Digest Number 1384

[Guest guest]

You know, what's really funny is that the site created by devotees of the

Shankaracharya claims two contradictory things, without noticing the obviousness

of it. It declares that it tells the truth, the authentic truth and then a few

lines down on the same page it notes that it is "not an unbiased site" and

only presents information favorable to the Guru!! Gotta love that kind of

sanity. If you don't believe me, please check it for yourself.

 

Another interesting point, about Indian law, is that they don't use a

videotaped confession obtained in custody, whereas we do in the U.S., and

everywhere

else so far as I know. I am not an attorney, but why wouldn't a confession

obtained without torture (which would be clear in the case of using videotape, I

would think), be used as evidence? What clearer evidence could there be than

a confession? I don't follow this part of Indian law.

 

I do not know the innocence or guilt of the man. If they cannot use the

alleged confession, think it will be hard to prove his guilt in a

circumstantial

case. But, those who think the truth has some special power and will overcome

all....not. It will come down to lawyers, power and influence both for and

against: the actual truth matters not. It matters in God's eyes, but not as far

as the court is concerned.

 

In my defense, if Amma sees fit to talk about this, then it's OK, as long as

we stay respectful and considerate.

Avram

 

 

 

[Guest guest]

I thought people might be interested in this.Avram

 

 

 

Head & Neck institute inaugurated in AIMS

KOCHI: A specialty clinic for head and neck started functioning in Amrita

Institute of Medical Science and research centre. Padmabhushan Dr.M.S Valiathan,

one of the India's eminent medical professional, surgeon and biomedical

experts inaugurated this facility at a special function conducted at Amriteswari

hall of AIMS.

 

This facility is first of its kind in Asia, organized as a multi disciplinary

team, supported by most modern diagnostic and treatment facilities and

equipped to deal with all major problems arising in the head and neck region.

The

institute offers state-of-art treatment in the disciplines like Head and neck

Oncology, Cleft and Craniofacial surgery, Facial Plastic Surgery and

Reconstructive Microsurgery, Skull base Surgery, Head and Neck Vascular

malformations and

Craniofacial Trauma.

Addressing the audience, Dr. M.S Valiathan pointed out that the exponential

growth of Amrita Institute of Medical Science and research centre is nothing

short of a miracle. He appreciated the research programs conducted by the

institute. He added that institutes like this would add to the medical

excellence of

the country. Advancement in modern medicine is focusing on organ conservation

and maintaining the quality of life of the patient. He said that researches

of Head and neck Institute go a long way in this.

 

The Institute facilitates the patients to obtain a 'One stop service ' for

complex disorders of the head and neck region bringing under one umbrella

expertise required to manage complex diseases with high prevalence in our

community.

Dr. B. Mahilamani - Director of Health Services, inaugurated academic program

-Master of Surgery in Head and Neck Cancer (MCH) instituted by Amrita

Vishwavidya Peethom.

 

Dr. Moni Abraham Kuriacose, chairman of the newly constituted Head & Neck

Institute, Dr. Rammohan Tiwari (Founder President, Foundation of Head & neck

Oncology India), Dr. Prem Nair, (Medical Director, AIMS), Dr. Subrahmaniam Iyer

and Dr. Prathapan Nair, were present at this occasion.