Tea Pests and Their Control (Note: The author is not an expert. Please take expert advice before using any Pest Control Method.) Losses due to pests are estimated at 7-10 per cent of the total tea crop; of this, three-quarters is due to the red-spider. In individual gardens or in localized … [Read more...]
Archives for May 2014
Madhusudan Das (Pride of Orissa)
Madhusudan Das The era of renaissance in Orissa was led by Madhusudan Das who was born in erstwhile landed aristocracy in Cuttack district. He was the first gradate, first post-graduate and first law graduate from Orissa. He was a distinguished lawyer, a literary figure, a celebrated politician and … [Read more...]
Types of Soils in India
Soil is the name for the top layer of earth. Typically, soil is softer than the rocky layers beneath it. It is also usually of a black or brown hue. It is made up of smaller particles, which clump together when wet. Soil is nutritious and rich in minerals - and as such plants need it to … [Read more...]
Short paragraph on My Pet Dog
My Pet Dog We keep pets for pleasure. Some people keep dogs as pets. Others keep birds, pigeon or rabbits as pets. Pets are like our family members. They are carefully fed. Pet owners always protect their pets from danger. I have a pet dog. His name is Jack. Jack is very beautiful. The body of … [Read more...]
Uses of Coal in India
Uses of Coal in India Coal is called ‘Black Diamond’. Coal has the added advantage of its possible conversion to gas, electricity and even oil. Its major uses in India can be described under five heads such as: Thermal Electric Power, Steam Power, Metallurgical Coke, Domestic Fuel, … [Read more...]
Revival and Rise of Chola Empire
The politics of South India around this time saw the collapse of the Rashtrakutas and the revival of the Chola power. The revival of the Chola Empire in the ninth century was possible when as tributary princes under the Pallavas they asserted their independence. The Pallava power declined due to the … [Read more...]