose tissue which we would like to have incinerated. Ketosis is one of the best ways of achieving this goal. Ketosis offers following benefits besides fat loss: Increases satiety and reduces hunger and cravings. Lowers risk of di...
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Part – 1 Kick Start the Journey People are under the misconception that the only effective way to lose weight is to hit the gym or clock miles with their running shoes. Most of us fall prey to this myth get that covetous gym membership that make us proud! More often than not, the gym becomes...
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In my childhood whenever we went for a movie, we knew we had to stand up when the national anthem would be played at the beginning of the movie, whether or not it made one feel proud, patriotic or emotional. It was a ritual which was religiously followed in 1970s and 1980s at least in Tamilnadu, wit...
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