According to Experts,Uttarakhand Forest Fires Could Melt Glaciers Faster

Posted on May 3, 2016 by Rashid Faridi

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According to experts,raging forest fires in Uttarakhand in India could have a devastating effect on the state’s glaciers which are the lifeline of the major rivers flowing through India’s northern plains.

According to experts at Nainital’s Aryabhatta Research Institute for Observational Sciences (ARIES) and Govind Ballabh Pant Institute of Himalayan Environment and Development (GBPIHED) in Almora, ‘black carbon’ from smog and ash is covering the glaciers, thereby making them prone to melting. if it happens, it may be proved a grave climate change threat.

Fires are both good and bad
Fire is sometimes essential for forest regeneration, or provides tangible benefits for local communities. In other cases it destroys forests and has dire social and economic consequences.

Forest fires are a natural part of ecosystems in many, but not all, forest types: in boreal and dry tropical forests for example they are a frequent and expected feature, while in tropical moist forests they would naturally be absent or at least rare enough to play a negligible role in ecology.

When fires become a problem…
Fires become a problem when they burn in the wrong places, or in the right places but at the wrong frequency or the wrong temperatures. Fires in forests that burn under natural circumstances become a problem when those forests are used for a particular purpose, such as settlement or timber production.

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India’s Future in Agriculture

Posted on April 30, 2016 by Rashid Faridi

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It is said that India is an agricultural country.Though origin of agriculture is credited to South West Asia, India is one of the pioneers.

It is often said that young people are shying away from agriculture.That is not always the case. Here you can see young students happily engaged in agriculture in West Uttar Pradesh in India. The scene looks interesting in the backdrop of recent GPS launch. India is a country where traditional and scientific activities go hand in hand.It is  positive for  sustainable development.

Farming scenario in India is not all good. Each region in India has a specific soil and climate that is only suitable for certain types of farming. Many regions on the eastern side of India experience less than 50 cm of rain annually, so the farming systems are restricted to cultivate crops that can withstand drought conditions and farmers are usually restricted to single cropping. The fact that irrigation infrastructure is not up to the mark adds to this problem.

An irony of Indian agriculture is that the people getting most of the financial benefit do not add any value to agriculture. Middle men accrue most of the benefits. This should be changed

Future Scenario

Vertical farming is fast catching up all over the world and in India. Soon these students may be seen happily engaged in agriculture in the heart of a metropolis.

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Farming Scenario in India

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With the Launch of 7th Satellites,India got it Own GPS-Navic

Posted on April 29, 2016 by Rashid Faridi

1461828607-3413With I Indians  will have their own GPS signals on their smartphones.  With the launch of  seventh navigation satellite,IRNSS-1G ,India entered an exclusive club of five nations that have their own satellite navigation and positioning system.

The critical benefit  is that the country will not have to depend on a foreign power for military navigation. With the complete system in place, the armed forces will be able to find their position accurately in the battleground and direct ammunition and missiles deep into enemy territory. The system will have  range of 1,500 km  beyond the borders.

The system can also be used for civilian navigation. it will also work as a terrestrial navigation aid for hikers and travellers, along with visual and voice navigation for drivers. It will relay signals for all GPS devices.It is  also compatible and will be integrated into phones. Other civilian applications include mapping, disaster management, and vehicle and fleet management, according to experts. it will be leading the way in many ways.

IRNSS is similar to the global positioning system (GPS) of the US  which have24 , Glonass of Russia, and Galileo of Europe, as well as China’s Beidou.   The GPS will have the accuracy of 20 meters.

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Coupon Canny Review – Save While Shopping Online

Posted on April 26, 2016 by Rashid Faridi

logo new Everyone is shopping online as it saves time and money. There are various discount offers available which will allow you to purchase your favorite products at an affordable price. One of the best ways to save more money online is by making use of coupons sites for purchasing products online. Coupon Canny is one of such coupons website providing the best coupons. This website believes in providing the best deals to online buyers so that they can save more money while shopping online than what they ever did.

 Coupons of Different Stores

 Coupon Canny understands the requirement of online shoppers and that’s why it has coupons of many popular online stores. Jabong, Ask Me Grocery, ShopClues, Amazon, Flipkart and most of the other popular online stores are included. If you couldn’t find discount coupons of a particular online shopping store still now, then your search may end with Coupon Canny. These online coupons will not only allow you to get flat discount, but you’ll also get cashback from some of the best online stores.

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 Brands Promo Codes

 We all believe that some brands are the best as they have been there from years. Even if some products are available at an affordable price, we still choose to go with products of the best brands even if they are costly. Coupon Canny brings brands promo codes which include the promo codes of best clothing and gadgets brands. If you’re looking to purchase a Samsung, HTC, Micromax or Lenovo smartphone, then you need to visit this section for finding the best coupons related to your favorite brand.

 Indian Festival Season Shopping Deals

 Festivals make us happy and that’s the time when the main shopping is done by those who love to do shopping online. Coupon Canny wants you to purchase most of the products using coupons especially during different festivals. This coupons website is having coupons for all the festivals and even a ‘Buy 1 Get 1 Offer’ is available.  You’ll feel surprise to know that it is even having ‘T20 Cricket World Cup’ coupons. Using coupons, you’ll be able to purchase more products during every festival which shall bring more happiness in your home.

 Specials Daily and Weekly Deals

 Coupon Canny knows that some online shoppers just look for special deals as they are frustrated going through the same type of discount deals. There is a ‘Deal of the Day’ as well as ‘Deal of the Week’ section at the Coupon Canny website providing the best daily and weekly deals to the regular online shoppers. You may even love to share these special daily and weekly online shopping deals with your friends and relatives.

Coupon Canny has bought variety of coupons for online shoppers. Saving money has become an important thing for many and these discount coupons are proving to be the solution for many. If you couldn’t find the best discount coupons for yourself at any other website, then definitely Coupon Canny’s coupons won’t disappoint you.

 

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