The Hindu Business Line : Wednesday, August 24, 2005

Fouled waters
A scene from Nenmara near Palakkad. A study conducted by the Kerala State Council for Science, Technology and Environment has found that a majority of wells in the State are affected by faecal contamination. About 60 per cent of the population ... More

WATER

River reclamation
Encroachment on the Musi riverbed is complete, as seen from the Puranapul Bridge. The State Government proposes to beautify the banks of the river that flows through the Old City of Hyderabad, with the launch of the `Save Musi' project on ... More

GENDER

AP CM `no' to legalisation of prostitution
PEDDAPURAM, a small town in East Godavari district, 20 km from here, is famous for handlooms and notorious for what is euphemistically known as the world's oldest profession. For several generations, Devadasi families have been in the profession ... More

SPORTS

Against the wind
Sailors in Laser class boats fight it out for honours in back-to-back races on a cool Tuesday morning in Hussainsagar Lake in Hyderabad. The sailors had a tough time with wind speeds gusting up to ten knots. The clouds in the sky helped ... More

TOURISM

Smooth sailing
With monsoon rains abating, the number of tourists preferring backwater cruise has increased. Kuttanad is a favourite destination of foreigners visiting ... More

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