• Google Launches New Site Detailing Government Data Request
• City doctor bags SAARC award for work in Bihar

• Wildlife Tours in India - Top Ten Destinations
• Doctor dedicates $3,000 award money to deceased colleague

India is one of the most sought after tourism destinations in the world. Wildlife tourism is a new emerging tourism trends in India appealing tourists and vacationers through out the entire world. There are a number of wildlife sanctuaries and national parks in this country which are very ideal destinations for wildlife tours and tourism in this country. Have a look at top ten wildlife destinations of India. Corbett National Park - Corbett is the first national park of India. It is much known among wildlife enthusiasts, adventure enthusiasts and national lovers coming from different parts of the world. Jeep Safari in Corbett is a unique lifetime experience. This national tiger reserve is located in the state of Uttarakhand. Ranthambhore National Tiger Reserve - Ranthambhore is located in Sawai Madhopur district of Rajasthan. It is one of the most popular tiger reserves and national parks in India. It is a very popular wildlife destination for wildlife tours in India. Here tigers can be seen even during the day time. Tigers, Ranthambhore Fort, Jogi Mahal, etc are prime attractions of Ranthambhore forest. Sariska Tiger Reserve - Sariska is located in Alwar District of Rajasthan. It is one of the most popular national tiger reserves in India. A large number of wildlife enthusiasts visit this national tiger sanctuary to enjoy the charm of wildlife tourism. Kaziranga National Park - Kaziranga is located in the Indian state of Assam in northeastern India. It is known for lush green beauty of nature and varied range of rich flora and fauna. The key attractions of Kaziranga jungle are one horned rhinos. Keoladeo Ghana National Park - Formerly known as the Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary, it is one of the most popular sanctuaries in India known for birding. It is home to various specious of birds. Rickshaw ride in the sanctuary is a unique and cheerful experience for birding. Bandhavgarh National Park - Bandhavgarh is located in the state of Madhya Pradesh. It is known for rich flora and fauna. It is one of the most popular destinations for wildlife tourism in central India. Here tourists find excellent facilities for India wildlife holidays. Sunderbans National Park - Sunderbans is located in the Indian state of West Bengal. It is popular among tourists with large population of royal Bengal tigers. Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary - Periyar is located in the beautiful Indian state of Kerala in south India. It is known for wildlife elephants, tigers, leopards and other wildlife attractions. Boat cruise on Periyar Lake is a unique experience of wildlife tours in India. Kanha Tiger Reserve - Located in Madhya Pradesh, Kanha is a very popular destination for tiger tours in India. The forest of Kanha tiger reserve is known for big population of tigers with along with other wildlife attractions. Elephant safari or jeep safari inside the park is a unique experience. Pench National Park - Pench is one of the most popular Indian national parks located in the Madhya Pradesh. It is known for tigers and diverse flora and fauna. Well, if you too want to enjoy the charm of exciting wildlife tourism expedition in India, choose a right wildlife tour package in India and fulfill your desire. Keep enjoying my article.

Courtesy: www.articlehubber.com, April 22, 2010

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If you want to find out about all the different governments that are hassling Google for user data, well, there's a map for that. Google (NSDQ:GOOG) has unveiled a new site, dubbed simply "Government Requests," which displays a map of the world and shows the different countries that hit Google and YouTube with government requests to either remove content or provide user data and information. The map shows the number of requests between July and December of 2009. "Like other technology and communications companies, we regularly receive requests from government agencies around the world to remove content from our services, or provide information about users of our services and products," the site reads. Google acknowledged that the numbers are "imperfect" and "may not provide a complete picture of government requests." The search engine giant said a single government request may ask for data on several different users or the removal of more than one URL. However, the map paints a pretty good picture of how many requests Google gets, and from where those requests originate. For example, of the more than 10,000 requests for data or content removal, the most came from Brazil with 3,663 data requests, as well as 291 content removal requests. Google also reports that it either partially or fully complied with approximately 82.5 percent of these requests. The United States was second with 3,580 data requests and 123 removal requests. Google says it was compliant with about 80 percent of these requests. The United Kingdom and India were far behind Brazil and the U.S. with 1,166 and 1061 data requests, respectively. Meanwhile, Germany and India ranked behind Brazil in the content removal request category with 188 and 142 such requests, respectively. Google has come under fire recently over privacy concerns related to its Google Buzz social networking service. A group of privacy regulators from 10 countries this week sent Google a letter urging the search giant to rethink how it addresses privacy with new product releases. The letter, of course, is somewhat ironic since it was authored by some of the same countries who have been pressuring Google for more user data. In a blog post on Tuesday, Google said it hopes the new Government Requests site "will shine some light on the scale and scope of government requests for censorship and data around the globe. We also hope that this is just the first step toward increased transparency about these actions across the technology and communications industries."

Courtesy: www.crn.com, April 21, 2010

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If one needs an example of selflessness, then this is it. Dr Ravikant Singh, 28, who has been selected for the South Asian Association for Regional Corporation (Saarc) youth award 2009 for his relief work during the Bihar floods in 2008, has dedicated the award to his colleague Dr Chandrakant Patil. Patil died after lightning struck him while serving in a relief camp. The award money will be utilised to start a new national-level award in Patil's name. Singh from KEM Hospital had led a team of 110 doctors for relief work in Bihar. "The day Patil died, we all returned to Mumbai. While some of us were shocked, a few were scared to continue working there," said Singh, who has specialised in preventive social medicine. Patil died on September 31, 2008. "Patil was a driving force for all of us. This award is meant only for him." Ten days after Patil's death, Singh again formed a team of doctors under the name of 'Doctor for you' and left for Bihar to serve the flood victims. "We treated more than 1.3 lakh patients," said Singh.The doctors also started a health care centre in Saharsa district in Bihar in tie up with Mercy Malaysia, a volunteer relief organisation that provides medical service. Since March 2009, the centre has treated more than 30,000 needy patients. Singh will get $3,000 as award money. "We are planning to use the money to start a national-level award for recognising the relief work done by doctors in areas affected by natural calamities. The award would be named after Patil," he said.Singh is also in the process of forming a team for relief work in South East Asia which is more prone to natural disasters. "We want to form a special team of dedicated doctors who can work with full energy in such areas," he said.

Courtesy: www.dnaindia.com, April 14, 2010

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A City doctor bagged the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) Youth Award 2009 for his relief efforts during Bihar floods. Dr Ravikant Singh dedicated the award to his batchmate, Dr Chandrakant Patil, a resident doctor from King Edward Memorial (KEM) Hospital, who lost his life while helping flood victims in 2008. "I dedicate this award to Dr Chandrakant Patil, who sacrificed his life for the cause. I believe that he was the force and guiding angel for me and our team," said Dr Singh. Dr Patil was part of a 48-member team deputed to Bihar from September 17 to September 27 to help flood victims. The doctors were operating from a make-shift hospital at Katariya, Supaul, when the 24-year-old sustained serious burns after being struck by lightning and died. The team of doctors from 'Doctors for You' worked for Bihar Flood Relief till September 21, 2008 and returned after the death of Dr Patil. Dr Patil along with his team treated over a lakh of patients. However, Dr Singh and few other doctors went back to Bihar in October last year and continued relief work. Dr Singh said, "It would have been unfair to abort the mission midway especially when Dr Patil was so passionate about the cause. So we went again in October." "The centre, Doctors For You, has been established with an intention to carry out relief operation in the future with an immediate effect in times of disaster," added Dr.Singh. Dr Singh was selected by the SAARC selection committee on April 9 this year. The award will be conferred upon him in the 32nd session of the Council of Ministers in Thimphu on April 27. In Saharsa District in Bihar, 'Doctors For You' is running a child care & maternity centre in association with Mercy Malaysia where over 30,000 patients have been treated so far.

Courtesy: www.indianexpress.com, April 14, 2010

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