The precious portland cement essentially meant for structural application is invariably used for masonry work, where as the masonry cement still remains far from common knowledge and usage. An attempt has been made in the present study to explore the possibilities of obtaining the characteristics of masonry cement from the blend of ordinary portland cement and class F flyash.

The mighty river Brahmaputra and its tributaries are filled with rain water during monsoon season, which often creates moderate to severe flood situation in Assam. This is also the peak season of multiplication of a particular half-moon shaped snail species locally known as Junai samuk.

As the monsoon retreats and the flood waters recede, the flood bank and bed of the River Dikrong in Itanagar, Arunachal Pradesh becomes a humming ground of the human activities. Temporary labour tents or huts, crusher machines, movement of trucks and other vehicles all along the length and breadth become the state of affairs in the river.

Advertisements talking about green community villages and sustainable construction keep popping out from every magazine, newspaper, hoarding and television, but giving form to the idea depends on the executioner. Brad Baker of Codding Enterprises is one such man who has gone out of his way to ensure he delivers what the promotional material of Sonoma Mountain Village promises.

Indoor radon exposure is estimated to be one of the leading causes of lung cancer. Radon can enter the home through cracks in the foundation floor and walls, drains and other openings. Indoor radon concentration depends on the material from which buildings have been constructed. This study is aimed at collecting scattered information about the radon measurements by various workers in India.