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Letters To Geography And You

 

Jan - Feb 2010

 

November - December 2009 The 'Electrifying India' issue of G'nY was a good effort. However, the content could have covered many other aspects of energy rather than an inordinate emphasis on rural electrification. It is my suggestion that from the new year you begin a section that will discuss energy related issues systematically. Dr Sameer Sethi, New Delhi
Dear Dr Sethi, You will be happy to note that our panelists have accepted your suggestion and from this issue onwards we have a special segment called 'Energy India' dedicated to the many concerns related to power, both renewable and non-renewable. -The Editor

Utilising Surplus Rainwater
I read the article titled 'Utilising Surplus Rainwater in India' by Dr Nityanand Singh, published in Nov-Dec 2009 issue of G'nY. I am impressed with the in-depth analysis of water scenario in the country. The article is also a welcome break from the pessimistic accounts of our water wealth. I completely agree with the author's view that any use and exploitation of rainwater must be based on an analysis of 4 to 10 times longer data of the past.
R Desai, Ahmedabad, Gujarat

Energy Security
The article on Energy Security published in Nov-Dec 2009 issue of G'nY was a good account of the energy situation in the country. Kindly publish articles related to food security, present position of industries such as iron and steel, cement, textile etc and mining.
Rajender Singh, Sariska, Rajasthan.

Library Edition of G'nY
I have been buying your Library Edition since 2004 every year. This has been extremely useful as a compact, bound book containing all issues published in the year. It is very handy for readers in my library. But however, since this is a bound volume of all the issues published, in my suggestion, it would be perhaps better and more scientific if you could create a topic based compilation - something like Annual Edition of G'nY?
Lal Chand Sharma, Allahabad, UP

Unprecedented Fog
The country has been facing unprecedented fog not specific to any region for a couple of months now. Is it similar to famous European fog arising out of wood burning? The governments there had to resort to banning of wood fire which ultimately resulted into disappearance of fog. Do you think the fog in India is also due to, burning of wood or something else. I would appreciate a write-up on this in the upcoming issue of G'nY.
Kavita Som, New Delhi.

State wise issues of G'nY
I came across copies of your magazine at a friend's house. I felt that perhaps at a later date you could build upon thematic issues based on states of India. For example, if you bring out an issue on Rajasthan, it could cover issues of land and resources on one hand, and tourism and other aspects on the other.
Narender Sharma, Ex CMD, MTNL, New Delhi.

Essays on Water
I happened to see your book titled 'Essays on Water' in Shillong, Meghalaya. I must appreciate the effort of bringing together various aspects of water. It would also be wonderful if you could update the book and include the climate change dimensions.
Shyam Gogoi, Guwahati, Assam.

Conference at BHU
I was fortunate to hear your editor speak on wind power development in Jaisalmer at the recent international conference (11th to 15th January 2010) held at Benaras Hindu University (BHU). I was surprised by the dimensions she brought to light, especially the aesthetic ones. We as Indians hardly believe in protecting the aesthetics of our landscape - yet we have built the most beautiful forts and palaces.
Rajiv Mishra, Varanasi.

'Say Yes to Plastics' Blog
We have launched a debate on plastics on our website. Our team feels that plastics are necessary in our day to day lives and that banning it would not be a plausible solution. It is a management issue and should be treated as such. Disposal and recycling options should be stepped up and anti-litter drives promoted so that we learn to use plastic sensibly. We invite our readers to visit our blog at www.geographyandyou.in and post us your comments.
- The Editor

Comments on the Blog
When I was in California, 90 per cent of our row's garbage consisted of plastic yet the streets were clear of even a tiny scrap. I believe that management is the key to cleanliness and it has nothing to do with banning. - Prateek.
Of course, banning the use of plastics is not the solution at all. We should try to manage the waste which is produced by the unwise use of plastics. - Manoj Verma.


 

 

Nov - Dec 2009

 

September - October 2009 Reading the article on Living Rivers in your 56th issue I was suitably enlightened. I have always been aware of minimum ecological flow as a concept. However, the term environmental flow seems to be apt as it encompasses wider aspects of river regimes. It is interesting that we should talk of environmental flows at this juncture, especially with a new Ganga action plan redrawn under the National Ganga River Basin Authority – are we then heading towards a new beginning of interlinking of rivers? Please debate.
Dr H Parikshit, Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh


No Glossy Ads
I don’t have enough words to appreciate the kind of service your magazine is providing to scholars, researchers as well as ordinary yet serious/curious readers on some of the most pressing global issues that have no political boundaries but as urgent as a question of sustaining the health of our planet. It maybe thin, devoid of glossy advertisements etc, or not found in news/magazine stands but it much above standard Indian reparative publications and full with highly valuable and authentic information.
Bhaskar Dasgupta
Via email


Stories on Nature
We have been subscribing to G&Y for two years now. I was wondering whether you could bring out
more stories on nature. I would love to see pictures of lions of Gir forests, or Himalayan birds and insects. Perhaps some lesser known trek routes could be placed in coming issues.

Pratap
Ahmedabad, Gujarat


Ed. Book on Climate Change
In the conference at Darbhanga, Bihar, we were informed that a Edited book on climate change is soon to be published. We are eagerly waiting for it.
Manoj Kumar, Jharkhand


CMS Vatavaran
We bought your publication ‘Essays on Water’ in the CMS Vatavaran exhibition on 27 October 2009. The book was really informative and can be used as good reference.
OSAI Environmental Organisation

Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu


NAGI Conference, Jabalpur
I have subscribed your magazines (both Hindi and English editions) at Jabalpur NAGI conference. I congratulate you for the publication of such a quality magazine. I also purchased ‘Essays on Water’ edited by you. The book is very useful and informative for all scholars. I hope you will continue to publish such good books and magazines in the future also.
Dr Raj Kumar, Hissar, Haryana
No Comparison


I can simply say that there is no comparison between ‘Geography and You’ and other magazines. I cherish every articles of this wonderful magazine.
Sanjoy Choudhury
Shillong, Meghalaya



First Report
We do not see any first report section anymore. Is G&Y not working on reporting? We especially enjoyed the writeup on Polyandrous Jaunsaris in the May - June 2008 issue and Wind Power in Jaisalmer in the November - December 2008 issue. Please do give us such insights regularly.
Sumit and Corrie
Guwahati, Assam


G&Y Readers Edition
We have bought several issues of G&Y from Dr. Mukherjee Nagar market, New Delhi. It is informative but we have found the Hindi edition of G&Y more useful for readers especially those preparing for competitive examinations. As a group of aspirants we were wondering if it would be possible to bring out a similar magazine in English. It could be named ‘G&Y Readers Edition’. We would benefit from such a venture as it would enable us to access correct matter suited for our needs.
Sameer Kulkarni
Nehru Nagar, New Delhi


 

 

Sept - Oct 2009

 

July-August 2009, Going through your last issue on water I was wondering whether it would be possible for G'nY to organise studies of water-rich and water-poor areas. These areas may have turned water-rich from water-adequate through successful interventions or turned water-poor from water-rich due to malpractices. Hands on experiences accompanied by your excellent photography of such scenarios will leave a deeper impact on the reader's mind and perhaps promote practices that will lead to more water-rich areas.
Madhav, Cuttack, Orissa

Online G'nY Teachers' Club


Congratulations for the initiative. Your online Teachers' Club will help teachers across the nation to receive latest information on the subject. I have also received your newsletter. This is wonderful. Keep it up.
Sneha Tiwari, Uttar Pradesh


I really liked the idea. I have already discussed with my principal for forwarding you the proceedings of the internal workshops/training that we organise for our teachers and students. She has agreed and I am sending you workshop details soon and hope this will find a place in the newsletter and also be beneficial for other teachers and schools.
Sakshi Basu, Jamshedpur, Jharkhand


This is a novel initiative. Thank you for offering me the membership free of cost. I read the first newsletter that was attached. I was impressed by the topic of the workshop that was organised in Delhi with the support of the NRDMS, Department of Science and Technology. Is it possible to organise a similar workshop in Darjeeling? There are a lot of teachers here who would be interested to take part in a workshop on data usage.
Nirupa Majo, Darjeeling, W.Bengal


How to prepare for UGC/NET
I have been receiving G'nY quite regularly and use it for preparing answers for university exams. Now as you know one has to clear NET in order to become a lecturer. I would highly appreciate, if you could publish an article on how to prepare for the NET exam and what to study. I shall be highly obliged.
Sharad Jain, New Delhi


Vision Capsules
In water issue of G'nY you have started brief notes viz. world population day: India brief, methane emission: fields of rice, and climate change: Himalayas under threat, under the header 'Vision Capsule'. They are really handy and useful. I request you kindly to continue and devote some more pages to it.
Amlesh Kumar, Patna, Bihar


Another Indian to Climb Everest
Since you have been covering nature related events we wanted to let you know that 26 year old Gaurav Sharma, an international climber and mountaineer from Churu, Rajasthan has climbed Mount Everest and created history yet again for the nation. He accompanied an international expedition to Mount Everest and successfully climbed the highest mountain on 20th May, 6:15 am. He was the youngest and sole mountaineer from India in this expedition, which achieved one of the fastest ascent of the Mount in year 2009. He is also the first Indian to be awarded the 'Sagarmatha Swarn Mahotsav Padak' by the Government of Nepal.
Youth Adventure Sports Institute,
Rajasthan


Groundwater Depletion
I read the article titled 'Freshwater: Status and Management' by Dr B M Jha in July-August 2009 issue of G'nY. This is a common knowledge, also echoed by him that free and subsidised power is augmenting excessive withdrawal of ground water. Then why are our policy makers not waking up to the reality. The author is the Chairman of Central Ground Water Board and he should be in apposition to impress upon the policy makers to stop this menace of mismanagement of ground water resource before it is too late.
R. Sanathan, Chennai, Tamil Nadu


Request for crossword and inquest
I am perhaps one of your oldest readers - I have been reading G'nY from 2001. Although, it is a commendable effort - the way you have developed the magazine - I feel you have left behind a few good ideas that should have been part of the modern day avatar. Prime most among them is the section that was dedicated to geographical crossword and twenty questions. I solved them avidly. I hope you will reintroduce this section again.
Dr Subir Brahma, New Delhi


July - August 2009

 

March - April 2009, I read your magazine with great interest as I find it different from mainstream magazines. But your interview with the CPCB Member Secretary was disappointing. The questions were too simple and promotional. I would suggest you to go through a parliamentary report on the functioning of CPCB published in 2008 by Rajya Sabha. In fact, the entire system of pollution control in the country is a sham.

R S Pandit, New Delhi.


Online payment portal

Once while searching for some geographical information I went through your web site which proved very informative. The web site would benefit many researchers in project preparation. However, why don’t you have an online payment portal? 

Vibhu Mishra, Ghaziabad,
Uttar Pradesh
 


Monsoon Predictions

As a student of geography, I know that there are long term projections of monsoons followed by short term. In April 2009 the IMD predicted normal monsoons this year. It is common knowledge now that this is far from the truth. Even short term predictions are failing. What are the reasons that when developed countries can make near accurate projections, we in India are still guessing? Is it the lack of trained manpower or the lack of equipment that make our farmers pay dearly?

Suresh Kumar,

Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh.


Educative G’nY

During my visit to a doctor’s clinic I went through this journal and found it very educative, suitable for every age group. Congratulations for the good work.

Anand Sagar Sharma

via email


Data Users’ Workshop

I read the report on Data Users’ Workshop in May-June 2009 issue of G’nY and was delighted to note that your team is undertaking such projects. I am a teacher of geography in a government school in Allahabad, and feel that if similar projects are organised here it will be a great opportunity for teachers both teaching in government as well as private schools. I will be happy to volunteer for the event.

Rachna Gupta, Allahabad,
Uttar Pradesh


The report on Data Users’ Workshop published in May-June 2009 issue of G’nY saddens me. All good things seem to happen in Delhi and we lesser mortals from the eastern part of the country miss it. Why don’t you organise such events and workshops in at least all state capitals? I am a regular reader of G’nY and expect that such workshops be also organised in Kolkata too.

Barnali Ganguly, Kolkata,
West Bengal


Recently a Data Users’ Workshop was organised for Delhi school teachers. One of my friends attended this workshop and found it useful. Resource persons solved many queries and the participants also learnt GIS. I too want to be part of such events. Please allow me to be a part of G’nY as it is through this excellent journal, for both teachers and students, that I can be up to date with the latest happenings.

S N Yadav,

Pitampura, Delhi


Recommending G’nY

This is a great journal for geography and environment. I am a teacher in St Xavier’s School, Muzaffarpur. I always suggest my students to go through this journal for a better knowledge. Thanks a lot for publishing such a good journal.

Manoj Kumar Verma,
Muzaffarpur, Bihar


Plastics Waste Management

The article based on ICPE case studies is refreshing - a hope for the hopeless. Plastics are one of the greatest innovations that mankind has seen and have become an integral part of our lives. I believe that a blanket ban cannot be the solution. Bans only breed corruption. Disposal systems has to be put in place. One of the best ways to start is to educate children in schools who in turn can be very effective in educating their parents at home. A small incentive can encourage the household to segregate plastics which can be collected and sent for recycling.

S K Mathur, Lucknow,
Uttar Pradesh


Association with G’nY

I am post graduate degree holder (MSc) in Sustainable Development from the University of London, UK. I am regular reader of G’nY, and wondered if I could associate myself with this magazine?

Swatantra Gupta,

via email


 

May - June 2009

 

March - April 2009, I want to thank Iris Publication for organising relevant essay, painting and quiz competitions from the inception of its magazine. Receiving a prize in the essay writing competition titled ‘Impact of Climate Change on Agriculture’ (results announced March 2009), I was pleasantly surprised and felt surge of confidence in myself. I am regular reader of both Hindi and English magazines and congratulate the entire team. 

Anita Singh,

Palam Colony, New Delhi


I have been reading your magazine for two years now. Although I use it for my research, I find that without a reference list it is difficult to locate anything beyond what you have published. It would be indeed helpful if you could include a reference list.

Swasti Kanta Ghosh,

Malda, West Bengal 


Reading through your magazine, I found its quality commendable. However, I was wondering why you do not cover developmental issues related to mental health, gender discrimination and child abuse.

Jitendra Rawat

Shimla, Himachal Pradesh 


Deep regards and thanks to the team of G’nY magazine for providing such an enriching experience in the Data Users’ Workshop on 27th April in Delhi. Your hard work and effort is highly appreciable. I am indeed looking forward for more such workshops.

Neitu Malic

Uttam School for Girls, Ghaziabad


I unfortunately missed the Data Users’ Workshop organised by you, as I registered after completion of your seat limit. Is it possible to include my name at the outset for your following workshops as I heard from my colleagues that the proceedings were indeed beneficial.

Deepa Sahai

Rohini, New Delhi


I have been wanting to train my students in remote sensing and GIS. I am writing to you in the hope that you will guide me as to what software the school should purchase. Is there any low cost basic software that would allow hands-on training to our students on a one to one basis.

Bhagirathi Jhingran

Pathways World School, Gurgaon


I teach students of class four and five in the junior school. Although your magazine is very informative, I cannot ask my young readers to refer to it. It is far above their understanding. Could publish G’nY Junior for younger children to keep them updated on the recent happenings around India and
the world.

Sonia Dhiman

Ludhiana, Punjab


Reading the interview of General N C Vij, in your March April issue,  2009, ignited my desire to work on disaster education. I am general secretary of an NGO in Orissa, named, Sansar. Please publish details of what areas NGOs can work in, towards this cause, so that we may be able to make a difference at the grassroot.

Raghav Dash

Cuttack, Orissa.


Was there a real need for the National Ganga River Basin Authority (NGRBA) to be constituted? The Ganga Action Plan, despite the huge expenditure, made little difference. With chief ministers of the riverine states as members of the NGRBA who can expect a consensus on any issue related to the upstream or downstream pollution load of
the river.

Ravi Ranjan Tiwari

Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh


While going through the magazine, I found it quite informative and relevant in today’s context of development issues. Since I too hail from a similar background I wanted to share with you that the implementation of reduced emissions from deforestation and degradation (REDD) in developing countries, as a part of Co2 mitigation measures needs serious debating. The implications of REDD on the indigenous communities in India is manifold and I would feel happy to highlight it for your magazine.

Vinita Krishna,

New Delhi


 

March - April 2009

 

My heartiest congratulations to the G’nY team for publishing great articles related to land degradation. The articles are indeed useful and  informative. I was, in fact running a research on the subject when I came across this issue. Thank you.

Renu Ramachandran, Pune, Maharashtra         


Chhattisgarh Tourism,

I have been reading G’nY for four years now. Your previous issues showcased articles on the Survey of India - I really enjoyed reading them. Now I must appreciate the regular features on Chhattisgarh. The articles not only are full of information on the little known State, but their attractive presentations forcefully invite. I recently visited the majestic Chitrakut waterfalls on the Indravati river, after reading about it in G‘nY.

R N Naik, Hyderabad, AP  


Climate Change

I first saw G’nY in a bookstall at Chennai in 2007 and since then I have been a regular reader. I have noticed that from September 2008 onwards G’nY’s issues extensively cover climate change in India. I have not seen any other credible journal presenting such studies. This is great work - keep it up. If possible, print a book on climate change in India which can be used by schools and colleges.

Prof S Srinivasan, Chennai, Tamil Nadu


Excellent Journal

Thank you for sending me copies of your excellent journal G’nY. It is a wonderful and world class magazine. Indeed I was not aware of this journal - the articles are good and photographs of the journal are splendid. It will be my pleasure to contribute towards this journal.

Dr A K Handa, Senior Scientist Forestry, Jhansi, UP


How to publish an article in G’nY

I have been an avid reader of your journal for a few years and find it useful on various counts. Please forward details of article submission.

Abdul Bari Naik, AMU, Aligarh


Energy Scenario

During the first few years of your publication, the G’nY, editorial team always included extremely well researched articles on the energy scenario in India. Of late I see a lot of issues related to climate change - but none that deal with the energy crisis as such.  I would request the panel of experts who review the matter to be printed, to accommodate issues related to the energy scenario in India - I am sure it will make interesting reading for everyone.  

Jitendra Budholia, Gwalior, MP


International Seminar at Aligarh

An international seminar on our changing environment was organised at Aligarh University. Dr S Z Qasim (centre), renowned scientist and the first recipient of Bhartiya Padmabibhushan along with Professor P K Abdul Azis (left), Vice Chancellor, present at the proceedings, reviewed the importance of natural resources in our daily lives. The Seminar was conducted by Professor Abdul Munir (right), Head, Department of Geography. Speaking on how the country’s economic strength depends upon its natural resources Professor Abdul Munir delighted participants with his interactive presentation.


Padma Shree to Dr Kalyan Banerjee

Dr Banerjee has been offering free and effective homeopathic treatment to over 4000 patients a month - for thirty five years now. A doctor who upholds the highest ethical traditions of his profession, he is internationally renowned and runs his own research centre. Under his guidance homeopathy has scaled new heights. By awarding the 2009 Padma Shree to Dr Banerjee the selectors have made the award more credible. We congratulate and salute the selfless service that Dr Banerjee is extending towards humanity.


 

January - February 2009

 

Wind Power in Jaisalmer

Wind Power in Jaisalmer was a good roundup, which not only outlined the wind power potential in the area but also touched upon many facets that require consideration before opting for green power. The article should give direction to our policy makers who want green energy at any cost.
Surjit Mallik, Dadri Haryana


Traveller’s Diary
I have been following your articles on travel for some time now. The article titled Surkhanda Mata Temple by Dr Srinivasan published in Nov - Dec 2008 issue GnY was refreshing to say the least. This column takes you to places hitherto unknown - do keep publishing such articles.
Manoj Kumar Thakur, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh


Online Subscription
I feel it would help GnY to start online payment service for subscription. It will definitely boost your circulation among people like me, who are not subscribing as you don’t have an online payment facility.
Jithesh A, Trivandrum, Kerala


Climate Change Issue
I am a regular subscriber of GnY. Recently while attending the NAGI Seminar at Allahabad I found your well stocked stall. I purchased the 2007 Library Edition. Such editions are really useful as I can use it for my research work. I read the Sept - Oct issue and found useful matter related to climate change in India. However I feel that there was a lack of perspective on the effect of climate change on cropping patterns in India. I also wish to send my paper for publication in GnY. Hope you will accept.
Kanchan Singh, Varanasi, U.P.


Chhattisgarh Tribes
I am one of your magazine’s proud subscribers. I have been reading the magazine since its first issue which I purchased from the book stall near a bus stand. At the time I was a student in the university. Now I am working as lecturer of geography at SBP Government College, Dungarpur, which is one of the tribal districts of Rajasthan. This magazine is a true representation of subjects like environment and geography. The article on ‘Tribes of Chhattisgarh’ was indeed interesting and provided up to date information about tribes of this area. I am also undertaking research on tribes of south Rajasthan-hence found it related to my subject. Another article which impressed me was the cover story on ‘Wind Power in Jaisalmer’ which gave the true depiction of the area.
Raj Kumar Rathi, Dungarpur, Rajasthan


Sarasvati Re born
I was delighted to read the article ‘The Vedic River Will Flow Once Again’ published in Nov-Dec 2008. It is hard to believe that I might be able to see the ancient Saravati flowing again in my lifetime. Thank you for the interesting information.
V K Agnihotri, Gurgaon, Haryana


Archive Section
I deeply appreciate your magazine for the valuable information it provides. However, I would suggest that you put up an archive section for access to the previous editions. Also place a search bar in your website - it would be really helpful to the users.
Swati Shrivastava, New Delhi


Latest data
You have not published the latest data on agriculture and mineral production for India and the world for some time now. It is very useful for preparing various examination. Is it possible to include related data in the following issue of GnY? I shall be obliged.
Ram Sagar Pandey, Indore, Madhya Pradesh


 

November - December 2008

 

Business Opportunities out of Climate Change

Dr P Nag's article was like a fresh air in a suffocated corridor. It gave a completely new direction to otherwise gloomy picture of climate change. I strongly believe that change is a continuous process. One should be ready for the change and adapt to it.

Sharada K. Pathak, Mumbai, Maharashtra


Publishing a paper

I am a geography teacher and a research scholar too. I find your journal extremely useful and would like to publish my research paper in your forthcoming issue.

Shobhan Kumar Dey Meerut, Uttar Pradesh


Climate Change Issue

First of all I would like to congratulate the entire team of GnY for publishing the special issue on Climate Change in India. The issue was rich and covered many aspects. But many other concerns need to be debated - impact of climate change on extremity of climates; the duration of the process of climate change; the extent to which climate change can impact the human lives etc. Please bring out a series covering varied aspects of climate change.

R P Ganesh, Bangalore, Karnataka.


Recent Updates

Geography and you is a knowledge enhancing journal. However it would be better if you could include some recent updates on different topics and organise few contest at regular intervals.

Anindita Saha, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh


Andaman's Bounty

I am thoroughly impressed with your journal and want to contribute a research paper in the field of geography. I am serving in the Andaman and Nicobar islands as senior faculty of a college for eighteen years now. My field of interest is related to nature's bounty in these islands as Andaman is my place of birth and I am indeed attached to its panoramic natural beauty.

Dr Ratan Mazumdar, Port Blair, A&N Islands


Meeting Dr Nag

I have just received the Sept-Oct 2008 issue of GnY. I was indeed eagerly waiting for it. I enjoyed the article 'Business Opportunities out of Climate Change' by Dr P Nag. I recently got an opportunity to meet Dr Nag at DDU Gorakhpur University, when I was participating in a DST sponsored Advance Training Course on 'Application of Geomatics in Natural Resource Appraisal and Management'. Despite his stature he is a very simple and down to earth. The terms of climate change was informative and without looking at the answer, I could solve 8 out of the total 9. Thank you very much for publishing such a great journal.

Manoj Kumar Verma, Muzaffarpur, Bihar


Impact of Climate Change on Health

The article by Dr Sabyasachi Bal, in Sept-Oct, 2008 issue of GnY was informative and brings forth the enormity of impact of climate change on human health. One must take note of it and get prepared. I request you to bring out such articles in Indian context only with illustrations from the states and UTs in the country.

Rahul Kant Srivastava, Pune, Maharashtra


GnY at Pune Book Fair

I saw your journal - Special Issue on Climate Change - for the first time at the National Book Trust Fair at Pune when I visited it on 29th November 2008. I was pleasantly surprised to see such a high quality journal on environment in India. I want to get the issues regularly. Can you please guide me?

Prahlad Mane, Pune, Maharashtra


 

September-October 2008

 

International Look

I came across your magazine, and was thoroughly impressed by the general get up of the magazine, and the excellent quality of the articles and photographs. I am looking forward to read your future issues. Please keep up the good work. My very best wishes to you and your team.

Dr Harikrishnan, Colchester, Essex, UK


Thus Ganga Spoke

I procured your publication, Essays On Water along with the GnY subscription. I am a research scholar from Bihar University, and have also cleared my UGC NET Exam. I wish to extend my thanks to you for the interesting and important information that I collected from your magazine and Essays on Water. The article ‘Thus Ganga Spoke’ in the book is incomparable. I wish to send my research articles in the future and hope you will accept it.

Manoj Kumar Verma, Muzaffarpur, Bihar


World News

I have been reading this fine bimonthly magazine since the last few years. I appreciate the effort that the team puts in to write about recent developments. I like solving term power and reading traveller’s diary apart from the various news and views presented in it. However, global news may be incorporated in your future issues to enrich your magazine further.

Ratilal Kashiram Patel, Bharuch, Gujarat


Springs and Waterfalls

I am a regular reader of GnY. I request you to provide detailed information about waterfalls and springs in India and the processes that lead to their formation.

Amit Kumar Sau, 24 Parganas, West Bengal


Oceanic Pollution

Being a reader of this magazine I find that I can look upto you for authentic information. Please publish current details about Indian agriculture and oceanic pollution.

Mithelash Kumar, Dewaria, Bihar


Destructive Kosi Floods

Geography and you is very informative magazine for students, teachers and all those who are concerned about environment.
In the July - August 2008 issue I had just read about the Kosi when I heard the shocking news about embankment breach and destructive floods in the area. I request to the editor to add more geographical information of India and also of other countries.

Sunil Singh Rajpoot, Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh


GnY not Available in Salem

Recently I visited New Delhi and got hold of GnY. I was pleasantly surprised to find a rich treasure on the subject. Your July-August 2008 issue carried an article titled “Flood Hazard: A GIS Based Approach” in which the author discussed the poor management of Kosi Basin. This article was published well before the Kosi disaster and I wish the policy makers had read this valuable magazine and learnt a few disaster mitigation skills. I request you to make this magazine available at Salem.

M. K. Kumaran, Salem, Tamil Nadu


Changing Consumption Pattern

The case study of Isapur Sarki village in Uttar Pradesh is an eye opener. This article gives a perspective in the context of millennium goals - as to how life style and food habits are changing and how they can affect our fragile environment. More such studies need to be undertaken for better understanding of changing consumption patterns.

Ramakant Tiwari, New Delhi.


Heartening Publication

Thanks for the GnY July-august 2008 issue. This is an indeed heartening publication to see.

Janet Townsend, New Castle. UK


 

July-August 2008

 

Opinion : One Sided Development

 

In the age of cement, steel and silicon, technology and development seems to be the most commonly used synonyms for modernisation. All this manly expansion to gain supremacy over natural habitats has taken a heavy toll on our animals. There is huge decline in almost all faunal populations except man. Maybe we have become animals in the wild race of unilateral progress.

Mohd Ossama Ahmed,

Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh

 


Geographical places beyond India

 

Today I got hold of your appreciable magazine and found that it provides immense knowledge in the geographic sphere. May I request you to also cover geographical places of interest beyond the Indian boundaries. My best wishes.

GAGANDEEP KUMAR,

Amritsar, Punjab

 


UGC NET Exams

 

I passed M A in Geography in 2006 and am at present preparing for the UGC NET exams. I have found many answers from your journal that especially relate to newer topics. However, is it possible to provide a few Bhugol aur Aap (Hindi edition) articles in GnY. I would be indebted.

Shikha Awasthi,

Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh

 


Research with GnY

 

Geography and You is a good magazine for students, teachers and researchers engaged in scientific work. It continually assists me in my research work and I deeply thank the GnY team for their concerted effort in promoting a cause.

Manoj Kumar Verma, Muzaffarpur, Bihar


 

Up to date issues

 

I truly appreciate the editor of GnY for considering the suggestions proposed by readers. I have not come across any such magazine in the field of geography and environment. The material provided floods the reader with latest environmental happenings. Thank you and good luck.

Vinod, Subhash and Vijay, Chappra, Bihar   


 

Postal Delays

 

Thank you for sending the GnY May-June 2008 issue a second time. The post office authorities have not been helpful in locating the previous issue that you despatched and I am quite disappointed with their casual attitude. At the same time I must add that your kind and helpful intervention has alleviated my anger against the copy lost by the post office. I thank all of you.

sunil kumar,

Jalandhar, Punjab


 

Library Editions

 

I have been reading your magazine for sometime now. But it is very difficult for me to get my hands on them regularly since the news stand always runs out of copies. The magazine is simply amazing. Hence I am want to order your bounded annual library editions along with the subscription.

Karikor Kharkongor,
Bhubaneswar, Orissa


 

Term Talk Flawed

 

I do not expect such an error from a reputed magazine, but it pained me to see that the term talk section has been printed erroneously. The pages have been interchanged and shows extreme carelessness on the part of the GnY team.

Salim KIDWAI,
Chennai, Tamil Nadu


 

May-June 2008

 

I am a photographer by profession. Although nature photography is not my forte I was inspired by your magazine to try a few shots. Do you have any review mechanism? I am looking forward to try out this new field of work and hope my interest will be rewarded.

Manuraj Singh, Mumbai

 

G&Y DATA ERROR

I am a regular reader of G&Y. In an article titled ‘Environmentally Sensitive Areas’, the total number of Biosphere Reserves are incorrectly published. The actual number is 14, instead of 12. Agasthamalai, Kerala 2007 and Achanakmar - Amarkantak, Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh 2005 are two new Biosphere Reserves. Total number of National Parks and Wild Life Sanctuaries are 94 and 501 respectively not 86 and 480 as given in article. Please publish the correct lists of these protected or reserved areas in forthcoming issue of G&Y.    

Shamik Kumar Sharma, Sagar, Madhya Pradesh

 

Writing for G&Y

Being a student of Geography I have enriched my knowledge from this excellent magazine. I intend to subscribe it in future too. In fact it inspired me to write an article, which if selected, will make me proud.

Naresh Kumar Rawat, Alwar, Rajasthan

 

Climate change refugees

Being an avid reader of Geography and You I would like to thank you for great issues. But, while discussing sea level rise with a friend (article titled ‘Refugees of Climate Change’, published in the Jan -Feb 2008 issue) I was confused.  I would appreciate if your experts could explain why we don't feel sea level rise everywhere in India. Logic says that if there is a sea level rise, its effect should be felt everywhere instead of a localised pocket. Perhaps there is no sea level rise at all but increased erosion or subsidence in certain coastal region. Can you please offer an explanation?

Moeen Khan, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi

 

Tharus of Don

I was surprised to see the cover issue of G&Y of March-April 2008. I belong to West Champaran District, but I had not known them the way the article has presented them. I feel sad that such a beautiful location is cut off from mainstream, which is otherwise replete with a massive tourism potential. I just hope the Government of Bihar realises and promotes tourism here.

Shambhu Pathak, Bangalore, Karnataka

 

G&Y in South Indian Languages

Is there any chance to see G&Y in southern languages like Tamil, Telugu and Malyalam ? I request you to make efforts in this regard. You will get enormous readership in this part of the country.

P. Narayanan, Chennai,
Tamil Nadu

 

Renuka Unpleasant

I have visited Lake Renuka, but have found nothing exciting. Perhaps our timing was wrong. The way it is described in your magazine makes it very enticing. Beauty, I suppose lies in the eyes of the beholder.  

Sonali Mukerjee, Burdwan,
West Bengal

 

March - April  2008

 

Substantially impressed by your Jan-Feb 2008 G&Y I could not restrain myself from writing to you. The best part of the journal, I feel, is its superb photographs and good selection of material, shaped interestingly. Best wishes to you and your team and I shall be eagerly looking forward for your following issues.

Colonel Chandan Chatterjee, Pune

 

G&Y enriched

As a subscriber of G&Y for almost a year, I feel it is time to offer my feedback to your office. Originally I chanced upon one of its copies few years back while waiting in a doctor's chamber and flipping through its pages fell for it instantly, mainly due to the subjects/issues it covered. However subscribing for it for a year I feel enriched and profoundly gained. Interestingly I have observed how G&Y has improved in every aspects be it authentic information, photographs, style, or overall presentation. Since 90's India too has witnessed dramatic changes in several fields including awareness in environmental/ecological matters. So, no doubt G&Y is playing a vital role in educating us all, particularly the youth who are obviously more important.

Bhaskar Dasgupta

New Delhi

 

Publishing every month

G&Y by far is better than any other niche journal available in the market. I feel the Term Power and RE-news section are indeed interesting. However waiting for two months for one issue is too long. Perhaps publishing every month or fortnightly would fill the gap. Good luck to your team.

Pawan Kumar Verma,

Rewa, Madhya Pradesh

 

G&Y in Bhilwara

I was looking for G&Y in my city, after I purchased it from Udaipur. However, the shops don’t seem to be stocking it. Perhaps the management can look into it.

Om Prakash,

Bhilwara, Rajasthan

 

History of Indian mapping

The G&Y Jan-Feb 2008 issue is very educative and presents a high photographic quality.  Through Letters to Editor, I learnt that you published an article on history of Indian mapping in the previous Nov-Dec 07 issue. In my younger days I have also undertaken many years of intense surveying operations in various treacherous terrains. I admire your appreciation of the hard work of initial surveyors who really gave their blood and sweat for the development of this country.

Brigadier M Mohan, HOD,

College of Military Engineering, Pune

 

Jan-Feb Info

Thank you G&Y for the wonderful and informative Jan-Feb ‘08 issue. Please include more such recent and relevant topics.

Adtiya Singh,

Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh

 

Felicitation

In the second International Conference held by the Deccan Geographical Society at Barkatulla University, Bhopal on 7th March 2008, Dr. Prithvish Nag, Director, National Atlas and Thematic Mapping Organisation, was presented the Bhugol Bhushan Award for 2008, for his outstanding accomplishments in the field of urban land use, mapping and remote sensing applications.

Prof B C Vaidya

Pune University, Secretary, Deccan Geographical Society

 

I have been an avid reader of your magazine for some time now. I look forward to getting my facts and figures cleared by the magazine. I was very disappointed by the article 'Urban Sanitation' printed in Vol 5, No.11 &12 i.e. November-December 2005. It is a vast topic but was very sketchily covered. I have come to expect a certain standard from G&Y and was let down by this article. We all know the poor state of sanitation in our country but we would also have liked to know concrete facts and steps taken by the government and other agencies to improve it. If people are to be actively involved in the corrective policies to improve society they cannot do so with only half-baked information. Please maintain your standards and make sure articles are sincere.
Pankaj Sharma
Chennai

 

The article “Rape as a military Weapon” was an eye-opener for me. It is shocking to even imagine that the same army that has been employed to protect its people may be the vehicle for its harm. We look upon army as our security blanket, sleeping safely at night knowing they are guarding us from our enemies. To know that those same military men may be the enemy instead of guardians is appalling. May god help those people and give them strength to fight their so-called 'protectors'.
Priyadarshini Saha
Kolkata

 

It gave me immense pleasure to learn from a fellow geographer that you have launched a magazine entitled “Geography and You”. Although National Geographical Magazine is a household name, Geography magazine in India are few and far between. I hope your magazine will fill that vacuum. I hope by God's grace you will be successful in your endeavour to popularise geography among the vast educated masses of India.
Prof. (Dr.) D.P. Satpathy,
Ex-HOD Geography, RU,
Ranchi (Jharkhand

 

I have been subscribing to G&Y for the last one year, having heard about it from a friend. It carries issues very much relevant to our everyday life and socio-economic causes. I am a student of economics and find this magazine very helpful in my studies and also for my overall general knowledge.

The article on the Gulf of Mannar printed in November-December 2005 issue was spectacular, to say the least. One hears so much about the reefs around the world these days. People from our country too are paying enormous amounts of money to go to see these reefs in foreign countries, little knowing we have an equally rich biosphere here too. I am sure your magazine has provided valuable knowledge to many in our country.

Hope you will keep up the good work. I am looking forward to the Library Edition of 2005 having collected all the previous library editions.

Sandeep Shekhawat

Churu, Rajasthan

 

The Uranium Cycle

I keenly read the article ‘The Uranium Cycle’ published in Jan Feb 2007 issue of G&Y, as it is a subject of my interest. I wish to point out that at one place it is written, ‘About 200 tons is required to keep a large (1000 MWe) nuclear power reactor generating electricity for one year’, while at another, it reads ‘Some 25 tons of fresh fuel is required each year by a 1000 MWe reactor’. I found it confusing and feel that this kind of data should be explained to enhance clarity. Further, the cover page shows ‘Nuclear Cycle’ whereas the article within reads ‘The Uranium Cycle’. At best it could be ‘Nuclear Fuel Cycle’.

P.P.K. Ramacharyulu, Guntur, Andhra Pradesh

 

IRIS Infosheet

I was glad to receive the IRIS Infosheet and thrilled to learn about ‘Geography & You’, a magazine devoted to the theme of development and environment. I am a professor of the subject and want to contribute to geography through a unique presentation of poetry on varied subjects. My narrative verse promotes concerns for the environment.

 

The Vulture

How filthy your environment could be, have you ever thought
In the absence of such a voluntary sanitary ‘flying squad’?
Blessed have been these demigods with sharp curved beaks
So that they swiftly dispose off the dead stock with
wondrous ease!
But have you ever cared to gather courage in both hands
To know the number of these demigods has been
dwindling fast?
Pretend you may your innocence at an incalculable cost
Excessive use of pesticides in our countryside
is the root cause!

Prof. B.S.Parakh, Pune City, Maharashtra

 

Cover of G&Y

I was surprised to find the colourful cover of Jan Feb issue of G&Y, as if it were some different magazine. But when I carefully delved into the meaning, I could not help appreciating the concept. To convey the growing population and energy security, there can’t be a better way. Congratulations!

Ravindra Raman, New Delhi

 

Term Power

Term power segment is a happy change from serious articles. They are extremely helpful to me as I teach geography in a school. I would appreciate it, if some more light reading sections are added

Rakhi Malhotra, Meerut, UP

 

Jan- Feb 2008

 

I thank you for covering lakes so extensively in November-December 2007 issue of G&Y. I will be grateful if you cover rivers and mountains of India pictorially in the coming issues. I congratulate you raising the standard of G&Y. Now it can be compared with any international magazine on geography and  environment.

S. George, Elepuzha,

Kerala.

 

Disappearing Lakes

The article or study report on conditions of lakes in Haryana titled `Disappearing lakes' is heart rending. Such beautiful lakes that used to be an abode of birds and a weekend retreat for nature lovers have become victims of greed. Your article has brought home the extent to which the existence of lakes has been threatened. I am sure 10 years later all these water bodies will become a figment of the past. The state governments in the name of development and their own political interests are hardly bothered about them. I can only wish that some wisdom will revive these water bodies, in my lifetime. I thank G&Y and wish all the very best to the Editor to keep the sincere work going.

R.K. Sharma,

Retd. Teacher, Geography,

Dehradun, Uttaranchal 

 

Essays on Water

I am a regular reader of G&Y and read the articles very carefully. I have seen an advertisement of a book titled ©Essays on Water© and the different sections mentioned sounds very useful. Please provide the details.

U.N.Chitravanshi

Bara Banki, U.P

 

G&Y USEFUL in RESEARCH

I am a Ph.D. Scholar at Tezpur Central University, Assam and find G&Y useful for my research. Please continue to publish such informative articles.

Indrani Sarma

Dhansari Women Hostel

Tezpur Central University

Tezpur, Assam.

 

Edible Uses of Algae

Though the November - December 2007 issue of G&Y is devoted to lakes, one article that really impressed me was ©Edible Uses of Algae© by Kirti Pathak. I will appreciate more such articles in coming issues of G&Y.

Rameshwar Prasad Verma

Patna, Bihar

 

The Story of Mapping India

The article on the history of Indian mapping is not only informative but also hair raising. The way our initial surveyors have done their job, it is no less than fighting a war. I hope to see more such articles in G&Y.

Shreya Chakraborty

Kolkata, West Bengal

 

The Trek to Valley of Flowers

The article ©The Trek to Valley of Flowers© by Dr. S. Srinivasan in November -December 2007 issue of G&Y was refreshing. Please continue such articles on travel.

S. Venkatesan

New Delhi

 

New Year Greetings

Wishing the vibrant team of G&Y a Happy New Year 2008.

Saibal Dasgupta, Director
FSI, Dehradun

 

Reality Check

I am a regular reader of G&Y and invariably look for the segment on health. It is extremely unfortunate that consumers of cosmetics are taken for a ride all the time. Big companies spent crores on spreading false promises and at the end of the day, innocent consumers face the brunt. There should be stringent laws governing the claims of the cosmetic manufacturers. In case the claims turn out to be false, the consumers should be adequately compensated.

Sakshi Sharma, Mall Road, Shimla, Himachal Pradesh

 
 
 

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