Rajasthan desert district Churu’s harsh summers: Feel the burn
This is the gateway to the Thar desert. Churu in Rajasthan sits in the middle of unending sand dunes that roll away on all sides. Temperatures here dip below freezing point in winter and zoom to over 50 degrees Celsius in summer.This has been one such summer. The people of Churu know they must not venture out during the daytime, but needs must. Fetching and storing water is the chore that takes precedence over all others. It is not an easy task when the sun blazes down like molten gold.The only flora that braves the heat and the terrain are the Phog and Kair bushes, and the Khejri, Royara and Babul trees.Drinking water is scarce in almost all the villages and towns of this region and the groundwater is salty. Some homes have made provision for rainwater harvesting and, those who can afford it, have water purifiers.In summers, most families drink raabdi, a traditional drink made from bajra(pearl millet) and chaach (buttermilk). Heatstroke is an ever present danger and nobody ventures out bare-headed.Churu’s summers are too severe for any agriculture to be possible. Instead, the fields are all tilled and lie in wait for the monsoon.The main occupation in the countryside is livestock and dairy farming. And for the villagers, ensuring that their cattle and goats are fed and watered is a primary concern. This summer, grazing lands too are drying up.Churu is home to the Tal Chhapar Sanctuary, famed for its blackbuck population. But May and June are not the months to spot wildlife; not one animal ventures out in the heat.This year, on June 1 and 2, Churu recorded its highest ever temperature at 50.8 degrees Celsius. According to skymetweather.com, this is the second all-time highest maximum temperature recorded in the history of India.Of the 15 hottest places recorded in the world in the past few days, eight were in India and the rest were in neighbouring Pakistan.(IMAGES AND TEXT BY SANDEEP SAXENA)
Human skeleton remains were found strewn near a garbage dump close to the post-mortem section of the Sri Krishna Medical College Hospital (SKMCH) here on Saturday, officials said.The SKMCH is in news for the death of more than 100 brain fever-afflicted children since June 1.“Unclaimed bodies after post-mortem are cremated in due course. These skeletal remains are found at the spot where cremations are said to take place. But I agree this should be done in a more humane fashion,” Sunil Kumar Shahi, Superintendent of the SKMCH hospital said.The embarrassed hospital superintendent was replying to queries from a swarm of journalists who have been camping in the town to cover the epidemic-like situation that has arisen in the wake of the outbreak of Acute Encephalitis Syndrome, which has claimed close to 140 lives across the state, with this north Bihar district alone accounting for 127 deaths.Also Read The Hindu Explains: How litchi toxin is causing the deaths of undernourished children in Muzaffarpur Bearing the brunt, the SKMCH, which is one of the largest government hospitals in the State, has witnessed the death of 107 AES-afflicted children since June 1.“The post-mortem section comes under the administrative control of the principal of the medical college attached to the hospital. I have asked him to set up a committee to look into the matter and take remedial measures,” Dr. Shahi added.Meanwhile, as news channels beamed the horrific images, the district administration swung into action and Sub Divisional Magistrate (East) Kundan Kumar and Superintendent of Police (City) Neeraj Kumar rushed to the spot.“We will not like to comment on this episode until we conduct a thorough inquiry”, the SP (City) said.Locals say with disgust that improper disposal of dead bodies has been a long-standing problem in the area and stray dogs can be often seen pouncing upon half-burnt corpses.
Related Items: Facebook Twitter Google+LinkedInPinterestWhatsApp Facebook Twitter Google+LinkedInPinterestWhatsApp#TurksandCaicos, January 20, 2018 – Providenciales – Digicel is starting off 2018 by giving back to the community. The company will do through our ‘Someone in Need Home Makeover’ campaign, which will give away appliances and services for a year, to two deserving persons in the community.Customers can access the opportunity to nominate their choices for the reward, by activating a Quick Pick Plan, either through the My Digicel App or by short code. The customer will then be given guidelines on creating a video submission, nominating their loved one.For the nomination video, the customer will be required to give contact information for their choice and more importantly why they believe that person should be granted a home makeover. All videos must be posted to the Digicel Facebook page and use the hashtag #DigicelHomeMakeover.Commenting on the upcoming competition, Addison Stoddard, Digicel TCI’s Chief Technical Officer says, “Given what the country at large has been through over the last few months, I think this is a great way to start off the year. We are always looking for new and innovative ways to help our customers. So we are thrilled to be able to assist the community and to also have them know that people care about them and are willing to stand in support of a better life for them.”The prizes for the each home makeover are: a Refrigerator, Stove, TV, a $250 grocery gift card, and a year’s free Digicel services along a new DL2 Smartphone. The first winner will selected on February 24, and the second and final winner on March 31.At the end of the campaign, there will also be a People’s Choice award given to the customer’s whose nomination video attracts the most likes on the Digicel Facebook page. That customer will also be in winners’ row, since for their thoughtfulness in thinking of another in need, they will be given free Digicel services for a year and a DL2 smartphone.Press Release: Digicel
Twitter Standards such as “Lover Come Back to Me” and “Stardust” share this showcase with first recordings including “Black Pearls” and “Nakatini Serenade.” The tracks were remastered from the original Rudy Van Gelder recordings and the new set is produced by Nick Phillips. Facebook NETWORK ERRORCannot Contact ServerRELOAD YOUR SCREEN OR TRY SELECTING A DIFFERENT VIDEO May 3, 2018 – 2:33 pm For The Record: John Coltrane’s ‘A Love Supreme’ Email ‘Coltrane ’58: The Prestige Recordings’ Presents An Epic Year In Jazz On Vinyl The lyricism of his sax on “Lush Life” began Coltrane’s great 1958Philip MerrillGRAMMYs Feb 1, 2019 – 1:41 pm Over 60 years ago, in 1958 jazz saxophonist John Coltrane’s first of 37 recordings made for Prestige Recordings was “Lush Life,” the title track of the album released in 1961 that has been inducted into the GRAMMY Hall Of Fame. On March 29 Craft Recordings will release Coltrane ’58: The Prestige Recordings. “Lush Life” is just the first of these sessions that chronicle Coltrane’s early peak year before his mature flourishing.The eight-LP vinyl set presents all of 1958’s Prestige sessions chronologically and is accompanied by 40 pages of richly illustrated and extensive notes by Ashley Kahn, winner of Best Album Notes at the 57th GRAMMY Awards for Coltrane’s Offering: Live at Temple University. Packaged with hip retro style, the title is sure to be a target of collectors when Record Store Day 2019 arrives on April 13. The set will also be available on five CDs. News John Coltrane’s 1958 Jazz Sax Sessions Vinyl Set coltrane-58-prestige-recordings-presents-epic-year-jazz-vinyl Coltrane’s mature heights were still to come in the 60s. In 1958, he was only beginning to command his own power and style. Gaining wider recognition that year, his bebop lyricism was shockingly radical. The Prestige tracks have never been assembled together completely like this, enabling fans and newcomers alike to engage in jazz time travel to an excellent destination. John Coltrane Lost 1963 Session To Be Released SoonRead more https://twitter.com/JohnColtrane/status/1090300519258574849
WILMINGTON, MA — The Wilmington Fun on the Fourth continues on Saturday, June 30 at the Town Common!Saturday’s ScheduleThe schedule, courtesy of the Fourth of July Committee’s website, is below:Breakfast7:00 AM – 10:00 AM Knights of Columbus (At K of C Hall, 126 Middlesex Ave), $5 (Scrambled Eggs, Bacon, Pancakes, Waffles, Hash Browns, Juice, Coffee)Family Day8:30 – 12:30 Travel’n DJ Sounds8:30 Assemble for Doll Carriage and Bike Parade (on Town Common)9:15 Opening CeremoniesRaffle Ticket Drawing-Bikes (need to be present to win) Bikes donated by Friends of Jeff Stone Trucking 9:30 Limbo Contest9:40 Wiffle Ball (Family Bracket)9:45 Hula Hoop Contest10:00 Baby Crawl (12 months and under)10:15 Family Fun Magic Show w/Fran Flynn (Family Entertainer)10:45 Tug of War11:15 3-legged Race11:45 Water Balloon Toss12:15 Bucket Brigade12:00 – 10:00 Carnival (Family Day $12.00 Unlimited Rides with wristband from 12:00 – 5:00 PM) (5PM – 10PM Regular Prices)4:00 2nd Annual Fire Dept. vs. Police Dept. Softball Game (High School Baseball Field)6:00 – 9:00 Cornhole Tournament, 2 per Team (Participants must sign a Consent Form. Under 18 signed by a parent.)DinnerFood Court – Support the groups on the common!Entertainment12:00 PM – 10:00 PM Carnival (Note: 12PM – 5PM, Unlimited Rides with $12 Wristband) (5PM – 10PM, Regular Prices)6:00 PM – 9:30 PM Performance by Haywire (Country Rock) (sponsored by The Savings Bank)6:00 PM – 9:00 PM Cornhole Tournament – Doubles Teams consisting of 2 players against 2 players. (participants must sign a consent/release form. Under 18 signed by parent.)What’s Next?The rest of this year’s Fun on the Fourth schedule can be found HERE.Like Wilmington Apple on Facebook. Follow Wilmington Apple on Twitter. Follow Wilmington Apple on Instagram. Subscribe to Wilmington Apple’s daily email newsletter HERE. Got a comment, question, photo, press release, or news tip? Email wilmingtonapple@gmail.com.Share this:TwitterFacebookLike this:Like Loading… RelatedFUN ON THE FOURTH: What To Expect On Thursday, July 4In “Community”FUN ON THE FOURTH: Schedule For Saturday, July 1 (FAMILY FUN DAY)In “Community”FUN ON THE FOURTH: What To Expect On Friday, July 5In “Community”