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Opinion | Everything A Caste Census Will Change For India
In his book Seeing Like a State, James C. Scott reminds us that modern states rely on simplification, of forests into timber, of people into populations, to govern effectively. The census is perhaps the most paradigmatic of these technologies.
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Bhutan's Gelephu Airport Design Features Timber Frames Of Traditionally Crafted Dragons
The international airport in Bhutan seamlessly blends sustainability, innovation and Bhutanese heritage
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Mahendra, Protector Of Timber, Tigress Sundari In Odisha's Similipal Dies
A 66-year-old tusker engaged in protecting timber and tigers in the Similipal Tiger Reserve (STR) in Odisha's Mayurbhanj district, has died during treatment, a senior forest department official said on Monday.
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LignoSat, World's First Wooden Satellite, Developed In Japan, Heads To Space
The world's first wooden satellite, built by Japanese researchers, was launched into space on Tuesday, in an early test of using timber in lunar and Mars exploration.
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Rare Twin Elephants Born In Myanmar Timber Camp
Baby elephant twins born last week on a timber camp in Myanmar are thriving after a wobbly first few days in the world, officials told AFP on Thursday.
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"Horrifying Scene": 6 Killed In Explosion At Vietnam Factory: Report
Six people were killed and seven injured in an explosion at a timber factory in southern Vietnam on Wednesday, local reports said.
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Man's Charred Body Found After Massive Fire At Mumbai Timber Market
The charred body of a man was found after a major fire broke out at a timber market in south Mumbai early on Friday, a civic official said.
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Pics: Treehouses, Stone Paths, And A Zip Line - This Romanian Village Is Up For Sale
The village boasts a serene pond stocked with sturgeons, carp, and trout, a practical storeroom, a rustic wooden timber pavilion, a relaxing sauna, an inviting hot tub, a dedicated BBQ area, and, to add a touch of adventure, a zip line.
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World's Tallest Wooden Tower, Made From 600 Trees, Being Built In...
Western Australia is set to be home to the world's largest tallest wooden building, as authorities in Perth green-lit plans for a 191.2 meter tall (627 foot) "hybrid" tower constructed using mass timber, reported CNN.
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Felling Of Mango, Five Other Tree Species Banned In Himachal: Chief Minister
In a crackdown against timber and fuel wood smuggling in the state, the Himachal Pradesh government Tuesday banned the felling of mango and five other tree species with immediate effect.
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First Pics Of Apple Mumbai Store: Massive Glass Facade, Tile Made From Timber
Apple is opening its first official store in India this week. The smartphone major will open a retail store in Mumbai tomorrow followed by a second outlet in Delhi on April 20, underscoring the company's ambitions for the country as a growth market
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Sighting Of Tiger In Arunachal Reserve Helps Detect Illegal Timber Depots
Spotting of a tiger near a human habitation outside Namdapha National Park and Tiger Reserve in Arunachal Pradesh has led to the unearthing of illegal timber depots in the core area of the park, a senior district official said.
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London Train Tracks Burst Into Flames Amid Soaring Temperatures In UK
Train tracks caught fire on a bridge in London on July 11 after a spark ignited timber beams amid soaring temperatures in the city. The incident occurred on the track between Wandsworth Road and London Victoria.
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Updates: All Onboard Cable Car Rescued In Himachal
All eleven people onboard a cable car that was stuck mid-air were recused at Parwanoo Timber Trail in Himachal Pradesh's Solan district.
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Himachal Cable Car Stuck: All 11 Passengers Rescued After 3 Hours
The cable car is a feature of Timber Trail private resort which is popular across the region, at the cusp of Himachal Pradesh with Haryana, Punjab and Chandigarh.
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Opinion | Everything A Caste Census Will Change For India
In his book Seeing Like a State, James C. Scott reminds us that modern states rely on simplification, of forests into timber, of people into populations, to govern effectively. The census is perhaps the most paradigmatic of these technologies.
-
Bhutan's Gelephu Airport Design Features Timber Frames Of Traditionally Crafted Dragons
The international airport in Bhutan seamlessly blends sustainability, innovation and Bhutanese heritage
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Mahendra, Protector Of Timber, Tigress Sundari In Odisha's Similipal Dies
A 66-year-old tusker engaged in protecting timber and tigers in the Similipal Tiger Reserve (STR) in Odisha's Mayurbhanj district, has died during treatment, a senior forest department official said on Monday.
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LignoSat, World's First Wooden Satellite, Developed In Japan, Heads To Space
The world's first wooden satellite, built by Japanese researchers, was launched into space on Tuesday, in an early test of using timber in lunar and Mars exploration.
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Rare Twin Elephants Born In Myanmar Timber Camp
Baby elephant twins born last week on a timber camp in Myanmar are thriving after a wobbly first few days in the world, officials told AFP on Thursday.
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"Horrifying Scene": 6 Killed In Explosion At Vietnam Factory: Report
Six people were killed and seven injured in an explosion at a timber factory in southern Vietnam on Wednesday, local reports said.
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Man's Charred Body Found After Massive Fire At Mumbai Timber Market
The charred body of a man was found after a major fire broke out at a timber market in south Mumbai early on Friday, a civic official said.
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Pics: Treehouses, Stone Paths, And A Zip Line - This Romanian Village Is Up For Sale
The village boasts a serene pond stocked with sturgeons, carp, and trout, a practical storeroom, a rustic wooden timber pavilion, a relaxing sauna, an inviting hot tub, a dedicated BBQ area, and, to add a touch of adventure, a zip line.
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World's Tallest Wooden Tower, Made From 600 Trees, Being Built In...
Western Australia is set to be home to the world's largest tallest wooden building, as authorities in Perth green-lit plans for a 191.2 meter tall (627 foot) "hybrid" tower constructed using mass timber, reported CNN.
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Felling Of Mango, Five Other Tree Species Banned In Himachal: Chief Minister
In a crackdown against timber and fuel wood smuggling in the state, the Himachal Pradesh government Tuesday banned the felling of mango and five other tree species with immediate effect.
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First Pics Of Apple Mumbai Store: Massive Glass Facade, Tile Made From Timber
Apple is opening its first official store in India this week. The smartphone major will open a retail store in Mumbai tomorrow followed by a second outlet in Delhi on April 20, underscoring the company's ambitions for the country as a growth market
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Sighting Of Tiger In Arunachal Reserve Helps Detect Illegal Timber Depots
Spotting of a tiger near a human habitation outside Namdapha National Park and Tiger Reserve in Arunachal Pradesh has led to the unearthing of illegal timber depots in the core area of the park, a senior district official said.
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London Train Tracks Burst Into Flames Amid Soaring Temperatures In UK
Train tracks caught fire on a bridge in London on July 11 after a spark ignited timber beams amid soaring temperatures in the city. The incident occurred on the track between Wandsworth Road and London Victoria.
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Updates: All Onboard Cable Car Rescued In Himachal
All eleven people onboard a cable car that was stuck mid-air were recused at Parwanoo Timber Trail in Himachal Pradesh's Solan district.
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Himachal Cable Car Stuck: All 11 Passengers Rescued After 3 Hours
The cable car is a feature of Timber Trail private resort which is popular across the region, at the cusp of Himachal Pradesh with Haryana, Punjab and Chandigarh.
