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  Female Foeticide Female foeticide is the aborting of a girl fetus in the womb before its complete growth. Why? This is because that it is female? Female foeticide has become a disgraceful and shocking truth of our nation. In India a strong fondness for sons over daughter. People desire smaller families with comparatively greater sons by abuse medical technologies. It is one of the main motives for declining sex ratio. What is Female Foeticide? Female foeticide is the procedure of abortion to terminate female fetus from the womb of the mother before taking birth after the sex recognition tests like an ultrasound scan. Female foeticide and even any sex recognition test is illegal in India. It is the shame for the parents who are despairing for a baby boy as well as doctors doing abortions especially for this. Causes of Female Foeticide: Female foeticide has been in practice for periods especially for the families who have a preference only male child. Several religious, social, fin...

  Famous Dams in Karnataka Hill stations, beaches, temples, etc. are the usual choices for tourism. The reservoirs and backwaters are also interesting to visit. These famous dams offer an offbeat travel option for tourists in  Karnataka . 1. Krishna Raja Sagar (KRS) Dam KRS built across the Kaveri River in Mysore is one of the famous dams in Karnataka. It was constructed by Sir M.Visveswaraya in1924. KRS is named after the King of Mysore, Krishnaraja Wodeyar IV who was the ruler at that time. This reservoir is the main source of drinking water to Mysore ,Bangalore and later which flows to Tamil Nadu. Brindavan Gardens along with KRS is a popular tourist attraction in Mysore. 2. Tungabhadra Dam Tungabhadra Dam is considered as the biggest dam in Karnataka. This multi-purpose dam is built across Tungabhadra River in Hospet. The dam which has 33 gates provides water for irrigation, drinking water and is also used for electricity generation. Hampi which is around 25km from the dam...

   Overpopulation in  India – Causes, Effects and How to Control it Facts on overpopulation in India Every nook and corner of India is a clear display of the increasing population. Whether you are in a metro station, airport, railway station, road, highway, bus stop, hospital, shopping mall, market, temple, or even in a social/ religious gathering, we see all these places are overcrowded at any time of the day. This is a clear indication of overpopulation in the country. According to the Indian census, carried out in 2011, the population of India was exactly 1,210,193,422, which means India has crossed the 1-billion mark. This is the second most populous country of the world after China and the various studies have projected that India will be world’s number-1 populous country, surpassing China, by 2025. In spite of the fact that the population policies, family planning and welfare programmes undertaken by the Govt. of India have led to a continuous decrease in the fertil...

  NATIONAL PARK IN KARNATAKA. India is blessed with a great diversity of exotic flora and fauna and Karnataka is one of the biggest and richest destinations in terms of wildlife 1.NAGARHOLE NATIONAL PARK Nagarhole National Park is one of the top national parks in Karnataka.  Forming a part of the Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve, the Nagarhole National Park (also known as Rajiv Gandhi National Park) is one of the best and largest wildlife sanctuaries in South India. One of the most amazing aspects this sanctuary is that the hunter-gatherer tribe, the Jenu Kuruba still live here and if you are fortunate enough, you can have a chance to see them. There is a wonderful accommodation in the form of Kabini River Lodge, that makes staying here one of your most memorable experiences.  2.BANNERGHATTA NATIONAL PARK Bannerghatta National Park is must visit wildlife sanctuaries in Karnataka. Bannerghatta National Park is one of the most famous wildlife parks in Bangalore and in India. The p...

  Mental illnesses affect 19% of the adult population, 46% of teenagers and 13% of children each year. People struggling with their mental health may be in your family, live next door, teach your children, work in the next cubicle or sit in the same church pew. However, only half of those affected receive treatment, often because of the stigma attached to mental health. Untreated, mental illness can contribute to higher medical expenses, poorer performance at school and work, fewer employment opportunities and increased risk of suicide. What Exactly  is  a Mental Illness A mental illness is a  physical illness of the brain  that causes disturbances in thinking, behavior, energy or emotion that make it difficult to cope with the ordinary demands of life. Research is starting to uncover the complicated causes of these diseases which can include genetics, brain chemistry, brain structure, experiencing trauma and/or having another medical condition, like heart ...

  Most Famous Temples in Karnataka Being home to several ancient temples, Karnataka is the ultimate destination for temple tours. It is simply amazing how one state can be home to many temples belonging to different dynasties. Known for their religious beliefs, historical significance, and architectural grandeur, Karnataka temples are a must-visit for every spiritual soul and history buff. Here is a list of just some of the most famous temples that can quench your thirst for spiritually stimulating trips. Udupi Srikrishna temple, Udupi Dedicated to Lord Krishna, it is one of the most revered temples in the region. The presiding deity is depicted as Bal Krishna. However, unlike other temples, the idol cannot be seen directly. Devotees can see the idol through a 9-holed window called Navagraha Kitiki. The sacred Sri Krishna temple and Matta (monastery) date back to the 13th century and attract devotees from far and wide. Vidyashankara Temple, Sringeri: Situated in Sringeri, one of th...

  Why recycling is important We talk a lot about waste and recycling on our blog, and we wanted to go back to basics this month and talk about why recycling is important. With recycling being such a common occurrence nowadays, it sometimes feels like the reason behind it has been lost over time. So, in this blog post, we’ll take a look at the reasons behind us all separating our recyclables from our general waste. If you don’t currently recycle and want to know why you should, this is certainly the perfect read for you too! What are the benefits of recycling? There are four massive benefits to recycling your household and commercial waste. Recycling reduces the amount of waste sent to landfill Recycling involves reprocessing waste into new products, which results in less waste being sent to landfill. There are over 500 landfill sites in the UK, and each produces a high amount of methane, a greenhouse gas that contributes to climate change. There are other issues related to landfill...

  Women's empowerment   (or   female empowerment ) is the process of   empowering   women. It may be defined in several ways, including accepting women's viewpoints or making an effort to seek them, raising the status of women through education, awareness, literacy, and training. Women's empowerment equips and allows women to make life-determining decisions through the different problems in society.   They may have the opportunity to redefine   gender roles   or other such roles, which in turn may allow them more freedom to pursue desired goals. Former First Lady  Michelle Obama  greets students during a Room to Read event with First Lady  Bun Rany  of  Cambodia  in support of the Let Girls Learn initiative, at Hun Sunni Prasat Bakong High School in  Siem Reap , Cambodia, March 21, 2015. Women's empowerment has become a significant topic of discussion in  development  and  economics .  Economi...