In India, it is reported that HIV is concentrated among the poor and marginalized sections of society. These include female sex workers, injecting drug users, men who have sex with men and migrant laborers. Some survey reports have pointed out that this profile is changing and the epidemic is now spreading from high-risk populations to … Read more
BHAG CHAND, Cook, H/199410. 19 Indian General Hospital. Indian Hospital Corps. Missing 1st January – 31st December 1942. Son of Daulu and Khimli, of Koe, Garhwal, India; husband of Ginori, of Koe. Column 347. BHOLA DATT, Nursing Sepoy, N/1653. 17 Combined General Hospital. Indian Hospital Corps. Prisoner of War, died in captivity 15th February 1942. Son … Read more
ANAND SINGH, Lance Naik, SR/767745. Royal Indian Army Service Corps. Prisoner of War, died in captivity 15th February 1942. Son of Sawal Singh and Sharda, of Huna, Almora, India; husband of Janki, of Huna. Column 329. AUTAR SINGH RAWAT, Sepoy, 12706. Indian Army Ordnance Corps. Missing 1st January – 31st December 1942. Son of Bhup Singh … Read more
The recent announcement by the RJD supremo Lalu Prasad that he would reward party tickets to only those who have served a jail term, reminds me of similar criteria for jobs for people who were active in the political movement for the separate state of Uttarakhand. Here too the candidates had to authenticate their involvement … Read more
Pioneer corps was also known to people by the name of …Coolie Corps ADARU KOLI, Pioneer, 164128. Indian Pioneer Corps. Prisoner of War, died in captivity 1st January – 31st December 1942. Son of Sitalu Koli, of Nail, Garhwal, India; husband of Kali, of Nail. Column 362. AKALU LOHAR, Pioneer, 164721. 13th Bn. Indian Pioneer Corps. … Read more
The migratory trends and settlement pattern in the state of Uttarakhand has not changed despite the creation of the new state. The emerging nuclear families, changing support system and new occupational patterns are changing the values, beliefs and relationships. All these are influencing the behaviour and adjustment of the nuclear family and hence also changing … Read more
The Infant Mortality in the state of Uttarakhand is a cause of concern, as the National Family Health Survey (NFHS-III), has revealed. The survey reports that the Infant Mortality Rate (IMR) of the state has in fact increased from the previous years. It is a matter of serious concern as the new state was expected … Read more
The time has come when human resources management needs to have a complete paradigm shift. All along the organizations have straitjacketed thinking on the potential use of the employees for the benefit of the owners, which is channeled though what is often called the Management. The management thinks plans and executes only in the best … Read more
We cannot ignore the climate crisis anymore! The India Climate Justice collective notes with deep anguish the evastating loss of life, livelihoods, and homes in Uttarakhand and beyond. The death toll is likely in the thousands, way beyond current official figures. We extend our deep condolences to the families and friends of those killed, and … Read more
Historically business houses in India have had religious and charitable trusts, to undertake various kinds of philanthropic work across the country. In the west also, various corporate houses have trust and Foundations, viz. the Rockefellers and Ford Foundations. The new company act in India has now made it compulsory for business enterprises to have the … Read more