Dear readers,

The monsoons seem to be eluding the northern part of the nation this year. This issue was aimed to hit the stands in the midst of blissful deluges allover India. But, never mind. "Perhaps this is indeed" a divine intervention to show us that we better save each drop of the precious liquid that we call water. Rain harvesting methods are just one such means that will allow us to save not only for the present but also for any drought year that might befall us. However, providence or otherwise, nothing can be done if you do not participate. But, before that there is something that l must warn you of 'You see, man seeks visible achievements, and environment suffers the brunt of it. Any positive enhancement of nature needs time and patience, neither of which is endowed upon us in abundance. So, please hang on with your efforts and don't hope to see changes overnight. Rain harvesting activities seem to have attracted a tot of attention all over the country. However, in spite of all the hut and cry, efforts have just about begun to be felt. The articles here have highlighted the traditional and modern modes of rain harvesting. Academic interest aside, I feel you should especially go through the urban rain harvesting structures that outline detail of how to build one. These are indeed cost effective designs. In fact why don't you undertake it as a project in your institution

'This issue alto projects a valuable debate on the costs of modernization. A large chunk of the country's intelligentsia leers that India should evolve her own solutions rather than trying to ape the western standards of development. 'The metro is one such example. Critics feel that the same results could be achieved by using a less expensive alternatives and the future of any metro in our country would fail in the ultimate cost-benefit analysis This details are waiting to be gleaned by you ...so read on.

And last but not the least, the country is celebrating the glorious 150 years of Railways and we are proud to be a part of it.