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Photos, Illustrations and other Images
To benefit people or to beautify places?
Posted on 03 Nov, 2013 02:13 PMThe population of Raipur has increased over the years and with it, the demand for land. Encroachment along with the unplanned construction of residential colonies, independent houses, commericial complexes and industrial structures have resulted in 93 lakes disappearing. Even the 37 lakes that are in existence are highly polluted; the water isn't fit for drinking or bathing.
A school that doesn't teach
Posted on 31 Oct, 2013 11:43 AMConstant giggles, playful pulling of plaits and teasing is common in girls' schools. Though the Baba Aya Singh Riarki College in Gurdaspur is different in many ways, it is filled with similar scenes. This school is an exceptional experiment in education for rural girls of Gurdaspur and Amritsar.
Minor mineral, major mafia
Posted on 29 Sep, 2013 04:05 PMPahanbarri was a small village of 3000 people in Madhya Pradesh's Hoshangabad district. The 200-year old village was known for its fertile soil, thanks to being located on the banks of the Tawa, a tributary of the Narmada river. On August 1 this year, the river changed its course, broke its bank and entered the village.
Applications invited for 'Future Conservationist Awards', Conservation Leadership Programme
Posted on 29 Sep, 2013 01:32 PMFor details on the CLP awards, please click here.
To apply online for the awards, click here.
Nominations invited for 'Dr. Salim Ali National Wildlife Fellowship Award', Ministry of Environment and Forests
Posted on 28 Sep, 2013 11:02 AMFor details on the award nominations, please click here.
For more information on the nomunation procedure, click here.
The comedy and tragedy of the Doddaballapur tanks
Posted on 26 Sep, 2013 02:08 PM1972 was the year. A massive hit, a landmark movie in Dr. Rajkumar's cinema career was realeased: Bangarada Manushya (The Golden Man).
With many melodious and meaningful songs, the theme was something close to one's heart - an urban youth returns to his ancestral village, takes up agriculture and works for the welfare of the village.
Call for entries for photo contest ' Rivers of life- The Brahmaputra', International Union for Conservation of Nature
Posted on 21 Sep, 2013 08:14 AMFor details on the photo contest, please click here.
To register online for the contest, click here.
The brochure is attached below for your consideration.
A tale of two STPs
Posted on 20 Sep, 2013 04:51 PMThe venerable Imperial Gazetteer says, 'Viewed from a distance Lucknow presents a picture of unusual magnificence and architectural splendour, which fades on nearer view ...' (Imperial Gazetteer of India, v. 16, p. 196).
Sanawar school makes good use of its sewage
Posted on 20 Sep, 2013 04:46 PMIf you visit Shimla during the summers, you will notice people being asked to use water judiciously. You will likely see tankers queue up around residential areas as the supply from the municipal corporation declines. Why would a hill station that is fed by mountain rivers and overlooked by glorious snow peaks face water scarcity?