Scientists attribute the extreme climate patterns in the state this year to climate change. This is just the beginning, they warn. – U.Sudhakar Reddy
Even as India and other countries quibble about how to handle climate change and who should cut what percentage of carbon emissions, the damaging effects of global warming are being felt right [...]
AP, victim of climate change
Floods may trigger school dropouts
BYE, BYE SCHOOL? Schools Still In Badly Damaged State, Say NGOs
The recent floods may trigger huge school dropouts particularly among poorer sections as 484 schools have suffered severe damage affecting 82,000 students in Kurnool, Mahbubnagar and Krishna districts. The students have lost books, uniforms, records, certificates and everything connected to their studies, according to a [...]
Crisis looms over Gadwal saris
Recent floods in the state have not only resulted in destruction of life and property, they have also hit the Gadwal sari industry hard. – Saswati Mukherjee
Hyderabad, Oct. 19: The severe flooding in the state which has destroyed homes, crops, livelihoods and businesses has claimed an unusual victim: the famous Gadwal sari.
Rajoli ravaged by floods
Village is renowned for its handloom products
S.Venugopal
RAJOLI (Mahabubnagar district): The unprecedented flood has taken the sheen out of this village located on the banks of Tungabhadra river.
A rich village with about 40,000 population, Rajoli is acclaimed for its handloom products which are in good demand. The flood that ravaged the village on October 1 has, [...]
Weavers of Rajouli hit hard by floods in Andhra
Preeti Singh / CNN-IBN
Mehboobnagar: The weavers of Rajouli village in Mehboobnagar, known for the beautiful Gadwal saris, have been hit hard by the floods in Andhra Pradesh.
Andhra Pradesh: Worst floods in 10,000 years
Uma Sudhir
After a severe drought, what led to the massive scale of floods in Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh? Blame it on the rain, you could say. Irrigation officials say these are possibly the worst floods in this area in 10,000 years. But what caused this disaster? Could it have been better managed?
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Happy diwali
Spare a thought for those who are affected by the noise & smoke in the air
If you are planning to burst crackers on Diwali, spare a thought for animals and birds who can be affected by the noise. The sensitive hearing ability of the animals turns to their [...]
how fortunate we are
We should feel very blessed and do what we can for others that aren’t as blessed as we are.
With all that goes on in this world, we all forget how fortunate we are in this two worlds in every country.
medak girl selected for triple IT, needs support
(ఆన్లైన్, నంగునూరు) పాత చీరలతో బొంతలు కుడుతూ బతుకు వెళ్లదీస్తున్న ఆ బాలిక ఉన్నత చదువులకు పేదరికం శాపంగా మారింది. ఇన్నాళ్లూ కష్టాలను, కన్నీళ్లను దిగమింగుతు పేదరికంతొ పోరాటం చేస్తూ చదువును వదలకుండా కృషి చేసింది. ఓ వైపు బొంతలు కుడుతేనే పూట గడిచే కుటుంబం వారిది. దర్జీ పను ద్వారా వచ్చిన డబ్బులతోనే ఆ కుటుంబాన్ని సాకుతోంది. వృద్ధ్యాప్యంలో ఉన్న తల్లిదండ్రులను ఆ బాలికే పోషిస్తుండగా, ఆమె అన్న కుటుంబ పోషణ కోసం వలసవెళ్లాడు. సమస్యలతో [...]
