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  • This young man, who starred in the iconic gay film 'Latter Days' (at least for the fan following it commands), has been blessed with reasonably good carreer but his films are rarely seen in theatres outside English-speaking countries. Fans elsewhere will miss him on silver screen.0November 1, 2009

    Haven’t Got Enough – 6: Wes Ramsey

    This young man, who starred in the iconic gay film ‘Latter Days’ (at least for the fan following it commands), has been blessed with reasonably good carreer but his films are rarely seen in theatres outside English-speaking countries. Fans elsewhere will miss him on silver screen.

  • Ashley Judd was one of the foremost recognizable female actors in Hollywood in late 1990s. However, there is slow down now, despite recognised as a good actress. 0November 1, 2009

    Haven’t Got Enough – 5: Ashley Judd

    Ashley Judd was one of the foremost recognizable female actors in Hollywood in late 1990s. However, there is slow down now, despite recognised as a good actress.

  • Tom Welling, is a television’s Superman. He is singularly handsome. One can notice that when he smiles or stares lovingly at someone, those eyes dazzle like none. It’s pure, reassuring and soothing. Well, that is magic - The Charm of Clark Kent, the Superman of Smallville, Tom Welling! 0November 1, 2009

    Haven’t Got Enough – 4: Tom Welling

    Tom Welling, is a television’s Superman. He is singularly handsome. One can notice that when he smiles or stares lovingly at someone, those eyes dazzle like none. It’s pure, reassuring and soothing. Well, that is magic – The Charm of Clark Kent, the Superman of Smallville, Tom Welling!

  • One enterprising German coal-mine lessee Huntingdon Beaumont, was the first to suggest spacing the rails wide apart, to ply bigger wagons, and keep the rails in position using lateral members. Thus a wagonway, a technological precursor to railway is born.0December 9, 2009

    Evolution/ History of Railways-2: Early Wagonways/ Plateways/ Edgeways

    One enterprising German coal-mine lessee Huntingdon Beaumont, was the first to suggest spacing the rails wide apart, to ply bigger wagons, and keep the rails in position using lateral members. Thus a wagonway, a technological precursor to railway is born.

  • Overall human advancement to present level is unimaginable without the role of railways. Let us study the evolution of railways in a series of articles starting with the tracked-roads or rutways. It all began on roads as people struggled to overcome nagging difficulties posed by early roads. Till the advent of good roads, travel beyond a few dozen miles is considered very tiresome and martial and social relations are often dictated by it. 0December 9, 2009

    Evolution/ History of Railways-1: Tracked-roads/ Rutways, the Pre-cursors

    Overall human advancement to present level is unimaginable without the role of railways. Let us study the evolution of railways in a series of articles starting with the tracked-roads or rutways. It all began on roads as people struggled to overcome nagging difficulties posed by early roads. Till the advent of good roads, travel beyond a few dozen miles is considered very tiresome and martial and social relations are often dictated by it.

  • Bhopal Gas Leak – Union Carbide – What happened? On the intervening night of December 2nd – 3rd , 1984 in the city of Bhopal in India, world’s worst ever industrial disaster happened. In a Union Carbide pesticide plant located there, a gas tank containing deadly Methyl Isocyanate (MIC) developed...0December 3, 2009

    Bhopal Gas Leak – Union Carbide: 25 Years of Shame Continues!

    Bhopal Gas Leak – Union Carbide – What happened? On the intervening night of December 2nd – 3rd , 1984 in the city of Bhopal in India, world’s worst ever industrial disaster happened. In a Union Carbide pesticide plant located there, a gas tank containing deadly Methyl Isocyanate (MIC) developed…

  • Filling an Overhead Tank – Through Bottom or Top – What’s Best? Everyone knew overhead water tanks in our houses and other buildings generally have an inlet/ supply pipe on top and water falls into the tank through it. However, without fearing being branded insane or stupid, can we ask...0November 27, 2009

    Filling an Overhead Tank – Through Bottom or Top – What’s Best?

    Filling an Overhead Tank – Through Bottom or Top – What’s Best? Everyone knew overhead water tanks in our houses and other buildings generally have an inlet/ supply pipe on top and water falls into the tank through it. However, without fearing being branded insane or stupid, can we ask…

  • The paradoxical sameness of pressures in liquids at same depth, irrespective of the size and shape of container, can loosely be stated as the Hydrostatic Paradox! It needs explanation and at the end you will be surprised to learn that this is actually a fact not a falsehood. 1November 27, 2009

    What is a ‘Hydrostatic Paradox’?

    The paradoxical sameness of pressures in liquids at same depth, irrespective of the size and shape of container, can loosely be stated as the Hydrostatic Paradox! It needs explanation and at the end you will be surprised to learn that this is actually a fact not a falsehood.

  • The performance of Madeleine Stowe in the film The Blink as a vulnerable and sensitive blind woman is unforgettable to any one aware of a Hollywood also making non-action films. When one see some movies and actresses essaying difficult roles, it is common to think it could have been better if ...0November 1, 2009

    Haven’t Got Enough – 3: Madeleine Stowe

    The performance of Madeleine Stowe in the film The Blink as a vulnerable and sensitive blind woman is unforgettable to any one aware of a Hollywood also making non-action films. When one see some movies and actresses essaying difficult roles, it is common to think it could have been better if …

  • He is the undisputable heartthrob of Latin America. Eduardo Verastegui have been a heart-breaker around the world too! The living example of perfection of body and face, a very good actor and supermodel, with puzzlingly conservative ideas, he is ever an intrigue as is his absence from films! 1November 1, 2009

    Haven’t Got Enough – 2: Eduardo Verastegui

    He is the undisputable heartthrob of Latin America. Eduardo Verastegui have been a heart-breaker around the world too! The living example of perfection of body and face, a very good actor and supermodel, with puzzlingly conservative ideas, he is ever an intrigue as is his absence from films!

  • Whoopi Goldberg's will always be a commanding presence in her films. In Indian urban centers, her film 'Ghost' of early 90s, ran many weeks beating action flicks. Millions around the world, became fans of the actress who played the bogus medium in the film. We sorely miss Whoopi Goldeberg in films!0November 1, 2009

    Haven’t Got Enough – 1: Whoopi Goldberg

    Whoopi Goldberg’s will always be a commanding presence in her films. In Indian urban centers, her film ‘Ghost’ of early 90s, ran many weeks beating action flicks. Millions around the world, became fans of the actress who played the bogus medium in the film. We sorely miss Whoopi Goldeberg in films!

  • A detailed Pictorial presentation on different kinds of dams, based on method of construction or material used. Enjoy reading!1November 1, 2009

    Different Kinds of Dams

    A detailed Pictorial presentation on different kinds of dams, based on method of construction or material used. Enjoy reading!

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  • This young man, who starred in the iconic gay film 'Latter Days' (at least for the fan following it commands), has been blessed with reasonably good carreer but his films are rarely seen in theatres outside English-speaking countries. Fans elsewhere will miss him on silver screen.0November 1, 2009

    Haven’t Got Enough – 6: Wes Ramsey

    This young man, who starred in the iconic gay film ‘Latter Days’ (at least for the fan following it commands), has been blessed with reasonably good carreer but his films are rarely seen in theatres outside English-speaking countries. Fans elsewhere will miss him on silver screen.

  • Ashley Judd was one of the foremost recognizable female actors in Hollywood in late 1990s. However, there is slow down now, despite recognised as a good actress. 0November 1, 2009

    Haven’t Got Enough – 5: Ashley Judd

    Ashley Judd was one of the foremost recognizable female actors in Hollywood in late 1990s. However, there is slow down now, despite recognised as a good actress.

  • Tom Welling, is a television’s Superman. He is singularly handsome. One can notice that when he smiles or stares lovingly at someone, those eyes dazzle like none. It’s pure, reassuring and soothing. Well, that is magic - The Charm of Clark Kent, the Superman of Smallville, Tom Welling! 0November 1, 2009

    Haven’t Got Enough – 4: Tom Welling

    Tom Welling, is a television’s Superman. He is singularly handsome. One can notice that when he smiles or stares lovingly at someone, those eyes dazzle like none. It’s pure, reassuring and soothing. Well, that is magic – The Charm of Clark Kent, the Superman of Smallville, Tom Welling!

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  • A writeup on how simple stone-chip ballast around rail sleepers hold the high speed rail tracks together.

    What Holds the Rails of High Speed Rail Tracks in Place?

    Posted on October 31, 2009 | No Comments
    A writeup on how simple stone-chip ballast around rail sleepers hold the high speed rail tracks together.

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  • Beavers are unique in animal kingdom for their single most-amazing skill of building little dams to stop flowing water to make pools for their own use.  Besides dams, beavers are also known for building canals, and their unique homes called beaver lodges. One may just wonder if early dam-builders inspired...

    Beavers, the Dam-building Animals, Inspired Early Dam Builders?

    Posted on October 31, 2009 | 2 Comments
    Beavers are unique in animal kingdom for their single most-amazing skill of building little dams to stop flowing water to make pools for their own use.  Besides dams, beavers are also known for building canals, and their unique homes called beaver lodges. One may just wonder if early dam-builders inspired...

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  • A dam is an obstruction constructed across a river or stream to impound water on upstream side.  Technically, a dam impounds water to a level considerably higher than the normal flood level of the river. Weirs and Barrages, on the other hand, impound water to relatively lower levels, just enough...

    A Brief History of Dams and Dam Building

    Posted on October 31, 2009 | 1 Comment
    A dam is an obstruction constructed across a river or stream to impound water on upstream side.  Technically, a dam impounds water to a level considerably higher than the normal flood level of the river. Weirs and Barrages, on the other hand, impound water to relatively lower levels, just enough...

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  • the writing is on the wall, err ... on the face of humans! To be precise, in the frozen ocean of Arctic. A brief on melting of Arctic and why this is really serious and true. Backed with data on how it is not just the loss of ice but a deadly chain reaction of events that release more carbon into air than imagined.

    The Apocalyptic Melting Of Arctic

    Posted on October 24, 2009 | No Comments
    the writing is on the wall, err ... on the face of humans! To be precise, in the frozen ocean of Arctic. A brief on melting of Arctic and why this is really serious and true. Backed with data on how it is not just the loss of ice but a deadly chain reaction of events that release more carbon into air than imagined.

    Continue Reading...

  • To make our housing eco-friendly, let us begin with learning what makes a building green. All discussed in layperson's terms! What is a green building? A building, as a structure, that do not have unreasonably large carbon footprint on environment owing to its construction, occupation, maintenance, and existence.

    Green Buildings for Tropics and Semi-tropics

    Posted on October 24, 2009 | No Comments
    To make our housing eco-friendly, let us begin with learning what makes a building green. All discussed in layperson's terms! What is a green building? A building, as a structure, that do not have unreasonably large carbon footprint on environment owing to its construction, occupation, maintenance, and existence.

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  • An account of how the politicians of all hues and shades are endangering the Lake Kolleru in Andhra Pradesh state of India, a RAMSAR notified wetland and critical migratory bird haven, that has recently been saved from the brink, bringing cheer to birds and birdwatchers alike!

    Kolleru Lake, a RAMSAR site, in Danger!

    Posted on October 24, 2009 | No Comments
    An account of how the politicians of all hues and shades are endangering the Lake Kolleru in Andhra Pradesh state of India, a RAMSAR notified wetland and critical migratory bird haven, that has recently been saved from the brink, bringing cheer to birds and birdwatchers alike!

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  • Why India need to enhance its standing in IMF and elsewhere, in view of its changed global perceptions as a rising power. First in a series will focus on IMF, quota rights and voting rights, their significance, particularly to india post-recession and nuclear deal.

    G20 and India on World Stage – Future Agenda in IMF

    Posted on October 24, 2009 | No Comments
    Why India need to enhance its standing in IMF and elsewhere, in view of its changed global perceptions as a rising power. First in a series will focus on IMF, quota rights and voting rights, their significance, particularly to india post-recession and nuclear deal.

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  • The Congress party led state government in Andhra Pradesh state in India, did an encore. It won again the election and formed government, albeit with lesser seats than before (an 18 % cut in tally). The party made irrigation schemes and development big poll planks. However, as always, the environment loses, very badly at that!

    Unsustainable Development in Andhra Pradesh

    Posted on October 24, 2009 | No Comments
    The Congress party led state government in Andhra Pradesh state in India, did an encore. It won again the election and formed government, albeit with lesser seats than before (an 18 % cut in tally). The party made irrigation schemes and development big poll planks. However, as always, the environment loses, very badly at that!

    Continue Reading...

  • Nepal, the little land locked nation of Asia located largely in Himalayas, is the world's only officially Hindu state. For being on the south of Himalayas, Nepal's existence have inevitably been linked to India. prior to the advent of the British, India and Nepal are contiguous in culture and geography.

    Nepal – Brief Info & Status of Relations with India

    Posted on October 24, 2009 | No Comments
    Nepal, the little land locked nation of Asia located largely in Himalayas, is the world's only officially Hindu state. For being on the south of Himalayas, Nepal's existence have inevitably been linked to India. prior to the advent of the British, India and Nepal are contiguous in culture and geography.

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  • With representatives from 172 nations, of them 108 at the level of heads of State or Government, the Rio 1992 Earth Summit is perhaps the biggest and probably the most complex conference ever organised by the UN. Its aim is to bring seriousness to the thinking on global warming and to infuse a sense of urgency to tackle it.

    Climate Talks – 1: The Begining – Rio Earth Summit, 1992

    Posted on October 23, 2009 | No Comments
    With representatives from 172 nations, of them 108 at the level of heads of State or Government, the Rio 1992 Earth Summit is perhaps the biggest and probably the most complex conference ever organised by the UN. Its aim is to bring seriousness to the thinking on global warming and to infuse a sense of urgency to tackle it.

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  • A brief on what the unprecedented Earth Summit at Rio de Janiero in 1992, convened to debate climate change and ways to combat it, has brought on. The statements, agreements, elation and disappointments ...

    Climate Talks – 2: Outcome of Rio Earth Summit, 1992

    Posted on October 23, 2009 | No Comments
    A brief on what the unprecedented Earth Summit at Rio de Janiero in 1992, convened to debate climate change and ways to combat it, has brought on. The statements, agreements, elation and disappointments ...

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  • The Rio 1992 Earth Summit has been intended to bring seriousness to the working out and implemnetation of measures to halt global warming and to curb ad-hoc measures and lackadiasical attitude of governments. Hence, it is decided to reviews progress every 5 years. Thus, convened UNGASS,1997, NY.

    Climate Talks – 3: UNGASS, New York – Earth Summit, 1997 – Rio + 5

    Posted on October 23, 2009 | No Comments
    The Rio 1992 Earth Summit has been intended to bring seriousness to the working out and implemnetation of measures to halt global warming and to curb ad-hoc measures and lackadiasical attitude of governments. Hence, it is decided to reviews progress every 5 years. Thus, convened UNGASS,1997, NY.

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