SUNDAY, JUNE 29, 2014 (PAGE-2)

THIS WEEK FOR YOU 29TH JUNE TO 05TH JULY 2014 Dwindling 1. ARIES: 7. LIBRA : Strategic changes will be required in your Ganesha predicts that you will be busy with offi- business, as things are not going as per cial travel, and thus your domestic life may get your expectations, and your turnover neglected. However, you will be able to make and profits may be dwindling. Things up for it later. Your financial situation could be look somewhat better for professionals. tricky, so keep an eye on your bank balance, You shall be very busy with intellectual and try to develop a habit of saving money to pursuits - the more intelligent a friend/ secure your future. Mentally you will be very sharp, and there- accomplice, the more you will enjoy his/her company. fore the work that you do, as well as the decisions you take, will Wildlife in You will be very clear in your mind about your short-and be spot-on. Still, Ganesha advises you not to take any major deci- long-term aims and objectives, and shall chart out a sions regarding your personal life. At an official gathering, you methodical course of action, in order to achieve them. will take centre-stage, raising your professional prestige, and You will also prioritise, and may decide to postpone unim- your peers will look up to you for guidance. You may also begin portant tasks for sometime later. On the personal front, if to lean towards spirituality, and will take great interest in reading you are married, you will share a great chemistry with the scriptures. your beloved, while if you are single, you may look for- 8. SCORPIO: ward to meeting someone special with whom you can The planetary configurations indicate that this the Himalayas forge a long-term relationship. will be a week of mixed fortunes for you. 2. TAURUS Though temperamentally you may remain You shall be so preoccupied with work irritable throughout the week, your work will that your near and dear ones are flow smoothly and you may even start new bound to feel neglected. It is possible tasks and projects successfully. In fact, some Before, 1947, Jammu & Kashmir state that you may have to undertake offi- tasks that were getting throttled for a long time for some cial out-station trips, but Ganesha reason or the other, will now be easily accomplished. In boasted of a well managed forest wealth. says that you will enjoy your work, and short, though the stars may not give you sufficient support, will resolve to spend quality time with being determined will definitely fetch you rich rewards. On However, after independence the forests your family once you are free of your immediate pro- the romantic front, too, things will be good regardless of fessional responsibilities. Your communication skills your marital status. Married couples will strengthen their which till then had been protected will peak, and will help you a great deal in accom- bonds, while singles are likely to find the love of your life, plishing your professional work. One reason that you and you may start dating, which will help you in getting on from the ravages of deforestation are working so hard is that you may have been prom- to the same wavelength. However, as for proposing, you ised certain financial benefits, upon reaching certain need to postpone it for a more suitable time. became viticms of vandalism through targets, and you are very keen on making some extra 9. SAGITTARIUS money. The motivating force behind such thoughts is This may be a bit of a negative week for you, in the sense an indiscriminate felling of trees. the fact that you wish to enjoy a more comfortable that you could develop some problems on and lavish lifestyle. the domestic front. But, Ganesha assures 3. GEMINI you that if you approach the problems Prof. B.L. Koul most striking of the land. These protected from the ravages of quent land slide on the Srina- Ladakh a rich bird fauna Although you may not like your work too with an open and broad mind, you shall ranges stretch from the south deforestation became viticms gar-Jammu and Srinagar- abounds in Kashmir much, you will continue to do your job be able to easily resolve them all. So it is Much of the forest cover east to the north west and of vandalism through an indis- Leh highways are also a Himalayans. with a great deal of sincerity and dedica- going to be important to keep communica- that used to be the pride of the tion, mainly because you will be craving tion channels open, both on the personal and include the Greater Himalayan criminate felling of trees. direct consequence of These birds include the Himalyas and adorn them with for appreciation from your peers and professional fronts. If you feel that verbal communication is Range as well besides the According to the figures avail- ecodegradation of the Kash- beautiful pheasants, par- superiors. Also, your hunt for another job aggravating matters, then resort to written communica- rapturous charm, has disap- tridges and water birds. Par- may not have borne results, and you shall tions, such as through e-mail. Although you will be busy Zanskar Range, the Ladakh able, the state has now more mir Himalayas, which has peared, thanks to the tridges and pheasants remain have no alternative but to try and make rapid progress in this week with professional work and financial matters, Range, and the Korakoram than 2 lakh hectares of degrad- been going on unchecked for your present job itself. The stars are not exactly in favour which will overall be satisfactory, you may start leaning unchecked activites of some confined to dense forests Range. Many valleys nestle in ed forests. This is without doubt quite some time now. of businessmen, but if you take your decisions judiciously, towards metaphysical and occult subjects. However, unscrupulous people who ranging in altitude from 3000 you will prosper. Travel, mainly official, is on the cards, and Ganesha warns you that the knowledge that you gain the laps of these formidable a matter of great concern, not In the not so distant past, if undertaken in the first half of the week, you will achieve about these subjects should not be misused, or it all could through an indiscriminate to 15,000 ft. Some birds like mountain ranges. only in terms of economy but the state of Jammu and Kash- the desired results. However, if you undertake outstation backfire on you. felling of trees denuded the mir boasted of a rich and var- Tragopon (Tragopon mela- trips for personal or recreational purposes, it will only 10. CAPRICORN : The type of vegetation also from the ecological point of noephalus) and cheer pleas- leave a big dent in your bank balance. On the romance During this week, the stars are going to favour activities that mountains and hills rendering found in Jammu and Kashmir ied wildlife. Unfortunately due front, Ganesha says you shall enjoy intimate moments may require the involvement of your colleagues them ecologically useless and view. ant (Catreus wallichi) have with your beloved. and teams, which means good teamwork. On is typical of western With the fast disappear- to rapid depletion of the forest been listed among endan- counter productive. As a natu- 4. CANCER your own, you will try to improve your per- Himalayas, of which the State ance of forests, wild animals cover wildlife have been ren- gered species in the red book Although as a general rule, you don't have a sonal or professional skills by learning some- ral corollary to the ruthless is a part. Alargely mountainous too have fallen an easy prey dered vulnerable to reckless of I.U.C.N. massive ego, the planetary configurations this thing new and unique. Getting involved in deforestation, many species of week indicate that you may become a bit gossiping is a strict no-no. You may try to tweak terrain dominates the twin to poachers and the trigger- hunting and poaching. A stage What can be done ? brash, overconfident and slightly insensitive your routine this week to suit your needs better, but you will wildlife in the Himalayas in provinces of Jammu and Kash- happy hunters. has now come where some of Although detailed accounts towards the problems of people around you. have to remain open-minded. On the social front, you will be general and in the Kashmir Ganesha advises you to expend your energies in very active. You shall enjoy a good rapport with your col- mir and rainfall is sufficient to The situation has already the species of wild animals are available on the geomor- honing your set of skills and learning new ones, which will leagues and friends and they will be more than willing to go Himalayas in particular, are favour growth of vegetation assumed alarming propor- have come to the verge of phology, Vegetation, fauna and benefit you both in your personal and professional life. On the the extra mile to help you out of tough situations. There is a facing the threat of extinction. tions, and some of the most financial front, you may expect good things to happen, and possibility that you may develop a soft corner for a colleague including trees. But in Ladakh extinction thereby finding wildlife in Kashmir Himalayas, money is likely to pour in from unexpected sources. However, which, in time, could mature into a full-blown romantic affair. The three main constituent region the cold and arid climate beautiful and rare wild inclusion in the red book of yet so far no attempt has been if you don't plan out how you are going to invest the money 11. AQUARIUS: regions of the state of Jammu does not favour the growth of species like Hangul, Snow International Union of Conser- made to have a realistic and most profitably, you could end up squandering it on unneces- You will nurture high-flying ideas this week, predicts and Kashmir are the Sub sary objects. Your decision-making skills will be sharp, and the Ganesha, but advises you not to attempt to put forests. leopard, Spotted deer, Musk vation of Nature (IUCN). comprehensive overview of the decisions which you take now will have an extremely positive them into practice as this week is not favourable Himalayan Jammu, The The outer slopes of Siwaliks deer and Himalayan Monal Unless immediate remedial situation as it exists today. The impact in the future. for action. You shall be preoccupied with personal Himalayan Kashmir and the are threatened with extinction 5. LEO and professional tasks which will leave you with in the jammu region are cov- steps are taken on a priority available data are scattered in Trans-Himalayan Ladakh. in their respective habitats. Ganesha foretells that this week the financial almost no time for yourself. You will be very large- ered with evergreen bushes basis, we shall soon lose some different books, journals and rewards you reap will thrill you as they will be hearted, and the moment you see a friend in distress, you will rush These three regions can be Biologically it is a well known of the finest wildlife specimens periodicals and there is no sin- in proportion to all the hard work that you to help him/her out of the predicament. On the personal front, if and bear an open scrub forest. likened to the three steps of a fact that a close relationship have invested in your job in recent times. In you have been planning an outstation trip with your family or The slopes of the middle moun- in our part of the Himalayas. gle publication to which a lay- some cases it is likely to be even more than friends, this is a good time for it and you may go ahead with your terrace, the lower step being exists between an organism man or even an expert can refer. tains are also clothed in temper- Our state has the unique your expectation, but Ganesha advises you not plans. There are also some meetings and social gatherings of peo- the Jammu region, the middle and its environment and any distinction of having the Further, there has been no seri- to get too excited or else there is a danger that you may ple who can connect with you on the intellectual level on the cards ate monsoon forests. Important tampering with the habitat, blow it all up on unnecessary stuff. This windfall will moti- and you will end up discussing subjects of mutual interest. one as the Kashmir valley and "Hangul: (Cervus elephs ous attempt to co-relate the species of trees found in the vate you to work even harder and a positive cycle in your life 12. PISCES : the upper one as Ladakh. In the automactically results in hanglu) found nowhere else in ecodegration of habitat with the will start. This is also a good time to organise meetings, sem- Ganesha foretells that this week you shall upsetting the natural life of Jammu region we have a region are deodar, chir pine, the world and it has already existence of wildlife in Kashmir inars or conferences. Domestic environment may cause be preoccupied with professional affairs, the organism. Besides play- some slight anxiety, but there is no need to worry as things so you will not have any time for your range of hills known as Siwa- blue pine, silver fir and oak. The become an endangered Himalayas. are slowly starting to improve. For some of you, your domestic life, but you will make sure ing havoc with the natural liks and to the north of the mountain ranges surrounding species. A serious study needs to be romantic life could prove to be a distraction, so don't forget that your family members, especially habitats of wild animals your responsibilities. children, remain usefully occupied and Siwaliks are the middle moun- the valley of Kashmir abound in Similarly, Snow leopard deforestation in Jammu & made to co-relate the 6. VIRGO: not waste their time. You may set their rou- tains called as the Lesser deodar, blue pine, silver fir, birch (Panthera uncia), Markhor ecodegradation of wide range You need to be very careful at your workplace tine and encourage them to follow it in your absence. trees and alpine brush wood of Kashmir and also brought in (Capra falconeri), Musk deer this week as things are going to be very While taking major decisions, you will involve your near Himalayas or the Pir Panjal its wake floods as a result of of natural habitats to the prob- tricky, right from the green-eyed monsters and dear ones, and try to persuade everyone on one range. The Kashmir valley is Juniper and Rhododendron. (Moschus moschiferous) are lems connected with conser- who may prevent you from giving off your course of action. However, Ganesha warns you to be in soil erosion on the mountain enclosed by the Pir Panjal Besides these types of trees, other rare and beautiful ani- vation of a variety of fascinat- best to the ones who may be actually trying charge of the proceedings because in the effort to gain slopes. Construction of dams mals facing danger of extinc- some devious ways to make your work look consensus in important matters, you must not let any- range in the south and by the willows and poplars also bound ing but endangered species of for generation of electricity tion. shabby. Ganesha advises you to be very careful of one take you for granted. You may buy a new vehicle or Grater Himalayas in the north. in the plains of the Valley. such elements. Be careful of even unnecessary communica- something else that can enhance your standard of liv- alongside of major rivers for Due to the varying type of wildlife in Kashmir Himalayas. tions - talk only when needed, and only with whom necessary. ing. You shall also feel very creative. Take good care of Ladakh is the land of mountain Before, 1947, Jammu & instance Chenab River in terrain and climate, ranging The study may prove beneficial Strictly keep your distance from gossip mongers and office pol- your health by following a nutritious diet. passes with the mountain Kashmir state boasted of a well itics. Ganesha warns you that improper talk could land you in Jammu province not only from the plains of Jammu and in evolving steps towards the big trouble, and may even put your job in jeopardy. On the ranges constituting the mose managed forest wealth. How- degrade the habitat of wildlife alpine forests and shallow preservation of our precious monetary front, things will get better as the week rolls on. striking features of the land. ever, after independence the but also cause floods, soil Those of you looking for true love are likely to find it now, quite water bodies of Kashmir, to wildlife heritage. possibly through the Internet. These ranges constitute the forests which till then had been erosion and landslides. Fre- the lunar type mountains of (The author is an environmentalist) CIPHER DECIPHER SPORTS SPHERE INNER VOICE e-mail: [email protected] Born on October 24, 1984, Wriddhiman Saha is an Hi Friends! We are back with your favourite column for the Indian cricketer. He is a right-handed batsman and ALL FOR YOU MISSING HOME specialist wicket-keeper. Saha has played Test crick- week. Please have a look at OUR MESSAGE before you send For you I would climb The smell of pine needles, in your message to us. et for India and represents Bengal and the Kings XI The highest mountain peak Punjab in Indian Premier League. He is also the first The sway of the trees, 1. To all from Sanjay Dhar: “ Blessed is the man who has made God a real pres- cricketer to score a century for the Kings XI Punjab Swim the deepest ocean The boats riding, ence in his life. The heart of such a man is filled with divine love of God. And he in the Indian Premier League finals played against Your love I do seek. becomes a servant of those who suffer and are in pain ”. the Kolkata Knight Riders in the IPL-7. For you I would cross Along with the breeze. As he was nearing the end of his brief run in the This I all miss, 2. From Ruchika Gupta to all: “ Silence is the sleep that nourishes wisdom”. Ranji Trophy, he played three one-day games for The rivers most wide 3. To all from Mohd Raiz Mughal: “ Life is like riding a bicycle. You do not fall the East Zone in the Deodhar Trophy. Walk the hottest desert sand And even more. unless you stop peddling”. Saha made his first-class debut in the 2007-08 To have you by my side. The walks to the beach, 4. From Kewal Krishan Gupta to all: “ The only real mistake is the one from which Ranji Trophy, against Hyderabad he scored 111 For you are the one we learn nothing”. not out, becoming the 15th Bengal player to score a hundred on Ranji debut. The jumps we would ride. Saha also made the East Zone team in the Duleep Trophy in the 2007-08 sea- Who makes me whole 5. To all from Mrs Sharda Gupta: “ Everybody in the family should be a member The fire station we'd play, son. You have captured my heart of the crew, not a passenger”. Saha's incredible century for Bengal on his Ranji debut, which shot him to At night the trees we would hide. 6. From Usha Raina to all: “ One of greatest victories you can gain over someone fame and was significantly important in landing a contract with IPL for the And touched my soul. This I all miss, is to beat him at politeness”. Kolkata Knight Riders in 2008. For you are the one 7. To all from Amit Kumar: “ Those who follows the crowd is never followed by a Saha played a major part of the tournament - thanks to the 4 foreigners That stepped out of my dreams And even more. rule and in the process displayed his batting talents besides his athleticism crowd”. Gave me new hope The wood we would chop, behind the stumps. 8. To all from Raja Rajaz: “ Don’t look for the good person in life, rather become Saha was named in the India A squad which played three limited overs Showed me what love means. The forts that we build, good yourself and complete the search for someone ”. match against the Israel Invitational XI, players made the side on the basis of his For you alone And the fights that we hate. performances in the Indian Premier League. India A won the series 3-0, Saha 9. From Ashu Chib to all: “ If you cannot become a shinnig star in the sky try to Are my reason to live become a candle in your home”. scored an unbeaten 85 in the third match in which India chased 235. In the This I all miss, final match of IPL 7 in 2014, Saha scored a century (115 off 55 deliveries). Pooja Devi 10. To all from Mohammed Irfan: “ By money we can construct the world not cre- And even more. On 28 January 2010, Saha was included in the Indian Test squad as a Pogal Paristan ate the world”. reserve wicket-keeper in place of Dinesh Karthik for the upcoming home Ramban Pawan Bandhral 11. From Neetu Wazir to all: “ Sea is never large, but sight of our viewing is larger! Test match series against South Africa. Advocate, Ramban No one’s love is lesser but our expectations are higher”. THE CHILDREN TEACH US.... 12. To all from Sachin Abrol: “ Ability without dependability, responsibility and flex- To me children have taught a lot, ibility is a liability”. Identify the Player: Life is to live and laugh, PARENTS BEST MESSAGE Be for everyone and care all, You are above all the persons I know Never to hurt anyone and You are the world for me Write a brief description Evil names call, The award of rupees 200 for this week’s best message has gone to You taught me soo much KOMAL MENGI R/o RAGHUNATH BAZAR, JAMMU for the message “ The about him in 250 words. Be open in what you do or say, To hide true feelings and to say That I didnt even thought hardest tests in life is the patience to wait for the right moment”. What you do not wish is no way, Getting in dream Congrats. The prize money would be sent to you through money order QUESTIONS OF THIS WEEK: Treat all equal as all are human, You taught me morals, 1. Who was top scorer for India in a practice match against Leicestershire in Cut it Here To differentiate and behave England? Differently is in human, You taught me discipline and values 2. For which team Manan Vohra played in IPL-7? CIPHER—DECIPHER All that you got must share, You help me to reach my goals 3. Name the Indian shuttler who entered semifinals of the Australian Super MESSAGE CHIT Series? Hesitate not to render help and And this will stay forever with me Name...... 4. How many runs Sahil Bhalwal scored against KTCC in the ongoing Chevrolet To take others care, Till my life, till, I’m old Address...... Cup 2014? 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