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A rag-picker tries her hand at constructing
a house. Tribune photo: Anil P. Rawat
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Rajaji’s wasteful feeders
 Haridwar, January 7
They break twigs, peel bark, and twist stems and branches. They are wasteful feeders, says a study on elephants at Rajaji National Park.
Elephants habitating the world-famous park consume 74% of tree species, 14% grasses and 8 % shrubs.Their feeding habits vary with seasons, availability of natural water and traditional movement.
Skimming the highs and lows of theatre
Roorkee, January 7
"Roorkee lacks a good auditorium. The government must construct a top-class auditorium here," said Narendra
Ahuja, founder of Natraj Arts Group. For the past 23 years, the group has staged 26 plays and over a dozen
'nukkad nataks' besides being involved in social work.
Narendra Ahuja, Bollywood actor Ashish Vidyarthi and Vijay Raja. A Tribune photograph
Ashok Pal brings honour to hometown
There have been numerous individuals from the Queen of Hills who have brought pride and honour to their hometown by making it big. Ashok Pal Singh and Beena Singh did a lot, and are still doing, to fetch fame to their beloved
Mussoorie.
Ashok Pal being felicitated by Prime Minister Manmohan Singh in New Delhi. A Tribune photograph
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