| [ October 31, 2005 ] |
EDITORIAL
Hey folks,
What an amazingly powerful species we human beings are! Just think about it. As we
evolved, we have constantly tried to change this planet, in a way that suits our
needs, creating food and habitats that never existed before! And also creating more space
for ourselves by driving out other species.
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| Wake up call Disappearing urban birds "And I thought this would be a fun project!" muttered 10-year-old Hemant under his breath, as he rummaged through the ancient trunk. He had barely a week left of his summer break and he had not been able to even begin his assignment on ‘Birds in your neighbourhood’. |
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| Fringe Dwellers Animals have always been a significant part of Indian tradition. But, strangely, taking care of the creatures in daily life, is not something we are good at. More... Tilting for the Windmills Exactly, 400 years ago, Spanish author Cervantes, introduced Don Quixote to the world — the eccentric nobleman, roaming the countryside and imaging windmills to be monstrous giants. But windmills were and still are friendly giants. More... Flu on the wing Two months ago, 100 wild ducks, geese and swans were found dead in Mongolia and authorities confirmed it to be an outbreak of the deadly H5N1 bird flu virus. More... |
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| Want to be a herpetologist
and ssstudy sssnakes? An unusual choice and an interesting one. But you must have a strong desire to study those creepy crawlies. More... Rom Whitaker: India’s best known herpetologist The title ‘Snake Man of India’ ascribed to Romulus Whitaker cannot be more apt. More... |
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| Bright, Pearly
whites! Peppermint, spearmint, lemon, cinnamon…no matter what the flavour all toothpastes promise the same. More... |
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| Why can't we Eat the Sun | ||
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