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VOICE YOUR VIEWS
Don’t panic

There is no need to panic over Swine flu, the A (H1N1) influenza, even though the number of deaths caused by it is are on the rise. The Government has taken some good preventive and stern measures like issuing a warning to those selling masks ...


Distressing

It is distressing to note that Swine flu is causing alarm due to increase in mortality rate. More distressing is the fact that voluntary health organizations and corporate hospitals are washing their hands off in this regard. Corporate ...


Create awareness

First doctors here said that Tamil Nadu is a warm place. So there was no chance for the virus to grow and spread. But now the rainy season has started giving ample chance for the virus to spread. Even those from medical fraternity have been ...


Fear psychosis

Swine flu has claimed many lives creating a fear psychosis among the public. Over 1,000 swine flu cases have been reported from across the country, and fresh cases are being reported daily. Authorities should conduct more awareness programmes ...


Act fast

The entire country is in the grip of swine flu panic. With the death toll rising every day, the number of fresh cases detected each day is also increasing. Precautionary measures and dos’ and don’ts announced by the administration ...


Produce vaccines

Many types of influenza have attacked our country at different times under different names — Spanish flu, Asian flu, Hong Kong flu, Dengue, Sars, Chickungunia etc. Swine flu is like any other influenza that attacks humans and peaks ...


On alert

The advent of swine flu has kept our nation on alert by forcing those at the helm of affairs to take measures to safeguard peoples’ health. They have also taken preventive measures giving much impetus to the effective health delivery ...
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A legacy from a golden age
Artisans make use of their dexterous skills to create a sculptural delight at Thirukkotteswara Temple in Tharukaykudi



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