The Indian spiny-tailed lizard is a unique reptile that belongs to the family Agamidae. According to Wilms et al., its generic name has been recently resurrected from Uromastyx hardwickii to Sara hardwickii. It occurs in large numbers in isolated patches in the drylands of Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, Gujarat (Kachchh) and Pakistan. (Correspondence)

The largest concern on the cesium-137 (137Cs) deposition and its soil contamination due to the emission from the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant (NPP) showed up after a massive quake on March 11, 2011. Cesium-137 (137Cs) with a half-life of 30.1 y causes the largest concerns because of its deleterious effect on agriculture and stock farming, and, thus, human life for decades. Removal of 137Cs contaminated soils or land use limitations in areas where removal is not possible is, therefore, an urgent issue.

Colony collapse disaster (CCD) was reported as a major cause for decline in bee population and subsequent agricultural
productivity from many parts of the world. Many biological and physical factors such as diseases, insecticides,

The displaced and their advocates have been campaigning for a law that will limit the coercive power of the State in taking over land. The Land Acquisition Rehabilitation and Resettlement Bill 2011 adopts some of the language and concerns from the sites of conflict.