This is part 2 of the series. To read about part 1, click here. In the part 1 of the series, we have seen how we have polluted the ghats of Kolkata, which had for many decades been the lifeline of the city, through its water transport, providing drinking water, and having historical and religiousContinue reading “Cleaning the Ghats of Kolkata – Part 2”
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Cleaning the Ghats of Kolkata (Part 1)
The Bhagirathi-Hooghly river flows through one of the most densely populated regions in India. Starting from Berhampore in Murshidabad, Nabadwip-Mayapur in Nadia, along the Hooghly industrial region of Bandel-Naihati, Chandannagar, Chinasurah, Serampore-Barrackpore, culminating at Kolkata-Howrah, the most densely populated region in entire eastern India. It is thus a hectic task to keep the Bhagirathi-Hooghly riverContinue reading “Cleaning the Ghats of Kolkata (Part 1)”
Swami Vivekananda – The Man Behind Youth Day in India
12th January is celebrated all across India as the national youth day, on the occasion of the birthday of Swami Vivekananda. Swami Vivekananda, a disciple of Ramakrishna and a monk, is known for his superb speech at the world Parliament of Religions in Chicago, and for establishing the Ramakrishna Mission. However, his journey to successContinue reading “Swami Vivekananda – The Man Behind Youth Day in India”
Is Flight Cancellation Effective Against Covid-19?
Due to the recent increase in Covid-19 cases, many international and domestic flights have been cancelled by the respective State Governments. However, not all flights are cancelled, and the decisions taken at the highest level are quite blurred, which may do more harm than good. Though restrictions in localities and cities are working quite wellContinue reading “Is Flight Cancellation Effective Against Covid-19?”
Double Decker Bus in India
Double-decker buses seem to be a bit off-topic when it comes to the mass rapid transit system in big cities. While regular single-decker buses are a common medium of transport for most people, double-decker buses are viewed as a luxury tourist bus, or a festival, or even a movie shooting. Little did most people knowContinue reading “Double Decker Bus in India”