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 Hair and Nails Many women experience changes in hair texture and growth during pregnancy. The hormones secreted by your body will cause your hair to grow faster and fall out less. But these hair changes usually aren't permanent; most women lose a significant amount of hair in the postpartum period or after they stop breastfeeding. Some women find that they grow hair in unwanted places, such as on the face or belly or around the nipples. Others experience changes in hair texture that make hair drier or oilier. Some women even find their hair changing color. Nails, like hair, can change noticeably during pregnancy. Extra hormones can make them grow faster and become stronger. Some women, however, find that their nails tend to split and break more easily during pregnancy. Like the changes in hair, nail changes aren't permanent. If your nails split and tear more easily when you're pregnant, keep them trimmed and avoid the chemicals in nail polish and nail polish remover.

Skin Are your friends saying you have that pregnancy glow? It's only one of many skin changes you may experience during pregnancy due to hormonal changes and the stretching of your skin to accommodate a larger body. Pregnant women experience an increase in blood volume to provide extra blood flow to the uterus and to meet the metabolic needs of the fetus. They also have increased blood flow to their other organs, especially the kidneys. The greater volume brings more blood to the vessels and increases oil gland secretion. Some women develop brownish or yellowish patches called chloasma, or the "mask of pregnancy," on their faces. And some will notice a dark line on the midline of the lower abdomen, known as the linea nigra (or linea negra), as well as hyperpigmentation (darkening of the skin) of the nipples, external genitalia, and anal region. These are the result of pregnancy hormones, which cause the body to produce more pigment. The body may not produce this increased

Unexpected Effects of Pregnancy Bra Size An increase in breast size is one of the first signs of pregnancy. Breasts usually become swollen and enlarged in the first trimester because of increased levels of the hormones estrogen and progesterone. That growth in the first trimester isn't necessarily the end, either — your breasts can continue to grow throughout your pregnancy! In addition to the size of your breasts, your bra size may be affected by your rib cage. When you're pregnant, your lung capacity increases so you can take in extra oxygen for yourself and the baby, which may result in a bigger chest size. You may need to replace your bras several times over the course of your pregnancy.

Mood Swings Premenstrual syndrome and pregnancy are alike in many ways. Your breasts swell and become tender, your hormones fluctuate, and you may feel moody. If you suffer from premenstrual syndrome, you're likely to have more severe mood swings during pregnancy. They can make you go from feeling happy one minute to feeling like crying the next. You may be irrationally angry with your partner one day, then a coworker may inexplicably irritate you the next. Mood swings are incredibly common during pregnancy, although they tend to occur more frequently in the first trimester and toward the end of the third trimester. About 10% of pregnant women experience depression during pregnancy. If you have symptoms such as sleep disturbances, changes in eating habits (a complete lack of appetite or an inability to stop eating), and exaggerated mood swings for longer than 2 weeks, you should talk to your doctor.

Congratulations! Pregnancy is an exciting time and a great opportunity to learn about your child's growth and development. But with so much pregnancy information available in books, in magazines, and on websites, how can you hope to cover it all before giving birth? We've made it easy for you to get all the pregnancy info you need in one place. Our illustrated pregnancy calendar is a detailed guide to all the changes taking place in your baby — and in you! Each week of pregnancy includes a description of your baby's development, as well as an explanation of the changes taking place in your body. You'll also find important medical info that will help keep you and your baby healthy

Shoe Size Even though you can't fit into any of your prepregnancy clothes, you still have your shoes, right? Maybe — but maybe not. Because of the extra fluid in their pregnant bodies, many women experience swelling in their feet and may even have to start wearing a larger shoe size. Wearing slip-on shoes in a larger size will be more comfortable for many pregnant women, especially in the summer months.

Joint Mobility During pregnancy, your body produces a hormone known as relaxin, which is believed to help prepare the pubic area and the cervix for the birth. The relaxin loosens the ligaments in your body, making you less stable and more prone to injury. It's easy to overstretch or strain yourself, especially the joints in your pelvis, lower back, and knees. When exercising or lifting objects, go slowly and avoid sudden, jerky movements

Varicose Veins, Hemorrhoids, and Constipation Varicose veins, which are usually found in the legs and genital area, occur when blood pools in veins enlarged by the hormones of pregnancy. Varicose veins often disappear after pregnancy, but you can lessen them by: avoiding standing or sitting for long periods of time wearing loose-fitting clothing wearing support hose elevating your feet when you sit Hemorrhoids — varicose veins in the rectum — frequently occur during pregnancy as well. Because your blood volume has increased and your uterus puts pressure on your pelvis, the veins in your rectum may enlarge into grape-like clusters. Hemorrhoids can be extremely painful, and they may bleed, itch, or sting, especially during or after a bowel movement. Coupled with constipation, another common pregnancy woe, hemorrhoids can make going to the bathroom downright unpleasant. Constipation is common throughout pregnancy because pregnancy hormones slow the rate of food passing through the gastroi

Birth Day Surprises Things That Will Come Out of Your Body So you've survived the mood swings and the hemorrhoids, and you think your surprises are over. Guess again — the day you give birth will probably hold the biggest surprises of all. Only 1 in 10 mothers' water breaks before labor contractions begin. Some women never experience it — a doctor may need to rupture the amniotic sac (if the cervix is already dilated) when they arrive at the hospital. How much water can you expect? For a full-term baby, there are normally about 2.1 to 5.9 cups of amniotic fluid. Some women may feel an intense urge to urinate that leads to a gush of fluid when their waters break. Others may have only a trickling sensation down their leg because the baby's head acts like a stopper to prevent most of the fluid from leaking out. In any case, amniotic fluid is generally sweet-smelling and pale or colorless and is replaced by your body every 3 hours, so don't be surprised if you contin

Altered States Pregnancy doesn't just change your body — it affects the rest of you, too. 1. The Nesting Instinct Many pregnant women experience the nesting instinct, a powerful urge to prepare their home for the baby by cleaning and decorating. Or perhaps you'll want to tackle projects you haven't had time to do, like organizing your garage or closets. As your due date draws closer, you may find yourself cleaning cupboards or washing walls — things you never would have imagined doing in your ninth month of pregnancy! This desire to prepare your home can be useful because it will give you more time to recover and nurture your baby after the birth. But be careful not to overdo it. 2. Inability to Concentrate In the first trimester, fatigue and morning sickness can make many women feel worn out and mentally fuzzy. But even well-rested pregnant women may experience an inability to concentrate and periods of forgetfulness. A preoccupation with the baby is partially the cause, a

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U. SRINIVAS Upalappu Srinivas also known as Mandolin U. Srinivas ( U. Shrinivas; born February 28, 1969 in Palakol, in the South Indian state of Andhra Pradesh) is a musician in the Carnatic musical tradition of southern India. He came to prominence not only for his playing but for his choice of instrument: an electric mandolin. His brother U. Rajesh is also an accomplished mandolin player. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- MANDOLIN HISTORY: Mandolins evolved from the lute family ( Plucked string instrument ) in Italy during the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries, and the deep bowled mandolin produced particularly in Naples became a common type in the nineteenth century. ARTIST IN THE MAKING At the age of six U. Srinivas picked up his father Satyanarayana's mandolin. Upon realising the talent of his son, his father started teaching him whatever Carnatic music he knew. Soon, Satyanarayana's guru, Rudraraju Subbaraju, realized the poten

Anandan Sivamani (born 1959), popularly known as Sivamani, is an Indian Tamil percussionist. (Musical instruments that you play by hitting them with your hand or an object such as a stick) He plays many instruments including drums, Octoban, ( from octo meaning "eight" ) Darbuka, (goblet shaped hand drum used in Arabic) Udukai, and Kanjira, as well as many more. Goblet: A container from which drink, especially wine, is drunk, usually made of glass or metal, and with a stem and a base but no handles BIOGRAPHY Sivamani is the son of S. M. Anandan, a Chennai-based percussionist. He began drumming at the age of seven. Sivamani started his music career at the age of 11, and later shifted to Mumbai. He touts S. P. Balasubrahmanyam as his Godfather. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- ASSOCIATION Sivamani's earliest experiments with music were with Carnatic maestros including Kunnakudi Vaidyanathan, T. V. Gopalakrishnan, Valliyapatti Subram

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Dr.M.Balamuralikrishna Padmabhushan Sangeetha Kalanidhi Dr. M. Balamuralikrishna is a Carnatic vocalist. Born on July 6, 1930 at Sankaraguptam village in Rajolu Taluk in the East Godavari District of Andhra Pradesh, he inherited the musical traits of his parents .His father Mangalampalli Pattabhiramayya was a famous flutist and a music teacher and mother Suryakanthama was a veena artiste. His father put him under the guidance of Parupalli Ramakrishnayya Pantul under whom he reached the heights of fame in the field of Carnatic music. Balamurali Krishna gave his first performance at the age of eight at the Sadguru Arandhana Utsava at Vijayawada. Besides being a versatile singer, he is a master in playing the Mridangam and the violin. Dr.Balamurali Krishna has enriched Carnatic music with his compositions and created new ragas. Dr.Balamurali Krishna has also proved his talent as a playback singer, music director and actor in several languages. He has more than 91 albums released till date

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GOLDEN LOTUS AWARD: 1. BEST FILM 2. Best Direction 3. Best Popular Film Providing Wholesome Entertainment 4. Best Children's Film --------------------------------------------------------------------------- The National Film Award (Golden Lotus Award) for Best Film winner National Film Awards Director of Best Film 1991 - Marupakkam (Tamil) K. S. SETHUMADHAVAN K. Subrahmanyam Sethumadhavan Born 1931 Palakkad, Kerala, India OCCUPATION: Film director YEARS ACTIVE: 1960 - 1995 SPOUSE(S): Valsala K. S. SETHUMADHAVAN (born in Palakkad in 1931) is an Indian director of Malayalam films. He has also directed films in Hindi, Tamil, Telugu and Kannada, since the early 1960s he has directed over 60 movies. His film Achanum Bappayum won the Nargis Dutt Award for Best Feature Film on National Integration, a National Film Award, in 1973. He is also the winner of 4 Kerala State Film Awards for Best Direction. BIOGRAPHY: K. S. Sethumadhavan was born to Subrahmanyam and Lakshmi in Palakkad, Kerala, I

RAGHUVARAN (December 11, 1958 - March 19, 2008) was an Indian actor who predominantly acted in movies made in South Indian languages. He became famous for his portrayal of villain roles and character roles in Tamil movies. He has acted in more than 150 movies in Tamil, Malayalam, Telugu, Kannada and Hindi films. The actor had carved a niche for himself with his special style and voice modulation and was considered a natural actor. He was noted for his role as the protagonist of a Tamil soap opera, "Oru Manidhanin Kadhai" (One Man's Story), about a well-to-do man who becomes an alcoholic and faces the consequences. He got critical acclaims for his role as Father Alphonse in Malayalam movie 'Daivathinte Vikruthikal', directed by Lenin Rajendran and based on a book by M Mukundan with the same title. PERSONAL LIFE Raghuvaran with his son and wife Rohini He was Born in Kollengode as part of the Chakkungal Tharavad in Palakkad district, Kerala. He was the Grand Son of M

                                                                 Calligraphy IF LETTERS SLANT TO THE LEFT: INDICATES INTROSPECTION AND A LOT OF EMOTIONAL CONTROL.( SOUL-SEARCHING, SELF-EXAMINATION) IF LETTER SLANT TO THE RIGHT: REVEALS A PERSON WHO'S OUTGOING, FRIENDLY, IMPULSIVE (QUICK), AND EMOTIONALLY OPEN. IF LETTERS ARE STRAIGHT UP AND DOWN: THE SIGN OF SOMEONE WHO'S RULED BY THE HEAD, NOT THE HEART. LETTERS THAT SLANT IN MORE THAN ONE DIRECTION: INDICATES VERSATILITY(HAVING A WIDE VARIETY OF SKILLS ) AND ADAPTABILITY. AN ERRATIC SLANT: USUALLY MEANS A LACK OF FLEXIBILITY. HEAVY PRESSURE WRITING (LIKE YOU CAN FEEL THE RIB MADE ON THE BACK OF THE PAPER): THE WRITER IS AGITATED. MODERATE PRESSURE (THE WRITING IS DARK, BUT YOU CAN'T FEEL THE RIB ON THE OTHER SIDE OF THE PAPER): SHOWS ABILITY TO DEAL WITH STRESS. LIGHT PRESSURE: INDICATES SOMEONE WHO SEEMS TO TAKE LIFE IN STRIDE (IMPROVEMENT). TINY LETTERS: INDICATE THE WRITER IS HAS SOMEWHAT LOW SELF ESTEEM BUT IS INTELLI

Vaali (Tamil: வாலி) is a Tamil language poet who writes lyrics for songs for films. Most recently he has written a song Athiradee in Sivaji: The Boss for the music of A. R. Rahman. He has also acted in a couple of films most notably, Hey Ram and Parthale Paravasam. He was recently nominated for Padma Shri for his literary work. Biography Kavignar Vaali's real name is Rangarajan. He was born at Srirangam in Tiruchi in 1931. He was an artist and he worked in AIR (All India Radio). He has the record of having written most number of lyrics in Tamil. He has written more than 10,000 lyrics. He is a prolific writer too, he has written books like Avathara Purushan, Pandavar Bhoomi, Ramanuja Kaviyam, Krishna Vijayam, Kalaignar Kaviyam, Krishna Bhakthan, Naanum indha Nootrandum, etc. Trivia Kavignar Vaali is the only lyrics writer in Tamil who can write any sort of song for Tamil movies. He has proven that he can not only write lyrics in pure Tamil, but all sorts of folk, hip-hop, rhythm and

English Edification Enrichment- What does `viz' stand for? Viz. is the abbreviated form of the Latin "videlicet". The "i" in "viz" is pronounced like the "i" in "bit", "it" and "pit". The word is normally employed in formal writing and is used to expand on or clarify what has already been said. The word can be replaced by "namely", and in speech most people tend to say "namely" rather than "viz". Here are a few examples. * The Department offers two modules in Teaching English as a Second Language, viz. Applied Linguistics, and Principles of Language Teaching. * I want to talk about a major threat facing our society, viz. global warming.

English Edification Enrichment- What is the meaning of "drive someone round the bend"? When you "drive" or "send someone round the bend" you make him really angry by doing something which annoys him. It is an expression mostly used in informal contexts. It is also possible to say "round the twist". Here are a few examples. * His wife's constant whining was driving Rajeev round the bend. * The heat and the frequent power cuts were driving Neha round the bend. * The leaky faucet was sending Chaitra round the bend.

English Edification Enrichment- What is the meaning of "Would you like to powder your nose"? This is a question that is often asked of ladies. When somebody asks a woman whether she would like to powder her nose, what the person wants to know is whether she would like to use the bathroom. Native speakers of English don't ask you directly whether you would like to use the bathroom. It is considered impolite to do so. As a result, they ask the question in a roundabout way. "Would you like to freshen up" "Would you like to wash your hands" Unlike the earlier question, these can be posed to both men and women. What is the difference between "due to" and "owing to"? As far as the meaning is concerned there is no difference. Both "due to" and "owing to" can be used to mean "because of". Many people use the two words interchangeably. Here are a few examples. * Owing to/Due to bad weather, all flights were canc

English Edification Enrichment- July 15 is celebrated as ‘Education Development Day’ throughout the State, the birth anniversary of former Chief Minister Kamaraj. Aug 15 is celebrated as Independence day; start relishing July 15 then its Edification Enrichment.

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History The play originated in Ancient Greece and was popular through Roman times. They began to fade from popularity until the late 16th Century, when Shakespeare popularised theatres and plays. His influence on this literary form, and the English language, is still apparent today. Shakespeare may, in fact, have helped introduce the play to England, as before the late 1500s Genres Comedy Comedies are plays which are designed to be humourous. Comedies were one of the two original play types of Ancient Greece, along with tragedies. Farce A generally nonsensical genre of play, farces are often overacted and often involve slapstick humour. Satirical A satire is a play that tends to poke fun at current events or famous people. Tragedy These plays often involve death and are designed to cause the reader or viewer to feel sadness. Tragedy was one of the two original play types of Ancient Greece. Historical These plays focus on actual historical events. They can be tragedies or comedies, but

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Story rights : The right to produce a film based on a play, novel, or new story. Can be paid from rs. 15000/- to 100000/- Screenplay : A-list screenwriter can be paid rs.25000/- to 50000/- to write the first three drafts of a script. Dialog writer can be paid 25000/- 50000/- Director : minimum can be paid rs.250000/-( daily convense extra) for one movie up to 1st release , for a minimum of ten weeks' work. Traditionally, a director's salary is about 7 percent of the final budget. Cast : An A-list actor can ask for anything from rs. 200000/- to 700000/- (trailer, entourage, etc.). The rest of the cast, often come out much worse with many being paid the Screen Actors Guild minimum. Sometimes an actor will accept a minimal fee in exchange for a lucrative share of the profits; Production costs : The cost of shooting the film including sets, wardrobe, location filming, hotels and transportation. The most prestigious productions will often employ the most successful, and therefore m

The Day Out of Days is a chart used by filmmakers to tally the number of paid days for each cast member. The chart must be prepared after the shooting schedule. Once it has been completed, work can begin on a budget. The Day Out of Days is arranged as a grid, with columns representing days and rows representing cast members. Letters are used to indicate paid days. Typically, W is used to indicate a work day (the cast member will perform on that day), T indicates a travel day, and R a rehearsal day. All three count as paid days. The letters S (Start) and F (Finish) are used to indicate the first and last paid days. For example, a cast member's first paid day (usually a rehearsal day) appears as SR; the last paid day (usually a work day) appears as WF. Special consideration must be given to idle periods in the Day Out of Days. A cast member can either be held (paid) or dropped (not paid) during an idle period. The Screen Actors Guild has very specific rules addressing when an actor c

Amala Akkineni is a famous yesteryear South Indian film actress, who has acted in Tamil, Telugu, Kannada,Malayalam, and Hindi films. Biography Amala was born in West Bengal to an Irish Mother and Bengali Father. Her original name is Amala Mukherjee. She has an elder brother and sister. She was educated in Kalakshetra, Madras. She was a Bharatanatyam dancer by profession. Career Amala made her debut in a Tamil film titled Mythili Yennai Kadali directed by T. Rajendar, which was a big box office hit. She has also starred in a number of Bollywood movies, however her career has been concentrated in the South Indian cinema. Winning overnight fame in a Tamil film by famous director T. Rajendar, she charmed cinegoers in a flurry of fifty films. She acted in a number of Telugu and Tamil movies. Her performance in Pushpak, Agninakshtram (Gharshana), Nirnayam and Shiva are unforgettable. She quickly became one of India's darling film stars--pretty, vivacious and a stunni

Cinema of India The Indian film industry is the largest in the world in terms of ticket sales and number of films produced annually (877 feature films and 1177 short films were released in the year 2003 alone). Movie tickets in India are among the cheapest in the world. India accounts for 73% of movie admissions in the Asia-Pacific region, and earnings are currently estimated at US$8.9 billion. 32,292,28,80,000 thirty two thousand two hundred and ninety two crores twenty eight lakhs and eighty thousand rupees. The industry is mainly supported by the vast cinema-going Indian public. The Central Board of Film Certification of India cites on its website that every three months an audience as large as India's billion-strong population visits cinema halls. Indian films are popular in various parts of the world, especially in countries with significant Indian communities. THE INTRODUCTION OF CINEMA IN INDIA A choronology of indian cinema (1896 -1905) 1896 First ever Motion picture Screen

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