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Going BankruptOver Traditions

 
/ July 27, 2010

India is a multi-ethnic and multi-cultural society.The great diversity is often reflected in the number of festivals and ceremonies.

Mighty Mithun Under Threat

 
/ July 26, 2010

‘Mithun’ (Bos frontalis) is a semi-domesticated animal found in the hills of North East India.

Bikaner Heritage in Ruins

 
/ July 23, 2010

The term ‘Haveli’ is used for a private mansion. It is derived from Persian meaning “an enclosed place”.

Power Cuts Short-Circuit Growth

 
/ July 22, 2010

Recently Nagaland government has shown much seriousness in achieving higher industrial growth.

No Sanitation:Public Health at Risk

 
/ July 21, 2010

The lack of public toilets in Rajasthan’s Karauli market poses severe public health and economic challenges for residents.

‘Gharats’: Vanishing Water Mills

 
/ July 20, 2010

‘Gharats’ or water flour mills run on a stream’s kinetic energy to turn the shaft of the grinding mill.

Economic Blockade Cripples Manipur

 
/ July 19, 2010

On 11th April 2010, two Naga students groups called for an economic blockade in Manipur.

Toxic Fumes Blanket Village

 
/ July 16, 2010

Toxins from a Ladwa rice mill pose serious health risks to the local Valmiki Nagar community.