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The tribal communities across India are facing various problems. Problems of destruction of fores... more The tribal communities across India are facing various problems. Problems of destruction of forests and ecology, livelihood problems, displacement, unemployment, poverty and malnutrition. Culturally most of the tribal communities are different from mainstream Indian society. Nakshal Movement a class-based movement spread deeply in the tribal heartland of Central India. How far this communist movement will fulfill the aspirations of the Tribal societies of India?
A Bengali story on tribal life in a small village in Puruliya district. The changes in simple tri... more A Bengali story on tribal life in a small village in Puruliya district. The changes in simple tribal life are changing with urbanisation and so-called economic development. Their simple life and livelihoods are slowly becoming complex with greed and consumerism.
A Bengali story on the life of Prof P D Khera, former professor of Social Anthropology in Hindu C... more A Bengali story on the life of Prof P D Khera, former professor of Social Anthropology in Hindu Collage. Prof. Khera in his last 30 years lived in Achanakmar Forest in village Lamni, a Baiga tribe village and dedicated his life for the rights and education of Baiga tribes of Achanakmar.
Damodar River basin is one of the most important river basins in India. The rich natural resource... more Damodar River basin is one of the most important river basins in India. The rich natural resource base of the basin in terms of coal, minerals, forests and fertile agricultural lands have supported livelihood of millions of people over centuries. The Damodar basin morphology character causes frequent flooding in the lower catchment during monsoon. Over the centuries this natural disaster
The changes of a Tribal village Amlasole in Binpur-II block , Jhargram District West Bengal over ... more The changes of a Tribal village Amlasole in Binpur-II block , Jhargram District West Bengal over time has been noticed. The catalyst of the Change is the village school run by Dr. Arup Roy. It is a insiders story of the changes of this forest fringe village written i9n Bengali.
This is about death in our life. Death is always an integral part of life but human desire to be ... more This is about death in our life. Death is always an integral part of life but human desire to be immortal created a kind fear in human mind. The article is a discourse on death between a middle aged couple. It hovers on the concept of death as visualized by Rabindranath Tagore, Khalil Gibran and in Upanishad.
The study demonstrates the application of GIS technologies and digital model for watershed manage... more The study demonstrates the application of GIS technologies and digital model for watershed management in Amlasole Micro-watershed, India. Extensive processing of spatial and attribute data for the study area were performed using GIS technologies for use in WEAP model. DEM for the study area has been created from SRTM data and where Survey of India topographic map was used for validating. Satellite interpreted data for the land use and District level meteorological data were used to prepare the land use and climatic input files for the model run. Various other inputs are used based on field data and experience. With this setup, model was run successfully and the runoff results could be tested against the observed discharged data from the main stream which shows small variation from the model results. Other results could not be verified at field level. However the trend in simulated monthly inflow outflow from the catchment followed the trend in observed rainfall which indicates that the framework can be used for assessing monthly demand supply of the water in the catchment for watershed management and implementation. The model shows alternative results in “what if” questions satisfactorily for deciding more acceptable options for the watershed management purpose.
A Bengali article on collective imaginary belief on different civilization aspects like nation, n... more A Bengali article on collective imaginary belief on different civilization aspects like nation, nationalism and even large corporate. This collective belief is the fuel of the Civilization human societies at different times and places are working on this collective imagination. The best example is caste system in India. It has been highlighted how civilization and its internal conflicts are dependent on it.
The study demonstrates the application of GIS technologies and digital model for watershed manage... more The study demonstrates the application of GIS technologies and digital model for watershed management in Amlasole Micro-watershed, India. Extensive processing of spatial and attribute data for the study area were performed using GIS technologies for use in WEAP model. DEM for the study area has been created from SRTM data and where Survey of India topographic map was used for validating. Satellite interpreted data for the land use and District level meteorological data were used to prepare the land use and climatic input files for the model run. Various other inputs are used based on field data and experience. With this setup, model was run successfully and the runoff results could be tested against the observed discharged data from the main stream which shows small variation from the model results. Other results could not be verified at field level. However the trend in simulated monthly inflow outflow from the catchment followed the trend in observed rainfall which indicates that the framework can be used for assessing monthly demand supply of the water in the catchment for watershed management and implementation. The model shows alternative results in “what if” questions satisfactorily for deciding more acceptable options for the watershed management purpose.
A Bengali article on Indian mythological and Vedic character King of Mithila, Janak. He is one o... more A Bengali article on Indian mythological and Vedic character King of Mithila, Janak. He is one of most wise person having profound spiritual knowledge. In different Upanishads, Ramayana and Mahabharata and other old Indian scriptures the discourse of King Janka with different great sages is the core of this article.
The tribal communities across India are facing various problems. Problems of destruction of fores... more The tribal communities across India are facing various problems. Problems of destruction of forests and ecology, livelihood problems, displacement, unemployment, poverty and malnutrition. Culturally most of the tribal communities are different from mainstream Indian society. Nakshal Movement a class-based movement spread deeply in the tribal heartland of Central India. How far this communist movement will fulfill the aspirations of the Tribal societies of India?
A Bengali story on tribal life in a small village in Puruliya district. The changes in simple tri... more A Bengali story on tribal life in a small village in Puruliya district. The changes in simple tribal life are changing with urbanisation and so-called economic development. Their simple life and livelihoods are slowly becoming complex with greed and consumerism.
A Bengali story on the life of Prof P D Khera, former professor of Social Anthropology in Hindu C... more A Bengali story on the life of Prof P D Khera, former professor of Social Anthropology in Hindu Collage. Prof. Khera in his last 30 years lived in Achanakmar Forest in village Lamni, a Baiga tribe village and dedicated his life for the rights and education of Baiga tribes of Achanakmar.
Damodar River basin is one of the most important river basins in India. The rich natural resource... more Damodar River basin is one of the most important river basins in India. The rich natural resource base of the basin in terms of coal, minerals, forests and fertile agricultural lands have supported livelihood of millions of people over centuries. The Damodar basin morphology character causes frequent flooding in the lower catchment during monsoon. Over the centuries this natural disaster
The changes of a Tribal village Amlasole in Binpur-II block , Jhargram District West Bengal over ... more The changes of a Tribal village Amlasole in Binpur-II block , Jhargram District West Bengal over time has been noticed. The catalyst of the Change is the village school run by Dr. Arup Roy. It is a insiders story of the changes of this forest fringe village written i9n Bengali.
This is about death in our life. Death is always an integral part of life but human desire to be ... more This is about death in our life. Death is always an integral part of life but human desire to be immortal created a kind fear in human mind. The article is a discourse on death between a middle aged couple. It hovers on the concept of death as visualized by Rabindranath Tagore, Khalil Gibran and in Upanishad.
The study demonstrates the application of GIS technologies and digital model for watershed manage... more The study demonstrates the application of GIS technologies and digital model for watershed management in Amlasole Micro-watershed, India. Extensive processing of spatial and attribute data for the study area were performed using GIS technologies for use in WEAP model. DEM for the study area has been created from SRTM data and where Survey of India topographic map was used for validating. Satellite interpreted data for the land use and District level meteorological data were used to prepare the land use and climatic input files for the model run. Various other inputs are used based on field data and experience. With this setup, model was run successfully and the runoff results could be tested against the observed discharged data from the main stream which shows small variation from the model results. Other results could not be verified at field level. However the trend in simulated monthly inflow outflow from the catchment followed the trend in observed rainfall which indicates that the framework can be used for assessing monthly demand supply of the water in the catchment for watershed management and implementation. The model shows alternative results in “what if” questions satisfactorily for deciding more acceptable options for the watershed management purpose.
A Bengali article on collective imaginary belief on different civilization aspects like nation, n... more A Bengali article on collective imaginary belief on different civilization aspects like nation, nationalism and even large corporate. This collective belief is the fuel of the Civilization human societies at different times and places are working on this collective imagination. The best example is caste system in India. It has been highlighted how civilization and its internal conflicts are dependent on it.
The study demonstrates the application of GIS technologies and digital model for watershed manage... more The study demonstrates the application of GIS technologies and digital model for watershed management in Amlasole Micro-watershed, India. Extensive processing of spatial and attribute data for the study area were performed using GIS technologies for use in WEAP model. DEM for the study area has been created from SRTM data and where Survey of India topographic map was used for validating. Satellite interpreted data for the land use and District level meteorological data were used to prepare the land use and climatic input files for the model run. Various other inputs are used based on field data and experience. With this setup, model was run successfully and the runoff results could be tested against the observed discharged data from the main stream which shows small variation from the model results. Other results could not be verified at field level. However the trend in simulated monthly inflow outflow from the catchment followed the trend in observed rainfall which indicates that the framework can be used for assessing monthly demand supply of the water in the catchment for watershed management and implementation. The model shows alternative results in “what if” questions satisfactorily for deciding more acceptable options for the watershed management purpose.
A Bengali article on Indian mythological and Vedic character King of Mithila, Janak. He is one o... more A Bengali article on Indian mythological and Vedic character King of Mithila, Janak. He is one of most wise person having profound spiritual knowledge. In different Upanishads, Ramayana and Mahabharata and other old Indian scriptures the discourse of King Janka with different great sages is the core of this article.
ভ্রাম্যমান এক প্রাক্তন শিক্ষক এবং তাঁর প্রিয় এক প্রবাসী ছাত্রের কথোপকথন ঘিরে এই উপন্যাস। দুই মানু... more ভ্রাম্যমান এক প্রাক্তন শিক্ষক এবং তাঁর প্রিয় এক প্রবাসী ছাত্রের কথোপকথন ঘিরে এই উপন্যাস। দুই মানুষের আলাপচারিতায় ব্যক্তি-অস্তিত্ব ও সামাজিক অবস্থানের ঘাত-প্রতিঘাতের সঙ্গে মিশে যেতে থাকে জীবনদর্শন, সমাজ, রাজনীতি। জড়িয়ে যায় দুজনের ভ্রমণ পথের বিশেষ বিশেষ স্থানের ভৌগোলিক পটভূমি ও সেখানকার ইতিহাস। নর্মদা নদীর উৎস অমরকণ্টকে যে যাত্রার শুরু, নানান জায়গা ছুঁয়ে শেষ হয় বারাণসীতে। আধুনিক জীবনের গভীর সমস্যা ও জিজ্ঞাসা হয়ে ওঠে প্রকৃত অর্থে অন্বেষণ। উঠে আসে ভারতবর্ষ নামক এক জীবন্ত সভ্যতার অবহেলিত কিছু ইতিহাস। উঠে আসে সাধারণ মানুষের জীবন, আর ঘুরে ফিরে আসে শিক্ষক ও ছাত্রের ব্যক্তিগত জীবনের কথা, দেখা যায় শ্রডিঞ্জারের বিড়ালকে এক আপাত-বিপরীত বৃহত্তর সমাজ ও অর্থনীতির প্রেক্ষাপটে। আধুনিক জীবনের প্রেক্ষিতে মহা ভারতের অল্প কিছু অংশকে জানার প্রচেষ্টা – সমাজ, দর্শন, মৌখিক ইতিহাসের সহজ সরল প্রতিফলন।
Introduction to Geographic Information Technology is an up-to-date introduction that provides a b... more Introduction to Geographic Information Technology is an up-to-date introduction that provides a balanced treatment of concepts and techniques required for GIS and Remote Sensing. The book focuses on foundation, integration and practical applications of GIS, Remote Sensing, GPS and other areas of Geographic Information Technology. It also considers how the technology works. The book will help the reader develop a thorough understanding of Geographic Information Technology The authors are scientists, practitioners and teachers who understand student requirements in developing basic foundation required to build specific skills in Geographic Information Technology. The book presented with examples on the subject, makes the study of any branch of Geographic Information Technology from the broader context of geography in general to spatial information resource management in particular. It gives a wholesome coverage of GIS, Remote Sensing and GPS principles as well as data structures, spatial database modeling and their applications.
It is a Book Review of the book 'Begampurar Pather Khonje' by Sujit Choudhury, Publisher Dhanser... more It is a Book Review of the book 'Begampurar Pather Khonje' by Sujit Choudhury, Publisher Dhansere, Kolkata Author Mr Jayanta Kumar Ghosal.
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উঠে আসে সাধারণ মানুষের জীবন, আর ঘুরে ফিরে আসে শিক্ষক ও ছাত্রের ব্যক্তিগত জীবনের কথা, দেখা যায় শ্রডিঞ্জারের বিড়ালকে এক আপাত-বিপরীত বৃহত্তর সমাজ ও অর্থনীতির প্রেক্ষাপটে। আধুনিক জীবনের প্রেক্ষিতে মহা ভারতের অল্প কিছু অংশকে জানার প্রচেষ্টা – সমাজ, দর্শন, মৌখিক ইতিহাসের সহজ সরল প্রতিফলন।
The authors are scientists, practitioners and teachers who understand student requirements in developing basic foundation required to build specific skills in Geographic Information Technology. The book presented with examples on the subject, makes the study of any branch of Geographic Information Technology from the broader context of geography in general to spatial information resource management in particular. It gives a wholesome coverage of GIS, Remote Sensing and GPS principles as well as data structures, spatial database modeling and their applications.