Exploration of the Portrayal of Yudhishthir in Select Revisionist Texts

Several revisionist writers in today’s time are projecting characters from our great epics, The Ramayana and The Mahabharatato bring out the various nuances in their personalities from a contemporary context. Yudhishthir is one of the most eminent and righteous characters in the Mahabharata. His representation is quite different from the ordinary kshatriya man. Popular for his righteous nature, he is the only one who reaches heaven with his body as only souls are permitted to enter in the heaven. Yudhishthir was the combination of the qualities of God and human. This paper looks into the complex strains in his character as portrayed in some of the select texts by revisionist writers like Pratibha Ray in Yajnaseni, Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni in The Palace of Illusions, M. Veerappa Moily in The Flaming Tresses of Draupadi, Kavita Kane in Karna’s Wife, Devdutt Pattanaik in Jaya and Thakur K.B.P. Sinha in Draupadi: The Abandoned Queen

HYPOGLYCEMIC EFFECT OF POLYHERBAL FORMULATIONS IN ALLOXAN INDUCED DIABETIC MICE

Objective: The present work was executed to evaluate the antidiabetic potency of herbal preparation which was the combination of wheat germ oil, fresh juice of Coriander sativum and Aloe vera gel in normal and alloxan-induced diabetic mice. Methods: The serum glucose lowering activity of the herbal preparation (PH-1 in the ratio of 1:1:1of wheat germ oil, fresh juice of C.sativum and Aloe vera) was studied in normal rats after oral administration at 1.0 and 2.0ml/kg and herbal preparation (PH-1, PH-2 wheat germ oil, fresh juice of coriander sativum and Aloe vera gel in ratio of 2:2:1) and PH-3 (wheat germ oil, fresh juice of coriander sativum and Aloe vera gel in ratio of 1:2:2) on alloxan induced diabetic swiss albino mice, at doses of 1.0 and 2.0 ml/kg. Blood samples were collected and analyzed for serum glucose at 0,1/2, 1, 2, 4, 8, 12 and 24 h in normal mice and at 0, 1, 3, 7, 15 and 30 days in diabetic mice after drug administration by glucose oxidase/peroxidase method. The data were compared statistically by using one way ANOVA method followed by Dunnett multiple component test. Statical significance was set at p<0.05. Results: The herbal preparation (1.0 and 2.0 ml/kg) produced significant (p<0.05) reduction in serum glucose level of both normal and diabetic mice and comparable with that of control and standard drug Glibenclamide. Conclusion: The herbal preparation showed significant glucose lowering effect in normal and alloxan induced diabetic rats. This preparation is giving to be a promising antidiabetic preparation for masses and however, it requires further extensive studies in human beings. Keywords: Antidiabetic potency, alloxan-induced diabetic rats, Aloe ver

Puzzling Pain Of Retained Gutta- Percha (GP) :A Unique Case Report

When a tooth is avulsed and replanted following traumatic dental injury, complications such as replacement and inflammatory resorption are a common sequelae. Ultimately, resorption may result in loss of the tooth. This case report describes a traumatic injury (Avulsion) to a permanent tooth resulting in complete root resorption within a short period after endodontic treatment, which required surgery because of persistent GP cones in bone. Even if it is impossible to avoid resorption completely, the overall knowledge of both dentists and patients regarding traumatic dental injuries should be improved to delay the progress of resorption. &nbsp

The Drug Discovery Development for Treatment of Tuberculosis

Since decades Tuberculosis (TB) has been a foremost cause of mortality and morbidity with more than one-third of the world population infected with latent TB. Recent fight with an age old disease continuously smack with a dawdling approach toward its treatment. In spite of extensive researches in this field for combating the disease we are lacking behind in race with its causing agent Microbacterium Tuberculosis. Multidrug (MDR) and extensively drug resistant (XDR) Mycobacterium tuberculosis creates the worldwide open threat to human welfare. Thus there is a need of swift researches for its combat. Here in this review we are giving a brief description towards various chemical agents which have been used for its therapy and new families arrived as a potential drug candidate till date. Keywords: Tuberculosis (TB), Mycobacterium tuberculosis, Multidrug resistance (MDR), Extensively drug resistance (XDR), Directly Observed Treatment (DOTs), Minimum Inhibitory Concentration (MIC), Short-course, Nanoparticles, Drug deliver

"Revolutionizing Pediatric Dental Care: The Promise Of PRP And PRF"

The advancement of bioactive surgical adjuncts, designed to modulate inflammation and accelerate the healing process, stands as a significant challenge in the realm of clinical research.1 Healing, as a complex process, encompasses cellular organization, chemical signaling, and the extracellular matrix crucial for tissue repair.2 While the comprehension of the healing process remains incomplete, it's widely acknowledged that platelets play a pivotal role in both hemostasis and wound healing mechanisms.3  In the realm of modern dentistry, innovative techniques and advancements continually redefine treatment approaches, aiming for more efficient healing and better patient outcomes. Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) and Platelet-Rich Fibrin (PRF) have revolutionized various fields of medicine, including dentistry, by offering innovative solutions for tissue regeneration and wound healing. Moreover, the incorporation of Titanium-rich PRF has further elevated their significance in dentistry