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Fish distribution dynamics in the Aghanashini estuary of Uttara Kannada, west coast of India
No full textFish diversity (77 species) in the Aghanashini River estuary of the Indian west coast is linked to variable salinity conditions and zones I, II and III for high, medium and low salinity respectively. Zone I, the junction between Arabian Sea and the estuary, had all species in yearly succession due to freshwater conditions in monsoon to high salinity in pre-monsoon. The medium (zone II) and low (zone III) salinity mid and upstream portions had maximum of 67 and 39 fish species respectively. Maintenance of natural salinity regimes in estuary, among other ecological factors, is critical for its fish diversity
BIOGRAPHY OF T.V.SAMBASIVAM PILLAI AND AN ANALYSIS OF HIS CONTRIBUTION TO THE SIDDHA SYSTEM OF MEDICINE
No full textT.V.Sambasivam pillai, the acclaimed author, of the Cyclopaedic Dictionary is well known in the field of Indian Medicine especially Siddha medicine. Cyclopaedic Dictionary is considered as one of the great treasures of the Siddha system. Neither did he possess a basic medical degree nor he hailed from a family with medical background but his depth of knowledge in the Siddha system is highly commendable. He spent his entire life contributing and deciphering the ancient literatures of the Siddha system. This article is a tribute to his dedication, aspiration, devotion, and sacrifice for the Siddha system of Medicine and aids in highlighting the excerpts of the Cyclopaedic Dictionary
