A research finding of the Population Council says that Bangladesh’s population will hit the 28 crore mark by 2051. To his writer, this is patently a scary figure. And since we all love this country so very much, we cannot but be alarmed at the galloping rate of population growth, while all the other development […]
A proposal for regulatory principle for the cities transportation planning
There are many ways to tackle the problems of traffic congestion – here is a one that should be viewed as a win-win for everybody. Without giving much introduction, let us say it loud first: If there is a need to ban certain kind(s) of vehicle in the street, the first ones that should be […]
Nargis – “Name of a Cyclone” – Costs Catastrophic Destruction
Burma which has a total area of 678,500 square kilometres (261,970 sq mi), and the 40th-largest in the world is the largest country by geographical area in mainland of SouthAsia. Burma has a 1,930 km (1,199 mi) of contiguous coastline along the Bay of Bengal and Andaman Sea to the southwest and the south, which […]
Australia’s Best Kept Retreats Exposed
Retreats in Australia’s outback let eco-adventurers and wine lovers alike – of all levels and abilities – get off the grid in style with these getaways that shout, Visit me! This country isn’t just worth visiting only because of the kangaroos but because of it’s outback retreats and wine-producing towns. For the adventure seekers Trek […]
India struggling to cope with Maoists
Combining violence with rhetoric that appeals to the hundreds of millions living in poverty, India’s Maoist rebels have left the government looking for an effective counter-insurgency strategy. The dilemma boils down to two options: strike the militants hard in their strongholds or address the abject poverty that has created fertile ground for the Naxals, as […]
Archaeologists dig up 4 000-year-old city
Beijing – Chinese archaeologists have dug up what is believed to be a 4 300-year-old city that could be the capital of China’s oldest dynasty, state press said on Tuesday. The ancient city is believed to be part of the Liangzhu culture dated back to neolithic times between 4 000 and 5 300 years ago, […]