The 2011 Christchurch earthquake with 6.3 magnitude that struck the city and the surrounding regions of New Zealand at 12.51 pm on 22 February 2011 local time caused widespread damage and multiple fatalities. The earthquake was centered 2 kilometers west of the town of Lyttelton, and 10 kilometers south-east of the centre of
The local opposition to operating the twin power plants of UPCL in our backyard is unyielding in its demands that its operations be ceased completely. The local farmers’ association, clergymen of all three major faiths in the region-especially the seer of Pejavar Mutt, environmentalists, doctors representing Indian
A serial on Zee TV, ‘Aapki Antara’ that ran from 1 June 2009 till 18 February 2010 brought forth the problem of autism in a way that could be understood by common people without much knowledge of medical science describing this condition known as ‘Autism Spectrum
The magnificent and beautiful cathedral dedicated to St. Joseph the Worker, the patron saint of Raiganj Diocese stands as the testimony of the faith and support of the people of the diocese, the pastoral leadership provided by Bishop Alphonsus D’Souza S.J. and the meticulous planning and
Recently I had an opportunity to visit Kolkata, which has been immortalized by the great humanitarian service rendered by Blessed Mother Teresa and her congregation of the Sisters of Charity and the famous novel, the ‘City of Joy’ written by Dominique La Pierre in 1985 and a film
It was barely few months ago in September 2010, Saby (Ronald Saby D’Souza) said “I am going to build a party spot here right on this hill” showing the place around on the top of the hill after he took me there in his four wheel drive. It was a high hill near his house in Kattingeri.
The farmers in villages around Udupi Power Corporation Limited (UPCL) are aggrieved. Their soil, water, and air are polluted. Their traditional livelihood is threatened. The yields and incomes from agriculture, floriculture and horticulture are dwindling, which they ascribe to damage to local environment. The damage is ascribed
For a resident of Mumbai or suburb after alighting from a local train at the Chatrapati Shivaji Terminus (CST) previously known as the Victoria Terminus (VT) walking or commuting by bus or taxi daily to and from his office in South
Though the date 18 February does not seem to be reminding of any anniversary of a major noteworthy event, the date exactly a century ago laid the foundation of the civil aviation in India when a French pilot Monsignor Henri Piquet undertook the first commercial flight on 18 February 1911
After sightseeing in Delhi for a day, Nainital was the destination of our group’s North Indian tour. We left Delhi early morning as we had to cover around 304 kilometers by Tempo traveler through Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand which is plain land with vast areas of cultivation.
The Sambram 2011, the most awaited event of year, to mark 10th Anniversary of Bellevision was celebrated with great pomp and gusto. The event was held Dubai Grand Hotel – Poolside on 4th February 2011 with more than 700 people witnessing the celebration. The President of Bellevision
This time during my two week vacation in Moodubelle, my family and I wanted to go on a tour but could not go away from Moodubelle longer as there were centenary celebrations, Christmas, New Year, feasts, weddings and many other