Political
Painting Mumbai blue!
Posted on 02 Feb, 2014 10:12 PMAabid Surti who lives in Mira Road, a Mumbai suburb, was awarded the Lifetime Achievement Award from Hindi Sahitya Sanstha by the Uttar Pradesh Government in 2007. He has multiple creative talents. He is a painter, cartoonist, author, playwright and water warrior.
Water warrior?!
Land of water, no more
Posted on 02 Feb, 2014 10:11 PMThe name Tripura originated from 'Twi' meaning water and 'Para' meaning land. The indigenous population, which is about 32%, refer to Tripura as Twipra, meaning land of water. However, the state no longer seems to be living up to its name.
Rurals move away from agriculture: Assocham
Posted on 02 Feb, 2014 10:08 PM'Rural job profile observes a significant change'
Authority bans sale of packaged drinking water without BIS mark
Posted on 02 Feb, 2014 10:07 PMNo sale of packaged drinking water without BIS mark: FSSAI
Invite to 'Aimbootham Vizha – a Celebration of Five Elements of Nature', Poovulagin Nanbargal, Chennai
Posted on 30 Jan, 2014 01:25 PMAimbootham Vizha – a celebration of Five elements of Nature.
Frequently asked questions (FAQ) on borewells: Part II - Maintenance of borewells and problems associated with existing borewell
Posted on 30 Jan, 2014 11:10 AMThe Borewell FAQ, Part I & II, are meant to provide a primer on the basics related to all aspects of borewells. A well compiled document in 2 parts, they also give links to relevant queries and provide a much needed starting point for all those contemplating a borewell!
Invite to a workshop on 'Wetlands of Assam', Aaranyak and IUCN-India, Guwahati
Posted on 29 Jan, 2014 04:56 PMPurpose:
(i) Take stock of the conservation and management status of the wetlands of Assam in general
(ii) Discuss the significance of good landscape connectivity of flood plain wetlands
(iii) Share the framework and results of Aaranyak-IUCN study on the Deepar beel on wetland connectivity and modelling
Bird sanctuary Chilika designated 'Destination Flyways'
Posted on 29 Jan, 2014 12:29 PMChilika lagoon named as 'Destination Flyways' by UN
Power corridors for each river basin in Himachal
Posted on 29 Jan, 2014 12:28 PMPlans to create power corridors for each river basin on its way
Can the effects of mining be undone?
Posted on 27 Jan, 2014 02:39 PMMeghalaya is rich in minerals, especially coal. This has led to rampant mining in the state. Large scale denudation of forest cover, scarcity of water, destruction of water sources, pollution of air, water and soil, and degradation of agricultural lands are some of the conspicuous environmental implications of coal mining.