HIMALAYAN MOUTAINS

Since time immemorial, the mighty Himalayas have attracted, many adventurers, tourists and geographers with different aims and objectives. Some came here to reaffirm their superiority by climbing the highest range while some came to study the mysterious formation and some were here to just experience the majestic Himalayan panorama.Himalayan Mountain stretches from India, Nepal, Bhutan, and Tibet. It has 10 highest peaks of the world, out of which 8 are the part of Nepalese Himalayas.Five major mountains that form the main chunk of the Himalayan Mountains are K2 (Austin Godwin), Nanga Parbat Peak, Mount Everest, Annapurna and Kanchenjunga.
Majestic Mountains Mount Everest is mainly located in Nepal and Tibet and in Nepal it is known as Sagarmatha & as Chomolangma in Tibet. From sea level, it measures uptill 8,850 m (29,035 ft). It lies between 86º55'40" E Longitude to 27º59'16" N, Latitude. Mount Everest is just one of over 30 peaks in the Himalayas that are over 24,000 feet high. Himalaya is a Sanskrit word meaning, "abode of snow", which is so true. The snowfields which dominate many of the peaks in the Himalayas are permanent. Yes, they never melt (not even in the summer). That means there are glaciers in the Himalayas - lots of them. Mount Everest is permanently covered in a layer of ice, topped with snow. The "top" of the mountain at which the elevation was measured can vary as much as twenty feet or more, depending on how much snow has fallen on its peak. The Birth of a MountainMountains aren't just big piles of dirt, they're made of solid rock. Believe it or not, the rocks that make up the Himalayan mountains used to be an ancient sea floor. Over millions of years, rivers washed rocks and soil from existing mountains on the Indian subcontinent and nearby Asia into a shallow sea where the sediment was deposited on the floor. Layer upon layer of sediment built up over millions of years until the pressure and weight of the overlying sediment caused the stuff way down deep to turn into rock. Then about 40 million years ago, in a process called "uplifting", the sea floor began to be forced upward forming mountains.VegetationIn the mountainous region around Mount Everest, there are four main climatic zones. The lowest is a forested area, with trees that include birch, juniper, blue pines, firs and bamboo. Higher up is a zone of alpine scrub, where plants must remain small and scraggly to survive the harsh wind and cold. Above that is the upper alpine zone, in which only lichens and mosses thrive. Finally, above 5,750 m (18,690 ft) is the Arctic zone, where no vegetation can grow.

MCA ENTRANCE EXAM

If you have completed your BCA or graduation in any other related discipline, studying MCA is a favored option for you. This is a full-time degree course of 3years (usually divided into six semesters). Studying Master of Computer Applications makes you skilled in computational theory, programming, algorithm design, database management, and other related fields. Admission to this course is generally done through various MCA entrance tests. While most institutes conduct their own MCA entrance tests, there are also some centralized entrance test. AIMCET (all India entrance of MCA) is one such MCA entrance test.
MCA Entrance Test Pattern: The syllabus of the Master of Computer Applications (MCA) entrance exams comprises Mental Ability, English Comprehension and Mathematics of 12th standard.
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While most of the MCA entrance tests have objective questions, some universities follow a mixed pattern of objective, short-answer, and long-answer types of questions.
Coaching Centers for MCA Entrance Test:For a comprehensive knowledge on the MCA entrance test, it is advisable to get admitted in any of the reputed MCA coaching centers. Besides providing valuable study materials, the coaching centers assess your potential and guide you to score maximum. The following renowned centers in India have been grooming the students for years.
Ascent in Tamilnadu
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Top MCA institutes in India: Some of the reputed institutes that offer Master of Computer Application in India are -
Pune University

Delhi Univesity
J. N. U., New Delhi
R.E.C. Trichy
MNIT, Allahabad
B.H.U.
IIT Roorkee
ICSE Indore
V.J.T.I., Mumbai
Jalgaon University

Asia's largest artificial lake drying up due to insufficient rains

Asia's largest and oldest man-made lake is on the verge of drying up due to insufficient rains in Bhopal.
Upper lake, which is also known as 'Bada Talab', is the major source of potable water for the residents of Bhopal. But, now the residents are grappling with shortage of water in the region.
Earlier, the total length of the lake was 38 kilometer, but now it is shockingly reduced to five kilometer.
Residents and tourists who earlier took pride in visiting the lake are now upset regarding the condition of the lake.
"This is Asia's largest lake. I am born and brought up here. I have not seen the condition of the lake like this before. It has dried so much, " said Sunil, a resident.
The life of the people in Bhopal is very much centralised around the lake.
People are culturally and religiously attached to the lake. The idols of gods and goddesses are also immersed in the lake during religious festivals.
The local administration has advised devotees not to do so during festivals.
Steps are being taken by the authorities to conserve the lake but the much-awaited are the rains can act as the saviour.
"Municipality is doing whatever they can but it is only the rains that can save the lake right now. Rains are very much needed," said Ramdayal Prajapati, chairman, Municipal Council.
This beautiful water body was constructed in 11th century by the then King Bhoj.
According to the legend, King Bhoj constructed this gigantic lake that cured his skin disease.

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SUMMER FASION

Blaze a hot trail, fill up your wardrobe with red, yellow and golden this summer. Generally associated with light colours, summer will see a different hue this time, say Indian designers."It's not going to be a pastel-pink summer," fashion designer Ashish Soni predicts about the trends in fashion for the upcoming spring-summer.Other than tones of red in flashes, which will be highlighted, golden hues will also be strong this season.Fashion guru Manish Arora says, "Bright colours are going to be big this season. Lots of reds and yellows will add colour to the already bright summers."
As for the cuts and frills, fashion designer Jattin Kochhar predicts that the lacy, sporty and uniform look will dominate. "Figure pants, pencil skirts, wide ruffled blouses, college blazers and V necks will be in this season," he says.Big volumes, be it in skirts or dresses, which were very big last season, will be out this time."Well defined clothes are going to be trendy. Also, sailor stripes or nautical stripes, both horizontal and vertical are going to make a comeback," Kochhar adds.Other than skirts and dresses above the knee level, open toes and flats in footwear remain among the 'must haves' in the summer wardrobe. In accessories, big bags will remain in vogue.Another hot look this season will be lingerie worn as outwear. So more of the bustier and corset will be seen in the fashion circuit this season.Kochhar, however, doesn't rule powdery hues. "Powdery blues, dusty yellows and salmon pink will be seen as well," he says.

DOG CARE

Dogs and humans have been best friends for long. While dogs give unconditional love, loyalty and friendship to their owners, we are responsible for their proper care, food and water, shelter, safety, regular veterinary care and exercise. Here are some tips to take good care of your dogs:
Collar your dog and attach an ID to it with the dog's name, your name, address, and telephone number. These tags are a great help when a dog gets lost to take him safely back to his home.
Legal requirements for adopting the dog and obtaining tags are quite essential. Get your dogs vaccinated against rabies and other diseases at the correct time.
A valid-license and a rabies and ID tag does not mean that you can let your dog roam freely anywhere. Once off your property, the dog must always be on leash.
Proper shelter for a dog may include a fence yard and a doghouse for large and active dogs. However, most dogs crave for companionship and do not like to be alone for long periods of time outside the home. The family should spend some time with him too.
Regular veterinarian check-ups will keep your dog healthy.
If you do not want to breed the dog, get it neutered, which is just a routine surgery. It helps your dog to live longer, be healthier and have fewer behavior problems.
A nutritionally balanced diet with constant access to fresh water is as good for your dog, as it is for you.
Trained dogs behave better and share greater bonding with their owners. Use positive reinforcement training techniques to train the dog.
Walk your dog twice a day to exercise your dog and keep him physically fit. However, the level of exercise depends on the breed and age of the dog.
Be as loyal and faithful to your canine as you expect him to be to you. Any persistent behavior problems should be brought to the notice of your veterinarian.

WATER CRISES IN BHOPAL

Madhya Pradesh, one of India's largest states, is reeling under an acute water shortage with households in town after town receiving only a trickle - that too once in three days.The situation is even more alarming in far-flung rural areas that get water supply only once in a week. And when water does come, it is available only for 30-45 minutes. Officials estimate that nearly 70 percent of the state's 65 million people are enveloped by the crisis.Gwalior, Ratlam, Shajapur, Datia, Neemuch, Sidhi, Khargone and Pachore are some of the districts worst hit. People in these places have repeatedly taken to the streets but to no avail.Hundreds of residents of Gwalior's Dabra area submitted a memorandum to the district administration last week complaining about their water woes. They are yet to get a reply.Bhopal, the state capital also known as the 'City of Lakes', faces a severe scarcity, mainly due to the rising population that has increased from 800,000 to 2.4 million in the last decade."We are not able to sleep at night waiting for the water. You don't know when the tap will start trickling or when a water tanker will come," Anjana Rathore, a resident of Bhopal, told IANS."Many times my husband stays back home to arrange for water," she added.Naturally, the problem has at times led to violent protests and skirmishes.In May, the police used batons and tear gas to control a mob in Indore that was protesting against erratic water supply.Matters went out of hand in the Nasrullaganj area of Sehore district where two groups clashed over the use of a hand pump. One man was killed and six people were seriously injured.People across the state are also troubled by the quality of water that is supplied. There have been reports of sewage getting mixed with the water supply in many places, including parts of Bhopal.The Madhya Pradesh High Court in Jabalpur intervened last month, asking the authorities to explain why they have not been able to provide drinking water to the people.With the government rationing water in as many as 115 urban centres, tens of thousands are buying water from private sources in desperation."Water supply through tankers has become a profitable business. Six families of our colony are jointly purchasing water from a tanker for Rs.500 every third day or so," said Sanjiv Goswami, who lives in Bhopal's Saket Nagar area.Age old, rusty water pipes also contribute to the spiraling shortage. "Around 30 percent of water gets lost due to leakage," said a civil engineer in the water works department.The water table has also receded, leaving most tube wells dry. Water supply has been hit even in low-lying areas.The government has put up 364,000 hand pumps across the state to draw water but as many as 45,000 are no longer operational - because of receding ground water levels.