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An Indian Englishman
AN INDIAN ENGLISHMAN AN INDIAN ENGLISHMAN MEMOIRS OF JACK GIBSON IN INDIA 1937–1969 Edited by Brij Sharma Copyright © 2008 Jack Gibson All rights reserved. No part of this book may be reproduced, stored, or transmitted by any means—whether auditory, graphic, mechanical, or electronic—without written permission of both publisher and author, except in the case of brief excerpts used in critical articles and reviews. Unauthorized reproduction of any part of this work is illegal and is punishable by law. ISBN: 978-1-4357-3461-6 Book available at http://www.lulu.com/content/2872821 CONTENTS Preface vii Introduction 1 To The Doon School 5 Bandarpunch-Gangotri-Badrinath 17 Gulmarg to the Kumbh Mela 39 Kulu and Lahul 49 Kathiawar and the South 65 War in Europe 81 Swat-Chitral-Gilgit 93 Wartime in India 101 Joining the R.I.N.V.R. 113 Afloat and Ashore 121 Kitchener College 133 Back to the Doon School 143 Nineteen-Fortyseven 153 Trekking 163 From School to Services Academy 175 Early Days at Clement Town 187 My Last Year at the J.S.W. 205 Back Again to the Doon School 223 Attempt on ‘Black Peak’ 239 vi An Indian Englishman To Mayo College 251 A Headmaster’s Year 265 Growth of Mayo College 273 The Baspa Valley 289 A Half-Century 299 A Crowded Programme 309 Chini 325 East and West 339 The Year of the Dragon 357 I Buy a Farm-House 367 Uncertainties 377 My Last Year at Mayo College 385 Appendix 409 PREFACE ohn Travers Mends (Jack) Gibson was born on March 3, 1908 and J died on October 23, 1994. -
Mythological History, Traditional Practices and Plant Diversity of Deoria Tal: a Sacred Wetland of Garhwal Himalaya, India Sheetal Chaudhary1* and Ramesh C
International Research Journal of Environmental Sciences________________________________ ISSN 2319–1414 Vol. 9(2), 20-27, April (2020) Int. Res. J. Environmental Sci. Mythological history, traditional practices and plant diversity of deoria tal: a sacred wetland of Garhwal Himalaya, India Sheetal Chaudhary1* and Ramesh C. Sharma2 1Himalayan College, Roorkee Institute of Technology, Puhana, Roorkee-247667, India 2Department of Environmental Sciences, Hemvati Nandan Bahuguna Garhwal University (A Central University), Srinagar Garhwal 246174, Uttarakhand, India [email protected] Available online at: www.isca.in, www.isca.me Received 1st July 2019, revised 29th November 2019, accepted 22nd January 2020 Abstract Religious beliefs, fairs, traditions, and cultural practices of himalayan people always play an important role in the conservation of biodiversity and management of natural resources. The Himalayan flora is rich and diverse with varying altitude, climate, and ecological habitats. The present study encompasses on the mythological history, traditional practices and plant diversity of the sacred wetland Deoria Tal, which is located in the lap of Garhwal Himalaya, surrounded by rich vegetation and snowy mountains ranges. A survey was undertaken for the study of plant diversity of the wetland from its understory and upper limits. A total number of 10 tree species, 11 shrubs and 21 herbs with their ethnomedicinal properties were recorded during the study period of two years from April 2014-March 2016. Keywords: Garhwal Himalaya, Mahabharata, Myths, Mela, Sacred wetland. Introduction aquatic biodiversity and therefore helps in conservation of biodiversity. The local people of Garhwal Himalaya depend on The word Himalaya is derived from the Sanskrit word him plants for fuel, fodder, wood (agricultural implements) and, (snow) and alaya (home), which means abode of snow. -
On the Brink: Water Governance in the Yamuna River Basin in Haryana By
Water Governance in the Yamuna River Basin in Haryana August 2010 For copies and further information, please contact: PEACE Institute Charitable Trust 178-F, Pocket – 4, Mayur Vihar, Phase I, Delhi – 110 091, India Society for Promotion of Wastelands Development PEACE Institute Charitable Trust P : 91-11-22719005; E : [email protected]; W: www.peaceinst.org Published by PEACE Institute Charitable Trust 178-F, Pocket – 4, Mayur Vihar – I, Delhi – 110 091, INDIA Telefax: 91-11-22719005 Email: [email protected] Web: www.peaceinst.org First Edition, August 2010 © PEACE Institute Charitable Trust Funded by Society for Promotion of Wastelands Development (SPWD) under a Sir Dorabji Tata Trust supported Water Governance Project 14-A, Vishnu Digambar Marg, New Delhi – 110 002, INDIA Phone: 91-11-23236440 Email: [email protected] Web: www.watergovernanceindia.org Designed & Printed by: Kriti Communications Disclaimer PEACE Institute Charitable Trust and Society for Promotion of Wastelands Development (SPWD) cannot be held responsible for errors or consequences arising from the use of information contained in this report. All rights reserved. Information contained in this report may be used freely with due acknowledgement. When I am, U r fine. When I am not, U panic ! When I get frail and sick, U care not ? (I – water) – Manoj Misra This publication is a joint effort of: Amita Bhaduri, Bhim, Hardeep Singh, Manoj Misra, Pushp Jain, Prem Prakash Bhardwaj & All participants at the workshop on ‘Water Governance in Yamuna Basin’ held at Panipat (Haryana) on 26 July 2010 On the Brink... Water Governance in the Yamuna River Basin in Haryana i Acknowledgement The roots of this study lie in our research and advocacy work for the river Yamuna under a civil society campaign called ‘Yamuna Jiye Abhiyaan’ which has been an ongoing process for the last three and a half years. -
Longitudinal Distribution of the Fish Fauna in the River Ganga from Gangotri to Kanpur
AL SCI UR EN 63 T C A E N F D O N U A N D D A E I Journal of Applied and Natural Science 5 (1): 63-68 (2013) T L I O P N P A JANS ANSF 2008 Longitudinal distribution of the fish fauna in the river Ganga from Gangotri to Kanpur Prakash Nautiyal*, Asheesh Shivam Mishra, K.R. Singh1 and Upendra Singh Aquatic Biodiversity Unit, Department of Zoology and Biotechnology, HNB Garhwal University Srinagar- 246174 (Uttarakhand), INDIA 1K.L. Degree College, Allahabad- 211002( UP), INDIA *Corresponding author. E-mail: [email protected] Received:October 1, 2012; Revised received: January 31, 2013; Accepted:February 25, 2013 Abstract: Fish fauna of the river Ganga from Gangotri to Kanpur consisted of 140 fish species from 9 orders and 25 families; 63 fish species from 6 orders and 12 families in the mountain section (MS), while 122 species from 9 orders and 25 families in the Plains section (PS) of Upper Ganga. Cypriniformes and Cyprinidae were most species rich order and family in both sections. Forty six fish species primarily Cypriniformes and Siluriformes are common to both sections, only 17 in MS and 76 in PS. Orders Tetradontiformes, Osteoglossiformes and Clupeiformes were present in PS only. The taxonomic richness in the MS was low compared to PS. Probably motility and physiological requirements in respect of tolerance for temperature restrict faunal elements. Keywords: Cyprinidae, Fish distribution, Gangetic plains, Himalaya, River continuum INTRODUCTION available on the longitudinal distribution of fish fauna in Distributional patterns of organisms are controlled by the Ganga river especially from mountain (Gangotri to dispersal mechanism, historical factors (connecting Haridwar) to upper plain section (Haridwar to Kanpur). -
ISSN: 2320-5407 Int. J. Adv. Res. 6(8), 583-587
ISSN: 2320-5407 Int. J. Adv. Res. 6(8), 583-587 Journal Homepage: -www.journalijar.com Article DOI:10.21474/IJAR01/7555 DOI URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.21474/IJAR01/7555 RESEARCH ARTICLE Trapa natans L. (WATER CHESTNUT) IN HIMALAYAN WETLAND DEORIA TAL, INDIA. Sheetal Chaudhary1 and Dinesh Kumar2. 1. Department of Environmental Sciences, Hemwati Nandan Bahuguna Garhwal University (A Central University), Srinagar Garhwal- 246174, Uttarakhand, India. 2. Head, School of Agriculture, Himalayan College, Roorkee Institute of Technology, Puhana, Roorkee- 247667, India. …………………………………………………………………………………………………….... Manuscript Info Abstract ……………………. ……………………………………………………………… Manuscript History The Himalayas are the rich source of tangible and intangible goods and services. The Himalayan lakes and wetlands possess rich and diverse Received: 13 June 2018 biodiversity. The present study was conducted to find the impacts of Final Accepted: 15 July 2018 Trapa natans (water chestnut) on Himalayan wetland Deoria Tal from Published: August 2018 April 2014- March 2016 spreading in the epilimnetic zone of the Keywords:- wetland. The beautiful wetland is a tourist spot and is famous for its Wetland, Trapa, Garhwal Himalaya, landscape and panoramic view of the nearby snowy mountain peaks Deoria Tal, Management. that are reflected in the water, which are the main attraction for the tourists round the year. Water chestnut hinders the picturesque beauty as well as the path of aquatic fauna. Keeping in view the effects of water chestnut on the wetland, few objectives and control measures have been suggested for its eradication so that conservation and management should be done. Copy Right, IJAR, 2018,. All rights reserved. ……………………………………………………………………………………………………. Introduction:- Deoria Tal is a beautiful wetland located at an altitude of 2,445 m above m.s.l. -
Cfreptiles & Amphibians
WWW.IRCF.ORG/REPTILESANDAMPHIBIANSJOURNALTABLE OF CONTENTS IRCF REPTILES &IRCF AMPHIBIANS REPTILES • VOL &15, AMPHIBIANS NO 4 • DEC 2008 • 189 24(3):197–200 • DEC 2017 IRCF REPTILES & AMPHIBIANS CONSERVATION AND NATURAL HISTORY TABLE OF CONTENTS FEATURE ARTICLES New. Chasing Bullsnakes Distributional (Pituophis catenifer sayi) in Wisconsin: Records for the On the Road to Understanding the Ecology and Conservation of the Midwest’s Giant Serpent ...................... Joshua M. Kapfer 190 . The Shared History of Treeboas (Corallus grenadensis) and Humans on Grenada: HimalayanA Hypothetical Excursion ............................................................................................................................ White-lipped Pitviper,Robert W. Henderson 198 TrimeresurusRESEARCH ARTICLES septentrionalis Kramer 1977 . The Texas Horned Lizard in Central and Western Texas ....................... Emily Henry, Jason Brewer, Krista Mougey, and Gad Perry 204 . The Knight Anole (Anolis equestris) in Florida (Reptilia: ............................................. Viperidae)Brian J. Camposano, Kenneth L. Krysko, Kevinfrom M. Enge, Ellen M. theDonlan, and MichaelGarhwal Granatosky 212 CONSERVATION ALERT . World’sHimalaya Mammals in Crisis ............................................................................................................................... in Northwestern ..............................India 220 . More Than Mammals ..................................................................................................................................................................... -
Political Condition of Nepal After Sugauli Treaty
Political Condition Of Nepal After Sugauli Treaty Strewn Hart miters, his yolk slants circulates adroitly. Intoed Von usually hobbled some tearaway or etiolate downstate. Agreed Pattie never discombobulated so opportunely or porrect any canniness encomiastically. Perhaps thousands of after sugauli treaty, ari malla did Not to such loss shall ensure uninterrupted supplies from human suffering to political condition is meant for that. Delhi was looking after by whose award appropriate your performance in case, while nepali resentment toward people for registration in divorce. Constitution and a detailed analysis of the events that love to Nepal transitioning from Absolute Monarchy to Democracy. British ceded certain subject of the territory between the rivers Mahakali and Rapti to Nepal as in mark of recognition for you help ray had rendered during the Sepoy mutiny. The British were so impressed by four enemy rear they decided to incorporate Gurkha mercenaries into the own army. The local military steps like gandhi at the condition of nepal after treaty sugauli treaty view to. As a condition for employment may be inspired many borders, had been built through a forign land boundary agreement that sugauli treaty and a martial character. Those columns faced the cream decrease the Gurkha army under the command of Amar Singh Thapa. It became evident at the above mentioned contention and argument that Nepal has always right to expose its lost territories as sacrifice was illegally occupied by the however and use dark Force. Are all Nepalese Gurkhas? India after sugauli treaty that nation situated to build modern politics that king prithvi narayana. -
Uttarakhand Annual Plan 2013-14 FINALISATION MEETING BETWEEN HON’ BLE DEPUTY CHAIRMAN, PLANNING COMMISSION & HON’ BLE CHIEF MINISTER, UTTARAKHAND
Uttarakhand Annual Plan 2013-14 FINALISATION MEETING BETWEEN HON’ BLE DEPUTY CHAIRMAN, PLANNING COMMISSION & HON’ BLE CHIEF MINISTER, UTTARAKHAND Badrinath Kedarnath Gangotri Yamunotri Eco Sensitive Zone (Restrictions on activities bodes ill for the future of Uttarakhand Economy) 1 Welcome to Uttarakhand 2 Tehri Lake - Turning adversity into opportunity Immense Potential for Development of Tourism & Economy of Surrounding Villages 3 UTTARAKHAND AT A GLANCE TOTAL GEOGRAPHICAL AREA 53483 Sq KM AREA UNDER FORESTS 37651 Sq KM ,70% AREA UNDER AGRICULTURE & ALLIED ACTIVITIES 13.37 Lakh Ha. (23.6 %) AREA UNDER OTHER USES 2.17 Lakh Ha. (3.8 %) (INFRASTRUCTURE & URBAN DEVELOPMENT) OTHER REVENUE LAND / FALLOW/ WASTE LAND 6.33 Lakh Ha (11.1 %) DISTRICTS 13 POPULATION (Provisional) (Census 2011) 101.17 Lakh FLOATING POPULATION (Estimated) 300-350 Lakh DECADAL GROWTH RATE (2001-2011) 19.17 % (Provisional) SEX RATIO (Provisional), 2011 963 POPULATION DENSITY (Provisional) 189 Per Sq. Km. 4 Performance of State Economy 5 Per Capita Net State Domestic Product at Current Prices (Rs.) Year Uttarakhand All India 2001-02 16232 17782 2002-03 18836 18885 2006-07 35111 31206 2007-08 42619 35825 2008-09 50657 40775 2009-10 62764 46249 2010-11 72217 54151 2011-12 79940 61564 2012-13 90843 * 68747 6 * Inter district data shows a skewed picture Regional Imbalances District Development Product 2009-10 (Assuming State Average As 100) S.No. District 1 Dehradun 121.62 2 Udhamsingh Nagar 113.53 3 Haridwar 113.45 4 Nainital 110.93 State Average 100.00 5 Chamoli 91.04 -
Glacier Mapping: a Review with Special Reference to the Indian Himalayas
Zurich Open Repository and Archive University of Zurich Main Library Strickhofstrasse 39 CH-8057 Zurich www.zora.uzh.ch Year: 2009 Glacier mapping: a review with special reference to the Indian Himalayas Bhambri, Rakesh ; Bolch, Tobias Abstract: This paper deals with the development of glacier mapping and glacier fl actuation’s since the mid-nineteenth century, with special reference to the Indian Himalayas, and the contributions of the Sur- vey of India and the Geological Survey of India. In addition, it presents a review of the limitations and challenges relating to: the mapping of clean-ice and debris-covered glaciers; the comparison of different data sets; and the measurement of glacier volume changes based on multitemporal digital elevation mod- els. Possible solutions are discussed, and the emerging areas of glacier mapping research and applications for the Indian Himalayas are highlighted. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1177/0309133309348112 Posted at the Zurich Open Repository and Archive, University of Zurich ZORA URL: https://doi.org/10.5167/uzh-137192 Journal Article Published Version Originally published at: Bhambri, Rakesh; Bolch, Tobias (2009). Glacier mapping: a review with special reference to the Indian Himalayas. Progress in Physical Geography, 33(5):672-704. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1177/0309133309348112 Progress in Physical Geography 33(5) (2009) pp. 672–704 Glacier mapping: a review with special reference to the Indian Himalayas Rakesh Bhambri1* and Tobias Bolch2 1Guru Nanak Khalsa College, Karnal - 132001, Haryana, India 2Institut für Kartographie, Technische Universität Dresden, 01069 Dresden, Germany Abstract: This paper deals with the development of glacier mapping and glacier fl uctuations since the mid-nineteenth century, with special reference to the Indian Himalayas, and the contributions of the Survey of India and the Geological Survey of India. -
Chardham Yatra
Skyway International Travels [email protected] +91-8884 467467 CHARDHAM YATRA Duration: 13 Days / 12 Nights Departure from: Delhi Introduction It is a journey covering predominantly the pilgrimage sites in North India. The first halt being, Hardiwar, a dip in the holy waters of the Ganges can be taken. Moving further, via Mussorie, halt at one of the upper reaches of the hamlet (at Barkot ). A day trip to Yamunaotri gives solace to the visistor. Other holy places that could be visited are the Uttarkashi Gangotri,Guptaksahi and Kedarnath. The conclusion of the fourth Dham is when a visit to Joshimath and Rudraprayag is done. On the return leg after visiting Rishikesh , return to Delhi, seeking solace from the divine blessings of the Gods! Itinerary Day 1 – Arrive Delhi Depart from Bangalore to Delhi. After Lunch visit, Akshardham and night stay at hotel. Meals for the day – Breakfast, Lunch Day 2 – Delhi - Haridwar Morning Departure at 6 A.M. from Delhi to Haridwar visit Kanakal Satikund, Manava Kalyani Ashrama, Manasa Devi Mandir, Ganga Arathi in the evening & night halt at Haridwar. 1 Skyway International Travels [email protected] +91-8884 467467 Day 3 – Haridwar - Barkot Morning departure from Haridwar at 7 AM on the way visit Rishikesh ( local sightseeing Shivananda Ashram, Lakshman Jhula) view of kempty waterfalls in Mussoorie proceed Ranachatti/Jankichatti/Barkot night stay at a hotel. Meals for the day – Breakfast, Lunch Day 4 – Barkot - Yamunotri Morning departure to Yamunotri temple by walk/pony/doly and night halt at Ranachatti/Jankichatti/ Barkot and stay at hotel. Meals for the day – Breakfast, Lunch Day 5 – Barkot - Uttarkashi After breakfast depart to Uttarakashi and visit Vishwanath temple darshan at Uttarkashi & night stay at Uttarkashi. -
Tourism in Gorkha: a Proposition to Revive Tourism After Devastating Earthquakes
Tourism in Gorkha: A proposition to Revive Tourism After Devastating Earthquakes Him Lal Ghimire* Abstract Gorkha, the epicenter of devastating earthquake 2015 is one of the important tourist destinations of Nepal. Tourism is vulnerable sector that has been experiencing major crises from disasters. Nepal is one of the world’s 20 most disaster-prone countries where earthquakes are unique challenges for tourism. Nepal has to be very optimistic about the future of tourism as it has huge potentials to be the top class tourist destinations by implementing best practices and services. Gorkha tourism requires a strategy that will help manage crises and rapid recovery from the damages and losses. This paper attempts to explain tourism potentials of Gorkha, analyze the impacts of devastating earthquakes on tourism and outline guidelines to revive tourism in Gorkha. Key words: Disasters. challenges, strategies, planning, mitigation, positive return. Background Gorkha is one of the important tourist destinations in Nepal. Despite its natural beauty, historical and religious importance, diverse culture, very close from the capital city Kathmandu and other important touristic destinations Pokhara and Chitwan, tourism in Gorkha could not have been developed expressively. Gorkha was the epicenter of 7.8 earthquake on April 25, 2015 in Nepal that damaged or destroyed the tourism products and tourism activities were largely affected. Tourism is an expanding worldwide phenomenon, and has been observed that by the next century, tourism will be the single largest industry in the world. Today, tourism is also the subject of great media attention (Ghimire, 2014:98). Tourism industry, arguably one of the most important sources of income and foreign exchange, is growing rapidly. -
Chamoli District at a Glance
CHAMOLI DISTRICT AT A GLANCE Sl. Items Statistics No. 1 GENERAL INFORMATION (i) Geographical area (sq.km.) 7820 sq.km. (ii) Population (as on 2001 3,70,359 census) (iv) Average Annual Rainfall 1230.80 (mm) 2 GEOMORPHOLOGY Major physiographic units Major drainage Alaknanda and its tributaries Dhauli Ganga, Nandakini, Pindar, Birhi ganga etc. 3 Land use (sq.km.) 1382.17 (a) Forest 458.62 (b) Net Sown area 315.53 (c) Area Sown more than 170.49 486.02 once (d) Cultivable area 923.55 4 MAJOR SOIL TYPES Lithic/Typic Cryorthents, Lithic/Typic Udorthents and Dystric Eutrochrepts 5 AREA UNDER PRINCIPAL Wheat-32.81%, Paddy-26.44%, Potato-6.60%, CROPS Manduwa-23.33% 6 IRRIGATION BY DIFFERENT SOURCES (area and numbers of structures) Dug wells Nil Tube wells/bore wells Nil Tanks/Ponds Nil Canals 1336 Other sources 908 Net Irrigated area 15.02 sq. km. Gross Irrigated area 27.05 sq. km. 7 NOS. OF GROUND WATER MONITORING WELLS OF CGWB No. of Dug wells Nil No. of piezometers Nil 8 PREDOMINANT Garhwal Group GEOLOGICAL FORMATIONS 9 HYDROGEOLOGY Major water bearing Rocks of Garhwal Group formations (pre-monsoon depth to water - level Range Long term water level trend in - 10 yrs (1997-2006) 10 GROUND WATER E4XPLORATION BY CGWB No. of wells drilled Nil (EW,OW,PZ,SH, Total) Depth Range (m) - Discharge (lpm) - Storativity (S) - Transmissivity (m2/day) - 11 GROUND WATER QUALITY Presence of Chemical Overall Ground water quality is good for domestic constituents more than purpose except few locations permissible limit 12 DYNAMIC GROUND WATER Not calculated, as the ground water abstraction RESOURCES (2004) in mcm structures are negligible.