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Saturday, September 01, 2007
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VOICE YOUR VIEWS -- MONSOON WORRIES Caution and precaution With the Cauvery flowing to its full capacity and the Mettur dam having water to its maximum level, onset of the monsoon has ushered in worries of floods and plausible damage to crops in the State. Channels like Uyyakkondan have not been ... Be prepared There is no cause for worry if the monsoon sets in at the right time. Worries arise only if there is adverse seasonal condition and monsoon failure. Normal monsoon comes every year during specified months and if the administration is ... Boon and bane Monsoon is a boon to mankind. Farmers especially in South India are fully dependent on monsoon rains for their agricultural activities. Moderate and timely monsoon brings cheer among farmers. But a consistent heavy down pour becomes a ... Cheer and worries Authorities should do something about overflowing open drains which harbour diseases in many residential areas. Underground drainage needs to be made fully operational to give some relief to people. Water logging and mosquito breeding are the ... Inadequate "No rains, no grains" is an old saying stressing the importance of monsoon. Onset of the monsoon ought to usher in happiness but nowadays it ushers in more worries. Encroachment of paddy fields, construction of new buildings and deforestation ... Worst fears Once summer is over, worries gain an upper hand with the arrival of monsoon, particularly in the minds of city dwellers. Water logging, obstruction of traffic due to damaged roads, flooding of canals, overflowing drainages, insufficient place ... Well informed If summer dries up water resources, flood havoc displaces man and brings road, rail or air traffic to a standstill during monsoon. City roads are in a bad shape with potholes due to incessant rain. A precise weather report in advance, a good ... Beware Given the present intensity of the erratic South West Monsoon which battered Maharashtra, Gujarat, Bihar, Rajasthan, and other parts of the North Indian region, the same intensity of North East Monsoon rains may be felt in Tamil Nadu. In ...
An eye for an eyeOne fourth of the world’s visually impaired is right here in our country. And, as we observe the Eye Donation Fortnight, it’s time to ask why Squirming in your seat? Worms can make you feel uncomfortable. How you can prevent them by observing stringent standards of hygiene Ask Shahnaz Beautician Shahnaz Hussain offers tips and answers queries. You can send your queries to shahnaz_press@yahoo.co.in My forehead is oily and I get pimples only on this part of the ... The health revolution In choosing healthy options, make sure you are not being fed on jargon
Star power on TV Are established stars turning to the small screen to push their big screen prospects?
ROAD LESS TRAVELLED She saw sea shells… On Hare Island, you have to tread like a tortoise to enjoy the beauty. Soma Basuwrites…
Ethnic and aesthetic Handicraft exhibitions are ideal hang-outs Your shot at fame Interested in sending your entries to a short film and photography competition?
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