🔬 The Science of Fasting Where Ancient Siddha Wisdom Meets Modern Nobel Prize Research 🌿 Introduction What if the secrets of cutting-edge science were already known thousands of years ago? Imagine a Tamil Siddha meditating in a mountain cave and a modern scientist observing cells through a microscope—both arriving at the same truth. In 2016, Yoshinori Ohsumi won the Nobel Prize for discovering Autophagy , a cellular self-cleaning process. Yet, this concept mirrors the ancient Siddha practice of fasting, known as Lankanam . This blog explores how fasting is not starvation—but a powerful internal healing mechanism , almost like performing “surgery” without a scalpel. 🔥 1. Two Perspectives: Jatharagni vs. Autophagy 🪔 The Siddha View: Burning “Amam” In Siddha philosophy, health revolves around Jatharagni —the digestive fire. Constant eating = dumping wet wood into fire Weak digestion = formation of Amam (toxins) These toxins accumulate in joints and organs → disease 👉 When you fast, ...
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“Cities are the grandest canvases we paint on – brick by brick, soul by soul.”
Every November 8, the world observes World Urbanism Day (or World Town Planning Day) — a global celebration that brings together planners, architects, artists, engineers, and citizens to reflect on the importance of thoughtful urban design.
Founded in 1949 by the University of Buenos Aires, this day reminds us how urban planning shapes not only our physical spaces but our culture, environment, and quality of life.
🏗️ Why Urbanism Matters
From narrow alleyways in ancient towns to towering skylines and futuristic green corridors, urbanism is about creating spaces where people live, move, work, and connect. Great cities don’t just happen—they are designed with purpose and vision.
Urban planning deals with:
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Land use and zoning
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Transportation networks
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Green spaces and sustainability
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Housing and community equity
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Disaster resilience and infrastructure
🎨 Urbanism through the Artist’s Lens
As an artist, I often view cities as living compositions. Each street, each building, each plaza carries a rhythm, a pattern—sometimes chaotic, sometimes harmonious.
In my cityscapes, I try to capture:
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The geometry of structures
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The flow of life through movement
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The contrast of concrete and nature
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The stories told in signage, walls, and windows
Urbanism is not just about function—it’s about emotion and identity.
🌍 Theme Focus (Varies by Year)
Each year, planners and institutions highlight themes such as:
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Resilient Cities
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Smart Urban Mobility
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Inclusive and Participatory Planning
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Green Infrastructure & Climate Justice
These topics are more than ideas—they shape the future we’re building together.
🌱 How to Celebrate World Urbanism Day
🏙️ Join a local planning event or forum
🏙️ Explore your city with an artist’s eye – sketch, photograph, observe
🏙️ Study historical vs. modern urban layouts
🏙️ Promote sustainable and inclusive development
🏙️ Inspire change through street art or public murals
✨ Final Thought
Cities are our shared dreams in structure. Whether you’re designing, painting, or simply walking through them, you’re part of the ongoing act of urban storytelling. World Urbanism Day reminds us that the future of our cities is in our hands—and imaginations.
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“A well-planned city is a silent poem.”
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