FOR THE DOCTORS OF TOMORROW
10 • Jan–Mar 2014 Q1
Ayurveda News
Ayurveda is the Best Method
for Preventing Diseases: Dr Kalam
Former President of India, Dr APJ Abdul Kalam
inaugurated the Ayurveda museum at Vaidyaratnam
Ayurveda Vaidyasala, Thrissur, Kerala, on December
28, 2013. Speaking at the event he opined that the
best method for preventing diseases is Ayurveda,
because it is a comprehensive system based on
natural medicine and is devoid of toxicity.
According to Dr Kalam, before the evolution of the
modern healthcare system, India relied on Ayurveda
for thousands of years. The challenge for Ayurveda
now, is to use the genetic origin and pattern of a
disease as the basis for prevention. This necessitates
researching on medicinal and aromatic plants using
the tools and techniques of modern biotechnology,
genomics, and proteomics. By this, appropriate
medicinal formulations can be evolved in the form of
drugs to prevent major diseases in their early stages.
Dr Kalam mentioned an interesting research
study carried out at the Institute of Genomics
and Integrative Biology (IGIB), which revealed a
correlation between genomic patterns and the 3
prakritis and trigunas. Such studies establish the
scientific rationale of Ayurveda.
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Dr Kalam recalled that while he was serving as the
scientific advisor to the defense minister in Defence
Research & Development Organisation (DRDO),
he launched “Programme Charaka,” a major R&D
program on herbs for soldiers’ health. Through this
program several new herbal extracts were developed
into nutraceutical products and herbal remedies for
soldiers and the society.
Dr Kalam also pointed out that India has a valuable
repository of medicinal and aromatic plants and rich
biodiversity. He encouraged farmers to use them as
emerging new opportunities of entrepreneurship to
serve pharmaceutical and aromatic industries. Further,
he said that India has a population of 1.25 billion
and for a good healthcare system to cater to all, the
allopathic system alone cannot be relied upon, but
the time-tested traditional treatment systems should
also be harnessed.
Source:
Pharmabiz. http://www.pharmabiz.com/.
Accessed January 21, 2014.
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Dear students,

Ayurveda is indeed the best system of medicine for prevention as well as management of diseases. I second the views and thoughts
of Dr APJ Abdul Kalam on this wonderful system of medicine.

With increasing prevalence of diseases in the recent past, there have been rapid advancements in modern medicine to offer good
healthcare. Ayurveda, an ancient, time-tested medicinal science with comprehensive approach to healthcare, is gaining potential
too. However, for Ayurveda to have an equivalent place with modern medicine for offering good healthcare, it is imperative to be
strongly positioned on a scientific platform. In line with this, “Promoting Ayurveda through scientific validation and research” is the
prime mission of The Himalaya Drug Company.

Being the learners and firm believers of Ayurveda, it is crucial for each one of you to give your best toward the continuous growth
and advancement of this promising healthcare system now and in future.

All the best!

Philipe Haydon
Chief Executive Officer
The Himalaya Drug Company

Facts & Figures

Memory Disorders
• About 35.6 million people are living with dementia, worldwide. This number has been predicted
to double by 2030 and set to triple by 2050.1
• A new case of dementia is diagnosed every 4 seconds.1
• One in 3 people over 65 die of dementia.1
• Alzheimer disease is the most common type of dementia, affecting 62% of those
diagnosed.1
• There is no cure for Alzheimer disease or any other type of dementia. Delaying the
onset of dementia by 5 years would halve the number of deaths from the condition,
saving 30,000 lives a year.1
• An estimated 7 to 10 million people worldwide are living with Parkinson disease.2
• Incidence of Parkinson disease increases with age, but an estimated 4% of people are
diagnosed before the age of 50.2

References
1. Alzheimer’s Society. http://www.alzheimers.org.uk/. Accessed January 7, 2014.
2. Parkinson’s Disease Foundation. http://www.pdf.org/. Accessed January 7, 2014.

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Cricket Match at KATS,

Berhampur, Odisha
On January 6, 2014, a cricket match was organized by The Himalaya Drug Company’s
Ayurveda Medical College Connect (AMC) team between Himalaya XI and KATS XI at the
college ground of KATS Ayurveda College and Hospital, Ankushpur, Berhampur, Odisha.
Around 130 spectators gathered to watch the cricket match. Team KATS XI won the toss
and elected to bat and scored 62 runs in 15 overs. In response, team Himalaya XI put up
their best performance, but were all out in 12 overs and scored 42 runs. Team KATS XI
won the match by 20 runs.
The principal of KATS Ayurveda College distributed trophies to the winners, runners up,
best batsman, and best bowler. Mr Abanikanta Sahoo from team KATS XI was awarded
the best batsman and Mr Janeswar Panda from team Himalaya XI was awarded the
best bowler.
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Inaugural shot Trophies

Volleyball Match at PMTAC,

Shevgaon, Maharashtra
On December 7, 2013, volleyball matches were organized at Pravara Medical Trust
Ayurveda College (PMTAC), Shevgaon, Maharashtra. The men’s volleyball match was
organized between the second year and third year students; and the women’s volleyball
match between the first year and second year students. The third year students won the
men’s volleyball match and the first year students won the women’s volleyball match.
This was followed by the award distribution ceremony. Dr Madhavi Shelke received the
Jivaka award and Dr Prajakta Barde received the Ayurvisharada award. Pen drives were
distributed to Infoline Quiz winners. The event concluded with the prize distribution for
sports events.

Men’s volleyball match Women’s volleyball match

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shatavari trikatu
Latin name: Asparagus racemosus Latin names: Piper longum/Piper nigrum/
Zingiber officinale
English name: Asparagus
English names: Long pepper/Black pepper/
Asparagus racemosus
Ginger
is the most
commonly used Piper longum has
indigenous medicine been used as a
as a galactogogue.1 therapeutic agent
Chemical analysis in the treatment
reveals the presence of gastrointestinal
of steroidal saponins, disorders. The chief chemical constituents of
shatavarins I to V, P longum, namely piperine and
Herbal Infoline

and diosgenin.2 piperlongumine, are effective in the treatment

In an experimental study, alcoholic extract of
the roots increased the weight of mammary
glands in postpartum and estrogen-primed
rats. In another study, evaluation of the
galactogogue action of A racemosus roots
in lactation-deficient mothers showed
significant improvement in comparison with
the control group, without any acute toxicity
effect.2 Gradual decrease in milk secretion on
withdrawal of the drug suggested that the
increase in milk secretion was due to drug
therapy only and not due to psychological
effect.1
The overall research findings corroborate
and validate the galactogogue activity of
A racemosus, which has been traditionally
ascribed to it in the ancient textbooks.2
References
1. Alok S, et al. Asian Pac J Trop Dis.
2013;3(3):242–251.
2. Gupta M, Shaw B. Iranian J Pharm Res.
2011;10(1):167–172.
of indigestion, flatulence, and loss of
appetite.1,2
Piper nigrum is found in tropical and
subtropical regions of India. Clinical studies
have shown that piperine, a principal
constituent of P nigrum increases secretion of
saliva, bile juice, chymotrypsin, protease, and
other digestive enzymes.3
Zingiber officinale has been used as a
medicine for gastrointestinal ailments, such
as, indigestion, flatulence, bloating, and loss
of appetite. The major active constituents of
Z officinale are gingiberene, β-bisabolene, and
gingerols, which are reported to stimulate
digestion and absorption.4-6
References
1. Khushbu C, et al. Int J Res Ayurveda Pharm.
2011;2(1):157–161.
2.
3.
Nitin U, et al. Int J Res Ayurveda Pharm. 2012;3(1):67–69.
Ahmad N, et al. Asian Pac J Trop Biomed.. 2012;S1945–S1953.
4. Shamsi S, et al. Int J Appl Biol Pharm Tech..
2010;1(3):968–973.
5. Yadav S, et al. Research and Reviews:
J Bot. 2012;1(1):45–50.
6. Ghosh AK, et al. Int J Pharm Bio Sci.
2011;2(1):283–294.

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Mentat ®
[SYRUP, TABLET, DS SYRUP (SUGAR-FREE)]
Channelizes mental energy
Mentat is a phytopharmaceutical
formulation recommended for enhancing
neurological functions in individuals with
neurodegenerative disorders, and also to
improve memory and cognitive functions.
Mentat channelizes mental energy,
improves short- and long-term memory,
and improves learning ability. Mentat
offers cognition- and memory-enhancing
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effects, and increases attention
span. Mentat exerts anxiolytic and
antidepressant actions. Mentat helps
control neuronal hyperexcitation in
anxiety and stress-related disorders,
and in mental fatigue. Due to its
anticholinesterase, dopaminergic-
neuroprotective, adaptogenic, and
antioxidant actions, Mentat is useful as an
adjuvant in the treatment of Alzheimer’s
and Parkinson’s disease, epilepsy, and
post-stroke aphasia.
Mentat is available in a wide range of
dosage forms to suit patient requirements
of all age-groups.
Mentat DS syrup is a sugar-free formula
that helps improve neurological functions
in patients of diabetes mellitus, and also
caters to calorie-conscious people.
Composition
Each 5 ml of Mentat syrup and each
5 ml of Mentat DS syrup (sugar-free)
contains:
Syrup
Exts.
Brahmi (Bacopa monnieri) 144 mg
Mandukaparni (Centella asiatica) 70 mg
Ashvagandha (Withania somnifera) 53.8 mg
Vishnukrantha (Evolvulus alsinoides) 52 mg
Jatamansi (Nardostachys jatamansi) 52 mg
Tagara (Valeriana wallichii) 50 mg
Vidanga (Embelia ribes) 50 mg
Vatada* (Prunus amygdalus) 50 mg
Vacha (Acorus calamus) 42 mg
5
Haritaki (Terminalia chebula) 36 mg 72 mg
Amalaki (Emblica officinalis) 36 mg 72 mg
Guduchi (Tinospora cordifolia) 36 mg 72 mg
Jyotishmati (Celastrus paniculatus) 32 mg 64 mg
Shyonaka (Oroxylum indicum) 32 mg 64 mg
Kapikachchu (Mucuna pruriens) 1.8 mg 3.6 mg
Sukshmaila (Elettaria cardamomum) 1.8 mg 3.6 mg
Arjuna (Terminalia arjuna) 1.8 mg 3.6 mg
Shatapushpa (Anethum sowa) 1.8 mg 3.6 mg
Vidari (Ipomoea digitata) 1.8 mg 3.6 mg
Sunthi (Zingiber officinale) 1.4 mg 2.8 mg
Bibhitaka (Terminalia bellirica) 1.4 mg 2.8 mg
Jatiphalam (Myristica fragrans) 1.4 mg 2.8 mg
Lavanga (Syzygium aromaticum) 1 mg 2 mg
Each Mentat tablet contains:
Exts.
Brahmi (Bacopa monnieri) .................................................. 136 mg
Mandukaparni (Centella asiatica) .......................................70 mg
Ashvagandha (Withania somnifera) ............................. 53.8 mg
Vishnukrantha (Evolvulus alsinoides).................................52 mg
Jatamansi (Nardostachys jatamansi) .................................52 mg
Tagara (Valeriana wallichii) ...................................................50 mg
Vidanga (Embelia ribes) .........................................................50 mg
Vatada* (Prunus amygdalus).................................................50 mg
Vacha (Acorus calamus) ..........................................................42 mg
Haritaki (Terminalia chebula)................................................36 mg
Amalaki (Emblica officinalis) .................................................36 mg
Guduchi (Tinospora cordifolia) ............................................36 mg
Jyotishmati (Celastrus paniculatus)....................................32 mg
Shyonaka (Oroxylum indicum).............................................32 mg
Pdrs.
Brahmi (Bacopa monnieri) .....................................................80 mg
Ashvagandha (Withania somnifera) ..................................18 mg
Kapikacchu (Mucuna pruriens) ............................................18 mg
Sukshmaila (Elettaria cardamomum) ................................18 mg
Arjuna (Terminalia arjuna) ....................................................18 mg
Shatapushpa (Anethum sowa).............................................18 mg
Vidari (Ipomoea digitata) .......................................................18 mg
Sunthi (Zingiber officinale) ....................................................14 mg
Bibhitaka (Terminalia bellirica).............................................14 mg
Jatiphalam (Myristica fragrans) ...........................................14 mg
DS syrup Lavanga (Syzygium aromaticum)........................................10 mg
Mukta pishti ................................................................................. 3 mg
288 mg *Also known as Badama.
140 mg
107.6 mg
104 mg Indications
104 mg • Memory and learning disorders:
100 mg
– Attention fluctuations
100 mg
100 mg – Concentration impairment
84 mg – Language and learning disability
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• Behavioral disorders:
– Hyperkinetic states
Cystone ®
(SYRUP)

The natural choice in urinary calculi & UTI

– Asocial behavior
– Aggressive behavior Cystone syrup is recommended for comprehensive
management of urolithiasis and urinary tract
– Temper tantrums infections (UTIs). Cystone syrup is safe and effective
– Enuresis in the management of pediatric urolithiasis and UTIs.
– Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Composition
• Anxiety and stress-related anxiety disorders
Each 5 ml of Cystone syrup contains:
• Mental fatigue Exts.
• Senile dementia Gokshura (Tribulus terrestris) ............................................. 91 mg
Punarnava (Boerhaavia diffusa) ........................................ 67 mg
• As an adjuvant in Alzheimer’s and
Pashanabheda (Saxifraga ligulata) .................................. 53 mg
Parkinson’s disease
Mustaka (Cyperus rotundus) ............................................... 42 mg
• Supportive therapy in mild to moderate Shatavari (Asparagus racemosus) ..................................... 21 mg
mental retardation Kulattha (Dolichos biflorus) ................................................. 21 mg
• As an adjuvant in epilepsy and post-stroke aphasia Ushira (Vetiveria zizanioides) .............................................. 21 mg
Trikatu ........................................................................................ 20 mg
Karchura (Curcuma zedoaria)............................................. 14 mg
Dosage Pdrs.
Children: Saindhava ................................................................................. 50 mg
Suvarchika .............................................................................42.5 mg
Syrup: 1 teaspoonful twice daily. Yavakshara ..................................................................................5 mg
Narasara ................................................................................... 2.5 mg
Tablet: 1 tablet twice daily.
Adults: Indications
Tablet: 2 tablets twice daily. • For the prophylaxis and treatment of adult and
pediatric urolithiasis:
DS syrup (sugar-free): 1 teaspoonful twice daily. – Calcium oxalate stones, calcium phosphate
stones, uric acid and urate stones
Dosage may be modulated in severe and chronic
• Crystalluria
conditions.
• Prevention of post-lithotripsy recurrence
• As an adjuvant in:
– Acute and chronic UTI, recurrent UTI,
nonspecific urethritis, nonspecific dysuria,
burning micturition

Dosage
Children: ½ to 1 teaspoonful twice daily
after meals.
Adults: 1 to 2 teaspoonfuls
twice daily after meals.

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Cystone ®
(TABLET) Lukol ®
(TABLET)

The natural choice in urinary calculi & UTI Instills confidence in her

Cystone tablet, a phytopharmaceutical formulation, Introduction

is recommended for comprehensive management of
urolithiasis and urinary tract infections (UTIs).
Cystone tablet expels kidney stones and ureteric
stones, and prevents their recurrence.
Composition
Each Cystone tablet contains:
Exts.
Shilapushpa (Didymocarpus pedicellata) .....................130 mg
Pashanabheda (Saxifraga ligulata) .................................. 98 mg
Manjishtha (Rubia cordifolia) ............................................. 32 mg
Nagaramusta (Cyperus scariosus) ..................................... 32 mg
Apamarga (Achyranthes aspera) ....................................... 32 mg
Gojiha (Onosma bracteatum) ............................................. 32 mg
Sahadevi (Vernonia cinerea) ............................................... 32 mg
Pdrs.
Hajrul yahood bhasma ....................................................... 32 mg
Shilajeet ................................................................................... 26 mg
Lukol, a phytopharmaceutical formulation, is
recommended for the treatment of leukorrhea.
Composition
Each Lukol tablet contains:
Exts.
Dhataki (Woodfordia fruticosa) ........................................................................ 80 mg
Kokilaksha (Asteracantha longifolia) ............................................................. 80 mg
Shatavari (Asparagus racemosus) ................................................................... 80 mg
Sarpagandha (Rauwolfia serpentina) ............................................................ 40 mg
Punarnava (Boerhaavia diffusa) ...................................................................... 20 mg
Vasaka (Adhatoda vasica) .................................................................................. 20 mg
Pdrs.
Puga (Areca catechu) ........................................................................................... 40 mg
Jatiphalam (Myristica fragrans) ........................................................................ 32 mg
Sukshmaila (Elettaria cardamomum) ............................................................ 22 mg
Nagkesara (Mesua ferrea) .................................................................................. 22 mg
Jeeraka (Cuminum cyminum)............................................................................ 20 mg

Indications Chandana (Santalum album) ........................................................................... 20 mg

Shilajeet ................................................................................................................... 18 mg
• For the prophylaxis and treatment of adult and Pravala bhasma ..................................................................................................... 14 mg
pediatric urolithiasis: Bilva (Aegle marmelos) ........................................................................................ 10 mg
– Calcium oxalate stones, calcium phosphate Sunthi (Zingiber officinale) ................................................................................. 10 mg
stones, uric acid and urate stones Triphala .................................................................................................................... 10 mg
Maricha (Piper nigrum) ........................................................................................ 10 mg
• Crystalluria
Hyamaraka (Wrightia tinctoria) ....................................................................... 10 mg
• Prevention of post-lithotripsy recurrence Guggulu (Commiphora wightii) ....................................................................... 10 mg
• As an adjuvant in: Loha bhasma ......................................................................................................... 10 mg
Trivanga bhasma................................................................................................... 10 mg
– Acute and chronic UTI, recurrent UTI,
Palasha (Butea monosperma) .............................................................................. 8 mg
UTI during pregnancy, nonspecific urethritis,
nonspecific dysuria, burning micturition,
hyperuricemia Indications
• Nonspecific leukorrhea
Dosage
• Post-IUCD leukorrhea
Urolithiasis and crystalluria (adult and pediatric):
2 tablets twice daily till the stone passes out, or till • Post-tubectomy leukorrhea
symptoms subside.
• Leukorrhea associatedd with
Preventing recurrence after surgical removal or
pelvic inflammatory disease
passage of stone: 1 tablet twice daily for 6 months.
(PID)
Urinary tract infections including recurrent UTI:
1 tablet twice daily until the infection is cleared. To
prevent recurrent UTI, recommend Cystone along with
Dosage
antibiotic therapy and continue for at least 3 weeks. 2 tablets twice daily till the
Burning micturition: 1 tablet twice daily till the symptoms are relieved.
symptoms subside.
Dosage may be titrated depending on the severity and
chronicity of the disease.

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A Museum to Showcase the Rich Traditions
of Ayurveda
Set up with an investment close to R 5 crore
and claimed to be the only such facility in
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the world, Vaidyaratnam Ayurveda Museum
displays the evolution of Ayurveda—it
showcases the rich traditions of Ayurveda,
its evolution through millennia, and the
contribution of Ayurveda acharyas.
The exhibits in the museum have been divided
into various sections, which include display of
authoritative texts on Ayurveda; description
of various ancient practices of black magic;
study of Vedas, Yaagas, and Yajnas; Gurukula
system; Rasasalas or pharmacies of ancient
times; pulse diagnosis; and various researches
in Ayurveda.
An exclusive section is dedicated to Acharya
Susrutha, who is considered as the father of
surgery. Acharya Susrutha effectively used
natural remedies to reduce pain and sterilize
surgical instruments and wounds. He used
special techniques to anesthetize patients
before surgery.
Detailed descriptions on various branches
of Ayurveda, such as, Kayachikitsa (general
medicine), Balachikitsa (pediatrics), Graha
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Chikitsa (psychiatry), Oordhvanga Chikitsa
(ophthalmology and otorhinolaryngology),
Salya Chikitsa (surgery), Damshtra
Chikitsa (clinical toxicology), Jara Chikitsa
(rejuvenation therapy), and Vrusha Chikitsa
(reproductive medicine) are on display at the
museum.
A 3-dimensional gallery is set up to illustrate
pictures connected with various forms of
treatment. A picture gallery and a collection
of specimens of more than 300 medicinal
plants depicting their medicinal properties are
also displayed.
A library comprising a vast collection
of ancient literatures, scriptures, and
manuscripts from traditional Ayurveda,
including the ones used by the Ashtavaidyas,
are preserved in this section. The museum
also houses a digital library, which has a big
collection of CDs on Ayurveda.
Sources:
The Hindu Business Line. http://www.
thehindubusinessline.com/. Accessed March 11, 2014.
The Hindu. http://www.thehindu.com/.
Accessed March 11, 2014.
Vaidyaratnam Ayurveda Museum, Thrissur, Kerala

Global Ayurveda Summit
in Gujarat
Gujarat Chief Minister, Shri Narendra Modi,
inaugurated the National Ayurveda Summit 2014
in Gandhinagar, Gujarat on February 26, 2014. Mr
Modi called on ayurvedic experts and doctors to
establish the prowess of the centuries-old Ayurveda
medical system, not just in India but across the
world. The event witnessed more than 7000 Ayurveda
practitioners and students, manufacturers of
herbal drugs, and vendors from across the country.
The summit was jointly organized by the Health
Department of the Gujarat government and the Gujarat
Ayurved University.
During the summit, sessions on various themes,
such as, metabolic disorders, ayurvedic drug
standardization, autoimmune disorders, recent
advances in Shalya–Shalakya, children and women’s
Second Global Ayurveda Festival Held at Kochi
Global Ayurveda Festival (GAF) is a biennial get-
together of the Ayurveda fraternity in the state of
Kerala. The GAF has established itself as a vibrant
platform with a mandate to galvanize the Ayurveda
sector to aspire, plan, and achieve greater heights,
both at the national and international levels. It is
not conceived merely as another conference, but a
popular resurgence to venerate the glory and splendor
of a living heritage that every Ayurveda exponent and
follower will feel proud to embrace.
Recently, the second edition of GAF was held at Kochi,
Kerala, between February 20 and 24, 2014. The 5-day
festival was organized by the Centre for Innovation in
Science and Social Action (CISSA) and the Government
of Kerala in association with the Ayurveda fraternity of
Kerala. The event witnessed more than 200,000 visitors
and over 4000 delegates.
The main theme of GAF 2014 was “Ayurveda in Public
Health” and the subthemes included various clinical
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health, Rasayana therapy, and psychiatric disorders
were organized.
The Health and Family Welfare Department of the
Gujarat government took an initiative to bring the
experts and practitioners of Ayurveda from all over
India under one roof through this summit. Gujarat
Board of Ayurvedic and Unani Medicine was also a
part of this summit.
Sources:
The Indian Express. http://indianexpress.com/.
Accessed March 11, 2014.
The Times of India. http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/.
Acessed March 11, 2014.
specialties in Ayurveda, noncommunicable
diseases, medicinal plants, clinical
and literary research in Ayurveda,
cosmetology, nutrition, and an array of
other related topics.
Some of the prime components of
the event included global exhibitions
on various facets of Ayurveda—
Arogya Expo; Ayurveda Education
Expo; Medicinal Plants Expo;
Ayurveda Solidarity Meets; AYUSH Clinics;
and preconference workshops on netrachikitsa,
panchakarma, research methodology, biostatistics, and
scientific writing. The first ever “Ayurveda Paramedics
Conference” was one of the highlights of the festival.
Sources:
Global Ayurveda Festival. http://www.gaf.co.in/.
Accessed March 11, 2014.
The Indian Express. http://www.newindianexpress.com/.
Accessed March 11, 2014.
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PGET Infoline comprises objective type multiple-choice questions and answers* to help
you in the preparation of postgraduate entrance examinations. In this issue, we feature
questions from Swastha Vritta Vijnanam.

Swastha Vritta Vijnanam

1) Trayopastambhas are 8) Manipura cakra is located in ____
a. Sarira, indriya, atma region
b. Hetu, linga, ausadha a. Cervical
c. Ahara, nidra, brahmacharya b. Chest
d. Prana, ojas, tejas c. Umbilical
d. Iliac
2) Which of the following is the best
way to increase buddhi 9) Ida, pingala, and susumna nadis are
PGET Infoline

a. Tarka adhyayana collectively called as

b. Smriti a. Trinadi
c. Tadvidya sambhasha b. Triveni
d. Medhyarasayana sevana
c. Tridhamani
d. Trisrotas
3) In Caraka Samhita sutra sthana, the
chapter “Tasyasitiyam” deals with
10) Which of the following
a. Dinacarya
is kaphaharam,
b. Ritucarya
c. Ratricarya medasah pravilapanam,
d. Brahmacarya sthirikaranamanganam, twak
prasadanakaram
4) Rasanjanam should be used a. Vyayamam
specially in b. Diva swapnam
a. Day time c. Udvartanam
b. Night time d. Usnodaka snanam
c. Day and night
11) Effect of vyayama is
d. None of the above
a. Laghavam and karma samarthyam
5) According to Caraka Samhita, b. Agni dipanam and medoksayam
number of dhumapana kalas are c. Vibhakta ghanagatratvam
a. 6
d. All of the above
b. 7
c. 8 12) According to Caraka, improper use
d. 10 of curd leads to
a. Jwara and raktapitta
6) Best season to use anu taila as per b. Visarpa and kusta
Caraka
c. Pandu, bhrama, and kamala
a. Pravrit ritu
d. All of the above
b. Sarad ritu
c. Vasant ritu 13) Satata vyadhi purusas as per Caraka
d. All of the above a. Atidirgha and atihrasva purusas
b. Atiloma and aloma purusas
7) Which of the following are
c. Atikrisna and atigaura purusas
dharaniya vegas?
d. Atisthula and atikrisa purusas
a. Mutra, mala, apanavata
b. Sukra, srama swasa, ksavathu 14) Number of adharaniya vegas are
c. Kama, krodha, lobha a. 6
d. Jrimbha, nidra, trisna b. 14
*Answers on page 18

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c. 13 23) Which of the following is a predominant

d. 10 causative factor of janapadodhvamsa vyadhis?
a. Vayu
15) Duration of ritu sandhi kala
b. Jala
a. 1 month
b. 14 days c. Desa
c. 21 days d. Kala
d. 2 months
24) According to Susruta, the duration of gap for
16) All the following are ahara parinamakara maithuna in greeshma ritu is
bhavas except a. 5 days
a. Usma and vayu b. 7 days
b. Kleda and kala c. 6 days
c. Sneha and samyoga d. 15 days
d. Upabhokta and upayoga samstha
25) Which of the following anjana should be used
17) Common cause of atisthula and atikrisa once weekly?
purusas
a. Sroto anjana
a. Guru, snigdha, and madhura dravya sevana
b. Sauvira anjana
b. Ruska, laghu, and katu dravya sevana
c. Rasanjana
c. Avyayama and ati vyavaya
d. Nilanjana
d. Bija dosa
26) Milk and fish if consumed together leads to
18) Danta dhavana is contraindicated in
a. Virya viruddha
a. Ajirna and vamana
b. Guna viruddha
b. Swasa, kasa, and jwara
c. Samyoga viruddha
c. Ardita vata and trisna
d. Matra viruddha
d. All of the above
27) Tambula sevana is not contraindicated in
19) Diva swapna is not contraindicated in
a. Raktapitta, ksata
a. Grisma ritu
b. Visa, murchha, mada
b. Hemanta ritu
c. Rajayaksma, netraroga
c. Sisira ritu
d. Srama, vamana
d. Varsa ritu

20) The approximate length of tongue cleaner as

per Caraka is Can You Identify This Herb?
a. 8 angulas
b. 9 angulas
c. 10 angulas
d. 12 angulas

21) Pittahara propery of ghrita is due to

a. Madhuryat
b. Saityat
c. Mandatvat
d. All of the above

22) Which of the following 3 dravyas should not be

Answer on page 18

used excessively?
a. Taila, ghrita, madhu
b. Pippali, ksara, lavana
c. Sunthi, pippali, marica Clue: This herb is an ingredient of Rumalaya
d. Haritaki, vibhitaki, amalaki

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Careers in Healthcare
Management
In recent years, the development of
healthcare management as a career has
received a big boost from the booming
corporatization and growth of hospitals
and healthcare delivery organizations
in India. The Indian healthcare sector
is expected to reach US$ 100 billion by
2015 from the current US$ 65 billion,
growing at around 20% a year. The Indian
pharmaceutical sector is expected to grow
at 15.3% from 2011-2012 to 2013-2014.
By 2020, the industry aims to touch
US$ 280 billion owing to the increasing
demand for specialized and quality
healthcare facilities.
A career in healthcare management offers
financial stability, a booming job market,
and the emotional satisfaction of working
Career Guide
in an industry that provides a vital service
to the community. Here are several
exciting career options to choose from the
healthcare management industry in India.
Hospital Administrator
Working as a hospital administrator,
an individual is required to ensure the
smooth and efficient functioning of
the healthcare facility, be it a hospital,
nursing home, or an outpatient center.
Job responsibilities include:
• Recruiting and hiring physicians
• Developing budgets
• Creating policies for quality assurance
and patient services
• Promoting and implementing new types
of medical treatments and equipments
• Assuring compliance with government
regulations
Pharmaceutical Project
Manager
A degree in medicine complemented with
certification in marketing and sales is
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suitable for the role of a pharmaceutical
project manager. Some of the job
responsibilities include:
• Analyzing investments
• Reviewing market data
• Developing promotional plans for
certain drugs
Many pharmaceutical firms look for
consulting doctors with MBA, along with
proactive skills and leadership abilities
for the role of a pharmaceutical project
manager.
Practice Manager
While a hospital administrator deals with
the business affairs of a large healthcare
organization, a practice manager deals
with the operations of a smaller medical
office. A practice manager’s tasks would
include:
• Managing work schedules
• Ordering supplies
• Ensuring regulatory compliance
• Billing and budgeting
• Hiring staff
Healthcare Consultant
A healthcare consultant works with clients
to help them improve their operations—
studies and evaluates the healthcare
facility thoroughly, designs new systems
and operating procedures, and develops
manuals to aid in the smooth and
efficient functioning of the healthcare
organization.
Research and Development
Business Manager
Healthcare facilities and pharmaceutical
industries hire candidates with MBA in

healthcare management to manage the business
aspects of their R&D divisions. The work profile
includes:
• Costing and budgeting
• Recruiting management staff
• Ensuring compliance to financial regulations
• Billing
Health Information Manager
Managing information flow in a hospital, a medical
practice, or any healthcare facility efficiently is crucial
when dealing with huge data. A health information
manager’s role involves:
• Storing and delivering data appropriately
• Keeping computer hardware and
software up to date
• Ensuring compliance to latest government
regulations
Hospital CFO and CEO
It is very important for a hospital to be run in the
most cost-effective manner possible. A chief financial
officer (CFO), is responsible for meeting and managing
all of the financial requirements of an organization.
A chief executive officer (CEO) is the head of the
hospital and is in charge of directing, planning,
and organizing all operations for the facility. These
positions open up after some years of experience, but
an MBA in Healthcare is an excellent background for
these jobs.
The main aim of MBA in Healthcare Management is
to prepare students for managerial positions in the
healthcare industry. The skills taught during the
tenure of this degree span from administration and
project management to risk management, financing,
and as a whole creating a healing environment for
the faculty and patients. It also equips candidates
in analyzing healthcare policies and devising legal
and ethical strategies for the facility. Therefore, MBA
in Healthcare Management is an ideal choice for
candidates who wish to contribute toward creating
and managing a sophisticated and, at the same time,
compassionate healthcare system.
13
BAMS
MD
Every healthcare facility requires a stable and efficient
management of its workforce and equipment. As the
facility deals with real time and tense situations,
any miscalculation or misjudgment can prove fatal. A
well-organized management structure can yield better
results in healthcare for the patients and overall
reputation of the facility.
Colleges Offering MBA/PGDM in
Healthcare Management in India
• Clinical Research Education and Management
Academy (CREMA), Bangalore, Karnataka
• Faculty of Management Studies, University of
Delhi, Delhi
• TA Pai Management Institute (TAPMI), Manipal,
Karnataka
• IES Management College & Research Centre,
Mumbai, Maharashtra
• Jamia Hamdard (Deemed University), Delhi/NCR
• Institute of Health Management Research
(IHMR), Jaipur, Rajasthan
• Symbiosis Centre for Health Care, Pune,
Maharashtra
• Sumandeep University, Vadodara, Gujarat
• MaxValue Online, Chennai, Tamil Nadu
• Chitkara School of Health Sciences (CSHS),
Chandigarh, Punjab
• Indian School of Business, Hyderabad, Andhra
Pradesh
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Journal Infoline
Indian Journal of Plant Sciences
Periodicity: Quarterly
Subscription: Online and open access
Indian Journal of Plant Sciences (JPS) is an open access international journal
that publishes original research works and reviews in all areas of plant sciences,
beginning from classical branches of taxonomy to applied branches, such as,
plant biotechnology and bioinformatics. JPS is published by the Centre for Info
Bio Technology with an objective to promote immediate publication of research
work fulfilling the general criteria of significance and scientific excellence. All
articles published in JPS are rigorously peer-reviewed by eminent editorial board
members from different departments namely, Plant Biology and Biotechnology,
Plant Pathology, and Center for Agricultural Bioinformatics. JPS also covers
different types of papers, such as, case reports, historical notes, book reviews,
and addenda.
For more information, log on to http://cibtech.org/jps.htm

Global Ayurveda
European Institute of Scientific Research
on Ayurveda
The European Institute for Scientific Research
on Ayurveda (EISRA) is a leading research
institute formed by the government of India as
its representative in the Netherlands. EISRA was
confirmed in 2001 through a MoU with the Gujarat
Ayurved University in Jamnagar, India. One of the
objectives of this institute is to enhance the quality
of Ayurveda education.
EISRA offers courses such as, Ayurvedic Technician Address: Thijssestraat 16, 2521 ZL Den Haag,
Diploma (2 years), Diploma Ayurvedic Practitioner The Netherlands
(4 years), Ayurvedic Panchakarma and Physiotherapy
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Technician (2 years); short-term courses on ayurvedic
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psychology; and correspondence courses for Ayurveda european-institute-of-scientific-research-on-ayurveda-
doctors and therapists. denhagg-netherlands-p-386.html

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Math*
1) What is the next number in the 3) Which number completes the puzzle?
following pattern?
1, 1/2, 1/4, 1/8, _____ 5

7
11
2) Which number replaces the question
mark? 13
17

5 6 7 ?

4) Which number replaces the question

mark?
3 12 9
1 6
Brain Teasers

2 12 ? ?
Logic*
1) Yard is to inch as quart is to _____
2) Marathon is to race as hibernation is
to _____
3) What word in the English language is
always spelled incorrectly?
4) Which is correct to say, “The yolk of
the egg is white” or “The yolk of the
egg are white”?
16
76 36
7) A man is looking at a photograph of
someone. His friend asks who it is.
The man replies, “Brothers and sisters,
I have none. But that man’s father
is my father’s son.” Who was in the
photograph?
8) Which is heavier? A pound of feathers
or a pound of rocks?

5) You are a cyclist in a cross-country

race. Just before crossing the finish
line you overtake the person in
second place! What place did you
finish in?

6) You are driving a bus. At the first

stop, 2 women get on. The second
stop, 3 men get on and 1 woman
gets off. Third stop, 3 kids and their
mom get on, and a man gets off. The
bus is grey, and it is raining outside.
What color is the bus driver’s hair?
*Answers on page 18

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Winners of Infoline Quiz*

Sl No. College Name and Address
1 Dr NRS Govt Ayurvedic College, Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh
2 Govt Ayurvedic College, Guwahati, Assam
3 Govt Ayurvedic College & Hospital, Patna, Bihar
4 Ayurvedic & Unani Tibbia College, Karol Bagh, New Delhi
5 Gomantak Ayurveda Mahavidyalaya, Shiroda, Goa
6 GJ Patel Institute of Ayurvedic Studies & Research, Anand, Gujarat
7 Govt Akhandanand Ayurved Mahavidyalaya, Ahmedabad, Gujarat
8 Sheth JP Ayurved Govt Mahavidyalaya, Bhavnagar, Gujarat
9 Shri BH Ayurved Mahavidyalaya, Lodra, Gujarat
10 JS Ayurved Mahavidyalaya, Nadiad, Gujarat
11 MLR Ayurvedic College, Charkhi Dadri, Haryana
12 MSM Institute of Ayurveda, Khanpur Kalan, Sonipat, Haryana
13 Gaur Brahman Ayurvedic College, Rohtak, Haryana
14 Shri Baba Mast Nath Ayurvedic College, Rohtak, Haryana
15 Kalidas Ayurvedic Medical College, Badami, Karnataka
16 Govt Ayurvedic Medical College, Bangalore, Karnataka
17 SKS Ayurved Medical College, Bangalore, Karnataka
18 Sri Sri College of Ayurvedic Science & Research, Bangalore, Karnataka
19 Sri BVSS Ayurvedic Medical College & Hospital, Bagalkot, Karnataka
20 Taranath Govt Ayurvedic Medical College, Bellary, Karnataka
21 DGM Ayurvedic Medical College, Gadag, Karnataka
22 SS Ayurvedic Medical College & Hospital, Haveri, Karnataka
23 SVM Ayurvedic Medical College, Ilkal, Karnataka
24 Govt Ayurveda Medical College, Mysore, Karnataka
25 JSS Ayurved Medical College, Mysore, Karnataka
26 SDM College of Ayurveda, Udupi, Karnataka
27 Vaidyaratnam PS Varier Ayurveda College, Kottakkal, Kerala
28 Govt Ayurveda College, Kannur, Kerala
29 Parassinikkadavu Ayurveda Medical College, Kannur, Kerala
30 PN Panicker Sauhrida Ayurveda Medical College, Kasaragod, Kerala
31 Amrita School of Ayurveda, Kollam, Kerala
32 Govt Ayurveda College, Tripunithura, Kerala
33 Govt Ayurveda College, Trivandrum, Kerala
*Vol.8 • Jul–Sep 2012 • Q3
Winners who have not received their prizes may inform us at: amc@himalayahealthcare.com
Hearty Congratulations !
Winners
K Gouthami, P Sathe Keerthi, TDV Lakshmi Kumari, P Satya Durga, Nithya Sree
Priyanka Buragohain, Dr Mofida Khatun, Dr Nabanita Roy, Dr Biraj Kanti Das,
Dr Hasina Ferdouse
Dr Parul Gupta, Dr RN Sahni, Dr Laxmikant Kumar, Dr Anand Kumar,
Dr Afshan Begam
Rifat Khan, Mohammed Kashif, Ayesha Ali, Fasihur Rehman Ansari
Siddhi SP Mahambre, C Sai Kishore Reddy, Shrinidh Nair, Clita K Pereira,
Nitika Sharma
Piprottar Roma Parvathbhai, Shweta K Lakhani, Dhanwantari H Jha
Prayagraj G Jivani, Rachna P Kanzaria, Jigar B Shah, Limbuchiya Tejas N,
Shital G Bhagiya
Sanghani Nirajkumar, Zaibfatima R Vakil, Inal S Kakadiya, Ladhava Ravin R,
Keval K Goti
Jamokiya Jayesh Kanjibhai, Patel Tejas Ashok Kumar, Rutika A Chaudhari, Parmar
Shivish A, Mogal Kayomaz Mahervan
Katara Jignesh M, Baria Nainesh T
Deepa Naharwal, Jitendra Kaur, Deependra Lamba, Virendra Singh,
Vinit Sangwan
Anjali Punia, Pooja Tanwar, Ritu Rani, Nisha Rohilla, Jyoti Lohra
Nitesh Bhardwaj, Jyoti Bamal, Rohit Gondia, Pradeep Saini, Tejpal
Annu, Bharti, Deepika Sharma, Mala Yadav, Monika
Dr Ashwini A Kulkarni
Dr Kishorkumar, A Rajapurohit, Dr Adarsh A Jangate
Muneeb Ahmed, Megha Saroha
Dr Manjula E, Dr Adarsh P, Dr Parvathy K Varma, Veena J
Mohit K Dave, Bahuraj P Janagond, Baba Fakruddin DH
KM Patil, Dr Vidya R Magadum, Sangamesh B Hannikeri, Shambhavi L, Aishwarya
Rhankurkar
Prashant Kumar Singh, Ajay Agrawal, Reetika KM
Najeeroon M Naregalla, Vijayananda Hirematha, Shivakumar C Mulimath,
Shivashankar C Malagi, Sri Ranga Menon G
Rahman, Pradeep Kumar
Vedavati B Nayak, Avinash S, Chaitra K Bhandary, Abhishek CK, Navya R
Vidyashree M
Dr Sunil Kumar Godara
Priyanka Yeshwant, Lakshmi Soman
Anjali MC, Anushree R, Raseena VP, Sadham R, Saran S
Sunitha KK, Savan SV, Suhas V Pai, Dr Aneesa Hassan, Dr Neethu M
Anjali Prakash K, Sapna K, Sarath Das P, Liji LM, Ayshath Naziya CI
Ebin TU, Vijayalakshmi S Dwarampudi, Das Ashok Kumar, Dr Saurabh
Manu Venkatesh
Twinkle Prakash, Dileep GL, RG Salini Rema Sekha, Nishanth PK

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The Elite Clubs

Jivaka* Ayurvisharada*
Dr Shweta U Koutal Dr Shweta R Mashal
Shri D.G.M. Ayurvedic Medical College & Hospital, Gadag, Karnataka Shri D.G.M. Ayurvedic Medical College & Hospital, Gadag, Karnataka

Dr Mahesh Tanaji Bhilare Dr Madhu Prasadimath

S.J.G. Ayurvedic Medical College, P.G. Studies & Research Centre, Koppal, Karnataka S.J.G. Ayurvedic Medical College, P.G. Studies & Research Centre, Koppal, Karnataka

Dr Chetan Yadav Dr Jayalekshmi RS

Dhanvantari Ayurveda College & Hospital, Siddapur, Karnataka Dhanvantari Ayurveda College & Hospital, Siddapur, Karnataka

Dr Sruthi Y Dr Sayana Usman

K.V.G. Ayurveda Medical College & Hospital, Sullia, Karnataka K.V.G. Ayurveda Medical College & Hospital, Sullia, Karnataka

Dr Greeshma Raj Dr Sunu Thampi

S.N. Institute of Ayurvedic Studies and Research, Kollam, Kerala S.N. Institute of Ayurvedic Studies and Research, Kollam, Kerala

Dr Chandana D Karathuly Dr Lekshmi G Krishna

Govt. Ayurveda College, Trivandrum, Kerala Govt. Ayurveda College, Trivandrum, Kerala

Dr Pooja Jain Dr Taruni Khare

Pt. Khushilal Ayurvedic College, Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh Pt. Khushilal Ayurvedic College, Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh

Dr Varun Saraf Dr Piyush Raghav

Govt. Ashtang Ayurvedic College, Indore, Madhya Pradesh Govt. Ashtang Ayurvedic College, Indore, Madhya Pradesh

Dr Reetika Mishra Dr Neha Jaiswal

Shubhdeep Ayurvedic Medical College & Hospital, Indore, Madhya Pradesh Shubhdeep Ayurvedic Medical College & Hospital, Indore, Madhya Pradesh

Dr Snehalata Gajanan Arbat Dr Priti Vijaykumar Ganoje

Radhakisan Toshniwal Ayurved Mahavidyalaya, Akola, Maharashtra Radhakisan Toshniwal Ayurved Mahavidyalaya, Akola, Maharashtra

Dr Tamboli Gayatri Ashok Dr Malode Puja Somnath, Dr Chaudhari Yogita Ramesh

D.S. Naik Ayurved Mahavidyalaya, Dhule, Maharashtra D.S. Naik Ayurved Mahavidyalaya, Dhule, Maharashtra

Dr Deshmukh Mrunalini Rameshkant Dr Mirza Saimanaaz Yunus Baig

Smt. K.C. Ajmera Ayurved Mahavidyalaya, Dhule, Maharashtra Smt K.C. Ajmera Ayurved Mahavidyalaya, Dhule, Maharashtra

Dr Snehil Makwana Dr Pratibha Yadav

Ayurved Mahavidyalaya, Mumbai, Maharashtra Ayurved Mahavidyalaya, Mumbai, Maharashtra

Dr Sarika S Garkale Dr Sandhya S Mane

Smt. Kamaladevi G. Mittal Punarvasu Ayurvedic College, Mumbai, Maharashtra Smt Kamaladevi G. Mittal Punarvasu Ayurvedic College, Mumbai, Maharashtra

*The cash award for Jivaka is R 10,000 and for Ayurvisharada is R 7500

Toppers’ Talk
I am grateful to The Himalaya Drug I express my hearty gratitude to
Company for encouraging students and The Himalaya Drug Company for the
budding doctors. It’s my pleasure to be Ayurvisharada award. This award
honored with the Jivaka award. is indeed a motivation for students
and recognition of their hard work
Dr Ashwini KS
Jivaka Award Winner (2011)
and efforts. Hope the company will
Ashwini Ayurvedic Medical College continue motivating students and
Davangere budding doctors in the future as well.
Karnataka, India
Dr Neeru Prajapati
Ayurvisharada Award Winner (2011)
Ayurveda Campus, Institute of Medicine
Kathmandu, Nepal

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Across
3. The Sanskrit name for copper sulfate is ____. (6)
6. Arambha vada was propounded by ____. (7)
9. Manas is a ___ indriya. (6)
1 2
10. Satkarya vada was propounded by ____. (6)
3

Down
1. Ahamkara is generated by ____. (6)
4
2. Concept of vivartavada was mentioned by ____. (15)
5 4. A phytopharmaceutical formulation of The Himalaya Drug Company,
7
prescribed in cystitis, dysuria, hematuria, and recurrent urinary tract
infections is ____. (7)
8 6
5. The author of Purva Mimamsa Darsana is ____. (7)
9 7. Visayopalabdi is the laksana of ____. (4)
8. Rasaka is the synonym of ____. (8)

10
SCRAMBLE
Rearrange the letters in the circles above to form a 6-letter word.

Clue: This Pure Herb formulation of Himalaya is recommended as an adjuvant in the management of diabetes mellitus.

Previous Issue (Vol. 9 Oct-Dec 2013. Q4) Current Issue (Vol. 10 Jan-Mar 2014. Q1)

Answers to Infoline Quiz Answers to PGET Infoline (Pages 10 and 11)

1) b 2) a 3) b 4) a 5) a 1.c; 2.b; 3.b; 4.b; 5.c; 6.d; 7.c; 8.c; 9.b; 10.c; 11.d; 12.d; 13.d; 14.c;
15.b; 16.d; 17.d; 18. d; 19.a; 20. c; 21. d; 22.b; 23.d; 24.d; 25.c; 26.a;
Answers to Crossword 27.d

Answer to “Can You Identify This Herb?”

(Page 11)
1
2 4 5 6 A
Commiphora wightii
E 3 K A N C H A N A R A
I T H A T

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G
H I O R
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A
V I T I S V I N I F E R A
Answers to Brain Teasers (Page 15)
T
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A
Math
A E U
V X N 1. 1/16
E 9 K A L A L A
D 2. 4
10 S A N N I P A T O D A R A
3. 19
4. 156
Logic
1. Ounce
2. Sleep
Answer to Scramble 3. Incorrectly
4. Neither. Egg yolks are yellow.
R E N A L K A
5. Second
6. Color of your hair
7. His son
8. Neither. Both weigh a pound!

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Laughter,
the Best
Medicine
Police: 999 emergency services police department, “Oh,” the startled witness said, “I thought he was
how can I help? talking to you.”
Drew: A man has broken into my house; he has a gun •••
and has my wife hostage.
“I’m prescribing these diet pills for you,” said the
Police: Sorry, sir, but we do not have any units
doctor to the overweight patient, who tipped the
available right now.
scales at about 300 pounds. “I don’t want you to
Drew: Okay, but someone has just called me a nasty
swallow them. Just spill them on the floor twice a day
word on Twitter.
and pick them up, one at a time ...”
Police: Why didn’t you say? We’ll have an officer
around within 5 minutes. •••

••• I was in an Internet cafe changing my Facebook

picture for the NSPCC (National Society for the
I was testing my computer’s new webcam when 2
Prevention of Cruelty to Children) campaign.
thugs broke into my home. They beat me up and
It took so long to upload that I got frustrated and
made off with loads of my valuables. Fortunately, my
punched the kid next to me.
webcam was running the whole time and recorded
it all. So, I phoned the police and told them what •••
had happened, and said, “I’ve got the whole thing Two chemists go into a restaurant.
recorded.” The police replied, “In that case, we’ll The first one says, “I think I’ll have an H2O.”
be right around … and we hope you’ve got a good The second one says, “I think I’ll have an H2O too,”
lawyer. Filming someone without their permission is a and he died.
very serious offence.”
•••
•••
I was wondering what that strange
At the height of a political corruption trial, the thing in the air was today, that blew
prosecuting attorney attacked a witness. my coffee over and made me lose
“Isn’t it true,” he bellowed, “that you accepted my cigarette on my break
R50,000 to compromise this case?” at work. But, thanks to my
The witness stared out the window, as though he friends on Facebook with
hadn’t heard the question. status updates, I have now
“Isn’t it true that you accepted R 50,000 to found out it is windy outside.
compromise this case?” the lawyer repeated.
•••
The witness still did not respond.
Finally, the judge leaned over and said, “Sir, please
answer the question.”

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