Date:20/01/2007 URL: http://www.thehindu.com/2007/01/20/stories/2007012004581100.htm

Opinion - News Analysis

Corrections and Clarifications

In a report "Karnataka gets its fourth `Project Tiger' sanctuary" (Early editions, January 17, 2007), it was stated that the Dandeli wildlife sanctuary and the adjoining Anshi National Park are to be the fourth "Project Tiger" reserve for Karnataka. It led to a query about the accuracy of the heading and the existing number of "Project Tiger" reserves in Karnataka, quoted in the report as being three. Dr. Rajesh Gopal, Member Secretary, National Tiger Conservation Authority, clarifies that "in-principle" approval of the Government of India has been accorded for designating some existing protected areas in the country in several States as "tiger reserves" (eight). This also includes Dandeli-Anshi of Karnataka. Karnataka already has two tiger reserves — Bandipur (this includes Nagarhole) and Bhadra. Since Dandeli and Anshi are being considered as a single entity, owing to their proximity, there will be three tiger reserves in the State, once Dandeli-Anshi is declared a tiger reserve. In-principle approval has also been accorded for declaring the Anamalai and the Mudumalai wildlife sanctuaries of Tamil Nadu as tiger reserves. Currently, there are 28 tiger reserves in India falling in 17 States.

In a report "Wireless ways to the web" (January 14, 2007), the expansion of GSM as Global Services Mobile, has once again led to confusion. Anand Parthasarathy clarifies that a simple web search on acronyms turns up multiple alternatives for GSM, including the one used in the article (Global Services Mobile), which was prevalent when cellular services started five years ago. This happens with all evolving technologies. However the GSM Association — the global body that evangelises the mobile standard — must be the most authentic source. Their website defines GSM as Global System for Mobile Communications. No reference can be found for the expansion of GSM being Global Service Module.

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