Jiah Khan for PETA

The campaign has Jiah Khan dressed as a wounded bird wrapped in kite string and next to the tagline ‘Cut the Glass-Coated Manja, Not Birds' Wings'.
The festival of Makar Sankranti is for kite flying , celebrated every year on 14th Janyuary.While on one hand, the festival means lots of happiness to one and all, on the other, its really sad news for the birds because when manja (thread tied to kite) cuts through the wings of birds that become entangled in it.
The glass coated manja might be effective at cutting an opponent’s kite line, it is also deadly for thousands of pigeons, crows, owls and other birds who become entangled in it.
Speaking about the ad, Jiah said, “Glass-coated manja is a public health hazard and causes an excruciating death for birds that get entangled in it. We’re asking participants in the Makar Sankranthi contests and all kite-flying competitors to immediately stop using glass-coated manja, and to conduct their sport in a way that isn’t deadly to humans and wildlife.”

I love Jiah and her campaign for PETA

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Tulsi - Ocimum.basilicum

Tulsi plant can be grown at home. Its scientific name is Ocimum sanctum , Ocimum Basilicum. and Indian name is Tulsi. Its leaves are used in savoury dishes. Its a kind of sacred plant in India.
Ayurvedic practice recommends Tulsi in several formulations to enhance immunity and metabolic functions as well as in the management of respiratory problems (Shwas).
A decoction of the stlaks and leaves of Tulsi is a universal remedy in cases of malarial fever.

Beautiful vegetables-Go Green!

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Kids with high IQs grow up to be Vegetarians

As a child's IQ rises, his taste for meat in adulthood declines, a new study suggests.

British researchers have found that children's IQ predicts their likelihood of becoming vegetarians as young adults -- lowering their risk for cardiovascular disease in the process. The finding could explain the link between smarts and better health, the investigators say.

Recent studies suggest that vegetarianism may be associated with lower cholesterol, reduced risk of obesity and heart disease. This might explain why children with high IQs tend to have a lower risk of heart disease in later life.

"Children who scored higher on IQ tests at age 10 were more likely than those who got lower scores to report that they were vegetarian at the age of 30," Gale said.

The researchers found that 4.5 percent of participants were vegetarians. Of these, 2.5 percent were vegan, and 33.6 percent said they were vegetarian but also ate fish or chicken.

There was no difference in IQ score between strict vegetarians and those who said they were vegetarian but who said they ate fish or chicken, the researchers add.

Vegetarians were more likely to be female, of higher social class and better educated, but IQ was still a significant predictor of being vegetarian after adjustment for these factors, Gale said.

"Vegetarian diets are associated with lower cardiovascular disease risk in a number of studies, so these findings suggest that a such a diet may help to explain why children or adolescents with a higher IQ have a lower risk of coronary heart disease as adults," Gale said.

As the study showed, more women than men chose a vegetarian diet, Sandon noted. "Other research shows that women in general will focus more on their health than men. So, if they believe that a vegetarian diet will have health benefits, they are more likely to follow it," she said.

Lower rate of Obesity and Diabetes in Vegetarians

Approximately 65% of the U.S. population is overweight and 31% is obese. Vegans have much lower rates of obesity, and on average weigh 10% less than non-vegetarians. In addition to looking slimmer, being lighter reduces the risk of a myriad of health problems including respiratory problems, type 2 diabetes, and cardiovascular disease.
In a study of over 25,000 Seventh Day Adventists, vegetarians were found to have significantly lower rates of diabetes. Among men in the study, risk for diabetes was a whopping 80% higher in men who ate meat, after adjusting for weight.