One hour for this Globe

Bhubaneswar 26.03.10 Earth hour is going to be observed all over the world at 8:30pm on Saturday, 27 March. Lights will go out in homes, office buildings, town halls and public spaces across the globe - from the world's tallest building in Dubai, to San Francisco's Golden Gate Bridge... and in YOUR living room!

It has been requested by WWF to all of you to Switch off your lights for one hour at this time. That is all it takes for you to participate along with millions of people in the single largest mass statement on climate change.

Lets know something more about Earth hour. Earth Hour is more than just turning off the lights for one hour together once a year. According to WWF "When we do this together, when whole cities go dark, we send a strong message to our leaders about the threats of global warming and that we can work together to create a sustainable future for our planet".

According to sources last year, 4,000 cities in 88 countries took part in the international celebration of darkness. This year let us help to make it even bigger. This will not only our responsibility but also helpful in saving this globe in a broader prospective.

(Sources WWF)

Interview with Kiran Manisha Mohanty

Well known Chess player Kiran Manisha Mohanty became the first person from Orissa to become a Grandmaster, as she won her third Woman Grandmaster Norm at the recently held Parachute Advanced International Chess Tournament in Bangladesh. Here is an exclusive interview by Subrat with Kiran.



Subrat : Some memories of Childhood, you would like to share with our readers.
Kiran : At the age of 5, I started learning Odishi dance. And at age of 8, I completed +2 exams in Odishi dance.


Subrat : How did u start playing Chess?
Kiran : At the age of 9, I started playing chess inspired by parents. I took this seriously at the age of 12.

Subrat : Among all achievements what are the most pleasant moment of achievement for you ?
Kiran : National women A - 2007 is my memorable tournament. There I became joint champion and got my 1st Women Grand Master (WGM) norm.

Subrat : What are your hobbies except Chess ?
Kiran : Reading books and Listening music.

Subrat : Which has been your most toughest game so far ?
Kiran : Subrat, it was the game with Soumya Swaminathan in National Women 'A' 2009 at Chennai. That one was the last round, if I win, I ll get my 2nd WGM norm and my position ll be 3rd.While playing the game I was so tensed and nervous. Finally I won the game.

Subrat : Who is your inspiration ?
Kiran : My father Sir Kishore Chandra Mohanty.

Subrat : How do u manage your studies and Chess ? Is it not difficult ?
Kiran : It is difficult to manage both. Mainly I consider in Chess. Definitely I do not get much time in Study.

Subrat : What is your ultimate goal in your life ?
Kiran : To became Women Word Champion.

Subrat : If would not have been a Chess player, then what would have Kiran been ?
Kiran : I will be in Aeronautical Engineering.

Subrat : Many thanks Kiran for this nice interview.
Kiran : Its my pleasure.