Global Ban on Endosulfan - Victory of justice

Stockholm: Today 29 April,2011 India has agreed to heed to global consensus on banning Endosulfan at the Stockholm Convention on Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs) which is underway at Geneva. India was completely isolated among other countries when China also stood in support for conditional ban on the pesticide. India is pressing for a good financial package as it would have to bear huge economic cost as a result of the ban.

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BAN ENDOSULFAN - FIGHT AGAINST ENDOSULFAN

UNITE FOR GLOBAL BAN ON THE DEADLY CHEMICAL ENDOSULFAN : Raise your voice for the poor people those suffer from severe health problems created by this highly toxic pesticide.

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Mission

Mission of this campaign is to get rid of the deadly chemical Endosulfan from India. Be part of an international movement to get governments ban this chemical from use.

Endosulfan, a chemical used widely in India as insecticide, has turned out to be a controversial subject within the country itself with Kerala taking the lead in seeking its ban. Under the Stockholm Convention, 172 countries have come together and are gathered in Geneva now to take a decision on banning endosulfan. The meet began on Monday (Apr 25,2011) and will go on till Friday(Apr 29,2011).

In Kerala The ruling Left Democratic front has declared Hartal strike on April 29,2011 to protest againt the UPA led Central Governments delay in banning Endosulfan.


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Ban Endosulfan | Join the Campaign

UNITE FOR GLOBAL BAN ON THE DEADLY CHEMICAL ENDOSULFAN

Raise your voice for the poor people those suffer from severe health problems created by this highly toxic pesticide.

Mission

Mission of this campaign is to get rid of the deadly chemical Endosulfan from India. Be part of an international movement to get governments ban this chemical from use.

Why Goverment stay back from banning Endosulfan?
India's share in the global endosulfan market is over 70 per cent with an annual production of 12 million litres valued at Rs 4,500 crore. The Indian industry claims that endosulfan is soft on pollinators such as honeybees and beneficial pests such as ladybird beetle while killing harmful ones and, therefore, there is no need for a ban.

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WHAT IS ENDOSULFAN ?

Endosulfan is a chlorinated hydrocarbon insecticide of the cyclodiene subgroup which acts as a contact poison in a wide variety of insects and mites. It can also be used as wood reservative. It is used primarily on food crops like tea, fruits , and vegetables on grains.

Commercial names for the product include Thiodan , Endocide, Beosit,Cyclodan,Malix, Thimul and Thifor. Endosulfan is pesticide, which is highly toxic if not properly used. Its chemical name is 6,7,8,10,10-hexachloro-1,5,51,6,9,9a-hexahydro- 6,9-methano-2,3,4-benzadioxathiepin 3-oxide. Its molecular formula is C9H6Cl6O4. It is a neurotoxic pesticide belonging to the group of Cyclodiens. Some of the related insecticides of the same group viz. chlordane, heptachlor,aldrin. Endrin, dieldrin were banned for use in agriculture because of long persistence of their toxic residues in the environment.

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Aerial spray of endosulfan, a pesticide is being blamed for all the health problems in the area by the people. In places like Muliyar, Periye, Enmakaje, Cheemeni and Pedre in the cashew plantations aerial spraying of pesticide to wipe of tea mosquitoes was undertaken by
Plantation Corporation of Kerala (PCK) back from 1978 onwards. Aerial spray of endosulfan using helicopter was banned under High Court order in the area recently as per the petition filed by individuals. In these places, lot of children, who have been exposed to aerial spray,
are considered to be living martyr. After conducting surveys in this region, it was found that the residents suffered from one or other kind of diseases.

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Watch a special report on the ill-effects of endosulfan pesticide.


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Kasaragod is the northern most district in Kerala (India). The district had cashew plantations extends to about 5600 acres, spreading through habitations, water bodies and hills in about 11 village panchayaths. The plantations have been aerially spraying with the chemical pesticide Endosulfan since 1976, regularly till 2001. Following public out cry and the intervention from some courts and governments, Endosulfan spraying was stopped from 2003.


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Your Success depends on your Attitude

Have you heard of Roger Bannister? He was the first athlete to run the mile in less than four minutes.

In doing so, he not only broke the four-minute barrier, but also taught us all a valuable lesson.

Back in the 1950's, the world record - 4 minutes 1.4 seconds - was held by Sweden's Ginder Haegg. The record stood for several years since it was set in 1945. Athletes, experts and the world were convinced that it was impossible to run a mile in less than four minutes. Some even argued that the human body was biologically incapable of running the mile in less than four minutes!

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Special train to Gandhidham

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Southern Railway will run a special train on the Nagercoil-Thiruvananthapuram-Gandhidham sector on Thursday.

06060 Nagercoil-Gandhidham Express will start from Nagercoil Junction at 7.25 a.m. on Thursday to reach Gandhidham at 2 p.m. on Saturday. The train will have one third air-conditioned, 9 sleeper class and 4 general coaches.

Satya Sai Baba Passes away

Sathya Sai Baba, who had millions of followers across the world, is no more. Baba's heart stopped beating at 7.28 am on Sunday morning.

He had been on ventilator support for many days with all his vital parameters failing. He was being treated at the super speciality hospital that he himself had created for the masses. Doctors confirmed that Sai Baba died of cardio-respiratory failure.

The last rites of spiritual leader Sathya Sai Baba will be performed on Wednesday with full state honours. This was announced by Andhra Pradesh chief minister N Kiran Kumar Reddy, who rushed to the town after news of the death.

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Che Guevara - Hero's life

Ernesto (Che) Guevara (June 14, 1928 – October 9, 1967) was born in Rosario in Argentine in 1928 .He commonly known as El Che or simply Che, was an Argentine Marxist revolutionary, physician, author, intellectual, guerrilla leader, diplomat and military theorist..

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THE DEATH OF JESUS

At the age of 33,Jesus was condemned to the death penalty.At the time, crucifixion was the "worst" death.Only the worst criminals were condemned to be crucified.Yet, it was even more dreadful for Jesus. For unlike other criminals condemned to death by crucifixion, Jesus was nailedto the cross by His Hands and Feet, rather than tied.

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National Eligibility Test June-2011 for Junior Research Fellowship and Eligibility for Lectureship

National Eligibility Test June-2011 for Junior Research Fellowship and Eligibility for Lectureship

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Important dates :
i) Last date for Applying On-Line : 28-04-2011

ii) Last date for receiving the printout of online Application Form (2 copies) , Attendance Slip (one copy) and Admission Card (one copy) at the respective test centre opted by the candidate (with fee receipt & category certificate(s) ) : 5-5-2011

NOTE : PRINTOUT OF ON-LINE APPLICATION FORM SENT DIRECTLY TO THE UGC OFFICE WILL NOT BE ENTERTAINED.

Facts about Anna Hazare and Jan Lok Pal Bill

10 things to know about Anna Hazare and Jan Lok Pal Bill:

1. Who is Anna Hazare?

An ex-army man. Fought 1965 Indo-Pak War. Anna Hazare is one of India's well-acclaimed social activists. A former soldier in the Indian army, Anna is well known and respected for upgrading the ecology and economy of the village of Ralegan Siddhi which is located in the drought prone Ahmednagar district of Maharashtra state. The erstwhile barren village has metamorphosed into a unique model of rural development due to its effective water conservation methods, which made the villagers self-sufficient. Earlier, the same village witnessed alcoholism, utter poverty and migration to urban slums. Inspired by Hazare’s unique approach of salvaging a hopeless village, the state government has implemented the `Model Village’ scheme as part of its official strategy. Hazare is now synonymous with rural development in India. More..


2. What's so special about him?

He built a village Ralegaon Siddhi in Ahamad Nagar district, Maharashtra

Anna Hazare fasting against corruption - support him

Dear friends across India,

Anna Hazare has committed to fast-unto-death -- unless the government agrees to consider a powerful law to rid India of the scourge of corruption. But dirty politicians are trying to squash it. Let's stand with him and ramp up the pressure on Prime Minister Singh to endorse the bill and clean up politics. Sign now and send this email to everyone:

Right now, Anna Hazare, a 73-year-old Gandhian, sits fasting in the burning sun, and he will stay until death -- unless the government agrees to consider a powerful law that could rid Indian politics of the scourge of corruption.

This “Modern Mahatma” is taking the utmost act of courage and determination to push through a bill that would give an independent body the power to punish corruption -- even in the Prime Minister’s office. Across the country a movement has exploded, driving a media storm of pressure that’s engulfing Singh. But dirty politicians are desperately trying to water down or kill the law.

For the first time in forty three years, we have the chance to change the way politics is done. Let's join together and stand with Anna Hazare to tackle corruption and clean up Indian politics. We have no time to lose -- sign the petition to be delivered directly to Prime Minister Singh and reported to the media, and forward this email to everyone:

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Milestones of 2011 Cricket world cup finals

### Highlights of 2011 Cricket World Cup finals ###

# Sachin Tendulkar's run-aggregate of 482 at an average of 53.55, including two centuries and two fifties, is the second best in the 2011 edition of the World Cup,next only to Dilshan's 500

# The top six run-getters in the 2011 edition of the World Cup are - Tillakaratne Dilshan (500), Sachin Tendulkar (482), Kumar Sangakkara (465), Jonathan Trott (422), Upul Tharangta (395) and Virender Sehwag (380).

ICC World cup champions - INDIA

INDIA 2011 ICC World cup champions.

In the ICC world cup finals held at Wankade stadium in Mumbai on April 2,2011 , India Beat Srilanka for 6 wickets. World cup comes to India after 28 years.

Major Archbishop Cardinal Mar Varkey Vithayathil Passes Away

Cardinal Mar Varkey Vithayathil (29 May 1927 - 1 April 2011), C.S.S.R, Major Archbishop of the Syro-Malabar Catholic Church, died of cardiac arrest at 2 pm today in Lisie Hospital, Ernakulam.

Mar Varkey Vithayathil born to Justice Joseph Vithayathil and Thresiamma Vazhapilly on 29 May 1927 in North Paravur, Travancore, Ernakulam, Kerala, India) was an Indian cardinal of the Syro-Malabar Catholic Church, serving as Major Archbishop of Ernakulam-Angamaly and head of the Syro-Malabar Catholic Church. He was also a member of the Congregation of the Most Holy Redeemer. In 1972 he took his Master's Degree in Philosophy from Karnataka University.

New agency to take care of Indian passport and visa services

Indian passport and visa services will be handled by BLS International Services from April 6

Abu Dhabi: The Indian passport and visa services will be handled by BLS International Services from April 6, Indian Embassy said in a statement on Monday. The locations of the service centers will be as follow:

Abu Dhabi: M-1, Plot No. 159, Shark Lot (19/2), Near Main Bus Depot, Muroor Road, Opposite Aramex Office, Abu Dhabi.

There will be two centres in Dubai. The first one will be at Bur Dubai at 105, 106 Al Khaleej Centre, Opposite Al Ain Centre on Mankhool Road and the second one at Port Saeed, at 202, Dubai National Insurance Building, Plot No. 315 (129-134).

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