Relocation to Ranchi, Jharkhand

Hi! For my friends and well wishers who have regularly been supporting me in all the activities in my life. I would like to inform you that I have relocated to RANCHI, Jharkhand. I am working here as Project Manager, (Maternal, Neonatal, Child Health and Nutrition) with a reputed NGO "Ekjut". I am learning a lot here, meeting new people learning more about the process of community mobilization and wonderfully it changes the health indicators.

I am looking forwards to hear from my clients with Musculoskeltal or Neurological physiotherapy, children who are born pre-term, children with developmental disabilities. I could be reached on my new contact number 7857916028 and one can reach me on ph.nalin@gmail.com

Looking forwards to hear from you all once again.

Exercise is Medicine

IOM in USA recommends 60 minutes of physical activity daily. The global concern these days is to increase the level oh physical activity for various reasons. Unfortunately, there is no policy in India on how to promote the physical activity level.Friends, please ask all your patients to increase there level of physical activity. There is a separate guidelines for different diseases. You may see them on the website below:-

http://www.iom.edu/Reports/2013/Educating-the-Student-Body-Taking-Physical-Activity-and-Physical-Education-to-School.aspx

http://www.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fexerciseismedicine.org%2F&h=WAQHSpbQ6

2013 Fulbright-Nehru and other Fulbright Fellowships for Indian Citizens

Greetings from the United States-India Educational Foundation (USIEF), the Fulbright Commission in India! 

I am happy to inform you that USIEF has announced its annual competition for Fulbright-Nehru and other Fulbright fellowships for Indian citizens for the academic year 2013-2014. Open toIndian students, academics, teachers, policy planners, administrators, and professionals, these fellowships are offered in all disciplines. Application due dates begin July 16, 2012. USIEF expects to offer approximately 100 Fulbright-Nehru fellowships for Indians in 2013. 
Details about the fellowship programs, application procedure and guidelines, and the selection process are posted on the USIEF website http://www.usief.org.in. Please refer interested individuals to the USIEF website. 
I appreciate your efforts to spread the word about Fulbright-Nehru and other fellowship opportunities. 
USIEF thanks you for your support and cooperation.  
With best regards 
Sincerely 
Sarina Paranjape 
Sarina Paranjape | Senior Program Officer (Indian Program) | United States-India Educational Foundation | 12 Hailey Road | New Delhi 110 001 | Phone: +91 11 4209 0909 |Fax: +91 11 2332 9718 | E-mail: ip@usief.org.in| Website: http://www.usief.org.in/ 

PhD Kings College London

Applications are invited for PhD studentship associated with the Joint PhD degree between King’s College London and Humboldt University. This studentship is open to International Students. Research is offered in various departments in the Schools of Arts & Humanities, Natural & Mathematical Sciences, Social Sciences & Public Policy. Various eligible  academic departments are Geography, German, English, Philosophy, Mathematics, Culture, Media & Creative Industries. Applicant should surely make one of the  King’s College academic department as their home department. Applicants must going to start a full-time MPhil/PhD research degree programme during 2013/14.

Study Subject(s): Various eligible  academic departments are geography, German, English, Philosophy, Mathematics, Culture, Media & Creative Industries.
Course Level: This scholarship is available for pursuing PhD degree level.

Read more: 2013 Joint PhD Studentship for International Students at King’s College of London in UK - 2013 2014 Scholarships & Financial Aid for Undergraduate, Masters, PhD Postdoctoral Students : 2013 2014 Scholarships & Financial Aid for Undergraduate, Masters, PhD Postdoctoral Students
http://scholarship-positions.com 
Scholarship Provider: King’s College of London
Scholarship can be taken at: UK
Eligibility: -Applicants must due to commence a full-time MPhil/PhD research degree programme during 2013/14; and make one of the eligible academic departments at King’s College London their home department – Geography, German, English, Philosophy, Mathematics, Culture, Media & Creative Industries
-  Students required to pay international tuition fees will be required to cover the difference between the home/EU and international fee level from alternative sources.
Scholarship Open for International Students: This Scholarship is open to international Students.
Scholarship Description: Applications for a PhD Studentship associated with the Joint PhD degree between King’s College London and Humboldt University is sought from students who intend to undertake research in various schools/departments. The KCL-Humboldt Joint PhD Studentship will cover tuition fees at home/EU level and provide an annual stipend for up to three years subject to satisfactory progress.Please note that students who are required to pay tuition fees at the overseas rate are eligible to apply but will be required to cover the difference between the home/EU and international fee level from alternative sources.All eligible applicants who, as of 17:00GMT on 1st February 2013, either (a) holds an offer of admission to the MPhil/PhD programme or (b) has submitted a complete application for admission which is still subject to review, can be considered for the Joint PhD Studentships as appropriate.There will be no separate application form for funding.

Number of awards offered: Two scholarships are offered.
Duration of award(s): Studentship will cover tuition fees at home/EU level and provide an annual stipend for up to three years subject to satisfactory progress.
What does it cover? The KCL-Humboldt Joint PhD Studentship will cover tuition fees at home/EU level and provide an annual stipend of approx £15,750 for 2013/14 plus Home/EU tuition fees, plus up to £1,000 a year in research expenses.
Selection criteria: Not Known
Notification: Decisions will be announced by the end of April 2013.
How to Apply: There will be no separate application form for funding. All eligible applicants who on 1st February 2013 either holds an offer of admission to the MPhil/PhD programme or has submitted a complete application for admission which is still subject to review, can be considered for the Joint PhD Studentships as appropriate.
Scholarship Application Deadline: As there is not any separate application form for funding so eligible departments will be asked to nominate up to two candidates each by the nomination deadline of 1st March 2013.


Read more: 2013 Joint PhD Studentship for International Students at King’s College of London in UK - 2013 2014 Scholarships & Financial Aid for Undergraduate, Masters, PhD Postdoctoral Students : 2013 2014 Scholarships & Financial Aid for Undergraduate, Masters, PhD Postdoctoral Students
http://scholarship-positions.com

http://www.ru.nl/masters/finances/scholarships-grants/read_more/rsprogramme/

Radboud Scholarship Programme

PLEASE NOTE: APPLICATION PROCEDURE FOR 2013/14

Radboud Scholarship in short

The Radboud Scholarship Programme offers a selected number of talented prospective non-EEA students the opportunity to receive a scholarship to pursue a complete English-taught Master's degree programme at Radboud University Nijmegen. The Radboud Scholarship Programme is very selective and is only intended for talented students who have obtained outstanding study results and are highly motivated to pursue a Master's degree programme at Radboud University.

Scope of the scholarships

Each year about ten Radboud Scholarships are awarded to selected talented non-EEA students for the duration of one of the Master's degree programme listed below:

Language and Communication	Faculty of Arts
Historical, Literary and Cultural Studies	Faculty of Arts
Linguistics	Faculty of Arts
Philosophy	Faculty of Philosophy, Theology & Religious Studies
Behavioural Science	Faculty of Social Sciences
Social and Cultural Science: Comparative Research on Societies	Faculty of Social Sciences
Cognitive Neuroscience	Faculty of Social Sciences
Biomedical Sciences	Faculty of Medical Sciences
Molecular Mechanisms of Disease	Faculty of Medical Sciences
Chemistry	Faculty of Science
Physics & Astronomy	Faculty of Science
Biology	Faculty of Science
Medical Biology	Faculty of Science
Molecular Life Sciences	Faculty of Science
European Law	Faculty of Law

  
Level and duration of the scholarship

The scholarship is not an amount of money that you will receive in your bank account but consists of a partial tuition waiver. The tuition fee will be waived to the level of an EEA student. Example: a grant holder in 2013/2014 pays a tuition fee of only  € 1,835,  instead of € 9,318 or € 10,260. In addition the Radboud Scholarship also covers costs such as for visa, residence permit,  health insurance and liability insurance. This amounts to about € 1.000.

In case of a two-year programme: to qualify for the grant during the second year, you need to have passed all courses in the first year.

Eligibility requirements

You will only be eligible to obtain a Radboud Scholarship if you: 
1. hold a non-EU/EEA passport;
2. are not eligible for the lower EEA tuition fee for other reasons;
3. have been fully admitted to the English-taught Master's degree programme as stated in the formal letter of admission ;
4. are able to comply with the conditions for obtaining a visa for the Netherlands ;
5. are enrolled at Radboud University as a full-time student for the academic year and Master's degree programme for which the scholarship will be awarded.

Selection criteria

From the eligible candidates the Radboud Scholarship holders will be selected based on the following criteria:
1. talent: this means that you must have outstanding study results in your present field of study; 
2. expected to be a promising students in your desired field of study at Radboud University; 
3. proven academic quality and good results of your prior education for example through grades, test scores, publications.
4. quality of the recommendations in the two letters of recommendation; 
5. motivation: based on your motivation letter.

Application procedure and documents required

The application for admission and the application for the scholarship is fully integrated, there is no separate procedure for the scholarship. You apply for a Radboud Scholarship by indicating during your application for admission that you wish to apply for a Radboud Scholarship. You will then be requested to upload three additional documents: two recommendation letters and a curriculum vitae.

You also must have finalized your request for admission before the deadline of 1 March 2013.

The faculty selects the grant recipients. You will be informed about the final decision by the International Office with respect to your application for a Radboud Scholarship before the end of April 2013.

More informationFor more information about the scholarship programme, contact the International Office onrsp@io.ru.nl. 
Do not use this e-mail address for the application.

International Scholarship Programme

The 2013-2014 International Scholarship Programme application cycle is now open. Applications forms can be obtained from AKF offices or Aga Khan Education Services/Boards in your country of current residence.

Before contacting the AKDN, please read the information below. Addresses and contact information are available under Application Procedures. In case you are looking for information about scholarships for your further studies, this list of scholarship links may be helpful.

The Aga Khan Foundation provides a limited number of scholarships each year for postgraduate studies to outstanding students from developing countries who have no other means of financing their studies. Scholarships are awarded on a 50% grant : 50% loan basis through a competitive application process once a year in June or July. The Foundation gives priority to requests for Master's level courses but is also willing to consider applications for PhD programmes, when doctoral degrees are necessary for the career objectives of the student. Requests will also be considered for travel and study awards for PhD students doing their research in Third World countries on topics judged to be of interest to the Aga Khan Development Network. Applications for short-term courses are not considered; neither are applications from students who have already started their course of study.

Geographic Scope
The Foundation accepts applications from countries where it has branches, affiliates or other AKDN agencies which can help with processing applications and interviewing applicants. At present, these are Bangladesh, India, Pakistan, Afghanistan, Tajikistan, Kyrgystan, Syria, Egypt, Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, Mozambique, Madagascar, France, Portugal, UK, USA and Canada.

Selection Criteria
The main criteria for selecting award winners are: l) excellent academic records, 2) genuine financial need, 3) admission to a reputable institution of higher learning and 4) thoughtful and coherent educational and career plans. Candidates are also evaluated on their extra-curricular interests and achievements, potential to achieve their goals and likelihood to succeed in a foreign academic environment. Applicants are expected to have some years of work experience in their field of interest.

Age Limit
Preference is given to students under 30 years of age.

Financial Assistance
The Foundation assists students with tuition fees and living expenses only. The cost of travel is not included in AKF scholarships. Applicants are requested to make every effort to obtain funding from other sources as well, so that the amount requested from the Foundation can be reduced to a minimum. Preference is given to those who have been able to secure some funding from alternative sources.

Loan Conditions
Half of the scholarship amount is considered as a loan, which must be reimbursed with an annual service charge of 5%. A guarantor is required to co-sign the loan agreement. The payback period is five years, starting six months after the study period funded by the Aga Khan Foundation.

Application Procedures
The application procedures of AKF's International Scholarship Programme are decentralised. Students may obtain application forms as of January 1st each year from AKF offices or Aga Khan Education Services / Boards in their countries of current residence. Completed applications should be returned to the agency from which the form was obtained, or to the address indicated on the front of the form. They should not be sent to Geneva. The deadline for submission of applications is March 31, although in certain countries internal deadlines may be earlier.

Applicants should be prepared to be interviewed by local Scholarship Committees about their financial situation, their academic performance, extra-curricular achievements and career plans. Interview reports are sent with the applications to Geneva for the final selection.

The annual Scholarship Selection Meeting takes place in late June or early July and the Aga Khan Foundation notifies all students of the outcome of their application shortly thereafter.

Exercises for pain free hands

Your hands perform countless small and large tasks each day — from pouring coffee, brushing teeth, and buttoning shirts to raking leaves or kneading bread.

But aching hands can transform the simplest task into a painful ordeal. Hands can hurt for a variety of reasons, from the mechanical to the neurological. Arthritis — which affects one in five American adults — and other persistent joint problems are by far the most common cause of hand pain and disability.

There are many ways — including medications and surgery — to get hands back to work. One of the most important ways is through therapeutic exercises.

Some exercises help increase a joint’s range of motion, while strengthening muscles around the joint. Some commonly recommended hand exercises follow. If you have a serious hand, wrist, or arm injury, consult your doctor before leaping into the routines below. All exercises should be done slowly and deliberately, to avoid pain and injury. If you feel numbness or pain during or after exercising, stop and consult a therapist.

Stretching exercises

Stretching helps lengthen muscles and tendons. Some repetitive tasks, such as typing on a computer or gripping gardening tools, can shorten muscles and leave them tight and painful. Do these stretches gently, until you feel the stretch, but without pain. Hold the positions for a count of 15 to 30 seconds to get the most benefit. These exercises are particularly helpful for tendinitis and tight forearm muscles, which are common in people who do a lot of computer work.

For each of these exercises, do a set of four repetitions, twice a day. Hold the stretch for 15 to 30 seconds and rest for 30 seconds between each repetition.

Wrist extensor stretches
1.	Hold one hand at chest level with the elbow bent.
2.	With the other hand, grasp the thumb side of the hand and bend your wrist downward.
3.	To increase the stretch, bend your wrist toward your little finger.
4.	Repeat the same exercise with a straight arm.
5.	Switch hands and repeat.

Wrist flexor stretches
1.	Hold one hand at chest level with the elbow bent.
2.	Grasp the fingers of that hand with the other.
3.	Pull the hand back gently.
4.	Repeat the same exercise with a straight arm.
5.	Switch hands and repeat.

Resisted isometrics

These exercises work muscles against resistance. Hold each position for 10 seconds. Complete one set of 10 repetitions once or twice a day.

Isometric wrist extension
1.	Hold one hand palm down on a table or other surface. Put your other hand on top of it.
2.	Try to raise the lower hand, but don’t allow it to move.
3.	Switch hands a repeat.

Isometric wrist flexion

Follow the same steps as above, but with your palm facing up.

For more information on the causes and treatment of hand pain, and strengthening strategies for hands, buyHands: Strategies for Strong, Pain-Free Hands by Harvard Medical School.