Fall madly in love this Monsoon

The season of love has come with alluring charm and cupid mood, then why should we be behind, perk up your relationship with greenery and drizzles around.

When the silvery beads of water go pitter-patter on the parched hot summer roof, libidos take flights of fantasies and bedsheets crumple into fatigued balls. But before you go all peacock on her this monsoon, learn these three tricks. And ladies we have an equal number of suggestions for you to make him scream out your name loud.

For the peacock in you

Dress code: Do a la Jeetendra

Dressing up in white is not only Jeetendra`s birthright. Don a white shirt and a pair of trousers and half the battle is won. White is the new black; there is something mysterious about a guy clad in white that keeps his partner guessing what he is going to do next. And when the rain makes the shirt cling to your skin, the transparency will excite her enough to join you. A word of caution though, work on those love handles you have accumulated over those endless cans of beer with guy friends before you slip into one.

Location: Under the shower

Entering the shower without clothes is passé. Leave all those old moves to the worn-out porn stars. Get under the sprinkler clad in whites with her in a sari, and remember the golden rule of love making -- foreplay. Keep it slow, where is the fun without making her wait for the main course? Start with removing accessories like bracelets, watches (if it`s not a waterproof one), chains and lockets. Take up hooks and buttons as the next challenge but don`t go all the way. Keep your clothes on, the barrier of silk between both of you and you will slowly but surely bring out the kitten in her.

Post Love move: Love poem

Boys we all kinda know what to do till we reach that orgasmic peak, the mystery for most of us what to do as we come down stumbling down. Well, a cuddle to start with would be nice, seconded by stroking her hair and gazing into her eyes. Copy a mushy love poem or pen down a few lines yourself about her and keep it hidden under the pillow. Pull it out after the action and read it out for her. It sure sounds corny but it`s bound to have an effect on her. Remember to be genuine though and choose a befitting poem. There is nothing more insulting for a woman you has made love to than an undeserving praise.

For the peahens

Dress code: Wet sari

Well, you might condemn Bollywood for all those corny rain numbers with the heroine wrapped in a sari gyrating under a water hose held by a salivating unit member, but the producers weren`t dumb. It wasn`t just for kicks that Sridevi sang Kate nahi katte yeh din yeh raat in Mr. India, giving the nation a mini orgasm or Raveena Tandon chanted Tip tip barsa paani in a yellow sari creating electricity in the air. A woman clad in a wet sari is etched so deep in our male psyche that it is hard to ignore her. Pull out those cottons, silks or just about any fabric, we don`t care as long as its` wet and you are willing to let us peal it off you.

Location:

In the backyard or on the rooftop

Location is important to make him go weak-kneed. Remember, nothing risked, nothing gained. Take him out in the rain. The wet hair, the smoky make-up and the clingy sari are your weapons of destruction. The bold act of seducing him in the open will drive him wild. Keep an eye out for nosy neighbours while you are busy playing tongue hockey in your backyard.

Post love move:

Strawberries and hot chocolate

Now granny wasn`t bluffing when she told you that the way to a man`s heart is through his stomach. If you want to keep him still eating out of your fingers, literally, let some hot chocolate do the trick. Sitting by the window, watching the rainfall with a warm nourishing post-coital drink vitalises every exhausted man who was panting for his life a few minutes back. And simply put, when a man ejects energy he needs to inject too, to keep the system running. A steak or a sizzler will never fail you.

So, enjoy this season of love with verve and zest.

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More people die of medical error than road accidents

Can you imagine even in your wildest drems that almost one million people die of medical errors every year all over the world? This is the shocking report of the Institute of Medicine. This means that more people die from medical errors than from motor vehicle accidents, breast cancer or AIDS. Government agencies, purchasers of group health care, and health care providers work together to make the health care system safer for patients and the public. But, finally, it is up to you not to be part of the horror story doing the rounds.

Such errors can happen during even the most routine tasks, such as when a hospital patient on a salt-free diet is given a high-salt meal. Most errors result from problems created by today’s complex health care system. But errors also happen when doctors and their patients have problems communicating.

According to eminent Medical journalist Sujata Shakeel, " this is shocking to say the least that medical errors are causing so much deaths.It is wake call for medical fertinity. They must rise equal to the occassion to prevent these deaths."

The single most important way you can help to prevent errors is to be an active member of your health care team. That means taking part in every decision about your healthcare. Research shows that patients who are more involved with their care tend to get better results. Some specific tips, based on the latest scientific evidence about what works best, follow.

Make sure that all of your doctors know about everything you are taking. This includes prescription and over-the-counter medicines, and dietary supplements such as vitamins and herbs. At least once a year, bring all of your medicines and supplements with you to your doctor. “Brown bagging” your medicines can help you and your doctor talk about them and find out if there are any problems. It can also help your doctor keep your records up to date, which can help you get better quality care.

According to report, make sure your doctor knows about any allergies and adverse reactions you have had to medicines. This can help you avoid getting a medicine that can harm you.When your doctor writes you a prescription, make sure you can read it. If you can’t read your doctor’s handwriting, your pharmacist might not be able to either. Ask for information about your medicines in terms you can understand—both when your medicines are prescribed and when you receive them. · What is the medicine for? How am I supposed to take it, and for how long? What side effects are likely? What do I do if they occur?

What food, drink, or activities should I avoid while taking this medicine? When you pick up your medicine from the pharmacy, ask: Is this the medicine that my doctor prescribed? A study by the Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Allied Health Sciences found that 88 percent of medicine errors involved the wrong drug or the wrong dose.

If you have any questions about the directions on your medicine labels, ask. Medicine labels can be hard to understand. For example, ask if “four doses daily” means taking a dose every 6 hours around the clock or just during regular waking hours. Ask your pharmacist for the best device to measure your liquid medicine. Also, ask questions if you’re not sure how to use it. Research shows that many people do not understand the right way to measure liquid medicines. 9.

Ask for written information about the side effects your medicine could cause. If you know what might happen, you will be better prepared if it does—or, if something unexpected happens instead. That way, you can report the problem right away and get help before it gets worse. If you have a choice, choose a hospital at which many patients have the procedure or surgery you need. Research shows that patients tend to have better results when they are treated in hospitals that have a great deal of experience with their condition.

According to Delhi based Dr RK Caroli,if you are in a hospital, consider asking all healthcare workers who have direct contact with you whether they have washed their hands. Hand washing is an important way to prevent the spread of infections in hospitals. Yet, it is not done regularly or thoroughly enough. A recent study found that when patients checked whether health care workers washed their hands, the workers washed their hands more often and used more soap. When you are being discharged from the hospital, ask your doctor to explain the treatment plan you will use at home.

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Soha Ali roped in for Deepa's Midnight's Children

As we all must be aware that the famous Director Deepa Mehta is known for her veteran starcast. But the Auteur, who is much known for her controversial flicks like Fire and Water, has made a slight change in her strategy this time.

Alongside her favourites – Shabana Azmi and Nandita Das, the lady of a great insight has for the first time roped in Soha Ali Khan for her upcoming movie Midnight`s Children.

The much talked movie Midnight`s Children has seasoned actors like Shabana Azmi, Seema Biswas, Nandita Das, and Irrfan Khan.

The movie is an adaptation of Salman Rushdie’s Booker Prize winning novel with the same title. The film will start shooting later this year.

Soha is very excited to get this role but she is not ready to reveal anything about the film. The actress said that she had never worked with such a senior like Deepa so she is honored to get the chance. It is going to be her second film with any female director, the other one is Sangeeta, the director of her movie Life Goes On.

Soha said jokingly that Deepa would kill her if she speaks up about the film. As the film is in its initial stage, the actress was asked to keep quiet about it.

Well, let`s see would Soha be able to create wonders with her acting in the film or not!

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Bill to protect whistleblowers in Cabinet today

The bill to protect whistleblowers will come up before the Cabinet on Thursday. Whistleblower is a person who raises a concern about wrongdoing occurring in an organization or body of people. Usually this person would be from that same organization.

The revealed misconduct may be classified in many ways, for example, a violation of a law, rule, regulation or a direct threat to public interest, such as fraud, health or safety violations, and corruption.

The bill says that the Chief Vigilance Commissioner (CVC) will be the nodal agency to look into all complaints. He will have the powers of a civil court and it will be his responsibility to protect the identity of the witness. Revealing the identity of a whistle blower can invite up to three years in jail and a fine of up to Rs50,000.

The bill also proposes that no court can interfere in the case and can have any powers on the decision of the CVC.

The number of whistleblowers killed this year alone has gone up to eight. The Congress-ruled Maharashtra tops the list with four killings, followed by the BJP-ruled Gujarat with two.

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Sohrabuddin case: Mathur appears before CBI

Former additional director general of police OP Mathur appeared before the CBI on Thursday for questioning in connection with the 2005 Sohrabuddin Sheikh fake encounter case.

Mathur was head of the state CID (Crime) department which was heading the investigation into the case before the Supreme Court handed it over to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI).

Summons were issued to Mathur to appear before the CBI.

He was subsequently Ahmedabad police commissioner and retired from the post. He is presently in charge of the newly-set up Raksha University.

The Gujarat Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) has been accused of killing Sheikh near Ahmedabad on grounds that he was a Lashkar-e-Toiba operative in a staged shootout on November 26, 2005. His wife Kauser-Bi has also been missing since then.

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Sharad Yadav's chopper makes emergency landing

A helicopter that was carrying Sharad Yadav, the President of the Janata Dal (United), had to land minutes after it took off from Patna because of a major technical problem.

Sources say that the tip of the tail rotator blade of the chopper broke mid-air. Along with Yadav, two pilots and three other passengers are safe.

When contacted, state Road Construction Minister Prem Kumar said, "we heard a sound in the tail fan of the wobbling chopper and the pilots soon decided to make an emergency landing."

After a few minutes the helicopter took off, the pilot reported the technical problem to the Air Traffic Control in Patna and landed the helicopter in a field at Jakkanpur. "

Yadav was heading towards Chausa to attend a function for inauguration of a road bridge by Chief Minister Nitish Kumar.

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Novel Tata could be the next boss of Tata group

Tata Sons, the promoter of the $71 billion Tata Group, has decided to find a successor to the Group`s present Chairman Ratan Tata. who will retire in December 2012, when he turns 75. Tata Sons has set up a panel to search for a successor to Ratan Tata.

Meanwhile, Noel Naval Tata, 53, could be the next chairman of Tata Group. The half-brother of Ratan Tata has a very strong chance of leading India`s leading Industrial house. Sources in Bombay house, the head office of Tata group in Mumbai, say that finally Novel would become the successor of Ratan Tata once he demits the office in 2012.

"The Board of Tata Sons Ltd has formed a selection committee comprising five members, including an external member for eventually deciding on a suitable successor to Ratan N Tata," Tata Sons, the Group`s holding company, said in a statement.

Tata, 72, is due to retire in December 2012 when he would turn 75.

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