India has a rich musical heritage that dates back thousands of years and one of the most significant aspects of Indian classical music is the concept of ragas. Ragas are melodic frameworks that evoke specific moods and emotions. Image source: Varun Verma / Unsplash
A blood pressure machine, also known as a sphygmomanometer, is a device that measures the pressure of the blood in an artery and is a must-have device if you have hypertension. The cuff squeezes the artery and stops the blood flow. Then, the air is slowly released from the cuff by a valve until the blood starts flowing again. The pressure at this point is called the systolic pressure, which is the highest pressure in the artery. Image source: Mockup Graphic/Unsplash
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Malaysia’s rich cultural tapestry is woven together by the diverse communities that call this beautiful country home. Among these communities, the Indian diaspora has played a significant role in shaping the nation’s history and development since achieving independence, known as Merdeka, in 1957. Image source: Aliran
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