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Don't have toilet, can't contest polls
Posted on 24 Nov, 2013 10:43 PMDon't have toilet, can't contest polls
After Phailin, Cyclone Helen hits Andhra Pradesh coast
Posted on 24 Nov, 2013 02:42 PMAfter Phailin, Helen devastates Andhra coast
Their world is hot, flat and crowded
Posted on 24 Nov, 2013 11:16 AMMountain farmers are facing a very volatile situation right now. Food crops are being replaced by cash crops, which return better dividends. Due to this, their overall economy has gotten much better. As a whole, more of them are migrating from rural to urban areas.
Money alone won't do for the mountain states
Posted on 24 Nov, 2013 11:14 AMCan we really address the special needs of mountain states by allocating them more money? Isn't it essential that we leave the 'one size fits all' approach and recognise the exclusive challenges and opportunities which mountain farmers face as compared to farmers in the plains?
Athirapilly falls under threat
Posted on 23 Nov, 2013 07:54 AMAthirappilly falls is situated 70 km from Kochi city in Kerala's Thrissur district. The 80 ft high falls is a part of the Chalakudy River and originates in the upper reaches of the Sholayar ranges in the Western Ghats. Lush greenery and little streams that cover the winding route up and down to the falls exhilarate and intimidate all at once.
Environment Ministry withdraws controversial amendment
Posted on 19 Nov, 2013 11:48 AMEnvironment Ministry withdraws amendment to waste rules
Phailin rain increases Andhra groundwater levels
Posted on 19 Nov, 2013 10:21 AMPhailin increases Andhra groundwater levels
The unique 'Khachar' system explained
Posted on 17 Nov, 2013 10:19 PMIndia is one of the world's largest producers of white and brown varieties of paddy and contributes to around 20% of all the paddy production in the world. Rice (de-husked form of paddy) is the staple food in the eastern and southern parts of the country and is mainly grown in rain-fed areas that receive heavy annual rainfall [1].
Symbolic yet neglected
Posted on 17 Nov, 2013 10:17 PMRameshwaram is well-known as one of India's most sacred places and is an important pilgrimage centre. However, what isn't well-known is the history behind the 64 teerthas (holy water bodies) in and around the island.
Can we build an alternative society?
Posted on 17 Nov, 2013 10:11 PMRiverside apartments are in great demand these days. This has led to a surge in the number of apartments built along rivers that flow through urban areas. These same 'premium' apartments are encroaching on the river's channel and are therefore most vulnerable to the floods that they help create by constricting the river. This harm extends beyond the apartments in question.