🔬 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, ...
🌍 World Information Architecture Day – 5th March
Organizing Information • Designing Clarity • Improving Human Experience
World Information Architecture Day (WIAD) is observed globally in early March to highlight the importance of information architecture (IA)—the practice of organizing, structuring, and presenting information so people can find, understand, and use it effectively.
In a world overflowing with data,
clarity is power.
Structure is accessibility.
Good information design shapes better decisions.
🧠 What Is Information Architecture?
Information Architecture focuses on how information is:
Organized
Labeled
Structured
Navigated
It plays a critical role in:
Websites and mobile apps
Digital platforms and software
Libraries and knowledge systems
Public services and government portals
Education, healthcare, and business systems
When information is well-structured, people feel confident, included, and empowered.
🌍 Why World Information Architecture Day Matters
World Information Architecture Day emphasizes:
Human-centered design
Accessibility and inclusivity
Reducing confusion and cognitive overload
Ethical design of digital systems
Making information usable for everyone
Poorly designed information can exclude users,
while thoughtful architecture creates equity and trust.
🌐 Information Architecture in Daily Life
Information architecture shapes experiences such as:
Finding emergency information quickly
Navigating healthcare portals
Learning through digital education platforms
Accessing government services
Shopping, banking, and communication
Good IA saves time, energy, and frustration—often invisibly.
🌱 IA, Technology, and Society
As AI, big data, and digital services grow, IA helps:
Prevent misinformation and confusion
Support ethical and transparent systems
Improve digital literacy
Bridge gaps between technology and people
Designing information well is a form of social responsibility.
🎨 An Artistic Reflection
From an artistic perspective, information architecture is invisible design.
Like composition in art,
or rhythm in music,
structure guides experience without shouting.
When information flows naturally,
people don’t notice the design—
they feel understood.
🕊️ How to Observe World Information Architecture Day
Learn about UX and IA principles
Appreciate thoughtful digital design
Advocate accessibility and inclusive design
Support ethical technology practices
Encourage clarity in communication and education
Reflect on how information shapes behavior
Better structure leads to better understanding.
🔚 Conclusion – Clarity Is a Human Right
World Information Architecture Day reminds us that:
Information should serve people, not overwhelm them
Design choices affect inclusion and access
Clear information builds trust and better societies
Let 5th March inspire us to organize knowledge with care, empathy, and responsibility.
When information is clear, humanity moves forward.
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