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Integrate public art in Delhi’s development plan: Minister

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New Delhi, Jan 15 (IANS) As the government envisages to develop Delhi as a world-class city, it is time to make public art an essential component of town planning, Union Minister of State for Urban Affairs Hardeep Singh Puri said on Tuesday.

“When we have resolved to further develop Delhi as a world-class city with the state-of-the-art infrastructure and facilities to boost its potential for tourism as well as for holding world-level conferences and seminars, there is no reason why we should not make creative public art an essential component of all our works,” Puri told a Round Table organised by the Delhi Urban Arts Commission (DUAC) here.

He said that India had a vast pool of renowned sculptors, painters and designers and they could be tapped to beautify Delhi and thereafter other cities and towns of the country.

“Apart from celebrating the nation’s cultural diversity, the public art should aesthetically intertwine national, regional and local themes. Such creative and artistic works not only beautify the city but also capture its soul,” Puri said

Besides boosting tourism, such public art also “strengthens the affinity a resident feels for the city”, he added.

“The objective of the Round Table is to bring together artists, urban designers, city planners, architects and government functionaries to provide their valuable inputs on the subject. The DUAC has come up with guidelines on public art which would help integrate art work with public projects,” the Urban Affairs Ministry said in a release.

The meeting was attended by senior ministry officials, DUAC representatives and a number of leading architects and artists.

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These three drinks can be a blessing for your gas and acidity problems

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ily foods, spicy dishes, fried fares… Done it all and regretting it? If you’re suffering from acid reflux, you probably know what to eat and what to avoid. But is there anything to relieve you from such digestive issues? Well, there are certain drinks for acidity to improve your digestive health, if you consume them regularly.

Ready to find out? Let’s go!

In an Instagram video, nutritionist and health coach Neha Ranglani has suggested that to calm your acid reflux, you need to help your food get digested well. This can be done by improving your stomach acid production and healing your stomach cells. And these drinks that she has suggested, can help with just that, allowing you to digest your food well without the burn.

Here are 6 drinks for acidity:

1. Cucumber juice

Cucumber is a favourite salad ingredient in summer because of its cooling properties. Consuming cucumber juice can be really beneficial for relievingacid reflux because it is highly nutritious as it provides your body with both fibre and water which is needed for better digestion and has a low calorie volume. What’s more? It can also keep you full and help you avoid reaching out to junk foods!

2. Lemon water

Lemon can do you a world of good! Being rich in vitamin C and B and minerals such as phosphorus, calcium, and magnesium—drinking lemon water regularly will not only help you burn fat but will resolve your digestive issues such as acidity. Moreover, lemon water contains laxative properties that can help improve your bowel movements and clear toxins from the body, keeping you hydrated.

3. Ginger water

Ginger aka adrak, is a very well known ingredient that has been used for ages to help relieve acidity and gas. Also, if you are facing digestive issues due to overeating or undigested food, consuming ginger water can help in emptying your stomach. You can also consume it by adding it to soups, subzi or curry, and even tea. Remember that you’re not allowed to consume ginger in excess amounts.

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