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Abstract/Sommario: The Rajaraesvaram temple in Thanjavur (Tamil Nadu) is an architectural marvel that has survived the ravages of time. The 1,000 years-old temple is a World Heritage Monument (UNESCO)

Abstract/Sommario: Kantha National Park, in Madhya Pradesh, ensures the survival of two endangered species, but the pressure to achieve a steady increase in the population of the deer could cause problems. The National Park harbours excellent wildlife habitats and a wide variety of faunal species

Abstract/Sommario: The much-delayed Bhopal verdict in the Bhopal gas disaster case is of a piece with the injustice meted out to the victims for over 25 years. Gli articoli della cover: Justice denied / A. A. Mahaprashasta (the tragedy was caused by the synergy of the very worst of American and Indian cultures. An American corporation cynically used a Third World country to escape from the increasingly strict safety standards imposed at home. June 7, 2010 a trial court in Bhopal pronounced its verdict in ...; [Leggi tutto...] The much-delayed Bhopal verdict in the Bhopal gas disaster case is of a piece with the injustice meted out to the victims for over 25 years. Gli articoli della cover: Justice denied / A. A. Mahaprashasta (the tragedy was caused by the synergy of the very worst of American and Indian cultures. An American corporation cynically used a Third World country to escape from the increasingly strict safety standards imposed at home. June 7, 2010 a trial court in Bhopal pronounced its verdict in the case relating to the gas leaks from the Union Carbide plant in the Madhya Pradesh capital on the night of December 2-3 1984. The world's worst industrial disaster killed at least 20,000 people and left thousands maimed and helpless. In the past 25 years, the law had been circumvented and the delivery of justice delayed); Fawed process / V. Venkatesan (An application filed by intervener organisations fails to convince the trial court about the merits of ordering a fresh trial in the Bhopal gas case); Legal paradox / V. Venatesan (the case of absconding foreign accused, which is still pending, reveals an eagerness among their Indian friends to help them); Haunting past / V. Ramakrishnan (Official records and other evidence have made it clear that the safe passage to Anderson was arranged by the State government led by Arjun Singh of the Congress); Lethal aftermath / R. Ramachandran (long term effects of the 1984 tragedy continue to plague the communities that were exposed to the leak: a large fraction of the exposed population continues to be chronically ill with respiratory, gastrointestinal tract, reproductive, musculoskeletal, ocular, neurological, psychological and other disorders); Fourth catastrophe / Upendra Baxi (how to avoid another Bhopal catastrophe?)