Blepharitis is a chronic inflammation of the lid margin. It is characterized by a variety of clinical manifestations which often includes alteration of ocular surface. The concept of blepharitis was also present in Indian system of medicine i.e. Ayurveda . The clinical features of Shyava vartma, Klinna vartma and Krimigranthi is described by the Sushruta, Vagbhata, Yoga ratnakar and Madhava Nidana resembled with clinical features of blepharitis. Numerous uses of drugs and attempts have been tried to treat this disease, but it is still with us Re-activation and recurrence is also a major fact regarding the disease. Thus, the rich treasure of Ayurveda was explored and one formulation from Astang-hridaya was picked up for scientific clinical evaluation in the treatment of blepharitis. Aim of the study was to compare the effect of Karanjadi anjana in management of blepharitis with control group (Antibiotic and steroid ointment) and placebo group (Vaseline petroleum jelly). 20 Patients were registered in each group and treated with their respective drug. Karanadi anjana shows better results in itching, burning sensation, irritation and watering than control and placebo group. Karanjadi anjana can be used as safe and cost-effective treatment for management of blepharitis.

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Peace is described as an ‘elusive concept' having different connotations for the spheres in which peaceful processes are applied. There are several pedagogical approaches to education for peace. The Constructivist approach is considered the best strategy. Teacher preparation is at the core of the success and utilization of the pedagogical approaches meant for education for peace. Therefore, the teacher education programmes need to be redesigned to have wider implications for promoting peace through the preparation of teachers. The present paper suggests a hypothetical model depicting ‘Top Down' approach to teacher education for peace which compliments the ‘Bottom Up' model envisaged by UNESCO (1998). Whatever may be the model of teacher education, it should combine knowledge, experiences and skills pertaining to promoting culture of peace. At the same time all agencies of education should support and join hands with teacher education programmes to change the culture of war into culture of peace and non-violence in the world we live in.