Thursday, January 22, 2015

Poor maintenance of the sewage system in a temple town


I was in Sringeri, Karnataka earlier this week. While walking down the main street (I assume that this is the one that leads to the temple gopuram), I was revolted by the stench emanating from the badly maintained street drains. I noticed that a big event was planned for this week in this town, involving the announcement of the successor-designate by the Head of the famous Sharada Peetham (http://www.sringeri.net ).  Thousands have assembled to witness the event.

The local body responsible for the town (http://www.shringeritown.gov.in/ ) cannot be allowed to get away with poor management of the sewage system, particularly at a time like this. The badly maintained sewers create a health hazard in addition to insulting every devotee who comes to visit the Peetham, 
from all over the world. We are creating a very bad impression of our abilities to manage cities and towns by displaying shoddy public health ‘standards’.


Srinivasan Ramani 

Sunday, January 4, 2015

Prof HN Mahabala - celebrating his 80th year



Best wishes to you for many more years of happy and healthy life, Prof Mahabala!

Srinivasan Ramani