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Bengaluru: Veteran artist Shashidhar M Lohar of Dharwad is holding a one-man show of his paintings at the prestigious Jehangir Art Gallery in Mumbai from 03rd September. The show is scheduled to go on until 09 September. In fact, this is his second one-man show at the renowned national gallery. He had done a one-man show at the Jehangir Art Gallery in Mumbai in 2016. Dr Vishwanath D. Sabale, Dean of JJ School of Art, Mumbai is slated to inaugurate the show. Anil Naik, a renowned painter of Maharashtra and Prof Babu Jattakar, former Principal, CFA CKP, Bengaluru will be the chief guests of the inaugural function.  Shashidhar M Lohar is an accomplished artist with a series of accomplishments all along since the beginning and over a period spread over multiple decades. Here are some of the achievements of his distinguished journey so far: Member: Ex-Member of Karnataka Lalit Kala Academy, Bangalore -2008-2011 Qualification: Art Master Diploma at Halbhavi School of Dharwad. Diploma in Dra

Amid global tragedies and violence, many of us grapple with overwhelming emotions and a longing for inner peace. A sense of helplessness and doubt leads us to wonder if we could somehow contribute positively to these situations. What we say or do originates from the mind: Thinking originates in the mind and creates my reality. What we say or do originates from the mind. Who or what influences my thinking then plays an important role in who or what I become. If I am driven by the need for power, the need to be seen and recognised as someone influential or powerful, all my thoughts and actions are driven by those needs. If I am focused on refining myself to become a more humane person, my thoughts and actions are tuned towards this effort. If my thinking is without judgement or prejudice, if my intention is to connect from the heart with another, if I am not insistent on things going only according to my plan, then there is the opportunity to open up and create space to work with others

What is a beta-2 microglobulin tumour marker test? A beta-2 microglobulin tumour marker test measures the amount of a protein called beta-2 microglobulin (B2M) in your body fluids. The test usually uses a sample of your blood. It may also be done using urine (pee) or in rare cases cerebrospinal fluid (CSF). B2M is a type of tumour marker. Tumor markers are substances that are often made by cancer cells or by normal cells in response to cancer in the body. B2M is found in most of the cells in your body. Normally, you have only small amounts of B2M in your blood and urine. High levels of B2M in body fluids are often caused by these blood and bone marrow cancers: Multiple myeloma Chronic lymphocytic leukaemia (CLL) Certain types of lymphoma A beta-2 microglobulin tumour marker test can't diagnose cancer or any other condition. That's because so many conditions can cause high levels of B2M. But if you've already been diagnosed with one of these blood and bone marrow cancers, a

BCR-ABL1 Genetic Test A BCR-ABL1 genetic test uses a sample of blood or bone marrow to look for an abnormal gene called BCR-ABL1. This abnormal gene is involved in certain types of blood cancer. It's found in: Most people who have chronic myeloid leukaemia (CML), which is also called chronic granulocytic leukaemia or chronic myeloid leukaemia Some people who have certain types of acute lymphoblastic leukaemia (ALL) Some people with acute myeloid leukaemia (AML), but very rarely The abnormal BCR-ABL1 gene is made when two separate genes merge together and become one gene. Genes are short sections of DNA. DNA is made of long strands of material that carry information that controls what you look like and how your body works. DNA is packaged into structures in your cells called chromosomes. Normally, most of your cells have the same set of 23 pairs of chromosomes. The abnormal BCR-ABL1 gene is formed when pieces of chromosomes 9 and 22 break off and trade places. The broken piece of ch

A basic metabolic panel (BMP) is a test that measures eight different substances in your blood. It provides important information about your body's chemical balance and metabolism. Metabolism is the process of how the body uses food and energy. A BMP includes tests for the following: Glucose is a type of sugar and your body's main source of energy. Calcium is one of the body's most important minerals. Calcium is essential for the proper functioning of your nerves, muscles, and heart. Sodium, potassium, carbon dioxide, and chloride. These are electrolytes and electrically charged minerals that help control the amount of fluids and the balance of acids and bases in your body. BUN (blood urea nitrogen) and creatinine, are waste products removed from your blood by your kidneys. Abnormal levels of any of these substances or a combination of them can be a sign of a serious health problem. Other names: chemistry panel, chemistry screen, chem 7, electrolyte panel Is there any

Nephogram (nef-uh-gram) Noun a picture of a cloud or clouds More about Nephogram Apparently first used in the early 1900s in academic and meteorological circles. Formed from the Greek nepho-, "cloud" + -gram, "drawing"  Examples of Nephogram The meteorologist studied the nephogram to determine the cloud cover over the region. To better understand cloud dynamics, the team analyzed a series of nephograms taken throughout the day. Tomfoolery (tom-foo-luh-ree) Noun, foolish or silly behaviour More about Tomfoolery First recorded in 1805–15 Examples of Tomfoolery Their constant tomfoolery at the party made everyone laugh, though some found it slightly annoying. The office meeting was interrupted by a round of tomfoolery that lightened the mood. Erudite (er-yoo-dahyt) Adjective characterized by great knowledge; learned or scholarly More about Erudite First recorded between 1375–1425. From Latin ērudītus, equivalent to ērud(ē)- (ē-, intensive prefix + rud-, “unformed, roug

  Brentwood(United Kingdom), 21 August: Chetan decided to take us to a place called Dover, a major ferry port town. It is in Kent, South East England. It is the narrowest English channel and 833 kilometres from Cap Gris Nez in France. It is also the administrative centre of the Dover district and home of the Port Dover.  An unending strip of grasslands: Adjacent to the port there are unending grasslands while the hillock looks so beautiful and covered with grass. All along you can see grass grown to knee-length. At the same time, the weather was biting cold, and the breeze was cool at a speed of 50 to 60 kilometres per hour. Five kilometres by walk: We had to walk around five kilometres to reach the post called the Lighthouse. It has become a tourist place. Our friend Maruti had difficulty coping with cold and wind. One thing I noticed was that a lot of tourists come in their own cars to visit the tourist destination.  No street dog anywhere!  Interestingly, most of the tourists also

Brentwood(United Kingdom), 21 August: We got ready and Chetan dropped us at the Brentwood station. He told us to take the tube train or Metro (what we call) to see the Museums and Galleries. We all dreamed of visiting the Victoria Albert Museum to see the original paintings and sculptures.  All shades of human race in one place: We boarded the train and arrived at the South Kensington station which led to the Natural History Museum. There were a lot of tourists from all over the world to visit the museum. Practically you can witness all shades of the human race in one place. It was heavily crowded but there was utmost discipline even in a chaotic look-like scenario.   Unimaginable collection of metals: The museum has unimaginable varieties of collection metals and assorted collections. After having a glance at the whole museum it is no wonder if you conclude that it is humanly impossible to think of a similar kind of facility back home in our country. Apart from the museums, the plac

Nidificate (nid-uh-fi-keyt) Verb to build a nest More about Nidificate Now in rare usage, first recorded in English between 1810–20; used without an object. From Latin nīdificātus, the past participle of nīdificāre, “to build a nest.” Examples of Nidificate The bird chirped to herself: “I need to nidificate,” and started gathering twigs. During the early months of the year, many birdwatchers visit the park to see the various species nidificate. Squeegee (skwee-jee) Noun an implement for removing water from surfaces More about Squeegee First recorded in 1835–45. Originally a nautical term; of obscure origin but possibly derived from and related to the English words squeege, “to press, squeeze,” and squilgee, a nautical term for an implement resembling a hoe. Examples of Squeegee After washing the windows, she used a squeegee to remove the excess water for a streak-free shine. The caretaker quickly wiped the floor with a squeegee to prevent anyone from slipping on the wet surface. Dising

Bengaluru: Dr Chandragouda Dodagoudar is the Director-Medical Oncology and Unit Head of BLK-Max Cancer Centre at the BLK-MAX Super Speciality Hospital on Pusa Road in New Delhi. In a free-wheeling chat recently he dealt in detail with the status of cancer treatment in the country, and the preparedness apart from the precautions one should take to get tested and treated at an early stage of infection. Excerpts from the conversation: Q: How do you describe the growth of cancer treatment in this country? Dr Chandragouda Dodagoudar: In Oncology, we mainly have three branches; Medical Oncology, wherein the doctors specialize in Chemotherapy, targetted therapy and immunotherapy; In Surgery Oncology, the job is to do surgery and Radiation Oncology where radiation is offered. All three are important while the allied branches like Psychology, Pathology, and Radiology are equally important when discussing Oncology. Q: Where do we stand when it comes to treatment for various types of cancer? D