भारत के छत्तीसगढ़ में अंबिकापुर से ९८ किलोमीटर दूर कुसमी - सामरी मार्ग में गजाधरपुर गाँव में है . यहाँ एक छोटे कुंड से पानी निचे से ऊपर कि दिशा में बहता है. यहाँ केवल बस मार्ग से पहुंचा जाता है. यहाँ गाड़ी बिना इंजन चालू किये ही निचे से ऊपर कि ओर गति करती है. इसी वजह से यहाँ का नाम Neutral Point इस गाँव में हर घर तक छोटी नालियां बनाई गयी हैं जिनके द्वारा बारहों महीने पानी बहता है.
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Saturday, October 30, 2010
World Urbanization Prospects: 2009
World Urbanization Prospects: 2009
According to a recent report released by Population Division of the United Nations on Urbanization, over 53% of the world’s total urban population of 3.4 billion resides in towns with less than 5 lakh population. Of these 1.14billion or 1/3rd stay in towns with less than 1 lakh population. Only 9% of the world’s urban population lives in the 21 mega cities existing today.
This report provides first official confirmation that current urban population is just over 50% of the world population of 6.8 billion. It is expected that world population will increase to 9.1 billion by 2050.The urban segment will increase by 84% to reach about 6.3 billion by that year. About 70% of the people will be living in the urban areas by that year.
Rural populations are projected to start declining by the end of this decade and by 2050 there will be 0.5 billion less rural people in the world.
The distribution of urban population among different sizes of cities varies widely across the globe. In Europe 67% of urban people live in the cities with fewer than half a million inhabitants and 8% live in cities with 5 million inhabitants or more. African situation is somewhat similar to Europe with 58% of urban population living in smaller cities and just 9% living in cities with over 5 million inhabitants.
In Asia, Latin America and the Caribbean about one in every five urban dweller live in a large urban agglomeration. The proportion of urban dwellers living in small cities is about 50% in Asia and Caribbean but lower at 37% in Northern America.
In India about 14% of urban population -53 million people stay in 3 10 million plus urban areas. Another 9% or 32 million stay in cities of size ranging between 5 to 10 million. A 27% of total urban population lives in cities between half a million and 5 million in size. The bulk of Indians -181 million or 50% live in small towns with less than half a million population.
Source: Times Of India
UNICEF - State of World’s Children Report- 2009
UNICEF released the State of World’s Children Report- 2009 with some shocking findings regarding maternal mortality status in India. Avoidable complications during child birth are killing 78,000 women in India every year. One woman dies from complications related to pregnancy and childbirth every seven minutes. One million children born in India are dying every year even before they become 28 days old. A child born in India is 14 times more likely to die during the first 28 days than one born in the US or UK.The maternal mortality rate of India stands at 301 per 100,000 births. It is highest in Uttar Pradesh at 517 and lowest in Kerala at 110.For Bihar it is 371.
An Indian woman is 350 times more likely to die in childbirth or from pregnancy –related complications than women in America or England. For every mother who dies, 20 others suffer pregnancy related illness. Around 10 million women annually experience such adverse outcomes. Despite an increase in institutional deliveries, 60% of pregnant women still deliver their babies at home. In India more than 2/3 of all maternal deaths occur in a handful of states- UP, Uttarakhand, Bihar, Jharkand, Orissa, MP, Chattisgarh, Rajasthan and Assam. In UP one in every 42 women faces risk of maternal death compared to 1 in 500 women in Kerala.
The main medical causes of maternal deaths are:
Abortion: 8%
Obstructed labor: 5%
Hypertensive disorders: 5%
Sepsis: 11%
Hemorrhage: 38%
Other conditions: 34%
Obstructed labor: 5%
Hypertensive disorders: 5%
Sepsis: 11%
Hemorrhage: 38%
Other conditions: 34%
In India the states with the top five neonatal mortality rates are
Orissa- 52 deaths /1000 live births
Madhya Pradesh- 51/1000 live births
Uttar Pradesh- 46/1000 live births
Rajasthan- 45 /1000 live births
Chattisgarh- 43/1000 live births
Madhya Pradesh- 51/1000 live births
Uttar Pradesh- 46/1000 live births
Rajasthan- 45 /1000 live births
Chattisgarh- 43/1000 live births
Friday, October 29, 2010
Indian
In a country as diverse and complex as India, it is not surprising to find that people here reflect the rich glories of the past, the culture, traditions and values relative to geographic locations and the numerous distinctive manners, habits and food that will always remain truly Indian. According to five thousand years of recorded history.
From the eternal snows of the Himalayas to the cultivated peninsula of far South, from the deserts of the West to the humid deltas of the East, from the dry heat and cold of the Central Plateau to the cool forest foothills, Indian lifestyles clearly glorify the geography. The food, clothing and habits of an Indian differ in accordance to the place of origin.
Indians believe in sharing happiness and sorrow. A festival or a celebration is never constrained to a family or a home. The whole community or neighbourhood is involved in bringing liveliness to an occasion. A lot of festivals like Diwali, Holi, Id, Christmas, Mahaveer Jayanthi are all celebrated by sharing sweets and pleasantries with family, neighbours and friends. An Indian wedding is an occasion that calls for participation of the family and friends. Similarly, neighbours and friends always help out a family in times of need.
Ethnically Indians speak different languages, follow different religions, eat the most diverse varieties of food all of which add to the rich Indian culture.The beauty of the Indian people lies in the spirit of tolerance, give-and-take and a composition of cultures that can be compared to a garden of flowers of various colours and shades of which, while maintaining their own entity, lend harmony and beauty to the garden - India!
From the eternal snows of the Himalayas to the cultivated peninsula of far South, from the deserts of the West to the humid deltas of the East, from the dry heat and cold of the Central Plateau to the cool forest foothills, Indian lifestyles clearly glorify the geography. The food, clothing and habits of an Indian differ in accordance to the place of origin.
Indians believe in sharing happiness and sorrow. A festival or a celebration is never constrained to a family or a home. The whole community or neighbourhood is involved in bringing liveliness to an occasion. A lot of festivals like Diwali, Holi, Id, Christmas, Mahaveer Jayanthi are all celebrated by sharing sweets and pleasantries with family, neighbours and friends. An Indian wedding is an occasion that calls for participation of the family and friends. Similarly, neighbours and friends always help out a family in times of need.
Ethnically Indians speak different languages, follow different religions, eat the most diverse varieties of food all of which add to the rich Indian culture.The beauty of the Indian people lies in the spirit of tolerance, give-and-take and a composition of cultures that can be compared to a garden of flowers of various colours and shades of which, while maintaining their own entity, lend harmony and beauty to the garden - India!
Thursday, October 28, 2010
Namaste: Indian Greeting Gesture
Namaste is a common spoken greeting or salutation originating from India and Nepal.
When spoken to another person, it is commonly accompanied by a slight bow made with hands pressed together, palms touching and fingers pointed upwards, in front of the chest. This gesture, called Añjali Mudrā, can also be performed wordlessly and carries the same meaning.
When spoken to another person, it is commonly accompanied by a slight bow made with hands pressed together, palms touching and fingers pointed upwards, in front of the chest. This gesture, called Añjali Mudrā, can also be performed wordlessly and carries the same meaning.
Pronunciation and etymology
It is written नमस्ते in devangari script, and pronounced [nʌmʌsˈteː] in Hindustani.
The word is formed from external sandhi (coalescence) between the Sanskrit namaḥ, to bow, to give obeisance or reverential salutation, and te, "to you."[1] Also common is a polite form using the imperative astu meaning "let there be": namo: stu te literally meaning "let there be a salutation to you."[
It is written नमस्ते in devangari script, and pronounced [nʌmʌsˈteː] in Hindustani.
The word is formed from external sandhi (coalescence) between the Sanskrit namaḥ, to bow, to give obeisance or reverential salutation, and te, "to you."[1] Also common is a polite form using the imperative astu meaning "let there be": namo: stu te literally meaning "let there be a salutation to you."[
Uses
In Sikh scripture Namaste, Namastung or Namastvung is referenced as salutation to the Primal being, the One God. The salutation is followed by an attribute respecting a quality of the creator of all religions, Akal.
In Nepalese culture, namaste is performed when a younger family member meets older relatives. It also varies depending upon social status and prestige: The person with lower status or prestige performs namaste first to show respect for the higher station the other person has achieved.
Namaste is also used as a friendly greeting in written communication, or generally between people when they meet. When used at funerals to greet the guests, the verbal part is usually omitted. When the hand position is higher, it usually means reverence and/or worship. The expression with hands placed on top of one's head is usually the sign of utmost reverence or respect. When the gesture is performed with hands in front of the chest, it is usually considered as aayushman.
The aayushman gesture is also a cultural symbol of Sri Lanka and Sri Lankan hospitality.
In Sindh, Pakistan, the gesture of namaste, though extremely rare, is still maintained even by Sindhi Muslims.
The cabin crew ("air hostesses") of Air India, Sri Lankan Airways – and Air France and Virgin Atlantic on their flights to India – use namaste to greet passengers as well as in other hospitality settings.
Meanings and interpretation
Namaste is one of a small list of Sanskrit words commonly recognized by Non-Hindi speakers.
* "I honor the Spirit in you which is also in me." -- attributed to but not claimed by author Deepak Chopra
* "I honor the place in you in which the entire Universe dwells, I honor the place in you which is of Love, of Integrity, of Wisdom and of Peace. When you are in that place in you, and I am in that place in me, we are One."
* "Your spirit and my spirit are ONE." -- attributed to Lilias Folan's shared teachings from her journeys to India.[citation needed]
* "That which is of God in me greets that which is of God in you."
* "The Divinity within me perceives and adores the Divinity within you.
In Sikh scripture Namaste, Namastung or Namastvung is referenced as salutation to the Primal being, the One God. The salutation is followed by an attribute respecting a quality of the creator of all religions, Akal.
In Nepalese culture, namaste is performed when a younger family member meets older relatives. It also varies depending upon social status and prestige: The person with lower status or prestige performs namaste first to show respect for the higher station the other person has achieved.
Namaste is also used as a friendly greeting in written communication, or generally between people when they meet. When used at funerals to greet the guests, the verbal part is usually omitted. When the hand position is higher, it usually means reverence and/or worship. The expression with hands placed on top of one's head is usually the sign of utmost reverence or respect. When the gesture is performed with hands in front of the chest, it is usually considered as aayushman.
The aayushman gesture is also a cultural symbol of Sri Lanka and Sri Lankan hospitality.
In Sindh, Pakistan, the gesture of namaste, though extremely rare, is still maintained even by Sindhi Muslims.
The cabin crew ("air hostesses") of Air India, Sri Lankan Airways – and Air France and Virgin Atlantic on their flights to India – use namaste to greet passengers as well as in other hospitality settings.
Meanings and interpretation
Namaste is one of a small list of Sanskrit words commonly recognized by Non-Hindi speakers.
* "I honor the Spirit in you which is also in me." -- attributed to but not claimed by author Deepak Chopra
* "I honor the place in you in which the entire Universe dwells, I honor the place in you which is of Love, of Integrity, of Wisdom and of Peace. When you are in that place in you, and I am in that place in me, we are One."
* "Your spirit and my spirit are ONE." -- attributed to Lilias Folan's shared teachings from her journeys to India.[citation needed]
* "That which is of God in me greets that which is of God in you."
* "The Divinity within me perceives and adores the Divinity within you.
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