The Indian Express -- General

Thursday, June 12 1997

And quiet flows the lifeline of Aravalli hills

In the harsh, arid slopes of the Aravalli hills of Rajasthan a minor conservation miracle has occurred.

Aravari river, which had been completely dry for years altogether, has come back to life, thanks to the concerted efforts of the villagers and a local voluntary group, the Tarun Bharat Sangh (TBS).

Building boom, major threat to Goa's coastline

Goa's pristine ecology continues to be gravely threatened due to gross violations of coastal building rules. The once picturesque beach villages of Calangute, Candolim and Baga have been turned into a coastal concrete jungle.

Rent an Indian satellite, or buy one if you can

A new Satellite Bill, expected to be made public this month, proposes to open up the sky to private bidders. Private entrepreneurs will be able to pay and use transponders on Indian communication satellites and even have Indian rockets launch privately built satellites.

Quicktakes -- Mihir Sen dead

Battle for Congo airport rages on

India has not deployed Prithvi: PM

Race hots up for Clinton's new military advisor

Mumbai Notes -- Interviews postponed

N Korea, US talks on missile plans begin

Abidi's return irks academia

LTTE's fierce backlash triggers Tamil exodus

Crashed pilots saved rig in death plunge

HC moved against new admission rules

No space to keep rescued prostitutes

Crimewatch -- Warning to motorists