Vanishing stripes: Quest to save tigers a losing battle

The new census conducted by the Wildlife Institute of India is out and the results are not bright. The census says that more than half of the tigers have gone missing in Central India in the last five years.

Tiger numbers have come down by 61 per cent in Madhya Pradesh since 2002, 57 per cent in Maharashtra and 40 per cent in Rajasthan. The census puts the blame of decline in numbers squarely on urbanisation and poaching.

The study is based on a new methodology that the Wildlife Institute says is more accurate in estimating the tiger population.

The findings that cover 16 of India’s 28 tiger reserves have been released after two years of monitoring, and cover 16 of the country's 28 tiger reserves. A final census is expected by the end of the year.

The question that was being debated on Face The Show was: Has India lost the battle to save the tiger?

The panel tackling the debate comprised CSE Director, Sunita Narain; Director Wildlife Protection Society, Belinda Wright; and Director Conservation, ISLT, Raghunandan S Chundawat

Can the New Census Help?

After the last census was taken, not much was done to save the tiger, and many feel that conducting the new census is a sheer waste of time.

Raghunandan S Chundawat affirmed that counting was important for monitoring. However, he said that the knowing the numbers every year is not essential. What was important was to know where the tigers were now and whether they will be present in the future.

But the question is does counting stop the officials from taking steps to save the tiger?

“The decline in numbers is actually due to poaching. We are losing tigers very fast so the census could help check the reduction in numbers. But there could be other reasons also which we need to address,” said Chundawat.

So did Sunita Narain who headed the task of counting that was set up by the Prime Minister in May 7, 2005 and made several recommendations as well, think that counting was essential to save the tiger?

“I think that a lot more needs to be done but counting is important because unless we know how deep the crisis is it is really difficult for us to act. We also need to know where the tigers really are. We have been protecting areas without clarity, without even knowing where the tigers are, what is the state of their habitat and what is the state of their prey. To conduct any strategy it is essential for us to know the numbers. And the task once taken up should be done with rigour and commitment. We have set out in our task force a set of recommendations which includes the use of this methodology for counting and it also includes setting up a crime bureau,” said Sunita Narian.

Fighting a Losing Battle

Narain said the though the Government was addressing the issue of the decline in the number of tigers, a lot more still needed to be done.

Belinda Wright was of the opinion that the census is important but along with that the Government has to ensure that the tigers that come under the count have to be protected. The Government has yet to recognise the real problem.

“The average age of a forest guard is 50 years. There has been no recruitment in the forest department in the last 10 years. The frontline staff is only middle school pass and 50 per cent of the staff is untrained in criminal investigative matters that relates to poaching. Apart from that, 500 national parks and wildlife sanctuaries in India exist only on paper. So the figures only go on to say that it is a losing battle to save tigers,” said Wright.

Improve Your Self Confidence in 15 Minutes

Some people have naturally high levels of confidence
but everybody canlearn to be more confident. Firstly,
it's important to get a clear idea
of what self confidence really means, otherwise you
won't know when you've got it!
So, self confidence means:

1. Being calm. For every situation in life you need to
run on the appropriate level of emotion. Too much emotional
'leakage' into aexperience can spoil the experience.
You make great strides towards confidence when you begin
to relax in a greater range of situations.

2. Being cool. The second part of self confidence is
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how things will pan out. If you truly tolerateuncertainty,
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3. Not being too concerned with what others think of
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how reliable your imagination is! Stop trusting your
imagination so much. I've long since stopped bothering
to imagine what others think of me because so often
I've turned out to be wrong.

4. Being specific - where do you want confidence?
'Confidence' is meaningless until you tie it
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confidence everywhere. To get what you want
in life you have to establish exactly what you do
want. Where do you want confidence in your life?
 Think about the specific situations now
and write them down. You beginning to steer your brain
towards confidence.

5. Understanding that what you expect is what you get.
Your brain is an organ that needs clear goals to work towards.
When a task has been set in your brain it will do everything
 it can do to bring about the completion of that task.
If you've tried to recall someone's name but
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into your head.

The 'trying to recall' experience set the task or
blueprint for your brain's future subconscious behaviour which
eventually produced the name for you - when you weren't
 thinking about it consciously. You can use this natural
 mechanism to start feeling more confident. But, to ensure you
 set the right task for your subconscious mind, the
next point is vital.

6. Don't task your mind with negatives. Instead of: 'I
don't want to screw up' (which sets the task of
'screwing up' for your brain), set the blueprint for what
 you do want! Your brain doesn't work towards what to do by
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7. Use nature's goal-setter: Now you understand how
vital it is to set the right task for you brain, you
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 strongly 'program' the right blueprint in your mind
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state it will be hard for your unconscious mind to do anything
else. The blueprint for relaxation has been set firmly into your
subconscious mind.

3 simple strategies to get you feeling confident
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1. Think specifically of the time/place/situation you
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2. Focus on words in your mind right now that describe
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 such as 'calm', 'relaxed' or 'focused'. Remember your brain
works on clear positive instructions.

3. Close your eyes for as long as you like and think
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You can repeat this often to make it more effective
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If you listen to a hypnotic cd or download that can make
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mind in the right way right now.

It took me years to learn how to be more confident -
now you can do it in a fraction of the time. Good luck!

Taj Mahal

¤ Taj Mahal -A Marvel of Love


Take a constitutional down Shahjahan Park in the chilly mauve light of dawn, and the pale white dome of the Taj Mahal, India looms in the distance. Set against the azure skyline, it looks like a mirage in a desert. Inch closer and the supreme majesty of the greatest monument to love comes into focus – with its dew-coated lawns and its pearl-white mausoleum.

Travel to Taj Mahal Agra to baptize into the true glory of this passion of love. As the sun rises to cast a reverential beam on the sepulchre, the ‘dream in marble’ turns from lavender to yellow, while nightfall sees the monument bathed in moonlight – looking like a woman wreathed in smiles while waiting for her lover.

There are many theories as at which time the Taj Mahal, India looks the best, but there is no substitute to viewing it at all hours of the day and the night if you want to understand its myriad facets. Taj Mahal, India is a microcosm of the universe – it contains within it both the yin and the yang, taking on a new personality to suit the occasion. It can be harsh, dry and strong like alabaster, delicately chaste and fragile like porcelain, noisily populous or quiet and secretive.


¤ The Monumental Heritage

A copious amount has been written about the Taj – Agra’s window to the world. Nobel laureate Tagore called it ‘a tear on the face of eternity’, while the painter William Hodges wrote in 1876 that ‘it was like a most perfect pearl on an azure ground’. From Princess Diana to President Clinton to Yanni – the Taj draws every éminence grise from across the ‘seven seas’ to it like a magnet.

As Clinton said during his presidential visit to India, “the world is divided into those who have seen the Taj and those who have not.” The American President joined the list of ‘haves’ this year, but for anyone bitten by the travel bug, a visit to the luminescent monument is an essential part of their resume. To say the ‘miracle in human design’ is the Mughal Empire’s magnum opus is to state the obvious.

Like Picasso’s ‘Guernica’, Omar Khayyam’s ‘Rubaiyat’ or Beethoven’s ‘Eroica’, the Taj instills in you a sublime passion. It uplifts you – one feels more significant as a human being within its confines than outside it.

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State :	Uttar Pradesh
Location :	Taj Mahal stands majestically in Agra city on the banks of river Yamuna.
Watch Out :	Taj Museum; Closed on Mondays and Fridays
Look Out :	Taj Mahotsav, February, Held for 10 days.

¤ The History Manifest

Taj Mahal India was made in commemoration of Arjumand Bano Begum. The queen was married at the age of 21 to emperor Jahangir's son Khurram. During all the phases of Khurram life, Arjumand Bano Begum supported him through out. She was like a supporting pillar in his life. In AD 1628, Khurram became king after a bloody battle of succession. He changed his name from Khurram to Shahjahan or the King of the World. Arjumand Bano also changed her name from Mumtaz Mahal.

Mumtaz Mahal was not destined to be a queen for a long period of time. She died at the age of 39 while delivering a child at Burhanpur. That auspicious day turned into a mournful event. When Arjumand Banu Begum (better known as Mumtaz Mahal) died in childbirth in 1629, her husband, Emperor Shah Jahan immortalised their love by building the ‘dream in marble’ – the finest illustration of Mughal architecture. The dream took over 22 years to fructify and over 20,000 craftsmen were employed to build it.

¤ Designing of Taj

Who designed the Taj Mahal India is shrouded in mystery – some historians credit the Venetian architect Veroneo with its construction, while others believe it was the work of a Persian called Ustad Isa.

But we do know of the lesser luminaries connected to it with certainty – the central dome was built by Ismail Effendi from Turkey, the calligrapher was Amanat Khan from Shiraz, the mosaicist, Chiranji Lal hailed from Delhi while the goldsmith, Qazim Khan was summoned from Lahore.

A story which is probably apocryphal but has been doing the rounds for generations, says that Shah Jahan had the chief mason’s right hand amputated to preclude him from replicating the ‘marvel in marble’ anywhere else in the world.

¤ Taj Nestles On The Banks of Yamuna River

Located at the southern end of the city on the banks of the Yamuna River, the site where the Taj stands belonged to a Hindu nobleman, Raja Man Singh. Abdul Rehman Lahori, the court historian recorded that five million rupees were spent on the building – a king’s ransom in those days.

Once complete, the upkeep of the mausoleum and its 42-acre garden was funded with the revenue obtained from 30 neighbouring villages. There are three lofty gateways to the Tajmahel complex. The central portal is richly decorated with floral arabesques and is inscribed with passages from the Koran. A huge forecourt leads onto a lush garden, which is divided by an aqueduct.

The main monument is a two-storeyed octagonal building with a huge rotunda as its crowning glory. Four sky-scraper tall minarets position themselves as sentries on each side of the monument – all built out of brick and encased in marble. The graves of the celebrated duo, Shah Jahan and Mumtaz Mahal are housed in the catacomb below. The Taj is remarkable for its perfect proportions and rich pietra dura, and every minutiae in the monument has been etched with consummate skill. In a nutshell, the Taj is the ‘Embodiment of the Islamic Concept of Paradise’



¤ The Architectural Marvel - Paradise on Earth

In the Koran, the garden symbolises paradise. Islam originated in the deserts of Arabia where greenery and water was very much coveted. “Gardens underneath which rivers flow” is a phrase, that appears no less than 30 times in the Koran. The four main rivers of paradise are also mentioned: water, milk, wine and purified honey.

It is unmistakable that Shah Jahan conceptualised the Taj Mahal as ‘heaven on earth’. As you enter the gates of the Taj, it is like an ingression into heaven. The watercourses divide the garden into quadrants. It was Babur who had introduced the char-bagh (four-garden) concept into India. The imagery is threefold: it is a symbol of paradise to reward the faithful; an oasis from the dry desert heat; and a summation of the secular tradition of the royal pleasure garden. and the watercourse, which divides the garden into four, epitomises both, the life source and the meeting of man and God.

In this context, the spacious lawns surrounding the Taj Mahal become as important as the mausoleum itself.Your travel trip to Taj definitely leaves you mesmerize, a ‘Paradise on Earth’ really summarises its ethereal appeal – the monument rivals any of the other wonders of the world.

¤ Taj Mahotsav

The best time to visit this 17 th century monument is during Taj Mahotsav. Taj Mahotsav is 10 day saga held annually at Shilpgram, near Taj Mahal. Bedecked elephants and camels, drum beaters, folk artists and master craftsmen together recreate the glorious past of the Mughals.

During this fest, Taj Mahal comes alive with culture and traditions. Taj Mahostav provides an opportunity to its artisans to perform their art and craft. You can actually purchase crafts which includes wood carvings from Saharanpur, handmade carpets of Badohi, the pottery of Khurja, chickan-work of Lucknow, the silk of Banares and much more.

Through Taj Mahotsav, performers get a platform to showcase profusion of folk music and dances of Dundelkhand, 'Nautanki' (Drama), 'Sapera' dance of Rajasthan, Lavani of Maharashtra.


¤ Shopping At Taj Mahal

Just at the entrance, there are number of shops. These shops sells exquisite crafts and arts at affordable price. You can purchase leather work, footwear and embroidery. Infact, you small Taj Mahal miniature made of white marble are quite popular amongst the tourists.

¤ Getting to Taj Mahal

Air : Just 7 kms from Agra city lies Kheria airport. From Delhi, Indira Gandhi Airport, Taj Mahal is just 204 kms away.
Rail : The nearest rail head for the Taj Mahal is Agra Cantonement railway station. The city is connected with Palace on Wheels, Shatabdi and Taj Express.
Road : Express bus service are available from Delhi, Jaipur, Lucknow, Gwalior, and Jhansi.

¤ Accommodation at Taj Mahal
Taj Mahal is one of the major attractions of Agra India. Due to its locale, Taj Mahal offers best of accommodation facilities.

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Lakshadweep Islands

¤ Lakshadweep At A Glance

Lakshadweep is not as renowned a destination as Goa or Kerala, but its lagoons and beaches are just as beautiful. The wealth of coral formations attracts a variety of tropical fish – angel, clown, butterfly, sturgeon, sweetlip, snappers and groupers. Kavaratti, which is the administrative capital of Lakshadweep, is located in the centre of the archipelago.

Its two most significant mosques are the Ajjara and Jamath Mosques, which are characterised by exquisite woodcarvings. The former in particular has a beautiful ceiling carved out of driftwood, which is the handiwork of local craftsmen.

The Aquarium at Kavaratti with tropical fish and corals, the Kavaratti Lake, and the splendid tombs it houses, are the other attractions of the place.


¤ Island Attractions

Kalpeni -- Famous For Its Water Sports
Those keen on water sports will enjoy visiting Kalpeni along with its three uninhabited satellite islands.
Surrounded by a lagoon rich in corals, Kalpeni offers excellent facilities for water sports such as snorkelling and diving. The coral remains on the eastern shores of the island are the remnants of a violent storm that took place in 1847. The main monument at Kalpeni is the Moidin Mosque that has walls made of coral.

The best part of the Kalpeni Islands is that it is crime-free – women dress in wrap-around lungis (sarongs) and wear heavy gold jewellery without fear of being assaulted.
While in the area, do not miss the two traditional dances of Kalpeni – Kolkali and Parichakkali – which illustrate themes drawn from folklore and religious legends to the accompaniment of music and song.

Minicoy Island
One of the most interesting islands in Lakshadweep is the Minicoy Island – not only, because it is the largest, but also because it is closer in language and culture to the Maldives.
While the rest of the archipelago speaks Malayalam, the lingua franca in Minicoy is Mahl. Mahl is written from right to left and is very similar to Dhivehi – the language of the Maldivians. Many of their customs are similar to those of the Maldives.
The people of Minicoy are a sea-faring community and have a closely-knit matrilineal society. In fact, the dominance of women led the famous explorer Marco Polo to dub Minicoy as a ‘female island.’ Minicoy is a picturesque island dotted with palm trees and enclosed with coral reefs. One of the most spectacular sights of Minicoy is a 50 metre tall Lighthouse, built by the British.

Amindivi Group of Island
The Amindivi group consists of the Islands of Chetlat, Bitra, Kiltan, Kadmat and Amini.
Bitra, the smallest of the group is an ornithologist’s delight – it is heavily populated with birds and is a rich source of birds’ eggs. Kiltan is located on an ancient trade route – ships travelling from Aden often made a stopover at the Island en route to Colombo.
The densely populated Amini and Kadmat are rich in coconut palms and were occupied by the Portugese for a short while.
Kadmat is an island, nine kilometres long and only 200 metres in width. However it has a fine beach and a beautiful bay and is ideal for swimming and diving.

Pitti Island
Finally, Lakshadweep boasts of the barren and desolate Pitti Island, comprising of a square-shaped reef with a sand bank at its southern end.

Pitti Island is a vitally important nesting place for terns (a kind of sea swallow), and has been listed as a Wildlife Sanctuary. Terns are an endangered species and conservation groups are pressing for a ban on the planting of trees and the mining of coral – which they believe, threaten its habitat. However, the main threat to terns comes from anglers who collect terns’ eggs for food and disturb the birds’ natural habitat.

¤ A Tourist Destinatioin

However, tourism is still in its infancy because of infrastructural bottlenecks. Foreigners are only allowed into Bangaram and Kadmat, while Indian nationals are granted access to Minicoy, Kavaratti and Kalpeni as well.

Beaches in Karnataka

Karnataka has a 320-km long coastline, arrayed with famous beaches, that invites those wants a break from the chafing grind of urban life. The tranquility and the charm of the region coupled with the impetuousness of the coastal folk, and their delightful cuisine is just awesome.


¤ Bhatkal Beach

Famous Bhatkal Beach is located at a distance of 16-km from Bhatkal and 126 km from Karwar. Dotted by the calm blue seas and majestic hills, this beach is a popular tourist spot and known for the exquisite temples. Best season to visit Bhatkal beach is from August to March.


¤ Karwar

Karwar is situated just 100 km from Goa is a perfect holiday with gentle waves, palm-laced beaches, silver sand, and calm, peaceful alleys. A voyage through Goa makes a good starting point of discovering the thrills of the sea, sand and sun. Major attractions of this place include the Sadashivgad Hill fort with a Durga temple, the unique Octagonal Church, and the 300 year old Venkataramana Temple.


¤ Murudeshwar Beach

Located 16 km from Bhatkal, Murudeshwar beach another famous beach of Karnataka is believed to have been sanctified by Pranalinga of Mahabaleshwara thrown by Ravana. It is a popular picnic spot, having beautiful blue waters of the sea and the majestic mountains. Other attractions around this beach are the Murdeshwar temple, the Kanduka Giri and the fort of Tipu Sultan. This lovely destination can be visited throughout the year.


¤ Kurumgad

Kurumgad -a tortoise-shaped island is situated at a distance of 4 km from the mainland. The beach is famous for the hilltop Narasimha Temple where thousands of devotees throng the temple during the annual jatra held on Pushya Purnima every year in early January. One can enjoy viewing the sea and the sand.

The beach also facilitates number of beach activities, one can indulge in water sports such as trekking, fishing, dolphin and seal-spotting, a boat cruise to other nearby islands, diving, snorkeling, treasure hunts, guided tours, or star-gazing.


¤ Malpe

About 6 km from Udupi is Malpe, Malpe is a perfect hangout zone with its virgin beach. The infinite tract of golden sand, pleasantly swaying palm trees, the clear blue sky and the ripple of the sea all set an ideal disposition for an unforgettable holiday here. An idyllic resort for boating, fishing and bathing the town lies around 386 km from Bangalore. Between October - January is the best time to visit this place.
The St Mary's Island is another enchanting holiday destination. A boat cruise can be taken from Malpe to reach the beach resort, it is yet another beach destination that holds the charm of awe-inspiring views of the sunset.


¤ Gokarna

Gokarna, a beach town has some most splendid beaches of the region. Om beach, one of Gokarna's five famed beaches, is in the shape of a 'Om,'- most spiritual symbol of Hindus. The other famous beaches, compressed between massive steep rock that project like delicate fingers into the sea, are Gokarna, Kudle, Half Moon and Paradise. One can visit Gokarna any time round the year.


¤ Kaup

Kaup is situated at a distance of 12 km from Udupi, on the coastal belt. Kaup has a lovely beach that offers a perfect holiday destination with calm sea and beautiful location. Beside it beach, Kaup has attractions of a ruined fort and an old 100ft high lighthouse.


¤ Maravanthe

Maravanthe beach is 50 km from Udupi. The endless stretch of golden sand, swaying palm trees, clear blue sky and the flow of the sea attracts a large number of tourists to this spot. At sunset, the red sky and golden rays convert the entire environs into a fairyland of scenic beauty. A drive further up are the Belekal Theertha falls, near Baindur.

The Maravanthe Beach has an ideal location for taking up water sports activities. Seawater is safe for swimming with gentle tides beckoning. The pristine splendor and serene enfolding of its virgin beach make it a most desired hang out spot.

Beaches in Andhra Pradesh

The beautiful state of Andhra Pradesh has a 1000 kms long coastline with some of the most exotic beaches in India. Eight out of twenty three districts of Andhra Pradesh have beaches nearby.

The beaches of Andhra Pradesh are mesmerizing, with sliver sand and golden sunshine. They are an ideal getaway from the hustle and bustle of the cities. Here, tourists can spend some calm and serene holidays.


¤ Bheemunipatnam Beach

The famous Bheemunipatnam Beach is also known as Bhimli. It is situated in Bheemunipatnam, just 25 km north of Visakhapatnam. This beautiful beach offers some outstanding views. The water at Bhimli beach is shallow, therefore it is considered one of the safest beach for swimmers and surfers.


¤ Ramakrishna Beach

The imporatant Ramakrishna beach is located in Vishakhaptnam. This lovely beach provides some scenic sites, with long and calm water stretches. It offers a respite from the the busy life of the city. Apart form this, there is another beach here, called the Lawson's Bay.


¤ Manginapudi (Machilipatnam) Beach

The Manginapudi beach is located at Machilipatnam in Andhra Pradesh. This beach is bestowed with exotic sites and a historic port city. It is famous as a health resort as well as a perfect picnic spot. A must visit beach.


¤ Mypad Beach

The Mypad beach is located in the Nellore district of Andhra Pradesh. This beach is an exquisite beach with lush greenery and long stretches of silver sand. An enchanting beach that lures innumerable tourists.


¤ Rishikonda Beach

The Rishikonda beach is located 8 km from Vizag or Vishakhapatnam. This virgin beach along with sun kissed sand and clear blue water of sea, attracts tourists from all over the world. An ideal for water sports lovers, especially swimmers, water skiers, and wind surfers.


¤ Kakinada-Uppada Road Beach

This beach is located on the Uppada Road which is about 5 km away from Kakinada town. The famous Kakinada beach is an enthralling beach with clean waters and wide shore. The slope at the beach is quite gradual. The beach also owns a beautiful park that adds to its beauty.


¤ Kalingapatnam Beach

The Kalingapatnam beach is located in Srikakulam district of andhra Pradesh. This beach has now been developed into a beach resort by andhra Pradesh Tourism.


¤ Kottapatnam Beach

The Kottapatnam beach is located about 18 km from Ongole town in andhra Pradesh. offering a clean environment with exciting recreational activities, this beach is a must visit.


¤ Motupalle Beach

The Motapalle beach is situated in the Motupalle village which is about 12 km away from Chinaganjam and 45 km from Ongole. The beach area looks extremely eye pleasing with rows of Casuarina plantations offering scenic beauty to the beach.


¤ Perupalem Beach

The Perupalem is located quite close to Narsapur town in West Godavari district. As you drive to the Perupalem on the State highway, you can view vast, green paddy fields and lines of coconut trees.


¤ Suryalanka Beach

The Suryalanka Beach is located 9 km from Bapatla. This flat beach has a gradual slope with a wide shore. It is an ideal beach for spending weekends and holidays. So, do not miss visiting it.