auto start and stop hand pumponly 16 kg, can lift 720 litres/hour works on a 12 volt DC

Developed by Vishwamurthy Hegde (of Balekuli, a remote village in Siddapur taluk and a dropout from 1st year diploma), this lower power consuming auto start and stop hand pump, weighting only 16 kg, can lift 720 litres/hour to a height of 30 meters from a borewell of any depth without a submerisible motor and works on a 12 volt DC!!!

This pump can work on solar energy, LGP, biogas, by pedaling, kerosene. It can be used in open wells, tanks, lakes and can be used for watering fields at low cost.

The technology is centered around eco friendliness, less fuel consumption, and work efficiency at an affordable rate. The Balekuli pump has received recognition by the National Innovation Foundation (NIF), Ahmedabad

Mr Hegde uses a mix of old and new parts assembled in equal ratio. The discarded parts of different old engines, bikes or cars with a little improvement are blended with new parts in the products.

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Banana to bring back shine to your shoes

Have your shoes (leather) started giving a dull look? Have they stopped shining as bright as they used to when you bought them?

Don't Be Sad..all they need is banana peel. Take a banana peel and rub them on your shoe and get the lost shine back.

Try it ...

Need to iron clothes for next morning and no Press around - No Fret

Since hostel days we learnt that there is no need to carry a bulky press when traveling. And now it helps me whenever I'm traveling.

Fold your clothes the way you would pack them, making sure you did not leave any unwanted creases while folding. Then put them under a heavy object. The best bet is under your mattress. Your clothes will be pressed by morning while you sleep on it.

Who said sleeping on the job will not get good results.

Ginger Tea - Best Cold Remedy from the Orient

Ginger Tea

The Best Cold Remedy from the Orient.

In both ayurvedic and traditional Chinese medicine, ginger is considered the best home remedy for colds. Drink a cup of ginger tea several times (at least 3 times) a day. Ginger contains a dozen antiviral compounds. And it tastes good.

To make a tea, add 1 heaping teaspoon of grated fresh gingerroot to 1 cup of boiled water. Allow it to steep for 10 minutes. If you use dried ginger powder use 1/3 to 1/2 teaspoon of powdered ginger per cup. Drink warm.

Sip the tea slowly. Don't gulp it down. Swish it around the mouth before swallowing. This helps the liquid to mix with the enzymes in the saliva and rapidly assimilates the herbs into the blood stream.

This herbal tea, one of the best cold remedies, helps handle fever and reduce achiness, congestion, and inflammation associated with common cold. This is very useful for common cold and fever.

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Remove Pimple / acne from your face Yourself

Remedies....

1. Apply slices of tomato on your skin ,the pulp of the tomato has astringent properties which can prevent acne.

2. This pimple removing lotion will help to get rid of pimples on the face.
Multanimitti (china clay) powder – 1 tsp, Honey – ½ tsp, Carrot juice – ½ tsp, Garlic paste – ¼ tsp. Mix all the above items to form a lotion, and apply the mask on the pimples. Leave it on for 15 minutes.

3. The juice of basil or tulsi leaves heals the skin and acne scars are not formed.
4. A good face pack of neem leaves with a pinch of turmeric is also very good for acne prone skin.
5. Another face pack for acne prone skin would be that of honey (1 tsp) with 1/2 (tsp ) of cinnamon powder. Apply for 15 minutes. Due to the antiseptic properties, bacterial infections in the skin are treated.

6. Aloe Vera pulp is useful for the skin or use a readymade aloe Vera gel . Many brands are available in the markets (biotic is good) and you can also try a gel based sunscreen (lotus herbals have it)

7. Make a paste of jeera (cinnamon) seeds in water and apply it over the pimples.
8. Application of the milky juice of unripe papaya, will remove pimples.

9 Make the paste of Rakta-chandan (sandalwood) and Turmeric with milk, and apply it over the pimples.

10. Apply a little toothpaste (non-gel) on the pimple overnight. It will dry out the pimple.
11. Include green leafy vegetables and fruits in your diet. Drink a lot of water regularly to flush out toxins. Avoid deep fried snacks.

12. For black heads you need to steam your face. Then use cotton to remove your black heads. Do not use make up for some time as it tends to clog pores more. Just apply an alcohol free toner after you wash your face.

14.Do not rub your face vigorously as this could damage the skin

We hope these remedies solve your problem.

How to clean Clean Fruit and Fruit Juices stains

• Sponge with cold water immediately. Pre-soak in cold water for at least 30 minutes. Wash with detergent and bleach safe for fabric.
• While fruit stain is still moist, cover it with powdered starch. When dry, rinse the article and cold water and wash in the ordinary way.

Condoms finds many uses

There has been an ever increasing demand for condoms. Here are some interesting ways that people have started using condoms.

1. Low quality condoms are valuable to weavers because of the lubricant on them. Sari weavers rub the condom on loom shuttle, making the process of weaving faster.

2. Farmers use condoms to carry water when working in fields.

3. Condoms spread under the cement-concrete mortar are useful for waterproofing ceilings.

4. Condoms give smooth finish to road when they are mixed with tar and concrete.

5. Condoms are also useful protective covers. They are placed over the ends of guns to protect them in desert sandstorms.