India

A river with a difference

DOES THE ago-old belief in Ganga's incorruptibility hold water? Yes, says environmental engineer D S Bhargava of Roorkee University, who believes that this is what has led to apathy towards the

Publication Date:

30/01/1994

Author(s): Rakesh Kalshian

Source: Down to Earth

Tags:

River Pollution, Ganga, India

India

Need for an overhaul

Scientific research and organisation must be completely re oriented to a more balanced development of the planet.

Publication Date:

30/01/1994

Author(s): Anders Wijkman

Source: Down to Earth

Vol:

2

Issue:

19940131

pp:

0

Tags:

Scientific And Technical Development, Planets

India

Different callings

BESIDES farming, the Jyapus also engage in activities such as pottery, weaving, tile and brick-making. Weaving is an important activity, as the Jyapus traditionally prefer to wear home-spun clothes.

Publication Date:

30/01/1994

Source: Down to Earth

India

Life takes on new meaning

The tribals of south Bihar found new self respect after their struggle to save their sarnas from outsiders.

Publication Date:

30/01/1994

Source: Down to Earth

Vol:

2

Issue:

19940131

pp:

0

India

Dedicated to death

The grove of Tivri is the only one in Ratnagiri district to have escaped a social forestry scheme.

Publication Date:

30/01/1994

Source: Down to Earth

Vol:

2

Issue:

19940131

pp:

0

India

A masquerade

THERE are some books in the market that need to be reviewed, if only to reveal a racket of converting doctorate theses into so-called specialised books that at times cost the earth. If you thought

Publication Date:

30/01/1994

Author(s): Sukh Dev

Source: Down to Earth

Vol:

2

Issue:

19940131

pp:

0

Tags:

Pesticides