Mr.Natwarlal-The Great ConMan of India

Most of us have watched the movie Mr.Natwarlal starring Amitabh Bachchan which was released in the year 1979 and the movie was inspired named after The Real Natwarlal of India..Any Guesses about whom I am talking here…

Let me introduce him–

Name-Mithilesh Kumar Srivastava
Born-1912
Death-1996/2009
Birthplace- Bangra Village,Siwan,Bihar
Profession-Lawyer/Conman

Mithilesh Kumar Srivastava aka Natwarlal

He was a master of disguises,used more than 50 aliases and used novel ideas to cheat and was master in forging signatures of famous personalities.His cheated list include Birlas and Dhirubhai Ambani and he cheated them by posing as Social Worker,He even cheated many shop-owners lakhs of rupees,paying them by cheque or demand drafts which were usually forged.

But the most notable events in his conman career was selling repeatedly the Taj Mahal thrice, the Red Fort twice, and the Rashtrapati Bhavan and also the Parliament House of India along with its 545 sitting members once respectively.Can you guys believe that,Someone selling these monuments in Real Life–He was a Living Legend and I will not be wrong to call him a Legend after his death.

He was arrested several times and each time he just con the Police and The Police were left with no idea where he vanish.According to reports he was last seen on 24th June 1996 while he was being transported from prison to hospital for treatment.He vanished from custody that day at the New Delhi Railway station when he was being taken on a wheelchair from Kanpur to AIIMS for treatment. He was 84 of age at that time.

He was so pro in his act that his exploits were often compared with Frank Abagnaleand Victor Lustig.Victor Lustig is better known as “The Man who sold Eiffel Tower Twice” and
Frank Abagnale became notorious for impersonating a pilot, a doctor, and a laywer while in his early 20s.Abagnale’s life story provided the inspiration for the feature film “Catch Me If You Can”

Back to Natwarlal–He also has a mysterious death,while his lawyer says that he died on 25th July 2009 at the age of 97,however, Natwarlal’s brother, Ganga Prasad Srivastava, subsequently claimed to have cremated him in 1996.He was in the wanted list with over a 100 cases in 8 States. He had been sentenced to a massive 113 years in jail by various courts and had made eight daring escapes,each time from a different jail.

But the people of his native village take a pride that he belonged to their village and have decided to put up a statue of him as his monument,at the place,where his house once stood.And if the words of the people of his village are to be believed he was no less than RobinHood,who loot the rich and helped the poor….. 🙂

Whatever he was,the fact is that he was very talented and that’s what I feel and I guess he is no more a big culprit in today’s world,because he has been overtaken our politicians who loot the nation with both hands open and never leave any chance to make some bucks out of country’s resources….

Reference–wikipedia.com,google.com

India-Population,Pollution and Corruption-A Solution-Part I

Few Days ago I wrote a post on the 3 issues that India is facing that is Population,Pollution and Corruption.

If you want to check that post here it is

In this post I will try to highlight the possible solutions in tackling these 3 issues if not completely eradicate them.This post is written on the basis of a very insightful comments I received in my previous post from Rachna and Ritesh

India is developing at a rapid pace and it’s development started way back from 1980’s if I am not wrong and still we are developing.India has set 2020 as the target to get tag of Developed Country but the present scenario speaks a very different story of India becoming a developed country by 2020.No,I am not a pessimist and I really want the name of India to be on the developed list but to become a developed country we must first tackle the 3 main issue I mentioned because as for me I sense these 3 issue to be main threat in India’s Development.
So here I provide some possible solutions for these issues and countrymen be with me for making India Developed.

1.Population:-

• First of all there is a law in India to have not more than 2 children for any couples but this law is hardly implemented whereas In China if a couple has more than 1 child it is considered illegal and they have implemented it utmost perfection.
• Eduction-It is one of the most important tool.In India education system is pathetic,it is not able to the reach mass especially the rural population,so I believe it is not only the responsibility of the Government but also the Educated Indians to make them aware about the various issues related to population.
• Use of contraceptive devices.Contraception,while not infallible, drastically reduces fertility rates,often with minimal expense.While contraception and education about using contraception is widely available in rich countries,people in poor countries may not have access to simple contraceptive methods like condoms,or even don’t know what they are.
• Child Adoption should be encouraged.A couple can give birth to one child and if they want they can adopt another,in that way the orphan will get a home and it will also add to controlling population.

In 2009 Health and Welfare Minister Ghulam Nabi Azad said that in order to control population–“If there is electricity in every village,then people will watch TV till late at night and then fall asleep.They won’t get a chance to produce children,” Mr Azad said at the time. “When there is no electricity, there is nothing else to do but produce babies.”

So,I guess the development and education of rural population in India will be very much beneficial in controlling population.

2.Pollution:-As I said in my previous post there are 3 major types of pollution Air,Water and Noise and now Soil pollution is also on the rise.Pollution not only hamper the Environment but also the Human race.

In order to control Air pollution we should make the environment greener and should plant more and more trees.Not only the Government but also the Public must cooperate in this regard.We should minimize the use of Private Vehicles and should use Public Vehicles wherever possible.We should opt for Car Pooling in major cities.Better off,walk or cycle to school!It does wonders to the environment,reduces the amount of air pollution and noise,and makes you fit!The Law on Vehicle Emission and Emission from Industries should be enacted strictly.

For Noise Pollution–Do not use car horns unnecessarily.Areas like hospitals and campuses are silence zones and honking is prohibited there.Avoid loud music,which hurts your ears and others’ ears.Firecrackers are extremely loud, so don’t try and burn them unnecessarily.

To minimize Water Pollution–Sewage should be treated before it is discharged into the river or ocean.This is possible through modern techniques.Modern techniques are widely available but we least make use of it,there should be procedural check before sewage are dispensed into water bodies.Laws should be strictly implemented in this regard.Waste food material,paper,decaying vegetables and plastics should not be thrown into open drains.We Indians have the tendency of not using the Dustbin and throwing households wastages in open drains and water bodies.These should be minimised.Effluents from distilleries, and solid wastes containing organic matter should be sent to biogas plants for generation of energy.Oil slicks in water bodies should be skimmed off from the surface with suction device.Sawdust may be spread over oil slicks to absorb the oil components.Promoting health awareness programmes in localities showing the deadly effects to Water Pollution should be organised.Construction of soundproof rooms for noisy machines in industrial and manufacturing installations must be encouraged.Vegetation (trees) along roads and in residential areas is a good way to reduce noise pollution as they absorb sound.

Soil Pollution–It is defined as the presence of materials in the soil which are harmful to the living beings when they cross their threshold concentration levels.To minimise Soil Pollution we must look for proper ways of Watse Management.This is the job given to Panchayats in villages,municipalities in towns and cities.However,each one of us has to do our bit.Avoid Plastic bags and Polythenes and if used they shuld be recycled effectively and should not be dumped in Soil as they are non-degradable.Use of biodegradable products wherever possible.Use of pesticides and insecticides should be minimised and There should be plantation of trees on large scale.

That’s all for now.In my Next post I will discuss about possible prevention of Corruption.The Information provided here is a mixed bag of Internet Research and My Views.

Over to the Public with a Cartoon Strip… 🙂

*Click on the image for better view…

Population-Pollution Control

North East India-Meghalaya

It’s time for Meghalaya tour.Meghalaya is another tourist destination in NE India and it borders with Assam and Bangladesh.

It is famous for its forested areas,about two-third of Meghalaya is forested and famous for hill stations,Cherrapunji and Mawsynram as the most wettest place on earth.The Capital city of Meghalaya is Shillong also known as the ‘Scotland of East India’ and is also the main city here.Shillong is at distance of about 100 Kms from Guwahati and hardly takes 2 hours to reach.

So without wasting much time let me provide the details of place in Meghalaya that is worth visiting.

1. Shillong Golf Course:-It is one of the largest golf courses in Asia at an altitude of around 5200 ft.It is sometimes equated with “Glen-eagle Course” in the United States because of its beauty and unique location,hence it’s called the “Gleneagles of the East. It enjoys the rare distinction of being one of the few natural golf courses in Asia.Not only is the Shillong golf course scenic and enjoyable, it is also challenging.
   

   Golf Course

2. Shillong Peak:-A picnic spot,10 km from the city,1965 m above sea level, offers a panoramic view of the scenic countryside and is the highest point in the state.One of the most visited site of the hill station,this peak provides breathtaking views of the Shillong City and Himalayan ranges.
   

   Shillong Peak

3. Shillong Police Bazar:-Major commercial hub of the city and the main bus stand is located here,anyone travelling to Shillong will first land here and from hereon they will be on their way to various tourist destination in and around the city or Meghalaya.
   

   Police Bazar

4. Don Bosco Museum:-It is a museum in Shillong that has a repository of information on entire North-Eastern state.The Museum allows visitor to have an overview of North-East India.Museum timing is from 9:30 am to 3:30 pm and the entry fees is around INR100.
   

   Don Bosco Museum

5. The Wards Lake:-It is an artificial lake located at the heart of the city has it’s own charm. It is extremely popular for its garden walks and boating.The lake is chock-full of fish it’s a common sight to see tourists feeding fish from the bridge.The lake is encircled by a winding walkway and is inter spread with gently sloping flowerbeds and innovative illumination,edged in by luxuriant greens.
   

   WardsLake

6. Umiam Lake:-Also known as Barapani(Big Water) is a scenic place that renders a breathtaking view is located in the hills around 15 km to the North of Shillong.It is popular destination for water sport and adventure facilities.Tourists visit this spot for kayaking,water cycling,scooting and boating.
   

   Umiam Lake

7. Sweet Falls:-It is the most beautiful of all the waterfalls in Shillong.It lies about 5 km from the Happy Valley and is about 96 m in height.Located at a distance of about eight kilometre from Shillong,the waterfall is a famous picnic spot for the locals as well as tourists.The beauty of the waterfall along with gargling sound of the water, bird chirps and rich flora are the highlights of this fall.
   

   Sweet Falls

8. Elephant Falls:-Located near Upper Shillong and about 12 km from Shillong,these are beautiful sights especially in the rainy season and are favorite picnic spots among the locals and tourist. Beyond the Elephant Falls,one can also view the Upper and Lower Elysium Falls.
   

   Elephant Falls

9. Bishop Falls and Beadon Falls:-They about 2 km from Bara Bazaar,Shillong.There is a hydroelectric powerhouse at the base of the falls.The Bishop Falls is also nearby and together they mingle and flow into the Umiam River.The Bishop’s fall is often referred to as twin brother of Beadon fall.
   

   Bishop Falls

10. Spread Eagle Falls or Sati Falls:-Located in the East Khasi Hills Dist. and is about 6 km from the city and about 3 km the Polo Ground.The Spread Eagle Falls or the Sati Falls are considered to be the widest fall in entire Shillong.This fall is also known as Sati Falls and Urkaliar or the falls into which Ka Liar slipped.Tourists visit this calm and serene place to enjoy the sparkling waterfall,which looks like an eagle with wings spread out. Thus,it is named as Spread Eagle Falls.
11. Crinoline Falls:-The Crinoline Falls is about 12–13 m in height and lies to the west of the Survey of India Office.There is a swimming pool at the base of the falls.
12. Lady Hydari Park:-It encompasses a wide variety of local flowering plants and orchids,and is landscaped in Japanese style.Sprawling over an area of more than a kilometre,the park also features a mini zoo that comprises 73 species of birds,140 of reptiles and other mammals. Besides,the park also houses a deer abode within it.The best grown blossoms,roses and red rose beds of various colours are the highlights of the park.
    

    Lady Hydari Park

13. Shillong Cathedral:-One of the most ancient churches region.The largest church of the province,known as Cathedral Church of Mary Help of Christian.Heritage monument,known for its beautiful architecture,is a worship place of over 3,00,000 strong catholic in the Khasi and Jaintia region.
    

    Shillong Cathedral

14. Cherrapunji and Mawsynram:-Wettest place in the world,located on the southern slopes of the Khasi Hills.Cherrapunji is located at the northern end of a deep valley running from the south to the north,Mawsynram is at the top of the hill in the middle of the valley.Located at a distance of around 57 kms from Shillong,can be reached by road and generally takes about 1 hrs 30 mins.
    

    Cherrapunji

    

    Shiva Linga-Mawsynram cave

15. Marai Cave:-Located 16 kms from Shillong,is an intriguing cave,called ‘Krem Marai’ (Cave of Marai).Vehicles go up to the base of the hill which is the source of Umiam river.Thereafter, there is a steady climb amidst vegetation, rocks and cultivated land.The hill continues towards, and forms part of,Shillong Peak.
16. Jowai:-Located 64 kms from Shillong,Jowai is a place surrounded by natural beauty.The majestic hills and the river valleys enhance the beauty making it a nature lover’s favorable retreat.Some the places to visit in Jowai are-Thadlaskein Lake,Umhang Lake,Stone bridge at Thlumuwi,Reliang,Amlarem,New Garampani,Borghat,Nartlang,Syndai,Khliehriat.
    

    Thadlaskein lake

17. Tura:-The second significant hill station after Shillong,The town of Tura  has few tourist spots across the town.Every year many tourists come to view these tourist spots.Places to visit here includes-Tura peak,Nokrek national Park,Rong’bang Falls,Arbella Peak,Pelga Falls,Kata Beel.Located at distance of around 313 kms,generally takes around 6 hours reach by road.
    

    Tura gate

    

    Hilltop house Tura

18. Madina Masjid Shillong:-The first ever glass mosque in India,standing as high as 120 feet and about 60 feet wide, the mosque is the first one to be built using special strengthened glasses in India and the biggest in the north-eastern region.
    

    Madina masjid Shillong

Meghalaya  is an all-year-round tourist destination,where even the monsoon provides the exhilaration and experience of being on the wettest place on the planet.The temperature in summer,ranges from 15°C to 25°C;in winter,it is much colder, with temperature ranging between 4°C and 16°C.The hills are also often covered by fog during this season.Tourist does not require any kind of permit to visit Meghalaya and the best route to visit Meghalaya is through Guwahati-Shillong Route by road and the view on both sides of the road is exhilarating.

This is all about Meghalaya Tourism and With all the possible information on Meghalaya Tourism I conclude my Post and will provide details about Mizoram Tourism in my next post.

Please visit here and here for more information on Meghalaya Tourism

P.S.-Credits to Google and to People who have taken the pictures and uploaded them.

Hats Off to Assam Village and WTI

I am a very much attracted to wildlife and I always support preserving the wild world,I think we the human and the wild world or the nature or the environment go hand in hand with the later having much more importance in Human life.As my father is a Ranger in Assam Forest Dept.,I always have a soft corner for wildlife and had many memorable experiences in the wild with my father.

I have even set up Google Alert on any news about Wildlife In Assam and today through Google alert I received a news which is worth mentioning.The news is about Asian Elephant which is in the endangered species list.The reason I am excited about the news because the WTI and Assam Forest Dept. has taken a bold step to save these endangered species and it is one of its kind in India.

Information Source:- NDTV in Assam.

Due to the increasing conflict between humans and elephants in the fringe areas of forests it has become one of the major concern to protect these endangered species as well as the humans and to tackle this concern the WTI and Assam Forest Dept. came up with the solution to move out an entire village in Assam’s Karbi Anglong District which adds to as much as 8% of the total population of Elephants in India,According to reports,this step will help around 2000 Elephants to live more securely and freely thereby reducing conflict with Humans and as for the villagers moving out of the village will be getting concrete house,agricultural land,water,electricity and other amenities which I think is a win win situation for both.

All in All it is a very good step by WTI and Assam Forest Dept. but my sincere thanks to  the Villagers of Ram Terang Village,Karbi Anglong District for their cooperation.It is small step but surely will go on helping not only the Wildlife but also the Common People.