Rainfall,cloud burst not behind water tragedy in Uttrakhand

Rainfall,cloud burst not behind water tragedy in Uttrakhand

26-06-2013 

The rainfall figures in the Uttarakhand were not that frightening, but environmental mismanagement has led to the heaviest damage following cloudbursts, says noted Uttarakhand-based Environmentalist Chandi Prasad Bhatt.

“I spoke to Meteorologist…

Times of Cricket

Times of Cricket

21-06-2013 

By Pampa

The armchair game was played at a leisurely pace till early 1980s. In those glorious days when fans went to see how long a batsman could stay on a tricky pitch, how he played defensive shots and his ducking style to good length bouncers…

Imagine if JMM-Congress govt is formed

Imagine if JMM-Congress govt is formed

18-06-2013 

A promising officer underutilized by crumbling Jharkhand governments?

Having a reputation of high quality, dignity and clinical efficiency in delivering things, Jharkhand’s IITian Chief Secretary Ram Sevak Sharma’s ideal place could…

Cuppa of tea,maize…

Cuppa of tea,maize…

15-06-2013 

With rains lashing the nook and corner of Ranchi,demand of tea and maize goes up.Adrakh(Ginger) Chai or Bhutta roasted on coal fed chulha rubbed with salt,pepper and lemon juice,are a common choice.

With thela wallahs roasting Bhuttas…

Why monsoon activates peacocks,frogs?

Why monsoon activates peacocks,frogs?

12-06-2013 

Why peacock dances when it rains during monsoon?To attract peahen to have sex,says a zoologist.

Why do frogs croak during monsoon?Monsoon comes as a breeding season for them.Moreoever,zoologists claim that male frogs produce the croaking sound…

Waiting for the monsoons to turn water falls alive in Jharkhand

Waiting for the monsoons to turn water falls alive in Jharkhand

06-06-2013 

Waiting for the monsoons to arrive in Ranchi. Jonha,Dasam,Hundru and Hirni waterfalls that dry up during summer turn alive with the onset of monsoon.

To see the forest turn lively and plants,trees,shrubs get their smile back, to watch the energy…

Monsoon forecast : MET AND THE VAGARIES OF NATURE

Monsoon forecast : MET AND THE VAGARIES OF NATURE

27-05-2013 

In 2009 when India was faced with one of its worst droughts, the monsoon forecast was for an ‘almost normal’ rainfall season.

You must have heard of the meteorological department’s monsoon forecast. It promises to be a near…

Bank can pave the way for village development

Bank can pave the way for village development

23-05-2013 

Dudhimati is a cent percent ST populated village about 7-8 Km from Bokaro. Villagers mainly engaged in farming lead a simple life not bothering for higher standard of living. The reason, they are not motivated for adopting new technology of agriculture…

Instead of thinking to change the world,change oneself: Sister Shivani

Instead of thinking to change the world,change oneself: Sister Shivani

18-05-2013 

In today’s fast-paced world, nobody has time to think a moment whether one’s words are flowing in harmony with one’s mind, creating avoidable acrimony, bitterness and suspicious, which spoil relations at personal, public and professional…

More mobile sets than population in 2014

More mobile sets than population in 2014

15-05-2013 

Nirmal Ganjhu sells vegetable at Morahabadi maidan.This morning when he accompanied by his son and wife was selling lady’s finger,he attracted my attention.Not for the quality of his lady’s finger.

What I noticed was that he,his…