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EPISODE 51

Lead Story - Eco-friendly Houses
Bhoomi takes the viewers on a journey through different eco-friendly houses and shows how the three elements sun, wind and water can be used efficiently to conserve energy resources within in a household.

Fact File - Kya Aapko Pata Hai (Did you know)
Sparkling visuals of diwali celebrations along with some startling facts: * The level of noise pollution during Diwali rises from the normal 60db to around 160 db. * Bursting of firecrackers during Diwali in most of the cases causes respiratory disorders, eye infection and sometimes cancer too. * Aluminium content in the remains of burnt sparklers causes water pollution. * The noise pollution caused during Diwali disturbs the birds and animals.

Bhoomi Files (Environment News)
* Interesting visuals of three White Tiger cubs recently born in the Sanjay Gandhi National Park in Mumbai, Maharashtra in Western India. * Visuals of baby Hippopotamus with their mothers in Mumbai's Jijamata Udyan/ Zoo

Second Story - Keoladeo National Park, Rajasthan
Bhoomi takes you to wonderful bird haven in Western India - the Keoladeo National Park, Rajasthan which has some 364 species of birds, including the rare Siberian crane. This former duck-hunting reserve of the Maharajas is one of the major wintering areas for large numbers of aquatic birds from Afghanistan, Turkmenistan, China and Siberia. The story also looks at Governments effort along with the Bombay Natural History Society (BNHS) to educate the villagers living off this forest to preserve this rare heritage.

Sawaal-Jawaab (Question-Answer Section) Question - Why do cats see better at night? Answer filler that explains how "Panama disease" or Race 4 a soil-borne fungus attacks the roots of Banana crop and cannot be controlled by fungicides. Besides this almost all cultivated bananas are difficult to breed because they are seedless and sterile. They also take up to 18 months to fruit, which prolongs breeding efforts compared to annual crops and thus Banana's are on the verge of extinction.

Bhoomi Ke Sitare (Celebrity Talk) - Shilpa Saklani, noted Television Actress

EPISODE 52

Lead Story - Rabaadi Caravan
Bhoomi takes you through a journey of Rabaadi caravan who travel from one place to another in search of grazing land for their herds. With this wandering life they have acquired special skills such as getting directions from the stars & communicating with their animals by making various sounds. The story tells us how the farmers, the Rabaadis & the herds rely on each other for livelihood.

Bhoomi Files (Environment News)

Sanjay Gandhi National Park in Mumbai witnesses 10 deaths in 23 attacks on humans by the leopards due to increasing human settlements around the park.
The 3000 years old snowy Arctic mountain in Arctic Ocean is into two parts due to rise in global warming.
In the Sindega area of Jharkhand state, Forest Defence Group has implemented a new programme from Oct.2003, under which the people who have been punished for cutting trees illegally have planted about 2 lakhs trees.

Aap Ka Haque/Your Right (Filler)
'Cleaner Mumbai' campaign organized by BMC in association with Maharashtra Social Forum & SEWA.

Sawaal-Jawaab (Question-Answer Section)
Question - How does thunder & lightning help agriculture? Answer filler that explains how one can change salty seawater into drinking water by passing the water through a thin porous polymer sheet. The filler also shows Bhaba Atomic Research Centre in Mumbai where they make seawater potable & cheap for people by Reverse Osmosis process. In this process seawater is passed through various filters & then pumped through reverse osmosis filtration where water is purified.

Bhoomi Ke Sitare (Celebrity Talk) - Achint Kaur, popular Television Actress

EPISODE 53

Lead Story - Junnar Leopards - Part 1
Bhoomi visits Junnar, a small hamlet in Maharashtra that has witnessed 51 attacks on people & 18 deaths of children in two years. Villagers blame the newly built dam for these gruesome incidents because more sugarcane fields have come up & so people have settled around the fields & hence leopards come out in search of prey.
Khatti Meethi Par Sachhi (Animal facts) * A cow gives about 2 lakh glasses of milk in its lifetime. * A monkey cannot recognize itself in mirror but a chimpanzee can. * Chameleon's tongue is double the size of its body. * A penguin sits on its eggs by covering with its wings, for continuous 60 days in the Antartic cold & a catfish keeps the eggs in its mouth for about weeks together.

Second Story - Eco-clubs for Children
Bhoomi visits Eco-clubs for children started at Delhi Public school and the Salvan Public School in Delhi. These eco clubs conduct environmental programmes like recycling of wastepaper in the school, checking the purity of water samples from different zones & Vanmahotsav wherein students campaign on roads & plant trees.

Sawaal-Jawaab (Question-Answer Section) Question - Why does the wind blow? Answer filler that explains how due to the special structure of iris in the cat's eyes they can see better at night. At daytime the iris contracts & at night it expands. Also cats cannot see the wide range of colors, they can see only in black & white. They express fondness through eyes.

Bhoomi Ke Sitare (Celebrity Talk) - Javed Akhtar, well known Poet and Lyricist

EPISODE 54

Lead Story - Junnar Leopard Story - Part 2
Bhoomi team captures the live action of the captured Leopard mother & cub from Junnar being released in to the Tadoba Sanctuary, 700 miles away from human settlements. Once a leopard is trapped a passive transponder microchip is inserted in the leopard's body, which is a recognition number, which helps to know its condition after years.

Filler - Nasik's Ghanta Gaadi
Bhoomi reveals the secret of the cleanliness of the city of Nasik where every morning about 100 ghantaa gaadis collect garbage from the city, then take it outside the city & convert it into manure.

Bhoomi Files (Environment News)
* Chief Minister of Kerala grants 12,000 acres of forestland to Wayanad tribals for their settlement. * Brazilian city Curitiba starts a unique programme in which the people are provided with food, who help in removing & cleaning the garbage. * Rajasthan HC bans around 400 marble cutting & sculpting units for not implementing pollution controlling machines despite the court's order.

Second Story - Dachigam National Park
Bhoomi team takes you to The Dachigam National Park, the last home of the rare Hangeul, or Kashmir stag. The team went on a search to capture the rare horned male Hangeul on camera & luckily spotted a beautiful one.

Sawaal-Jawaab (Question-Answer Section) Question - What are the red spots on Hippo's body? Answer filler that informs how, when lightning is formed in the clouds, it produces about one crore fifty lakh volts of power. Nitrogen & Oxygen in the atmosphere react & produce nitrous oxide which reacts with rain water & produces nitric oxide. Upon raining, this acid mixes with soil where roots absorb & form proteins.

Bhoomi Ke Sitare (Celebrity Talk) - Rohini Hattangadi well known Television Actress

EPISODE 55

Lead Story - Jaldindi
Team Bhoomi embarks upon a boat ride across 5 rivers from Alandi to Pandharpur in Maharashtra with a group of activists of 'Clean river committee.' The committee along with the students of environmental studies from Pune University are on a mission to clean up the rivers from chemical wastes that are polluting the water bodies. This trip is known as Jaldindi. After the day's voyage, they halt at a village in the evening & perform bhajans & poojas & plant coconut trees & try to involve the villagers in this mission. Whatever the reasons, more & more people are getting involved.

Filler - Gas helps trees survive
In Kashmiri villages, gas & stoves are replacing the old traditional wood as means of cooking. Also heaters are being used for warming instead of wood. Thus trees stand better and longer chances for survival.

Khatti Meethi Par Sachhi (Animal facts) * People die more of bee stings than snake bites. * Anaconda is a mammal. * Mosquito sucks blood more of banana-eaters. * Mosquito bites children more than adults. * No two spiders' web is alike. * Shark never catches any disease.

Second Story - The Big Ostrich
Bhoomi goes on a safari to the Ostrich Farm in George in South Africa to introduce this big bird & its special features to the viewers. It can run as fast as a camel in desert. Its large egg is so tough to break that it requires a knife to cut. Mother ostrich eats her first egg to get extra calcium so that her remaining eggs are born healthy. Ostrich has bizarre eating habits & can eat brush, bullets, etc. In this farm, people with certain limited weight can enjoy a ride on ostrich.

Sawaal-Jawaab (Question-Answer Section) Question - How many stomachs does a cow have? Answer segment that reveals how, due to the differences in temperature the wind blows. When there is a low pressure area the air is light & hot & at higher altitudes i.e. at high pressure area the air is heavy & cold. Also, when this heavy cold air moves towards low pressure area, this movement is called wind

Bhoomi Ke Sitare (Celebrity Talk) - Abhijeet Bhattacharya well known playback singer

EPISODE 56

Lead Story - Artificial Rain in Baramati
Bhoomi visits a village called Baramati in Maharashtra where Baramati Vidya Prathishthan successfully launched artificial raining programme in the year 2003. With the help of radar, information about black clouds can be obtained even at a distance of 250 km. Special Piper shine planes imported from US add more seeding material to these clouds so that more nucleus is produced & thus generate more rain. This rainwater deals with chemicals but they are not so harmful & ultimately it gives relief to the drought affected people & animals.

Filler - The Elephant Tree of Hyderabad
Local people call it 'the elephant tree'. It has a glorious past of 700 years, stands near the Golconda fort in Hyderabad, and also features in the Limca Book of Records for being the biggest hollow tree with a trunk of 29 meters. Around12 people can stand within this empty tree.

Khatti Meethi Par Sachhi (Animal facts) * The color of the blood of mammals is red, of insects is yellow, and of lobsters is blue. * Seagull bird drinks salty water. * Chocolate is harmful for dogs. * Humming birds can fly backwards. * Hens fed with dyes give coloured egg yolk.

Second Story - BNHS Explored
Bhoomi Team joins the Bombay Natural History Society to celebrate its 100 years of journal publication. BNHS has a huge collection of rare & extinct birds, different species of insects, some 30,000 types of butterflies, and a species of endangered leopard cats with all their information. Now BNHS has gone a step further by starting conservation education centre in 1993. Its aim is to bring people closer to the environment & has successfully saved many species of animals. Various programmes like study on tiger lifestyle, studies on wolves, teaching the importance of birds to people, learning the migration habit of birds, to open sanctuaries for endangered species of animals have been carried out.

Sawaal-Jawaab (Question-Answer Section) Question - Name the flesh eating plant. Answer segment that makes clear it is the sweat of the Hippo that appears as red spots on the animal. The sweat-like matter provides moisture to the skin, protects it from UV rays & acts as an antiseptic. Hence it can stay out of water for long in dry season.

Bhoomi Ke Sitare (Celebrity Talk) - Vivek Mushran, noted Film Actor

Episode No. 57

Lead Story - Environmental Investigation Agency
Environmental Investigation Agency, EIA is one agency which has candidly or secretly shot films on illegal environmental activities. It has used these films as a weapon to make laws. EIA had come to India & invited Indian environmentalists, lawyers, wildlife researchers & Tarun Bharat Sangh workers to train them in filmmaking. This was the first ever workshop on environmental filmmaking. BNHS & Surabhi Foundation also joined hands in this programme. In certain places they were not allowed to shoot. Finally they edited whatever footage they had got & made films on national park, garbage recycling & rainwater harvesting. For them the film was more important than the process of filmmaking.

Filler - Karni Mata Temple
Bhoomi takes the viewer to a unique temple called as Karni Mata temple in Deshnuk near Bikaner in Rajasthan. The 600-year-old temple is also known as ‘the rat temple,’ since rats are worshipped here. It is believed that rats prevent all diseases. If anyone kills a rat, then he or she has to offer to the temple a rat made of silver or gold. A glimpse of white rat is considered to be auspicious. The temple architecture comprising of the sculptures of trees, animals, birds, etc. proves the significance of the environment for the people of Deshnuk.
Bhoomi Files (Environment News) • Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park in Darjeeling to have started panda breeding project in1986 due to decline in the number of red pandas. • London scientists invent a new method of producing ‘electrokinetic’ electricity in which electricity is produced by the force of water in microscopic tubes. • Sundari trees found in West Bengal in Sundarvan area fights for survival. The tree needs both salt & fresh water but due to the decline in freshwater lakes is unable to survive in saltwater alone.

Second Story - Sheshu Mary
Bhoomi meets Sheshu Mary, the person responsible for making rainwater potable in the small village of Michaelpattinam, some 200 km from Chennai, Tamil Nadu. The water in this village was salty, and people had to travel over long distances to collect drinking water, or even migrate. Sheshu Mary assembled all the women of the village who invested their own money & started collecting rainwater in drains & pipes & converting it to drinking water. The successful attempt prompted World Bank to offer them aid, while NGOs & the government appreciated their efforts thereby giving a new life to this village.

Sawaal-Jawaab (Question-Answer Section) Question - Why is the rainbow curved? Answer segment that discloses how a cow has 4 stomachs. The first part called rumen makes the chewed grass softer. The second part i.e. in reticulum the soft grass is converted into small bundles which the cow swallows after chewing it for about 40 to 60 times. In omasum, the churned grass is further broken down into small pieces. In the fourth part called abomasum, nutrients are absorbed from the digested food. Animals with such digestive system are called ruminants. Other examples are sheep, goat, giraffe, deer etc.

Bhoomi Ke Sitare (Celebrity Talk) - Deven Bhojani, popular Television Actor

Episode No. 58

Lead Story - Vaatavaran Festival
Bhoomi covers Vaatavaran 2003, held in Delhi on 21st December 2003 at the Indian Habitat Centre. The unique film festival showcased environmental films made by amateur as well as renowned filmmakers, environmentalists, NGO's, and even the government bodies to spread environmental awareness among the mass. Prominent personalities such as Bedi Brothers, Nandita Das, Sanjay Kak and many more were interviewed. The festival turned out to be a very important event as it showed the positive energies and the understanding of the current environmental situation and issues within India and as well as on global level within the mass.

Khatti Meethi Par Sachhi (Animal facts) * Ants do not sleep in their life span; they keep on working continuously and even have the capacity to lift weight 50 times than theirs. * The time period of a rat to survive without water is longer than the Camel's, which is known to store fat in its hump and survive in the extremes of the Desert. * The height of a newborn Giraffe calf during the birth is more than six feet.

Second Story - Kavi Tej
The team meets a self-taught ornithologist, who in the course of his wanderings in the villages of Kutch composing songs and singing them, has also managed to write India's only vernacular book on ornithology, which elucidates the different birds of Kutch - some 315 species of them. What is truly amazing is that he has done all this in spite of being a fourth standard dropout.

Sawaal-Jawaab (Question-Answer Section) Question - Who is farmer's best friend? Answer filler that shows that it is the Pitcher plant that is the flesh eating plant. Due to the low nitrogen content in the soil, the Pitcher plant has overcome its nitrogen deficiency by evolving as a carnivore. The sweet smell of the pollen and the sticky substance on the edge of the Pitcher attracts insects and due to this smooth sticky substance the insect tends to slip inside the Pitcher where the digestive juices start the process of digesting the prey. At times, the prey escapes the digestion process but is unable to come up due to the stickiness on the inner surface of the Pitcher. Certain Pitcher plants are known to even prey on frogs, lizards, and rats.

Bhoomi Ke Sitare (Celebrity Talk) - Daksha Seth, the famous Kathak and Fusion Dancer

Episode No. 59

Lead Story - Bandhavgarh Part - 1
Bandhavgarh is known for its highest tiger population in the world in a single reserve with the land to the tiger ratio. 90% of the cubs here survive to become full-grown tigers due to the good prey base, good forest management and the ancient manmade caves, which serve as shelters to these felines. Bhoomi shows the other side of the story where a fresh carcass of a tiger was found near to a village within the reserve.

Filler - Gharana Lake - Kashmir
Gharana Lake - a one sq. km. wetland on the India-Pakistan border and once home to numerous birds migrating from Siberia and other countries. Due to the ongoing tension between the two countries for a long time and resulting into frequent shelling and firing has affected sightings of these winged beauties.

Bhoomi Files (Environment News)
* The importance and the innovative measures of organic farming by the Pennsylvania's Rowel University. * Power generation with the help of the phases of the moon in Oslo, Norway. * Increase in the population of the Indian Rhino instead of the predicted extinction of the species by the year 2003.

Second Story - Stone & Lime Architecture
A husband-wife architect duo takes you through the journey of modern architecture based on the lines of the ancient form of house building which is much more durable, better effective and more over eco-friendly. The use of natural materials such as lime, jaggery, turmeric, stone etc. is shown in this story along with the comparison to the use of the modern day materials.

Sawaal-Jawaab (Question-Answer Section) Question - How do ants communicate with each other? Answer filler that explains that a rainbow is curved due to the refraction of the light.

Bhoomi Ke Sitare (Celebrity Talk) - Rahul Bose, well known Film and Theatre Actor.

Episode No. 60

Lead Story - Bandhavgarh - Part 2
Continuation of the Bandhavghar story from episode no. 59 - begins with the post-mortem that attributed the cause of the animal's death to electrocution. Upon further investigation, an electric fence was found at the boundaries that prevented the animals from entering farms, which was followed by arrests of two people for their role in the death of the tiger.

Letters
Queries from viewers about Solar Panels and its benefits

Bhoomi Files (Environment News) * Sighting of a five foot crocodile during rush hours of the bustling city of Hong Kong. * Action taken against hotels and industries by disconnecting their electricity and fresh water supply, for flushing untreated effluents into the canals linking with the Puri beach * Year 2004 declared as the International Year for Rice by the FAO. * British chocolate company Cadbury Schweppes uses eco-friendly trays that dissolve in water for its chocolate.

Second Story - Lucknow Bird Market This is the story of one of the largest bird markets in India. A variety of species can be seen in this market for sale and along with the Indian, even exotic species could be found. The high demand for the birds can be seen here as people purchase these for collection, hobby, some for the mythological reasons and some for the belief that certain birds have healing capacities. The most interesting part of this is the knowledge levels about the legalities the traders have and the loopholes they know to get away with.

Sawaal-Jawaab (Question-Answer Section) Question - Why is it hotter near the equator? Answer filler that explains how an earthworm is the farmer's best friend. Earthworm converts biodegradable waste into fertilizer which can be used instead of the available chemical fertilizers in the market that causes harm to the soil and even to the consumer. The filler also includes demonstration of making vermin-compost at home by architect Satish Kolwankar.

Bhoomi Ke Sitare (Celebrity Talk) - Sudha Shivpuri, popular Television artist

Episode No. 61

Lead Story - SPCA
Bhoomi shows the various fronts of Society for Prevention of Cruelty towards Animals (SPCA). The Animal Police, deals with individual animal owners and pet owners who mistreat them, carries out rescue operations, and even conducts raids against illegal animal trade. The SPCA even provides medical aid to those pets and animals without proper owners. SPCA runs an adoption Programme for those animals that are rescued or disowned by their masters to find new homes for these animals.

Celebrity appeal - Nafisa Joseph
Actress, model, and VJ Nafisa Joseph dresses into an outfit made from the artificial feathers for a photography campaign by People for Animals (PFA) as part of its special campaign that advises against buying birds.

Fact File - Kya Aapko Pata Hai (Did you know) * Blue Whale is the largest mammal on earth and elephant, the largest mammal on land. * Largest Cockroach in the world measures 3.18 inches in length. * The length of the tongue of a giraffe is approximately 21 inches.

Second Story - EIA Timber Trafficking
Team Bhoomi captures the efforts of Environmental Investigation Association (EIA) and its Activists to stop timber trafficking which is a major threat to the Indonesian forests. Illegal activities here have resulted in the loss of habitat of the various species of flora and fauna and on the lives of the tribes such as the "Misaymose" whose lives depend totally on the forest.

Sawaal-Jawaab (Question-Answer Section)
Question - Why does a seashell sound like an ocean to your ears? Answer filler that explains how ants communicate with each other with the help of a special hormone called Pheromone. The hormone passes on information by the smell secreted by a particular ant. The other ants on smelling it get the information such as is there food around, or there is danger up there, this is not your territory etc.

Bhoomi Ke Sitare (Celebrity Talk) - Maneka Gandhi, environmental activist & politician

Episode No. 62

Lead Story - Sholai School
Bhoomi visits the Sholai School near Kodaikanal in Tamil Nadu where every child is taught to be independent along with education. Started by Brian Jenkins in India where along with other standard subjects, even subjects such as organic farming, vermiculture, etc. are also given the same importance. The classes happen on the banks of the river or sometimes under the soothing shade of the trees, one can find children sitting on the tree houses and doing their studies.

Filler - Wild Ass
The Wild Ass is found in the region of Kutch in a 5000 sq km sanctuary. With a population of 2839, Wild Asses are seen normally in a group of 6 to 12 with one alpha male per group. The Wild Ass can run for long distances constantly at a speed of 40 to 50 km. per hour.

Letters - Aapas Ki Baat
Siddharth Kak reads letters sent by the viewers of Bhoomi about appreciation, complaints & suggestions. He also mentions the inspirational story of "Kasim Wani" of Dachigam who has dedicated 60 years of his life for the conservation of the National Park.

Second Story - Navdhanya
Bhoomi takes you to the Navdhanya Stall at Delhi Haat, a very popular destination in the capital city of India known for its handicraft stalls and the food stalls from around the country. The stall, which was visited by Prince Charles on his visit to India sells and serves food, which is cultivated by the means of organic farming.

Sawaal-Jawaab (Question-Answer Section) Question - Which part of the Ocean freezes near the poles? Answer filler that explains why the climate is hotter at the equator, an imaginary line, which divides the earth into two hemispheres the northern, and the southern. The distance between the Sun and the equator is lesser than any other place on earth as a result of which the places, which fall on the equator, are hottest.
Bhoomi Ke Sitare (Celebrity Talk) - Sachin Khedekar, famous Television and Film personality.

Episode No. 63

Lead Story - In Troubled Waters
This is a film on the coral reefs of Lakshadweep by the NGO - Reef Watch, which shows the ill effects of global warming (El Nino) on the coral reefs, such as the coral bleaching and their subsequent death. It explains the symbiotic relationships that a coral reef houses (fish, algae and coral reefs) which are not only important for their survival, but also give it a distinctive identity from other islands. This film won an Award at the Vataavaran 2003 Film Festival in Delhi.

Filler - Homely Tips on Handmade Paper
Eco-friendly tips on recycling old paper into handmade paper by Mrs. Naheed Hafiz.
Fact File - Kya Aapko Pata Hai (Did you know) * Mocking Birds: These versatile artists can mimic various sounds ranging from the 'meow' of a cat to the creaking of a door. * Though a parrot can 'talk' like a human being, its vocabulary is limited to 20 words. * An owl can rotate its head up to 270 degrees, because it cannot rotate its eyes due to their tube-like shape. * One colony of ants accommodates up to 5 lakh ants.

Second Story - Bonsai
A story on Bonsai at a Bonsai village created by Mr. & Mrs. Shah at Panvel who believe that growing Bonsais in space-starved cities is truly a boon for greenery & contributes to mental peace.

Sawaal-Jawaab (Question-Answer Section) Question - Should we switch off engines at Signal (fuel pumps)? Answer Filler that explains how air passing through the shell, causes the sound waves to vibrate and produce an ocean-like sound.
Bhoomi Ke Sitare (Celebrity Talk) - Jatin-Lalit, famous Bollywood music director duo.

Episode No. 64

Lead Story - 'A Brush with Death'
A story on the film 'A Brush with Death', directed by journalist filmmaker Said Fayaz and produced by the Wildlife Trust of India. The film is an investigation of the illegal trade in mongoose hair in India, which is used to make paintbrushes. Shot in the small factories of U.P. where these brushes are manufactured as well as in the jungles in South India where the mongoose is brutally hunted down by some tribals, the impact of the film has been so great that the government of India took immediate steps to stop the illegality and cruelty to the endangered species.

Filler - Wetland Statistics Apart from giving information on what exactly is a wetland this filler also explains their ecological significance, therefore creating awareness to save wetlands around us. February 2nd is celebrated as 'World Wetlands Day'.
Bhoomi Files (Environment News)

Contamination of breast milk in women living around landfills in Vadodara, Gujarat
Spread of Bird-flu in Asia and Tiger-census in Sunderbans, West Bengal.
Seminar held at the British Council, Mumbai, with talk by Mr. Richard Brock, conservationist and executive producer.

Second Story - Shodh Yatra, Karnataka
Team Bhoomi films the 'Shodh Yatra' an event organized by the NGO Shrishti in Karnataka. Enthusiastic campaigners walk from village to village interacting with farmers, sharing their knowledge and experience and looking for any new inventions.

Sawaal-Jawaab (Question-Answer Section) Question - Which is a more eco friendly way of travelling? Answer filler that explains how the top surface of the oceans and other water bodies freezes under low temperatures. When water freezes it turns into ice and ice being less dense than water floats on the surface. Therefore it seems that the top surface of water has frozen. This phenomena is beneficial for the survival of marine life
Bhoomi Ke Sitare (Celebrity Talk) - L.Subramaniam, the well known Violin Virtuoso

Episode No. 65

Lead Story - EIA Dolphins
This film, made available to Bhoomi courtesy the Environmental Investigation Agency, probes the slaughter of dolphins and other cetaceans in violation of the widespread international moratorium on whaling. Countries such as Norway, Japan, Russia and Iceland take advantage of loopholes that allow harvesting of a fixed number of whales for "scientific experiments" in an attempt to sell the meat in their domestic markets. The film visits Japan in order to investigate the brutality of these kills and examine the health impacts of eating whale meat.

Filler - Oxygen Parlours, Mumbai
Bhoomi explores the brand new concept to hit urban cities - Oxygen Bars! There is now a new trend to inhale pollution-free air as a respite from the increasing pollution in cites like Mumbai.

Second Story - Anandshala, Gujarat
Bhoomi visits Anandshala, a school where students come to learn something new and interesting. The new and innovative methods of teaching make school much more appealing to teachers and students alike. The project looks at creating proper health and sanitation facilities in the school, making drinking water available in schools campus more alluring for the students. The project is about creating self-dependence through participatory visionary exercises.

Sawaal-Jawaab (Question-Answer Section) Question - How do bats see at night? Answer filler that explains whether it is better to switch off engines at traffic signals or keep them running. The engine in order to remain idling requires a certain minimum amount of fuel. But it also requires fuel in order for it to start up. Therefore the key is to try and estimate which activity is likely to consume the least amount of fuel in the long run and make a choice based on which option offers most fuel saving.
Bhoomi Ke Sitare (Celebrity Talk) - Pankaj Udhas, well known Ghazal singer

Episode No. 66

Lead Story - Elephant Reflectors
Bhoomi finds out that the Wildlife Trust of India (WTI) in partnership with the International Fund for Animal Welfare (IFAW) has provided the pachyderm owners reflectors and reflective tapes that are attached to the 'howdah'. The step was taken after many reports of captive elephants becoming involved in a number of vehicular accidents as a result of speeding motorists not being able to see them in the dark on Delhi's busy roads.

Filler - Adoption of Animals at Lucknow Zoo
Lucknow Zoo follows the example of international zoos and allows private individuals to adopt zoo animals. The animals remain within the zoo premises, but adopters get the benefit of contributing to an animal's welfare, while the financial burden on the zoo decreases.

Second Story - E-Waste
Bhoomi makes a feature on the E-waste in India. India is becoming a source of electronic waste, with the electronics production business emerging as one of the fastest growing segments of Indian industry. People scavenge whatever working parts they can from the computers and then break down what is left in search of precious metals - including gold - and glass. Even plastic is melted down and recycled but using primitive techniques that lead to widespread pollution and occupational health issues.

Sawaal-Jawaab (Question-Answer Section) Question - How does moon affect our oceans? Answer filler that explains which method of travelling causes more pollution. Road transportation if taken in totality generates far more pollution than air transport - in fact vehicular emissions contribute the most green house gases to the atmosphere. That however doesn't give a clean chit to air transportation - mile for mile air transportation is many times more polluting than using a car. The best option therefore - switch to public transport such as buses and trains!
Bhoomi Ke Sitare (Celebrity Talk) - Milind Gunaji, popular actor.

Episode No. 67

Lead Story - Sea Eagles of Chiplun
The story tracks Bhau Khatdare, a wildlife enthusiast who has taught himself how to be a conservationist! Khatdare's work involves tracking the nests of the elusive sea eagle and assessing the breeding populations of the bird as additional knowledge of the bird's reproductive behaviour will help conserve it. His method of research - the video camera! Fitted high up near nesting sites, remote operated cameras record the sea eagle nestling's every move!
Filler - Holi Filler
With the arrival of the festival of colour, Bhoomi issues a fresh warning about some of the chemicals contained in commercially marketed colours as well as their health hazards.

Second Story - Bhungas
Bhoomi takes a look at the traditional houses of Kutch that are more eco-friendly in terms of both, material usage and energy efficiency. After the earthquake in Bhuj, many people are looking back to the traditional Bhunga to provide earthquake-proof, low-cost and eco-friendly housing solutions in the new millennium.

Sawaal-Jawaab (Question-Answer Section) Question - Why do trees shed their leaves? Answer filler about the night vision of bats. Bats use echolocation, which means they emit high frequency sounds to make a mental map of their surroundings - nature's own version of sonar!
Bhoomi Ke Sitare (Celebrity Talk) - Smita Jayakar, well known actress.

Episode No. 68

Lead Story - Gir - 1 / Bodos
A story about the Kachari Bodo tribe of NorthEast India, Bodos who are known for their unity. They practice community agriculture, even fish together and even share their yield. They also have a unique way of preserving fish. Bodos practice Umpti-Swaha. During this sacred phase, they do not plough, hunt or even pluck leaves. It is their way of worshipping nature. They are also known for their traditional knowledge of medicinal herbs, which are good enough to even cure fractures. This knowledge is passed on from generation to generation but has never been recorded in any book.

Filler - Spandan
A filler about the making of an animated film on nature by the disabled children of Udaipur as a part of a project called Spandan.

Letters - Aapas ki Baat
Siddharth Kak's response to viewer's letters. Second Story - Goa Garbage Dumping
The story looks at the ill effects of tourism in Goa. Tourism has become a major industry in Goa, but rural Goa has by and large remained undeveloped. It lacks basic amenities like drinking water and proper garbage management. Illegal garbage dumping in Calangute village is proving to be a major hazard to the health of residents as it is polluting the ground water supply of Saligao, Calangute and Porvorim as a result of leaching of pollutants from the garbage dump.

Sawaal-Jawaab (Question-Answer Section) Question - What is the strange aspect of the sea horse? Answer filler that explains how the gravitational pill that the moon exerts on the earth is most felt in the swell of the earth's seas and oceans. Thus the moon is responsible for causing high and low tides.
Bhoomi Ke Sitare (Celebrity Talk) - Shivaji Satam, popular character actor

Episode No. 69

Lead Story - Electric Car
Bhoomi introduces the electric car that runs on a battery and can be charged at home and work. The average car in India emits 4g/km of CO and 2g/km of NOX and Hydrocarbons. It is in the wake of India's growing population levels, soaring temperatures and congested by lanes that the company has developed a car that runs on electricity. It needs 9 units of electricity for a full charge. The car is zero polluting and has features that make it good enough for city use.

Filler - Nature Camp
This camp is an effort to bring kids in metropolitan cities like Mumbai close to nature. Here, they actually get to try their hands on agricultural activities and other such things about which they read in books but never actually get familiar with.

Second Story - Leather Tanneries
A story that seeks to investigate the leather industry in Vellore and the water pollution caused as a result of chemicals used while curing the leather. The story gauges the extent of the pollution caused as well as assesses the health and environmental impacts of this pollution. The story, features activists as well as representatives of the leather industry in an attempt to find out if the industry can be made more eco-friendly.

Sawaal-Jawaab (Question-Answer Section)
Question - What is acid rain? Answer filler that explains the reason why trees shed their leaves - for cell regeneration thereby leading to future growth of young leaves.
Bhoomi Ke Sitare (Celebrity Talk) - Mona Singh, of `Jassi Jaisi Koi Nahin' fame.

Episode No. 7

Lead Story - Circus & Cruelty
The story looks at cruelty to animals in circuses and the ban on their use. Animals have always been considered an essential part of the circus. However, it is unnatural for an animal to perform in shows. Wild animals are tamed, using callous training methods and are kept in small cages.

Filler - Solar Cooker
Bhoomi captures the prototype solar kitchen that has been set up in a school in Kothara. Feeding ninety children a day, the solar cooker not only generates tremendous savings in terms of fuel wood; it also reduces the amount of pollution generated by burning wood. All-in-all, an eco-friendly, labour saving means of cooking.

Bhoomi Files (Environment News)
* Uranium gobbling, electricity-generating bacterium discovered. * Flower power found to have the potential to help clear land mines. * Tooth care products found to contain harmful tobacco.

Second Story - Drip Irrigation
Bhoomi studies drip irrigation, which is a proven way of efficient water use in agriculture. Recurrent droughts and increased competition for scarce water resources has put into bold relief the need to focus on efficient water use. Examples of innovative, low cost systems by farmers to suit their needs show that drip technology made simple and flexible can work in ways that are more dynamic and fruitful than any sophisticated technology.

Sawaal-Jawaab (Question-Answer Section)
Question - How does water stay cool in an earthen pot? Answer filler that explains the strange aspect of the sea horse - Male Sea horses give birth to young ones. The female transfers the eggs to a pouch located in the male sea horse's abdomen. The male fertilizes them inside his body and carries them for a gestation period of up to six weeks before giving birth to young ones.

Bhoomi Ke Sitare (Celebrity Talk) - Sulabha Deshpande, noted actress.

Episode No. 71
Introduction by Siddharth Kak on World Forest Day

Lead Story - Resttlement of Villages, Bhadra
Team Bhoomi studies one of the first successful projects to resettle 16 villages consisting of 736 families located within Bhadra sanctuary. Villagers who were in constant struggle with wild animals for survival were given land for cultivation outside the sanctuary area, improving their lives and the health of the forest. This is one of the very few cases of NGO involvement in a process that has traditionally been in the government domain.

Filler - Eco-friendly Boats
These boats run on battery instead of fuel. They don't pollute water by discharging fuel into it and are also soundless. These kinds of boats are perfect for use in sanctuaries, as they do not disturb birds and animals.

Fact File - Kya Aapko Pata Hai (Did you know) * Kiwi, a flightless bird lays only one egg in a year. * Camels have three eyelashes. * Eyes of donkeys are placed in such a manner that they see all four of their legs. * The jaws of a hippopotamus are wide enough to fit a 4 feet tall child.

Second Story - Thai Tiger Campaign
Bhoomi captures the Thai Tiger Campaign in Thailand by the Environmental Investigation Agency (EIA). Tiger populations are fast declining the world over mainly due to the unchecked felling of forests, but more disturbingly, for medicines. The tiger breeders in Thailand claim that they are working towards spreading awareness of tigers in order to encourage conservation, but the fact is that the tigers at the farms are deprived of their natural habitat and have no conservation value, as a result of genetic pollution.

Sawaal-Jawaab (Question-Answer Section)
Question - Which bird produces milk? Answer filler explains what causes Acid Rain? Due to heavy pollution, SO2 & NO2 are emitted in the atmosphere. These react with oxygen and water vapours in the presence of sunlight resulting in the formation of Sulphuric and Nitric acid vapours which are washed down to the earth during rainfall.

Bhoomi Ke Sitare (Celebrity Talk) - Aryan Vaid, model / actor

Episode No. 72

Lead Story - Vegetarianism Vs. Non-Vegetarianism
The story looks at the different aspects of vegetarianism and non-vegetarianism. In India, only 33% of population is vegetarian. Obviously, to fulfill such a huge demand, animals are developed much like products and huge amount of resources are used up in the process. On the other hand it's also true that non-veg industry provides employment to many people and generates revenue of crores of rupees. The story thus, is a debate that seeks to determine the pros and cons of following a non-vegetarian diet vs. a vegetarian one.

Filler - Greenpeace Ship - Rainbow Warrior
Rainbow Warrior is a legendary Greenpeace campaign ship, which travels the seven seas campaigning against environmental degradation throughout the world. The ship was in India some time ago on a mission, that of detecting and fighting against industrial pollution.

Bhoomi Files (Environment News)
* Briny water found on the surface of Mars by Opportunity Rover, a spacecraft sent by NASA. * Annual arrival of Olive Ridley turtles on Rusikuliya beach, Orissa for nesting. * National Academy of Science (EPA), U.S.A. gives green signal to the testing of pesticides on humans.

Second Story - Bamboo Congress
Bhoomi covers the efforts of Bamboo Congress and some NGOs which have been helpful in bringing forward the work of Bamboo craftsmen. These craftsmen have benefited by getting more work opportunities. Bamboo has immense significance in conservation of environment. The use of bamboo in construction and other things can be instrumental in avoiding deforestation.

Sawaal-Jawaab (Question-Answer Section)
Question - Why do camels have a hump on their back? Answer filler that explains how water remains cool in earthen pots. An earthen pot has many minute pores. Water oozing out of these pores needs more heat for evaporation, which it absorbs from the water inside the pot. Due to continuous absorption of heat, the water inside the pot becomes cool.

Bhoomi Ke Sitare (Celebrity Talk) - Durga Jasraj, popular T. V. Anchor

Episode No. 73

Lead Story - Romulus Whittaker
The Madras Crocodile Bank Trust, the first crocodile-breeding centre in Asia, was founded by Romulus Whitaker in 1976 to conserve crocodiles and establish programmes for the conservation and propagation of other species of endangered reptiles. Over the years, several species of crocodiles, monitor lizards and king cobras have been supplied to several zoos in India and abroad. MCBT researches have also conducted crocodile surveys for states in India and other countries.

Second Story - Alang Shipyard
The story highlights the health hazards associated with ship breaking in third world countries. There is no doubt that India needs the money that ship breaking brings in as plenty of people are dependent on the industry for their livelihood. At the same time, the health hazards that these impoverished workers face as a result of lack of safeguards cannot be ignored; neither can the environmental fallout in terms of contamination of land, sea and air be condoned.

Sawaal-Jawaab (Question-Answer Section)
Question - "Which life-form has its skeleton outside its body?" Answer filler that reveals that it is the pigeon, both male and female, that produce milk for their young ones. The pigeons has a food storage chamber in this gut, called the 'crop'. A cellular reaction occurs in the lining of the crop which leads to secretion of a whitish creamy substance known as 'crop milk' and it feeds its young ones on this crop milk exclusively, for a period of 2 weeks at least.
Bhoomi ke Sitare (Celebrity Talk) - Archana Puran Singh, popular T. V. actress and anchor

Episode No. 74

Lead Story - Elephant Poaching
Bhoomi presents an investigative story shot in Kenya and China. The film looks at the effects that the one-off sale of ivory stocks had on elephant security. Due to insufficient stock and high demand, illegal trading of ivory began - which in turn fuelled poaching in Africa and more importantly in Asia given the preference for Asian ivory.

Filler - Blind Man's Park, Tamil Nadu
Bhoomi explores the M.S. Swaminathan Research Foundation's unique park for the blind that cater to the senses of touch, hearing and smell. To ensure that the blind are also able to experience the environment, understand it and learn about it, information is provided on specially developed Braille boards.

Second Story - Bio Diesel
Bhoomi presents bio-diesel, a mix of vegetable oils (like Jatrophpha and Karanjia) and conventional diesel, an initiative of the Indian Oil Corporation. Not only does this conserve fossil fuel but growing of fuel seed bearing trees on wastelands also increase overall tree cover and prevent soil erosion in addition to generating employment.

Sawaal-Jawaab (Question-Answer Section)
Question - Is a day on the moon equal to a day on the Earth? Answer filler that explains the hump on a camel which enables the animal to access food and water in lean times. Excess food is converted by the camel to fat, which is stored in its hump. The metabolic process of breaking down fat ensures that it is converted to food and water. As the camel is traditionally found in desert areas, this is a physiological adaptation that has evolved as a result of the harsh climatic conditions that ensured the lack of food and water.

Bhoomi ke Sitare (Celebrity Talk) - Arshad Warsi, well known Bollywood actor

Episode No. 75

Lead Story - Life of a Ragpicker
Triggered by the sad incident where a man who collects garbage actually became a part of the garbage itself, Bhoomi investigates the life of other garbage collectors who ironically are exposed to dirt and disease while keeping the city clean and hygienic. The probe reveals that the case of K. Periyanna, a contract labourer who was electrocuted to death accidentally when he came in contact with a live wire while cleaning garbage at Juhu Beach is not an isolated case.

Second Story - Pirotan Marine Sanctuary
Bhoomi team visits Pirotan Marine Sanctuary, one of India's first Marine sanctuaries, and home to fabulous coral, rich mangroves and diverse aquatic fauna including the elusive whale shark. However, there are potential threats like three oil pipelines passing through the sanctuary area that are a palpable threat due to the ever present possibility of oil spills. In addition, accidents such as the collapse of the Tata Chemicals holding dyke containing a lethal chemical cocktail further adds to the threats the sanctuary is facing.

Sawaal-Jawaab (Question-Answer Section)
Question - Name the leaf that is good for human health when consumed Answer Filler that reveals that it is the cockroach which has its skeleton outside its body. Through the animal, the segment explains the concept of invertebrates and how their body structures are supported without the help of internal skeletons.
Bhoomi Ke Sitare (Celebrity Talk) - Pandit Ravi Shankar, the renowned Sitar maestro.

Episode No. 76

Lead Story - Hornbill
This story by filmmaker Moji Riba a resident of Arunachal Pradesh looks at the alternatives that the tribes and wildlife organisations have worked out using fibreglass beaks as a part of the tribe's new headgear. Hunting of the Hornbill for its beak has long been part of Arunachal's Nishi tribe's traditional practices. The beaks are much prized as headgear and as a result, hornbill populations have crashed.

Filler - Hyderabad Waste
A story of Hyderabad's Musi River, the filler looks at how the raw sewage that is dumped in the river is responsible for extending its flow period beyond the months in which it normally has water. While the sewage no doubt adds to the pollution load of the river, the extended flow period enables farmers along its banks to cultivate their crops as they get irrigation for a longer period. Moreover since the water is nutrient-rich (due to the presence of sewage), less fertilisers are needed.

Bhoomi Files (Environment News) * Pets in America increasingly face the threat of serious diseases like diabetes and heart disease due to obesity. * INTEL Company introduces a new environment friendly chip containing 95% less lead than the earlier chips * Earth's twin planet Venus, discovered in 1962, pass between the orbit of Earth and Sun on 8th June 2004.

Second Story - Gulf of Mannar Ecosystem
The Bhoomi team visits the Gulf of Mannar to learn how this park is managed. An area of incredible biodiversity, boasting rare marine mammals like the dugong, the Gulf of Mannar Biosphere Reserve is a priceless natural heritage. In the process they also learn about the threats the park faces from industrial pollution and the proposed Setusamundram Project.

Sawaal-Jawaab (Question-Answer Section)
Question - Do volcanoes affect the Earth's climate? Answer Filler that says one moon day is equal to 28 Earth days with the help of graphics.

Bhoomi Ke Sitare (Celebrity Talk) - Parmeet Sethi, well known Television and film actor

Episode No. 77

Lead Story - Kuttappan Mahout
Bhoomi travels to Madhya Pradesh to Bandhavgarh National Park to meet the famous Kuttappan Mahout. A simple elephant handler, his knowledge of the jungle and his daring while taking tourists on his elephant made him internationally acclaimed. Given a simple automatic camera by a departing tourist, Kuttappan developed such skill in photography that his photographs soon began to grace the pages of journals of the standard of National Geographic. In fact when shooting crews go to film at Bandhavgarh, they specifically request him!

Filler - Wind Energy
A look at an eco-friendly method of electricity generation that has taken off in Tamil Nadu along with beautiful visuals of windmills in scenic locations and an explanation on how wind energy is generated along with its benefits.

Bhoomi Files (Environment News) * Special dustbin that runs on solar energy invented in Berlin. The dustbin thanks the person when garbage is put into it and then burns the garbage using solar energy. * Two sailors who jumped off a sinking timber ship sailing from Malaysia to India and were swimming for the shore helped by turtles usually found during summer in the waters of the East Coast.

Second Story - Interlinking of Rivers
A debate on whether interlinking of rivers is necessary for the country's water security through interviews of Mr. Suresh Prabhu (interviewed by Mr. Siddharth Kak) and environmentalists such as Rajendra Singh, Medha Patkar and Ashish Kothari.

Sawaal-Jawaab (Question-Answer Section)
Question - Can horses sleep while standing? Answer Filler that explains why the Neem leaf although bitter is good for health along with some other properties of the leaf.

Bhoomi Ke Sitare (Celebrity Talk) - Anoushka Shankar, classical musician and daughter of the legendary sitar maestro Pt. Ravi Shankar

Episode No. 78

Lead Story - Vulture Care Centre
Bhoomi covers the efforts by the Bombay National History Society (BNHS) in Pinjore, Haryana, where a team led by Dr. Vibhu Prakash takes care of dying vultures and nurses the ill ones back to health. The measures have been taken to protect vulture, which is one of the endangered species in India, and fastest depleting wildlife at the rate of 97% every year. This is the only centre in India which is carrying out such an activity.

Filler - Drip Irrigation through Earthen Pot
The filler explores how one could perform drip irrigation through an earthen pot. This method is a novel way of saving water and contributes towards healthier trees, as they only absorb the minimum amount of water required.

Bhoomi Files (Environment News) * Gujarat Forest Department digs 270 large pits to serve as watering holes for the tigers in the reserve. * European Union likely not to achieve the target of 22% Renewable Energy till year 2010. Germany, Denmark and Spain to be the only countries that will meet the targeted deadline. * Excessively high levels of pollution in Mumbai cause a particular flowering plant to bloom later than its scheduled blooming time. * The Hollywood movie `Day after Tomorrow' shows the melting of the ice caps due to global warming and the start of the Ice age.

Second Story - Kantisen Shroff Bhoomi introduces Mr. Kantisen Shroff, founder of the Vivekananda Research and Training Institute in Kutch, Gujarat, which has changed the face of this water parched land. Besides introducing harvesting and organic farming projects, he has also trained farmers in organic farming at his institute. Taking farmers into confidence, he utilizes cow dung to its fullest as a manure to increase the fertility of the soil.

Sawaal-Jawaab (Question-Answer Section)
Question - How does one tell a tree's age? Answer filler that explains with the help of graphics how a volcanic eruption makes the climate cooler.

Bhoomi Ke Sitare (Celebrity Talk) - Nandita Das, well-known film actress

Episode No. 79

Lead Story - Monkey Shelter
Bhoomi team uncovers a monkey shelter at Gurgaon, near New Delhi. This shelter for monkeys is more of a rehabilitation centre, where monkeys used for clinical trials are taken care of. These monkeys suffer from various diseases and cannot be left out in the open. About 100 odd monkeys that reside here are given daily meals and treated for minor ailments.

Filler - Rain Water Harvesting
This filler gives the viewers a head start to organize themselves and save water during monsoon. It gives tips on conserving rain - water that can be used for our day-to-day activities and is not a drain on the resources.

Fact File - Kya Aapko Pata Hai (Did you know) * Cat-fish has over 27,000 taste buds. * Starfish have 5 tentacles. * Polar bears are left - handed.

Second Story - Banni Grasslands
Bhoomi travels to Banni, the once lush grasslands of Kutch that are now under threat from an introduced exotic - Mesquite (Precipus Julifora) or Gando Baawal (mad grass) as it is more aptly named by the local Kutchis. A thorny tree, it is managing to push traditional grass varieties to the verge of extinction, which is having a catastrophic impact on the health of the ecosystem and the people who depend on it.

Sawaal-Jawaab (Question-Answer Section)
Question - Why is this man eating leaves? (visual of a man eating leaves) Answer filler that explains along with graphics how horses can manage to sleep while standing.

Bhoomi Ke Sitare (Celebrity Talk) - Gulshan Grover, the bad man of Bollywood

Episode No. 80

Lead Story - Ancestral Goa
Bhoomi team discovers a part of Goa away from the maddening crowd of party animals and famous tourist spots. In a small area in the precincts of Goa, scenes from old (ancestral) Goa have been recreated to bring to the newer generation eco-friendly methods that were actually a part and parcel of the everyday life of the inhabitants of old Goa.

Filler - Road Accidents
This filler explores the gory side of driving and throws light on how scores of wild and domestic animals are crushed to death everyday while crossing our numerous highways and how little anyone cares for them.

Bhoomi Files (Environment News) * Water shortage in Saidapet because of which dhobis have to buy water. * Yale university students invent a robot dog which can smell toxins! * Latest news that enables one to grow crops with sea-water! * Tigers seized and released in Kaziranga National Park.

Second Story - Global Warning - VAATAVARAN
This story explores the award-winning film - 'Global Warning' by Ramesh Menon. In the interview he talks about the deterioration of the environment due to greenhouse gases and the overall effects of global warming and what issues he has tried to address through his film.

Sawaal-Jawaab (Question-Answer Section)
Question - Why do birds travel in a 'V' formation? Answer filler that explains that a tree's age is calculated by the concentric rings on its trunk. As it grows, a tree replaces its rings annually therefore the number of rings determines its age. The filler also highlights the oldest tree in the world, which is 4,600 yrs. old!

Bhoomi Ke Sitare (Celebrity Talk) - Medha Patkar, well-known nature activist

Episode No. 81

Lead Story - Elephant Camp, Chennai
Bhoomi team discovers a happy bunch of elephants who were taking a holiday in Chennai. They were being looked after or rather pampered by a group of vets and mahouts. These elephants are generally employed in the different temples for religious purposes and were given a holiday as a treat complete with their favourite food and the other medicinal requirements as per the elephant.

Filler - Mir Shikari
A filler about a man called Mir Shikari who belonged to a tribe that used traditional hunting techniques to capture the birds and sell their flesh. This man was discovered by the famous ornithologist, Dr. Salim Ali and is now working for BNHS (Bombay Natural History Society). He uses his traditional method to catch the bird and helps them in bird-banding.

Fact File - Kya Aapko Pata Hai (Did you know) * Rabbits stay indoors during the afternoon to avoid the heat. * Tortoises shell protects them from the sunlight. * When thirsty, Kangaroo rats breakdown starch and fat into water. * Ducks release body heat through their webbed feet.

Second Story - Mango Story (Goa)
Bhoomi team explores during the mango season, the mystery of this king of fruits through the ages. The story also covers the mango contest held in Goa and explores the market dynamics involved in the distributing and selling of the mango.

Sawaal-Jawaab (Question-Answer Section) Question - Which Ocean is shrinking? Answer filler, accompanied by visuals of a man eating leaves, explains leaf therapy through an interview with a doctor. Bhoomi Ke Sitare (Celebrity Talk) - Diana Hayden, former Miss World from India

Episode No. 82

Lead Story - Barefoot Biologist
BHOOMI team discovers an effort made by an NGO called Rural Communes to involve local people who have a considerable knowledge about the flora and fauna of their region and interact with the formal biologists on the outskirts of Pune. The local "biologists" help the designated biologists to understand the properties of the plants around them.

Filler - Canine Fashion Show
Fun filler about a dog show in The Club, a restaurant in Andheri, Mumbai where people showed off their dogs and "cat-walked" with them. The dogs were graded on different virtues by various experts

Homely Eco-tips
This educational filler is an attempt to practically illustrate the way in which we can be eco-friendly in our daily lives even while doing something as simple as cooking a pulao

Second Story - Mango Story (Goa)
Bhoomi team uncovers the illegal ground water extraction and sale of water taking place in Goa. Illegal ground water extraction has resulted in drying up of wells because of which the farmers of Goa have been facing considerable hardships.

Sawaal-Jawaab (Question-Answer Section) Question - Animals that eat grass don't need dentists because..? Answer filler that explains with the help of interesting visuals and graphics why birds migrate in 'V' formations Bhoomi Ke Sitare (Celebrity Talk) - Ashish Vidyarthi, the acclaimed actor

Episode No. 83

Lead Story - Mir Shikari (Repeat of Episode 81)
A filler about a man called Mir Shikari who belonged to a tribe that used traditional hunting techniques to capture the birds and sell their flesh. This man was discovered by the famous ornithologist, Dr. Salim Ali and is now working for BNHS (Bombay Natural History Society). He uses his traditional method to catch the bird and helps them in bird-banding.

Filler - Paperood
Filler about two school children from Mumbai who have won an international prize for their invention called Paperood. They have found out a way of creating wood out of paper. This invention is environmentally viable.

Fact File - Kya Aapko Pata Hai (Did you know)
* A dolphin communicates through whistling. * An albatross can sleep while flying even at a speed of 25 m/hour. * A goldfish fades if it swims in flowing water or is exposed to dim light. * Ants avoid the obstacles on their path by going around them

Second Story - Home Garden
Bhoomi team discovers a village near Sirsi, Karnataka which has reintroduced the traditional seeds and the home garden system into its agricultural system which mainly consisted of cash crops. Sunita Rao, the leader of the concept has encouraged the localites to have their own home gardens rather than depending on the markets for their vegetables and fruits. This story illustrates the fact that the best way of conserving biodiversity is actually by consuming it

Sawaal-Jawaab (Question-Answer Section) Question - Why does the woodpecker peck the tree? Answer filler that explains with the help of interesting visuals and graphics why birds migrate in 'V' formations

Bhoomi Ke Sitare (Celebrity Talk) - Babul Supriyo, the playback singer and composer

Episode No. 84

Lead Story - Goa Jeep Safari
A story on the interesting jeep safari in the Bhagwan Mahavir Sanctuary exploring the biodiversity of the forest

Filler - Terrace Farming
Bhoomi Team discovers a farm within the metropolitan Mumbai managed by Dr. Doshi. Dr. Doshi has developed an ingenious technique of growing his vegetables and fruits on the terrace surpassing all the so-called limitations of city life.

Homely Eco-tips
This filler gives the viewers information about how one could design their own clothes by using vegetables dyes.

Second Story - Solar Power Car Rally
Bhoomi team reports a Solar Power Car Rally organised by the Maharaja of Mewar. The rally was carried out from Jaipur to Udaipur covering around 1200 km. The rally had been organised to inspire people to use naturally powered automobiles rather than the polluting use of fossil fuels

Sawaal-Jawaab (Question-Answer Section) Question - How do trees survive at night? Answer filler that explains, with the help of interesting visuals and graphics why grass-eating animals manage to grow their teeth several times through their lifetime

Bhoomi Ke Sitare (Celebrity Talk) - Aditi Gowitrikar, the model- actress

Episode No. 85

Lead Story - Stud Farm
The story focuses on the debate of whether animal cruelty is involved in racing horses. Organisations fighting cruelty to animals, like PETA argue that because of the intensive and rigorous training that horses are put through to achieve better results, it affects their health and amounts to cruelty. This claim is defended by the RWITC Chairman

Filler - Chennai Turtles
This highlights the drive to save turtles from fish trawlers in Tamil Nadu. Turtles get entangled and cut and bruised and often die because of this

Homely Eco tips:
Making of vegetable dyes demonstration by Mrs. Naheed Hafeez. The tips focus on the use of eco-friendly organic dyes to make lives more colourful. These dyes can be used to make prints on clothes, household items and other knick-knacks.

Second Story - Revitalization of Panjim
The story explores the transformation of this interesting city into one that is completely garbage free. Brought about by the efforts of the municipal corporation of Panjim, the initiative has enhanced the beauty of this previous Portuguese colony manifold.

Sawaal-Jawaab (Question-Answer Section) Question - Which is the sea in which it is easiest to float in? Answer filler that explains that a woodpecker pecks wood to dig out worms and insects out of the crevices in the barks of trees. In the process, a constant knocking sound is produced which is now identified as the characteristic sound of the woodpecker. The filler goes on to explore other sounds of birds and their identification.

Bhoomi Ke Sitare (Celebrity Talk) - Pt. Ravi Shankar, world renowned sitar exponent

Episode No. 86

Lead Story - Leopard Attack Story
The story talks about the recent leopard attacks that have taken place in Borivli National Park in Mumbai. The story seeks out the animal-human conflict that is endangering the lives of the slum-dwellers who have encroached upon the land. It explores the issues involved and possible solutions to the problem

Bhoomi Files (Environment News)
* Officials in charge of the Olympic Games in Athens, Greece officially plan to sterilize stray dogs in view of the nuisance that they may pose to the smooth running of the Games. * Dutch environmentalist comes up with rare technology of water-fuelled cars and plans to sell it to major auto-companies, patent free! * Two Indians receives the Ashden award for development of eco-friendly technologies

Second Story - Shekar Dattatri, Wildlife Filmmaker and Photographer)
A biographical account of the travails of well-known wildlife filmmaker and photographer - Shekhar Dattatri; it profiles his passion for wildlife and traces some of his award-winning films.

Sawaal-Jawaab (Question-Answer Section) Question - Why doesn't a spider get entangled in its own web? Answer filler that explains, with the help of interesting animation the mechanism of respiration in plants that help them survive at night.

Bhoomi Ke Sitare (Celebrity Talk) - Anushka Dandekar, VJ from Channel V.

Episode No. 87

Lead Story - Crocodile Sighting Story
Bhoomi goes on a crocodile-spotting cruise with wildlife enthusiast Neil Alvares in Goa catching them on camera and learning a lot about these rather large creepy crawlies

Filler - Incubators at Cama Hospital, Mumbai
This filler deals with unique incubators powered by solar energy that help save children. This method proves to be much cheaper and more efficient than conventional incubators and its spread to smaller towns would be more effective in saving the life of newborns.

Fact File - Kya Aapko Pata Hai (Did you know)
A filler about less known facts about elephants; for example their inability to jump or their ability to store up to 2 gallons of water in their trunk or lift a pin with their trunk

Second Story - Wolf Story from Kutch
Bhoomi meets Dr. Yadavendradev Jhala, a prominent wildlife biologist who has spent eight years researching the highly endangered Indian wolf. In the process he has rewritten the wolf's evolutionary biology proving that not only did the wolf first develop in India, but also that the Indian subcontinent is home to three distinct species of wolves.

Question - Why do tigers have stripes on their bodies? Answer filler that discusses the densest sea in the world - the Dead Sea. It explains why humans cannot ever sink in the Dead Sea due to the high quantity of salts per cubic cm.

Bhoomi Ke Sitare (Celebrity Talk) - Hemant Trivedi, renowned fashion designer

Episode No. 88

Lead Story - Ballast Water
This story examines the importance of ballast water tanks carried by freight ships to maintain balance and stability. The story also throws light on how harmful aquatic organisms and species are introduced into new environments by a ship's ballast water, which proves to be detrimental for the environment

Filler - Victoria Park and Herons
Bhoomi travels to the outskirts of Bhavnagar in Saurashtra, where lies Victoria Park. With its diverse flora and fauna it has proved to be a haven for bird watchers and nature lovers. The story focuses on the avian species which inhabit the park which also include herons and painted storks

Second Story - Check Dams
The villagers of Jhamka are a joyful lot. Their efforts in introducing check dams in their drought hit village have resulted in a constant supply of water. The story takes a closer look at how the transformation has taken place and becomes a part of their celebrations.

Question - Why is the sky so red during sunrise and sunset? Answer filler that discusses a very interesting question as to why spiders don't get stuck in their own webs quite unlike insects and other creatures who cannot free themselves from the deadly web once caught in it.

Bhoomi Ke Sitare (Celebrity Talk) - Sudhir Mishra - Director of the Hindi feature film 'Chameli'

Episode No. 89

Lead Story - Turtles of Chiplun
The Bhoomi team travels to Chiplun, near Ratnagiri district in Maharashtra where hundreds of Olive Ridley Turtles have come ashore to lay eggs. Turtles are a critically endangered species around the world. But studies and observations around the beach have revealed that most of the eggs get stolen and are sold in the market. Sahyadri Nisarg Mitra Sanstha, an NGO with the help of the locals is trying to protect the eggs from being stolen and is working towards the conservation of turtles

Filler - Introduction of Kulhars
The story takes a look at the positive aspects of the use of Kulhars as an Environment friendly option & also answers the concern of some environmentalists who consider it to be environmentally unfriendly. The feature also focuses on earthen cups called kulhars that have been introduced at tea stalls of railway stations.

Second Story - Prosopis Juliflora to Coal
Bhoomi visits Tamil Nadu where Prosopis Juliflora has become an aggressive weed. Invasion of grasslands, forests, irrigation channels and arable lands has led to eradication programmes being introduced to wipe out the destructive weed. But now a novel method has been discovered by the locals who use juliflora to make coal.

Question - What is the relation between diamonds and coal? Answer filler that explains why tigers have stripes on their bodies

Bhoomi Ke Sitare (Celebrity Talk) - Nafisa Joseph, a special tribute to Former Miss India and popular VJ who was an ardent animal lover and spearheaded several campaigns for animal rights organizations. Incidentally, she was also the very first celebrity to appear in Bhoomi ke Sitare.

Episode No. 90

Lead Story - Rathore Land Reclamation
Bhoomi meets the Rathore community, who with the help of local NGOs have begun to plant mangroves near the sea bed in an effort to reduce the saline invasion. The Rathore community was pushed into indebtedness and bonded labour as a result of the gradual degradation and salination of their lands. With the new process, land has improved, yields have increased and many farmers have been able to pay off their debts

Second Story - Mathura Refinery
Bhoomi visits The Indian Oil Corporation's Mathura Refinery, which is a prime example that explains how the corporate world can not only limit industrial effluents, but also make a positive contribution to improving the environment. After the almost catastrophic effects on the Yamuna River & the Taj Mahal due hazardous effluents, the IOC's Mathura refinery set up a project whereby the effluent water is treated & fed into a pond that is now part of a new Ecological Park. This Ecological Park attracts a large number of Bird species.

Kya Aapko Pata Hai (Did you know?)
* A Crocodile can digest even skin, bones & horns. * An Alligator has 80 teeth in its mouth. It can go through almost 2000 teeth in a lifetime. * The smallest fish in the world was Pandaka pygmea which was 1 cm in Length but the latest known discovered fish is the Stout Infant Fish which is 0.7 cm in length.

Question - Were India, South America & Africa Joined 200 Million years ago? Answer filler that that explains why the sky turns red during sunrise & sunset. Sunrays have to travel a longer distance through the atmosphere during sunrise & sunset as a result of which the component colours of white light get scattered - except for longer wavelengths of red light.

Bhoomi Ke Sitare (Celebrity Talk) - Sudhesh Beri, noted Film & T.V Actor on the stray dog issue

Episode No. 91

Lead Story - Training of Dogs
Leading Dog trainers Shirin & Junaid Merchant illustrate how dogs besides being cute can actually provide valuable help & service for the benefit of humans.

Filler - Dog Pee
Filler that illustrates the reason why dogs urinate the way they do. Dogs basically urinate at a certain place to mark their territory. Dogs do not urinate at a place marked by a more powerful dog

Letters - Aapas ki Baat
Siddharth Kak's response to viewer's letters.

Second Story - Arignar Anna Zoological Park, Tamil Nadu
The story looks at the efforts of the Arignar Anna Zoological Park to rehabilitate circus animals in their natural environment. Animals have always been considered an essential part of the circus. However, it is unnatural for an animal to perform in shows. Wild animals are tamed by callous training methods and have to travel in small cages.

Question - How do you tell the age of a Fish? Answer filler that explains the relation between Diamonds & Coal, which are both, forms of carbon. Carbon when exposed to different levels of pressure & temperature converts into Diamonds or coal

Bhoomi Ke Sitare (Celebrity Talk) - Actress Anju Mahendru on the Zoo being an unnatural habitation for animals

Episode No. 92

Lead Story - Interlinking of Rivers
Bhoomi studies the interlinking of rivers, an undertaking by the Goa Government to provide water to all parts of the state. This ambitious project relied on connecting the water-surplus Saloli River to the water deficit Kale River via garland canals. Of course a dam was also constructed for storage and Van Bhandaras for efficient water recharge.

Filler - Cow & Plastics
Television personality Mona Singh gives out a strong message with the help of an Audio Visual on how plastics that we dispose can have a detrimental effect not only on our environment but also on our domestic animals like the sacred Cow. Some of these plastic wastes are consumed by the cows & other domestic animals. On entering their digestive system they cause severe affect the cow's health, sometimes even leading to their death

Kya Aapko Pata Hai (Did you know?)
* The father Catfish keeps his eggs in his mouth until they hatch! During this time he doesn't eat. * Father Marmoset monkeys clean feed & keep their young ones safe. Mother Marmosets are only responsible for nursing their babies. * A father Penguin bears the cold Antarctic winds for 60 days or more to protect his eggs. During this entire time, he does not eat a thing! * A father Cockroach eats bird droppings to obtain precious nitrogen, which he then carries back to feed his young.

Second Story - Medicines of Dang
An innovative method that seeks to conserve the medicinal knowledge of the Dang tribals in Gujarat by sharing the knowledge held by individual Vaidyas via large meetings. This sharing of knowledge is advantageous not only for the Vaidyas who are able to use it to give better treatment, but also for researchers working in the field. The project also looks at how these herbs can be grown in order to avoid over harvesting wild specimens.

Question - Does air have any weight? Answer filler that that explains whether India, South America & Africa were joined together 200 million years ago. Dr. Ramanna, a scientist at the National Institute of Oceanography demonstrates through a presentation how all continents were joined together 200 million years back.

Bhoomi Ke Sitare (Celebrity Talk) - Jesse Randhawa, Super model & Actress gives Bhoomi viewers a few simple tips aimed at showing them how they can curb electricity consumption in their homes.

Episode No. 93

Lead Story - River Kali
The Bhoomi team investigates the allegations of pollution levelled against the West Coast Paper Mills. While visiting the town of Dandeli, the team filmed the effluent let out by the company and visited local farmers and herders whose livelihoods and health have been impacted as a result of the pollution of the Kali River. The team also filmed interviews with the top management of West Coast in Mumbai who denied that their factory was responsible for any pollution

Filler - Deer Operation
Filler on the unique facial surgery that was performed on an injured deer by a human doctor. The operation successfully repaired the lower jaw of the deer that had been broken during a canine attack

Kya Aapko Pata Hai (Did you know?)
* The father Catfish keeps his eggs in his mouth until they hatch! During this time he doesn't eat. * Father Marmoset monkeys clean feed & keep their young ones safe. Mother Marmosets are only responsible for nursing their babies. * A father Penguin bears the cold Antarctic winds for 60 days or more to protect his eggs. During this entire time, he does not eat a thing! * A father Cockroach eats bird droppings to obtain precious nitrogen, which he then carries back to feed his young.

Second Story - Wonders of Nature, Goa
Bhoomi team explores the secret world of Goa's forests and discover tiny creatures that too are a part of the wonders of nature. Few people look beyond the beaches of Goa to realise that it has one of the highest percentage forests in the country. And few people who enter into a forest realise that there is more to it than the tiger or the leopard

Question - Why does a sunflower turn towards the Sun? Answer filler where Amit Khanna illustrates how one can tell the age of Fish by counting the number of rings on its otolith - the ear bone. The more the number of rings, the greater the age of the fish.

Bhoomi Ke Sitare (Celebrity Talk) - Nina Manuel, noted Supermodel on the issue of testing of animals for personal care products.

Episode No. 94

Lead Story - Natural Heritage of Gujarat
A journey that explores the glorious biodiversity of Gujarat, the threats they face and the dependence of local people on this biomass. It emphasizes the importance of conserving our valuable natural heritage and at the same time enables us to appreciate this heritage.

Filler - Eco-friendly Tips on Neem
Dr. Pramilla Thakkar of the Neem Foundation demonstrates different applications of Neem that have been specifically designed in order to allow normal people to make and use Neem preparations in their everyday lives

Kya Aapko Pata Hai (Did you know?)
* Polar bears have an amazing sense of smell - they can smell a dead meal 20 miles away and a live seal one metre under the ice. The average adult male Polar Bear weighs between 850 and 900 pounds, but one which was killed in 1960 weighed 2,210 pounds. * Oysters can change from one gender to another and back again depending on which is best for mating. * Do woodpeckers get headaches from all their hammering? No. Woodpeckers' heads are filled with pockets of air that cushion their head bones as they drill for food or bore the tunnels that lead to their nests.

Second Story - Wonders of Nature, Goa
Bhoomi team explores the secret world of Goa's forests and discover tiny creatures that too are a part of the wonders of nature. Few people look beyond the beaches of Goa to realise that it has one of the highest percentage forests in the country. And few people who enter into a forest realise that there is more to it than the tiger or the leopard

Question - Why does a sunflower turn towards the Sun? Answer filler where Amit Khanna illustrates how one can tell the age of Fish by counting the number of rings on its otolith - the ear bone. The more the number of rings, the greater the age of the fish.

Bhoomi Ke Sitare (Celebrity Talk) - Nina Manuel, noted Supermodel on the issue of testing of animals for personal care products.

Episode No. 95

Lead Story - Vegetable Juices, Mumbai
This story throws light on the new wave of health consciousness that has swept across Mumbai. Almost every walking park in Mumbai has a couple of vegetable juice stalls lined up. Interviews with the joggers & walkers elaborate reasons why these juices have become so popular. The story also looks at the health benefits and therapeutic value of these juices, the manner in which they are made and profile the new juice entrepreneurs who arisen to cope with this demand.

Letters - Aapas ki Baat
Siddharth Kak's response to viewer's letters.

Second Story - Orchid Nursery, Goa
This story examines the different methods of growing orchids, the very specialized care that needs to be taken of the plants and the economic benefits of growing these plants. A pilot project by the Govt. of Goa, these flowers are harvested and then sent to major metropolitan areas in addition to being exported. Once done on a large scale, these flowers are expected to give valuable returns to the state and also provide employment to local Goans.

Sawaal-Jawaab (Question-Answer)
Question - Why does an apple go brown when cut? Answer filler that explains how, like all plants turn to some extent towards the Sun to receive energy from it, the sunflower too moves towards the Sun. However as a result of special adaptations it is able to track the sun the entire day, thus maximizing the energy that it receives.

Episode No. 96

Episode Anchor - AMIT KHANNA

Lead Story - Leather Consumption
Bhoomi meets Luke Kenny, a VJ, from PETA who doesn't wear leather. He is spreading awareness against leather consumption and killing of animals. He is also promoting use of non-leather consumer varieties of product alternatives in the markets of Mumbai.

Sawaal-Jawaab (Question-Answer)
Question - Why are snakes found near sandalwood trees?

Filler - Papaya
Some facts about the Papayas that are grown with artificially modified seeds. Papayas are grown naturally and artificially as well.

Second Story - Swaminathan Foundation
Bhoomi travels to Kollimalai village in Tamilnadu which has formed a grain bank. They save these grain seeds in coherence with tribal traditions. They are also protecting their traditional crops against the onslaught of cash crops. They even sell these products in the super markets of Chennai. The process has also empowered the women of the region.

Answer filler
Moths are attracted toward light because they think it as moonlight. Moths fly in the moonlight, male moths usually get sexually attracted to the light

Bhoomi Ke Sitare (Celebrity Talk) - R Madhavan, well known film actor who is also a vegetarian on the benefits of vegetarianism.

Episode No. 97

Episode Anchor - AMIT KHANNA

Lead Story - Air Pollution and Bio fuel
The story studies the new bio diesel car from Mercedes Benz. The fuel is made from jatropha seeds which are first dried and then through Trans-estrification process, oil is gained. There is no change in engine or the tuning of the component of the car. It runs and performs as the usual car. It's eco friendly and less polluting.

Filler - PETA
An organization that fights for the rights of the animals, have come out with a range of T-shirts that projects messages to spread awareness about animal conservation.

Sawaal-Jawaab (Question-Answer)
Question - Why does cutting an onion cause tears?

Second Story - Shantaram Pikle, Goa
Bhoomi introduces Shantaram Pikle who uses organic farming and innovative ways of water harvesting in his farms. He also experimented with vermi-composting without using chemicals. He also created eco-friendly fertilizers.

Answer filler
Filler that explains that an apple turns brown because of oxidation and that the cut apple can be put in water to save it from browning.

Episode No. 98

Episode Anchor - AMIT KHANNA

Lead Story - Eco-friendly Houses
Bhoomi meets Anil Shekari who constructs eco-friendly houses all over the country. These houses are close to the elements of nature; materials used are natural and eco friendly. There is minimum use of concrete and cement. There is no use of synthetic paints and the bricks are exposed.

Filler - Household Tips
Neem oil and coconut oil can be used as a mosquito repellent.

Sawaal-Jawaab (Question-Answer)
Question - Why does a snake take out its tongue frequently?
Second Story - Crane Feeder
Bhoomi pays a visit to Ratanlal Maloo's yard in a small village of Rajasthan, where the migratory cranes come visiting every year. He is a bird lover who feeds the crane flocks with grains. There are thousands of cranes feasting on these grains, providing a magnificent sight. This is also an example of man's love for birds. People of the nearby villages also don't do any harm to these birds. In fact they set the timings of their clocks according to the timing of flock's arrival and departure.

Answer Filler
Filler that breaks the myth that snakes are found around sandalwood trees. Snakes are found around dense trees for it creates a safe habitat for them.

Bhoomi ke Sitare (Celebrity Talk) - Dipti Naval, well known film actress on the conservation of resources and saving our environment from plastic.

Episode No. 99

Lead Story - Butterfly Exploration at BNHS
The Bhoomi team sets out on a Butterfly trail conducted by BNHS along with Children at the BNHS's campus. The story is in the form of an interaction between the instructor & the children on the different kinds of Butterflies & their behaviour.

Filler - Improved Cook stove
A look at an eco-friendly innovation of the unnat chulla made by the Maharana Udaipur University. The Chulla can heat two pots at one time & is durable & cost-effective.

Second Story - Lakes of Ahmedabad
Ahmedabad, known once as the city of Lakes now plagued by the excesses of Urbanization has not even a trace left of the magnificent lakes that once were. The story looks at the reasons for this sorry state of affairs.

Sawaal-Jawaab (Question-Answer)
Question - Which is the Fish that walks on land? Answer filler that explains why one cries while cutting onions.

Bhoomi ke Sitare (Celebrity Talk) - Noted television actor Liliput on the felling of trees in metropolitan cities.

Episode No. 100

Lead Story - Ranthambhore Tiger Sighting
Bhoomi team, along with tiger tracking experts set out in the pristine & beautiful forests of the Ranthambhore National Park (Rajasthan) in search of the King of the Jungle, the Royal Bengal Tiger. At first the Wild cat seems elusive but finally the team is rewarded with some rare footage of the Tiger & its hunt.

Filler - Gen-next Bikes
The filler highlights India's first electric motorcycle which is eco-friendly & cost effective. Experts explain the working of the bike, its mileage & cost.

Second Story - Tsunami & Mangroves
The story sites the example of Mumbai city, located in seismic zone 4 & prone to earthquakes & possibly Tsunami. Raveena Tandon, actress & member of a local environmental organization along with Experts voice their opinion on how Mumbai city, plagued by illegal constructions along the coastline & the destruction of the mangroves can be devastated if the killer wave strikes. The mangroves can possibly be a buffer between the coastal settlements & the killer tidal wave. The story aims to reinforce the need to preserve & protect the coastal ecological system of the mangroves.

Sawaal Jawaab (Question-Answer)
Question - Which part of the Sandalwood Tree doesn't smell? Answer filler that explains through Prakash Salelkar, DFO, Bhagwan Mahavir Sanctuary the concept of how snakes smell with the help of their tongue as they cannot see. He explains the concept with a twelve feet cobra which the Bhoomi team discovered during their stay in the jungles of Goa.

Bhoomi Ke Sitare (Celebrity Talk) - Mr. Anant Mahadevan, popular Actor & Director on Tsunami being a result of Human disregard for the environment & requests the viewers to use technology intelligently & not at the cost of nature.