Retnakumari Amma K (retnakumari)

I am Retnakumari Amma K , a retired teacher from an Engineering college, LMCST (Lourdes Matha College of science and Technology), Kerala. I had been teaching at different colleges since 1999. Retired as Head of the Department of applied science and humanities from LMCST( on 30th March 2023). Teaching and research details are given below

I have doctorate degree in Physics, passed PGDCA (Postgraduate diploma in computer applications and PGDEE (post graduate diploma in ecology and environment. No doing a course(online) in Python Django (Started in Feb 2023).

Teaching at different colleges ; 24 years. Post doctoral : 4 years,Completed two projects; 6 and half years. Published 23 papers as first author. There was break in writing and research during teaching carrier. Now after retirement I want to resume it, my passion in research and writing. Don't want to rest on my laurels. Love to keep my brain active.

I have been practicing yoga for the last 45 years. Now I am 60 years old. I have not been admitted to any hospital for any health issues(except at the time of delivery ). I like reading , travelling, gardening and learning.

In the Spotlight

My Yoga Connect Experience-Unveiling Paths to Better and Happy Living.

A recent research report reveals that taurine deficiency causes aging in humans. From my experience, I think it is possible to increase the taurine level naturally. Keeping Continue »

In the Spotlight

Love Letter to My Home Town

Prioritizing sustainable practices and supporting local initiatives to preserve our environment, is the only option to restore the charm of a place, while ensuring it remains a place where future generations can enjoy its unique beauty and quiet atmosphere—free from pollution and filled with life.

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Happiness And Benefits of Cooking in Leaves From Our Backyard: An Emotional Link.

Food cooked in leaves is healthy and delicious. I use leaves, available in my home, to wrap food items, especially for steaming or frying. To remember my mother's recipe, I cooked idly in banana leaves. The natural wax coating on banana leaves has a mild flavor.

In the Spotlight

Joy and Benefits of Gardening with Medicinal Plants at Our Courtyard

We have several medicinal plants in our surroundings unutilized, nature's gift. Being active citizens, the Continue »

In the Spotlight

Padmanabhapuram Palace Thuckalay: A Mesmerizing Beauty of Kerala Traditional Thatchu Sastra.

The padmanabhapuram palace, Thuckalay, is an exceptional example of the techniques and craftsmanship of wood. It is an icon of the traditional timber architecture Continue »

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Cook Herbal Oil For Your Hair Right at Home

Hair is considered an essential part of overall identity, especially for women, for whom it often represents femininity and attractiveness. People experiencing hair thinning, often find themselves in a situation where their physical appearance is at odds. They look older than their age.

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  Home and Garden

  Auspicious Vishu celebration of Kerala

  2 months ago

  Vishu is the second-largest festival of Malayalis after Onam.

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  Travel and Places

  One Day Family Trip to Monroe Island

  3 months ago

  The inland group of islands is located in the Kollam district of Kerala, India, and offers a unique blend of natural beauty and rich cultural heritage. Just a stone's throw away from my hometown of Kunnathoor.

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  Travel and Places

  Love Letter to My Home Town

  6 months ago

  Prioritizing sustainable practices and supporting local initiatives to preserve our environment, is the only option to restore the charm of a place, while ensuring it remains a place where future generations can enjoy its unique beauty and quiet atmosphere—free from pollution and filled with life.

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  Hindu & Indian Holidays

  Nostalgic Onam Celebration in Kerala

  9 months ago

  It is a festival in the state of Kerala. Onam is the official state festival of Kerala and is celebrated with joy and enthusiasm all over the state by Malayalees regardless of religion, caste, or creed. According to a popular legend, the festival is to welcome King Mahabali.

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  Health Self-Help

  Cook Herbal Oil For Your Hair Right at Home

  11 months ago

  Hair is considered an essential part of overall identity, especially for women, for whom it often represents femininity and attractiveness. People experiencing hair thinning, often find themselves in a situation where their physical appearance is at odds. They look older than their age.

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  Kitchen

  Sweet and Salty Delicacy From Jackfruit Right From Home

  13 months ago

  We know the nutritional quality and health benefits of jackfruit. It is a tropical seasonal food. After the season we miss the delicacies of jackfruit. The only option is to preserve it. If we maintain it, we can utilize the benefits to a maximum level.

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  Quick & Easy Recipes

  Happiness And Benefits of Cooking in Leaves From Our Backyard: An Emotional Link.

  6 weeks ago

  Food cooked in leaves is healthy and delicious. I use leaves, available in my home, to wrap food items, especially for steaming or frying. To remember my mother's recipe, I cooked idly in banana leaves. The natural wax coating on banana leaves has a mild flavor.

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  Hinduism

  Tulsi and Thulasithara in Hindu Houses

  21 months ago

  Tulsi is a sacred plant in Hindu traditions. Every part of the Tulsi plant is revered and considered sacred. Even the soil around the plant is holy. Hindus regard it as an earthly manifestation of the goddess Tulsi. Bhagavata Puranam also regards Tulsi as the manifestation of Lakshmi, the goddess.

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  Architecture

  Nostalgic Old Days in Our House: An Example of Domestic Architecture of Kerala.

  16 months ago

  Domestic architecture forms a branch of Vaastu Vidya. It is for the family and their dependents. It provides shelter and security for life. The basic principle is the need to regulate energy flow, so positive energy flows in. while negative energy does not tend to retard within the building.

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  Travel Activities & Ideas

  Our Wayanad Trip: 2023

  5 months ago

  Wayanad district stands on the Deccan plateau's southern tip, including part of the western ghats. The place has rich water resources. Wayanad is such a place where each season exhibits its beauty. The British authorities opened the plateau to the cultivation of cash crops.

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  Physics

  Holographic Interferometry: A Scientific Tool For Testing Objects

  12 months ago

  Holography is not merely an art. It is a very useful tool in the area of non-destructive testing of objects. In this article, I tried to focus on double exposure method.

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  Home and Garden

  Joy and Benefits of Gardening with Medicinal Plants at Our Courtyard

  11 months ago

  We have several medicinal plants in our surroundings unutilized, nature's gift. Being active citizens, the focus must be on choosing and growing the correct plants, which will be beneficial for us in the long run. The aim is to conserve and protect them for future generations. If we don't do so, who

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  Architecture

  Padmanabhapuram Palace Thuckalay: A Mesmerizing Beauty of Kerala Traditional Thatchu Sastra.

  6 weeks ago

  The padmanabhapuram palace, Thuckalay, is an exceptional example of the techniques and craftsmanship of wood. It is an icon of the traditional timber architecture of Kerala with strict adherence to the Thatchu sastra. It is a masterpiece showcasing the peak of excellence in the science of carpentry.

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  Aging & Longevity

  My Yoga Connect Experience-Unveiling Paths to Better and Happy Living.

  23 months ago

  A recent research report reveals that taurine deficiency causes aging in humans. From my experience, I think it is possible to increase the taurine level naturally. Keeping our internal organs strong and healthy is an option to increase taurine. Yoga practice is the preferred option.