Apple's first iPhone launch under the stewardship of new CEO Tim Cook failed to match the unprecedented frenzy and lacked the magical flair of Steve Jobs. Though iPhone 4S will still sell like hot cakes and might possibly become the best-selling phone ever.
Unfortunately, the Apple aficionados may still find a few things short in their latest iPhone. While Apple augmented the new iPhone with a faster chip, much better camera and voice service Siri, Apple fanboys were left disappointed as they were hoping to see a newly designed, completely revamped iPhone 5 after a wait of over 15 months. iPhone 4S missed out many new features that topped the wish list of Apple users. Here is a look at all that is missing:
The new iPhone 4S failed to excite on the looks. The device is absolutely identical in form factor to the previous model, disappointing fans and investors who were hoping for a thinner, bigger-screened design. Like iPhone 4, 4S also sports a 3.5-inch multi-touch display and retains the 960-by-640-pixel resolution at 326 ppi.
While the rumour mill was fueling reports of a possibility of Near Field Communication (NFC) support, iPhone 4S turned down the hopes. NFC is a technology that allows mobile users to use their handsets as a digital wallet.
The technology enables users to pay for retail goods or services such as transit rides by waving their handsets across a reader. Meanwhile, other phone makers like BlackBerry and Samsung are including NFC support in their upcoming lineup.
While the Intel's Thunderbolt technology is making its way to the new line of MacBook Pro laptop computers, it was very likely that the new iPhone will also get it. But strangely, Apple choose to keep it out, maybe for iPhone 5. Thunderbolt technology is a high-speed PC connection technology that brings together high-speed data transfer and high-definition (HD) display on to a single cable. Running at 10Gbps, the technology can transfer a full-length HD movie in less than 30 seconds.
Like its predecessors, iPhone 4S also misses out on the industry standards ports. The new phone also come with Apple's connector to attach to computers, for charging and other peripherals. Apple also missed out HDMI port for sharing with HDTVs. Apple has introduced AirPlay that will let iPhone users to wirelessly stream what's on their phone to HDTV and speakers via Apple TV. In addition, with AirPlay Mirroring, whatever you do on your iPhone appears on the HDTV at the same time.
While Apple announced a new notification center, BBM-like messaging service iMessage, and deeper Twitter integration, there was no word on Facebook integration.
(http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tech/itslideshow/10368500.cms)
Monday, October 17, 2011
Wednesday, October 5, 2011
iPhone 4S: Meet Siri, rival to Google tech
Apple Inc beefed up its new iPhone with faster chips and better cameras, seeking to set its handset apart from the rising tide of Google Android smartphones.
But the one feature that got the most "oohs" and "ahhs" from the audience at Tuesday's iPhone unveiling was the built-in voice-recognition technology, dubbed "Siri".
Apple demonstrated a variety of scenarios in which users of the new iPhone 4S seemed to hold a conversation with the device, managing calendar appointments, finding restaurants and inquiring about the weather.
"That was a pretty big step forward," said Forrester Research analyst Frank Gillett, who attended the launch at Apple headquarters. "To be able to just converse with your gadget. You've got more options than just poking and swiping at it with your finger."
Whether such high-tech wizardry is enough to make the iPhone 4S a must-have in consumers' eyes, and set it apart from the competition, remains to be seen.
"It's not clear that Siri is sufficient to make or break a purchase decision," said John Jackson, an analyst at CCS Insight. "It's a better mousetrap. History tells us users don't use this technology in great numbers."
Voice recognition technology isn't new. Software companies have offered technology allowing people to do dictation, with varying results, on their personal computers for more than a decade. Even low-tech gizmos like vehicle-GPS units made by Garmin and others can be voice-enabled.
Google introduced voice recognition technology to its Android smartphone software more than a year ago, and the company recently introduced a voice-recognition capability into its flagship Web search engine.
But Gillett said Apple had taken the technology beyond merely recognizing spoken words. The Siri technology could take actions based on people's words, making it closer to a true "personal assistant," he said.
It talks back!
During demonstrations, an Apple executive asked the phone whether he needed a raincoat today, and the phone responded: "It sure looks like rain today."
A separate video of Siri technology in action, screened during the event, depicted a jogger telling his phone to book an appointment at noon, with the phone responding, in a robotic female voice, that he already had an appointment at that time.
Siri will initially be available with support for English, French and German with more languages soon, Apple said. The company acquired Siri, the maker of the technology, early last year.
Apple's iPhone, first introduced in 2007, is the No. 1 selling smartphone in the world. But phones based on Google Inc's Android operating system, which is available for free to handset vendors such as Motorola, HTC Corp and Samsung Electronics, have a greater combined market share than Apple's iPhones.
Inside iPhone 4S is a dual-core A5 processor, designed by Apple, with improved graphics capabilities for video games, as well as special image processing capabilities for improving photo and video performance. The camera got a boost to 8 megapixel resolution, up from the prior model's 5 megapixels.
Apple also provided more details on forthcoming Internet-based "cloud" features on Tuesday. Users of iPhones and iPad tablets will be able to store their music, photos and other data on Apple's remote servers, similar to services offered by Google and Amazon.com Inc.
For all the hardware improvements, Gartner analyst Van Baker said it was the Siri technology that will really make the iPhone 4S stand apart.
"It is very cutting-edge," he said. "They have raised the bar."
(http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tech/news/hardware/iPhone-4S-Meet-Siri-rival-to-Google-tech/articleshow/10242484.cms)
But the one feature that got the most "oohs" and "ahhs" from the audience at Tuesday's iPhone unveiling was the built-in voice-recognition technology, dubbed "Siri".
Apple demonstrated a variety of scenarios in which users of the new iPhone 4S seemed to hold a conversation with the device, managing calendar appointments, finding restaurants and inquiring about the weather.
"That was a pretty big step forward," said Forrester Research analyst Frank Gillett, who attended the launch at Apple headquarters. "To be able to just converse with your gadget. You've got more options than just poking and swiping at it with your finger."
Whether such high-tech wizardry is enough to make the iPhone 4S a must-have in consumers' eyes, and set it apart from the competition, remains to be seen.
"It's not clear that Siri is sufficient to make or break a purchase decision," said John Jackson, an analyst at CCS Insight. "It's a better mousetrap. History tells us users don't use this technology in great numbers."
Voice recognition technology isn't new. Software companies have offered technology allowing people to do dictation, with varying results, on their personal computers for more than a decade. Even low-tech gizmos like vehicle-GPS units made by Garmin and others can be voice-enabled.
Google introduced voice recognition technology to its Android smartphone software more than a year ago, and the company recently introduced a voice-recognition capability into its flagship Web search engine.
But Gillett said Apple had taken the technology beyond merely recognizing spoken words. The Siri technology could take actions based on people's words, making it closer to a true "personal assistant," he said.
It talks back!
During demonstrations, an Apple executive asked the phone whether he needed a raincoat today, and the phone responded: "It sure looks like rain today."
A separate video of Siri technology in action, screened during the event, depicted a jogger telling his phone to book an appointment at noon, with the phone responding, in a robotic female voice, that he already had an appointment at that time.
Siri will initially be available with support for English, French and German with more languages soon, Apple said. The company acquired Siri, the maker of the technology, early last year.
Apple's iPhone, first introduced in 2007, is the No. 1 selling smartphone in the world. But phones based on Google Inc's Android operating system, which is available for free to handset vendors such as Motorola, HTC Corp and Samsung Electronics, have a greater combined market share than Apple's iPhones.
Inside iPhone 4S is a dual-core A5 processor, designed by Apple, with improved graphics capabilities for video games, as well as special image processing capabilities for improving photo and video performance. The camera got a boost to 8 megapixel resolution, up from the prior model's 5 megapixels.
Apple also provided more details on forthcoming Internet-based "cloud" features on Tuesday. Users of iPhones and iPad tablets will be able to store their music, photos and other data on Apple's remote servers, similar to services offered by Google and Amazon.com Inc.
For all the hardware improvements, Gartner analyst Van Baker said it was the Siri technology that will really make the iPhone 4S stand apart.
"It is very cutting-edge," he said. "They have raised the bar."
(http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tech/news/hardware/iPhone-4S-Meet-Siri-rival-to-Google-tech/articleshow/10242484.cms)
iPhone's Siri causes a stir
Apple Inc beefed up its new iPhone with faster chips and better cameras, seeking to set its handset apart from the rising tide of Google Android smartphones.
But the one feature that got the most "oohs" and "ahhs" from the audience at Tuesday's iPhone unveiling was the built-in voice-recognition technology, dubbed "Siri".
Apple demonstrated a variety of scenarios in which users of the new iPhone 4S seemed to hold a conversation with the device, managing calendar appointments, finding restaurants and inquiring about the weather.
"That was a pretty big step forward," said Forrester Research analyst Frank Gillett, who attended the launch at Apple headquarters. "To be able to just converse with your gadget. You've got more options than just poking and swiping at it with your finger."
Whether such high-tech wizardry is enough to make the iPhone 4S a must-have in consumers' eyes, and set it apart from the competition, remains to be seen.
"It's not clear that Siri is sufficient to make or break a purchase decision," said John Jackson, an analyst at CCS Insight. "It's a better mousetrap. History tells us users don't use this technology in great numbers."
Voice recognition technology isn't new. Software companies have offered technology allowing people to do dictation, with varying results, on their personal computers for more than a decade. Even low-tech gizmos like vehicle-GPS units made by Garmin and others can be voice-enabled.
Google introduced voice recognition technology to its Android smartphone software more than a year ago, and the company recently introduced a voice-recognition capability into its flagship Web search engine.
But Gillett said Apple had taken the technology beyond merely recognizing spoken words. The Siri technology could take actions based on people's words, making it closer to a true "personal assistant," he said.
It talks back!
During demonstrations, an Apple executive asked the phone whether he needed a raincoat today, and the phone responded: "It sure looks like rain today."
A separate video of Siri technology in action, screened during the event, depicted a jogger telling his phone to book an appointment at noon, with the phone responding, in a robotic female voice, that he already had an appointment at that time.
Siri will initially be available with support for English, French and German with more languages soon, Apple said. The company acquired Siri, the maker of the technology, early last year.
Apple's iPhone, first introduced in 2007, is the No. 1 selling smartphone in the world. But phones based on Google Inc's Android operating system, which is available for free to handset vendors such as Motorola, HTC Corp and Samsung Electronics, have a greater combined market share than Apple's iPhones.
Inside iPhone 4S is a dual-core A5 processor, designed by Apple, with improved graphics capabilities for video games, as well as special image processing capabilities for improving photo and video performance. The camera got a boost to 8 megapixel resolution, up from the prior model's 5 megapixels.
Apple also provided more details on forthcoming Internet-based "cloud" features on Tuesday. Users of iPhones and iPad tablets will be able to store their music, photos and other data on Apple's remote servers, similar to services offered by Google and Amazon.com Inc.
For all the hardware improvements, Gartner analyst Van Baker said it was the Siri technology that will really make the iPhone 4S stand apart.
"It is very cutting-edge," he said. "They have raised the bar."
(http://www.hindustantimes.com/technology/Technology-Update-PersonalTech/iPhone-s-Siri-causes-a-stir/SP-Article1-753811.aspx)
But the one feature that got the most "oohs" and "ahhs" from the audience at Tuesday's iPhone unveiling was the built-in voice-recognition technology, dubbed "Siri".
Apple demonstrated a variety of scenarios in which users of the new iPhone 4S seemed to hold a conversation with the device, managing calendar appointments, finding restaurants and inquiring about the weather.
"That was a pretty big step forward," said Forrester Research analyst Frank Gillett, who attended the launch at Apple headquarters. "To be able to just converse with your gadget. You've got more options than just poking and swiping at it with your finger."
Whether such high-tech wizardry is enough to make the iPhone 4S a must-have in consumers' eyes, and set it apart from the competition, remains to be seen.
"It's not clear that Siri is sufficient to make or break a purchase decision," said John Jackson, an analyst at CCS Insight. "It's a better mousetrap. History tells us users don't use this technology in great numbers."
Voice recognition technology isn't new. Software companies have offered technology allowing people to do dictation, with varying results, on their personal computers for more than a decade. Even low-tech gizmos like vehicle-GPS units made by Garmin and others can be voice-enabled.
Google introduced voice recognition technology to its Android smartphone software more than a year ago, and the company recently introduced a voice-recognition capability into its flagship Web search engine.
But Gillett said Apple had taken the technology beyond merely recognizing spoken words. The Siri technology could take actions based on people's words, making it closer to a true "personal assistant," he said.
It talks back!
During demonstrations, an Apple executive asked the phone whether he needed a raincoat today, and the phone responded: "It sure looks like rain today."
A separate video of Siri technology in action, screened during the event, depicted a jogger telling his phone to book an appointment at noon, with the phone responding, in a robotic female voice, that he already had an appointment at that time.
Siri will initially be available with support for English, French and German with more languages soon, Apple said. The company acquired Siri, the maker of the technology, early last year.
Apple's iPhone, first introduced in 2007, is the No. 1 selling smartphone in the world. But phones based on Google Inc's Android operating system, which is available for free to handset vendors such as Motorola, HTC Corp and Samsung Electronics, have a greater combined market share than Apple's iPhones.
Inside iPhone 4S is a dual-core A5 processor, designed by Apple, with improved graphics capabilities for video games, as well as special image processing capabilities for improving photo and video performance. The camera got a boost to 8 megapixel resolution, up from the prior model's 5 megapixels.
Apple also provided more details on forthcoming Internet-based "cloud" features on Tuesday. Users of iPhones and iPad tablets will be able to store their music, photos and other data on Apple's remote servers, similar to services offered by Google and Amazon.com Inc.
For all the hardware improvements, Gartner analyst Van Baker said it was the Siri technology that will really make the iPhone 4S stand apart.
"It is very cutting-edge," he said. "They have raised the bar."
(http://www.hindustantimes.com/technology/Technology-Update-PersonalTech/iPhone-s-Siri-causes-a-stir/SP-Article1-753811.aspx)
iPhone 4 v/s iPhone 4S – What changed, what didn’t?
At Apple’s ‘Let’s Talk iPhone’ event, Tim Cook took the stage at Apple’s TownHall campus in Cupertino, in his first event since being named Apple’s CEO. Lets’ see what went down at the keynote.
iPod gets redesigned
iPod Nano gets a refresh and the new iPod Nano sports a redesigned interface with bigger icons, 16 new digitalclock faces and improved built-in fitness features. It will come in seven colours - silver, graphite, blue, green,orange and pink and will be available for $129 for the 8GB model, followed by $149 for the 16GB model.
New iPod Touch running on iOS 5 with iCloud services, will be available from October 12 in new black and whitemodels starting at $199 for 16 GB model, followed by $299 for the 32GB model and $399 for the 64GB model.
iPhone 4S launched
Retains the same design from iPhone 4 with an addition of Apple A5 chip (Double the Power),8 megapixel camera, 1080p video capture. It comes in black and white variants and will be available in the USfrom October 14 with pre-orders starting from October 7.
The prices will start at $199 for 8GB version, followed by $299 for 16GB and $399 for 32GB. Sprint will also begetting iPhone 4S in US this time around, along with AT&T and Verizon Wireless, calling it the World Phone.
Siri, an intelligent voice assistant has been integrated into the phone. It understands the context based on yourquestions and allows you to send messages, schedule meetings, set remainders, make phone calls or use serviceslike Yelp and Wolfram Alpha through voice. It is currently in beta and supports English, French, and Germanlanguages with more languages and services to be added over time.
Australia, Canada, France, Germany, Japan, and the UK will get the iPhone 4S from October 14 and it will berolled out to 22 more countries by the end of October including Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark,Estonia, Finland, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Mexico, Netherlands,Norway, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden and Switzerland.
In the US, 8GB iPhone 4 will now be available for $99 and iPhone 3GS will be available for free with a two yearcontract.
New iOS 5 Apps
61% share in mobile browser usage in the US, with Android coming second at 31%. Cards: An app which allows you to create and mail gorgeous cards right from your iPhone or iPod touch. Apple willprint it on a high quality 100% cotton paper and mail it. You will receive a push notification upon mail deliverythrough USPS. You can choose between 21 designs in the app. The app will be available from Oct 12 and will beavailable for $2.99 in the US, $4.99 elsewhere.
Find My Friends app: You can locate your friends and family using this app, provided they are sharing theirlocation. Also, you can temporarily allow location sharing on your device for a specific blocks of time. At the endof the day, the location sharing stops automatically. The app also comes with some parental controls so that kidscan’t share their location with others or they cannot disable location sharing with parents and so on.
iCloud to be available for iOS 5 and OS X Lion users from October 12. This includes iTunes in the Cloud, Photo Stream, Documents in the Cloud and iTunes Match (US-only).
iPhone 5 a No-show
My only question is where’s the legendary water-drop model shape [referring to the back of the phone]? The four-inch screen?The seamless frame? Wait for the next generation of iPhone. The best product is always the next one. Yes, the iPhone 4S is pretty badass in itself, but everyone was expecting too much, so it’s hard to avoid being disappointed. The announcement of the iPhone 4S means we have to wait until next year for the iPhone 5!
(Article by Daksh Junega: http://www.hindustantimes.com/iPhone-4-v-s-iPhone-4S-What-changed-what-didn-t/H1-Article1-753825.aspx)
iPod gets redesigned
iPod Nano gets a refresh and the new iPod Nano sports a redesigned interface with bigger icons, 16 new digitalclock faces and improved built-in fitness features. It will come in seven colours - silver, graphite, blue, green,orange and pink and will be available for $129 for the 8GB model, followed by $149 for the 16GB model.
New iPod Touch running on iOS 5 with iCloud services, will be available from October 12 in new black and whitemodels starting at $199 for 16 GB model, followed by $299 for the 32GB model and $399 for the 64GB model.
iPhone 4S launched
Retains the same design from iPhone 4 with an addition of Apple A5 chip (Double the Power),8 megapixel camera, 1080p video capture. It comes in black and white variants and will be available in the USfrom October 14 with pre-orders starting from October 7.
The prices will start at $199 for 8GB version, followed by $299 for 16GB and $399 for 32GB. Sprint will also begetting iPhone 4S in US this time around, along with AT&T and Verizon Wireless, calling it the World Phone.
Siri, an intelligent voice assistant has been integrated into the phone. It understands the context based on yourquestions and allows you to send messages, schedule meetings, set remainders, make phone calls or use serviceslike Yelp and Wolfram Alpha through voice. It is currently in beta and supports English, French, and Germanlanguages with more languages and services to be added over time.
Australia, Canada, France, Germany, Japan, and the UK will get the iPhone 4S from October 14 and it will berolled out to 22 more countries by the end of October including Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark,Estonia, Finland, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Mexico, Netherlands,Norway, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden and Switzerland.
In the US, 8GB iPhone 4 will now be available for $99 and iPhone 3GS will be available for free with a two yearcontract.
New iOS 5 Apps
61% share in mobile browser usage in the US, with Android coming second at 31%. Cards: An app which allows you to create and mail gorgeous cards right from your iPhone or iPod touch. Apple willprint it on a high quality 100% cotton paper and mail it. You will receive a push notification upon mail deliverythrough USPS. You can choose between 21 designs in the app. The app will be available from Oct 12 and will beavailable for $2.99 in the US, $4.99 elsewhere.
Find My Friends app: You can locate your friends and family using this app, provided they are sharing theirlocation. Also, you can temporarily allow location sharing on your device for a specific blocks of time. At the endof the day, the location sharing stops automatically. The app also comes with some parental controls so that kidscan’t share their location with others or they cannot disable location sharing with parents and so on.
iCloud to be available for iOS 5 and OS X Lion users from October 12. This includes iTunes in the Cloud, Photo Stream, Documents in the Cloud and iTunes Match (US-only).
iPhone 5 a No-show
My only question is where’s the legendary water-drop model shape [referring to the back of the phone]? The four-inch screen?The seamless frame? Wait for the next generation of iPhone. The best product is always the next one. Yes, the iPhone 4S is pretty badass in itself, but everyone was expecting too much, so it’s hard to avoid being disappointed. The announcement of the iPhone 4S means we have to wait until next year for the iPhone 5!
(Article by Daksh Junega: http://www.hindustantimes.com/iPhone-4-v-s-iPhone-4S-What-changed-what-didn-t/H1-Article1-753825.aspx)
Sunday, July 25, 2010
Drink coconut water for good health
One of the best things about a beach holiday – other than the sun, surf and hammocks, that is – is the chance to drink quantities of coconut water. We’ve always known this natural refresher is good for us, but now, even Hollywood’s brightest have got in on the act, with Matthew McConaughey and Demi
Moore recently joining pop star Madonna in buying shares in a US-based coconut water brand.
Right now, in fact, coconut water is receiving very good press, being touted as almost a ‘miracle’ drink. Here too, more and more people are opting for this natural refresher. “If we do not prescribe it, people ask for it. Drinking coconut water has become a fancy thing to do,” says Delhi-based dietician Indu Jain.
CoconutWeight loss star
Coconut water features in most diet plans because it’s the ideal drink for weight loss. It is lower in calories than any other beverage, excluding water and salted nimboo pani. That makes it a perfect thirst quencher too. “Coconut water is not calorie free but has negligible calories – 100 ml has 17 kcal,” explains Jyoti Arora, team leader, nutrition and dietetics, Artemis Health Institute, Gurgaon. “In comparison, bottled nimboo pani has 40 to 50 kcal in 100 ml, while orange aerated drinks have 100 kcal in 150 ml.”
Says Honey Khanna, dietician, Max Healthcare, “Coconut water is high in potassium. People with weight problems suffer from water retention, which happens because sodium in the body stores water. Potassium flushes out excess water.” Apart from this, some doctors believe that coconut water’s ability to maintain a balance in the body helps it to speed up metabolism.
The clear choice
Coconut water is also a balm for the stomach. “It is natural and easy to digest. So before we put patients on solid foods after surgery, we give them coconut water,” says Jyoti Arora. “It also has a good amount of electrolytes, vitamins, minerals and chlorides.”
It is also suitable for people suffering from acidity and heartburn. Says Arora, “The pH acidic level in the body turns alkaline when you drink coconut water and that’s why it’s good for acidity.” Coconut water is also recommended for people who have lost body fluids post vomiting or diarrhoea, and is a panacea against constipation, says Dr Shilpa Thakur, chief dietician at Asian Institute Of Medical Sciences. “It contains lauric acid, and is cholesterol- and fat-free, so it also helps heal the liver, especially in cases of jaundice,” she says.
Aside from this, coconut water is antibacterial and antiviral, and can help flush out toxins from the body, explains Jyoti Arora. Studies have also shown that coconut water can help break down small kidney stones and flush them out of the body. “It is also good for kidney function. The electrolytes in it help stabilise blood pressure and since it is 99 per cent fat free, it is good for the heart,” says Dr Thakur.
But you don’t have to suffer from any ailment to enjoy this fresh drink. It’s a great refresher, says Honey Khanna. “Though it’s not very high in calories and hence does not give you much energy, it rehydrates the body and is a natural isotonic beverage.” Which makes it an excellent summer drink, she adds. “It contains small amounts of micronutrients. These help boost immunity in the body to a small extent and help detoxify the body.”
Not suitable for...
If you have some kind of kidney dysfunction, you should not drink coconut water unless your doctor specifically prescribes it.
According to experts, this is because potassium levels in the body go up when the kidneys do not function properly. Since coconut water is already high in potassium, it is not recommended.
Keep in mind that though coconut water is low in calories, it is not entirely calorie-free. Therefore, if you suffer from diabetes, be sure to drink it only in moderation.
(http://www.hindustantimes.com/News-Feed/wellness/Drink-coconut-water-for-good-health/Article1-576587.aspx)
Moore recently joining pop star Madonna in buying shares in a US-based coconut water brand.
Right now, in fact, coconut water is receiving very good press, being touted as almost a ‘miracle’ drink. Here too, more and more people are opting for this natural refresher. “If we do not prescribe it, people ask for it. Drinking coconut water has become a fancy thing to do,” says Delhi-based dietician Indu Jain.
CoconutWeight loss star
Coconut water features in most diet plans because it’s the ideal drink for weight loss. It is lower in calories than any other beverage, excluding water and salted nimboo pani. That makes it a perfect thirst quencher too. “Coconut water is not calorie free but has negligible calories – 100 ml has 17 kcal,” explains Jyoti Arora, team leader, nutrition and dietetics, Artemis Health Institute, Gurgaon. “In comparison, bottled nimboo pani has 40 to 50 kcal in 100 ml, while orange aerated drinks have 100 kcal in 150 ml.”
Says Honey Khanna, dietician, Max Healthcare, “Coconut water is high in potassium. People with weight problems suffer from water retention, which happens because sodium in the body stores water. Potassium flushes out excess water.” Apart from this, some doctors believe that coconut water’s ability to maintain a balance in the body helps it to speed up metabolism.
The clear choice
Coconut water is also a balm for the stomach. “It is natural and easy to digest. So before we put patients on solid foods after surgery, we give them coconut water,” says Jyoti Arora. “It also has a good amount of electrolytes, vitamins, minerals and chlorides.”
It is also suitable for people suffering from acidity and heartburn. Says Arora, “The pH acidic level in the body turns alkaline when you drink coconut water and that’s why it’s good for acidity.” Coconut water is also recommended for people who have lost body fluids post vomiting or diarrhoea, and is a panacea against constipation, says Dr Shilpa Thakur, chief dietician at Asian Institute Of Medical Sciences. “It contains lauric acid, and is cholesterol- and fat-free, so it also helps heal the liver, especially in cases of jaundice,” she says.
Aside from this, coconut water is antibacterial and antiviral, and can help flush out toxins from the body, explains Jyoti Arora. Studies have also shown that coconut water can help break down small kidney stones and flush them out of the body. “It is also good for kidney function. The electrolytes in it help stabilise blood pressure and since it is 99 per cent fat free, it is good for the heart,” says Dr Thakur.
But you don’t have to suffer from any ailment to enjoy this fresh drink. It’s a great refresher, says Honey Khanna. “Though it’s not very high in calories and hence does not give you much energy, it rehydrates the body and is a natural isotonic beverage.” Which makes it an excellent summer drink, she adds. “It contains small amounts of micronutrients. These help boost immunity in the body to a small extent and help detoxify the body.”
Not suitable for...
If you have some kind of kidney dysfunction, you should not drink coconut water unless your doctor specifically prescribes it.
According to experts, this is because potassium levels in the body go up when the kidneys do not function properly. Since coconut water is already high in potassium, it is not recommended.
Keep in mind that though coconut water is low in calories, it is not entirely calorie-free. Therefore, if you suffer from diabetes, be sure to drink it only in moderation.
(http://www.hindustantimes.com/News-Feed/wellness/Drink-coconut-water-for-good-health/Article1-576587.aspx)
Tuesday, June 1, 2010
Return the Kohinoor Diamond and other artifacts-India demands of UK
The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) has joined an international network for the return of priceless artifacts taken away during British rule, including the Kohinoor diamond and the Sultanganj Buddha. (PS: The Kohinoor belonged to the last and the most Majesty of Majesties- the Maharaja of the Sikhs....Maharaja Ranjit Singh Of Punjab).
ASI Director-General Gautam Sengupta said the list of India's treasures held abroad was "too long to handle" and there was a need for a "diplomatic and legal campaign" for their restitution from institutions, including the British Museum, the Royal Collection and the Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery.
Speaking to The Independent, Sengupta said that after decades of unsuccessful unilateral lobbying, India was looking to join a campaign with the support of UNESCO, and other countries with longstanding complaints about the foreign ownership of their artistic riches, including Egypt and Greece.
"As efforts so far to reclaim stolen treasures have proved futile, UNESCO support is required for launching an international campaign to achieve this end.
"Not only India, various other countries like Mexico, Peru, China, Bolivia, Cyprus and Guatemala also the voiced the same concern to get back their stolen and looted antiquities and to join the international campaign," Sengupta said.
While underlining the need to be "realistic" about the chances of large numbers of items being returned, Sengupta told the newspaper that a list of "unique items" that should be returned to their home countries was being drawn up by each of the participating countries.
"Once this list is ready, these countries will jointly initiate a series of steps, including a diplomatic and legal campaign to get back the lost treasures," he added.
Rita McLean, head of the Birmingham Museum, said: "We have not received any official request for the return of the Sultanganj Buddha. Any requests for restitution will be treated on a case-by-case basis."
According to the newspaper report, the British Museum said it was satisfied that the objects highlighted by the Indian authorities had been acquired legitimately.
(http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/India/India-wants-UK-to-return-Kohinoor-other-artifacts/articleshow/5999070.cms)
ASI Director-General Gautam Sengupta said the list of India's treasures held abroad was "too long to handle" and there was a need for a "diplomatic and legal campaign" for their restitution from institutions, including the British Museum, the Royal Collection and the Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery.
Speaking to The Independent, Sengupta said that after decades of unsuccessful unilateral lobbying, India was looking to join a campaign with the support of UNESCO, and other countries with longstanding complaints about the foreign ownership of their artistic riches, including Egypt and Greece.
"As efforts so far to reclaim stolen treasures have proved futile, UNESCO support is required for launching an international campaign to achieve this end.
"Not only India, various other countries like Mexico, Peru, China, Bolivia, Cyprus and Guatemala also the voiced the same concern to get back their stolen and looted antiquities and to join the international campaign," Sengupta said.
While underlining the need to be "realistic" about the chances of large numbers of items being returned, Sengupta told the newspaper that a list of "unique items" that should be returned to their home countries was being drawn up by each of the participating countries.
"Once this list is ready, these countries will jointly initiate a series of steps, including a diplomatic and legal campaign to get back the lost treasures," he added.
Rita McLean, head of the Birmingham Museum, said: "We have not received any official request for the return of the Sultanganj Buddha. Any requests for restitution will be treated on a case-by-case basis."
According to the newspaper report, the British Museum said it was satisfied that the objects highlighted by the Indian authorities had been acquired legitimately.
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Inhaler to cure impotency in 10 minutes
A new inhaler might one day end impotency in 10 minutes, reveals a new study.
It contains a powdered form of a drug called apomorphine, which works by stimulating chemical receptors in the brain.
Apomorphine was developed to treat Parkinson's disease, however researchers noticed it had an ability to boost a man's desire.
Although it is still undergoing trials, the new device - which resembles an asthma inhaler - could prove popular with men affected by erectile dysfunction if tests prove successful, reports dailymail.co.uk.
Drugs such as Viagra and similar medications, including Cialis and Levitra, have transformed treatment of impotence in the past 10 years.
However, nearly 30 percent of men who take them see little or no improvement in their condition. The alternate option is to inject drugs straight into the penis, or use a pump that manually increases blood supply to the organ.
Moreover, among men who respond to Viagra and other impotence drugs, it can take at least 40 minutes before they are ready to make love.
The study involving 600 men showed majority of men using an inhaler of the powdered drug, developed by Vectura Ltd, the Wiltshire-based firm, could get an erection within 10 minutes.
(http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/Life/Health-Fitness/Health/Inhaler-to-cure-impotency-in-10-minutes/articleshow/5947723.cms)
It contains a powdered form of a drug called apomorphine, which works by stimulating chemical receptors in the brain.
Apomorphine was developed to treat Parkinson's disease, however researchers noticed it had an ability to boost a man's desire.
Although it is still undergoing trials, the new device - which resembles an asthma inhaler - could prove popular with men affected by erectile dysfunction if tests prove successful, reports dailymail.co.uk.
Drugs such as Viagra and similar medications, including Cialis and Levitra, have transformed treatment of impotence in the past 10 years.
However, nearly 30 percent of men who take them see little or no improvement in their condition. The alternate option is to inject drugs straight into the penis, or use a pump that manually increases blood supply to the organ.
Moreover, among men who respond to Viagra and other impotence drugs, it can take at least 40 minutes before they are ready to make love.
The study involving 600 men showed majority of men using an inhaler of the powdered drug, developed by Vectura Ltd, the Wiltshire-based firm, could get an erection within 10 minutes.
(http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/Life/Health-Fitness/Health/Inhaler-to-cure-impotency-in-10-minutes/articleshow/5947723.cms)
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