Bundelkhand
Paintings : Orchha, Chhatarpur and Gwalior/Madhu Saxena.
Delhi, Sharada Publishing House, 2004, x, 230 p., 153 plates, Illus., $105.
ISBN 81-85616-72-8.
Contents: Preface.
1. Introduction. 2. Paintings of Orchha. 3. Paintings of Gwalior. 4.
Paintings of Datia, Jhansi and Teekamgarh. 5. Paintings of Chhatarpur.
6. Stylized practice and regional influence. 7. Epilogue. Bibliography.
Index.
Today is 5th
June, World Environment Day. This Article is special issue to mark this
day!!
Banda's Nawab tank is situated about 3 kms south of Banda City. This tank has been built by Nawab of Banda, and therefore it is known as Nawab Tank.
This Tank is still filled with water and in use. Between the tank there is a platform for Nawab's Throne. It is said that from this place, Nawab used to enjoy 'Kajli Fair' with his wives.
Near the Tank two more places are there to visit:
Dr.
Maheerdhawj Singh
Name: Dr. Meheerdhawj Singh ( Mahi Singh)
Birthplace: Bhabhai Village
in Hamirpur (Chitrakoot Dhaam
Mandal)
Education:
PhD Of Physics
Fellowships:
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In 1978 selected as
Humboldt Foundation Fellow (GERMANY)
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Staying two years in
Germany, selected as Lecturer in Montreal (CANADA) based Mac-Grill
University.
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Got opportunity to teach
in oxford University (ENGLAND) for one year as Royal Society
Professor.
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Then he joined University
of western Ontario (CANADA) , in which he is lecturer till
date.
Honors:
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From Hitachi Technology of
Japan for Research Work on Electronic Chip.
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He got honors from over
two dozens countries viz. France, China including many European and
Latin American countries.
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He has got honors of
Working as Director of three world famous institutions.
Books:
Currently he is part of a
ten-members research team of University of Western Ontario working to
increase the capacity of Electronic Chips 10000 folds more.
Dr. Mahi Singh's
Contact Address can be tracked by mailing at
inferno180@gmail.com
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The Oldest Club of Banda- HARPER CLUB (ESTD. 1823)
Viswas Gurehiya- IIT JEE 2007
AIR 2957 |
And the name of Banda again shines in the sky of
IIT. This year from Banda, Viswas Gurehiya achieved AIR 2957
IITJEE -2007. He had done his Highschool from St. Mary's Sr. Sec.
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Manihaari Bazaar popularly known as Manihaari Lane, is located in
centre of Chowk Bazaar of Banda. |
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Popular among the women folk for shopping of Cosmetic Products and
Chuddis (Bangles). Thus Market's Economy is totally dependent on
women. |
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This Market was set up 80 years ago during British Period. It was
dominated by Manihaars (a class of people who are mainly small scale
home made goods sellers). Thus the market was named by British Rulers
as Manihaari Lane. |
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Started with Few shops, Market has now grown to a big one. The total
no. of shops has reached to about 80 where goods worth about Rs. 1/2
million are sold everyday. |
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The Market has once changed its palce from chowk bazzar to Ramlila
Ground during Emergency Period in India. But soon after, it was
brought back to its original location i.e. Chowk Bazaar. Since then it
is in Chowk Bazaar. |
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Both Hindus and Muslims have equal partnership in this market. |
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Few years ago, the market has suffered much loss in an fire accident. |
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Report By- Aamir Hussain
DGM's prospect pit, Banda District,
Uttar Pradesh, India. The 0.44 carat diamond was recovered from a
layer at the present water line. |
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Left is the main body of the temple and its tower and above is the engraved images of Hindu Gods on the walls of the temple. |
Pragi Temple is situated in Khinninaka locality of Banda (WEST). It was built by Pragi Lal Gupta about 200 years ago. The Temple is devoted to Lord Shiva. The tower of the temple is pyramidal and fully decorated with engraved sculptures. The courtyard of the temple has many sculptures which depict episodes from the epics viz. the Ramayana and the Mahabharta. The architectural designs of the roof and temple walls are marvels. It is said that Pragi Lal Gupta made Huge profit in his dyes business and to express his gratitude towards Lord Shiva, he built this temple.
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Details Provided by: Mr. Dev-vrat Khare
GW
Aamir Hussain (Bandainfo.com), Banda, 21 May 2007- As the summer approaches, the problem of water crisis knocks Bundelkhand. According to a survey report of CGWB (Conservation of Ground Water Board), Ground Water sinks at an alarming rate of 65cm per year in Banda. With this Banda tops in U.P. as the rate is 56cm in Lucknow, 50cm in Jhansi, 45cm in Kanpur and 40 cm in Agra. Bundelkhand being located in Sediments Cells Group in Peninsular region of Vindhaya Ranges, the ground water strata discharge capacity is low. Moreover, unplanned urbanization and increasing settlements are also the reasons for this accelearted sinking rate of ground water in Banda.
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