In Suktel Valley, India, a new dam project is planned which will submerge one of the few remaining forest areas in Orissa. The local people harvest wild tobacco leaves, which form a key to their income. Should the dam be built, they will lose everything.
DAM 999 :The word dam can be traced back to Middle English,[1] and before that, from Middle Dutch, as seen in the names of many old cities.[2] Most early dam building took place in Mesopotamia and the Middle East. Dams were used to control the water level, for Mesopotamia's...
Ice Dams Massachusetts. Ice Dams in Massachusetts were thought of as ice build up on roofs from poor roofing and/or backed up gutters. IR photography reveals the real culprit in the causes ice dams....
Orissa has got a special position in the world map of tourism due to its historical and architectural values. The history and rich heritage of the state have contributed a lot to the Orissa tourism. Tourists come from different places of India as well as abroad to witness the glorious culture and heritage of the state....
Fourteen students and three workers were arrested Wednesday at Irvine, called UC Irvine or UCI, the University of California in a protest of students to demand some changes from UCI....
The article aims at educating protest the right way in developing countries like india....
Have you read or heard about the protests in Bangkok? Are you wondering what to make out of these news? This article will help you to better understand the situation and the background of the court and political crisis in Thailand. It is written very easily and you don't need to have an insiders understanding of politics or Thailand....
Ice dams can cause significant damage to your home and roof by allowing water to leak directly inside of your home. Don't wait to take action in protecting your home from ice dams!...
Have you ever heard an ancient Hindu temple built in the name of the sun god? And it is the Sun Temple in Konark, Orissa, whose shape likes giant chariot and are at the age of 13th- century. Many people also know the temple because of its exquisite stone carvings that cover its interiors and exteriors....
On Wednesday, September 29, 2010, thousands of workers in Europe rushed into streets to protest against austerity measures. European capitals were so crowded with demonstrators marching in order to \"fight\" against the governments\' austerity measures. Particularly, officials in Brussels submitted sanctions to governments who cut their budget deficits and debt. The European Day of Action took place in many capitals of Europe including Madrid, Brussels, Greek, and so on. Let\'s have a review at the recent demonstration of workers in Europe On Wednesday, September 29, 2010....
Stone craft has been practiced since long in Orissa. The tradition of stone-carving is very rich in Orissa. Craftsperson from Orissa had since the ancient time in Orissa had achieved a very high degree of expertise in stone carving. The huge repertoire of stone carving is best revealed in the architecture and rock-cut sculptures of Lingraja, Jagannath, Mukteshwara and other temples of Orissa....