Etymologically, the term ‘diaspora’ is derived from the Greek term ‘diasperien’. ‘Dia’ means ‘across’ and ‘sperien’ means ‘to sow or scatter seeds’. Currently, the term, ‘diaspora’ is referred to those displaced communities which have been dislocated from their homeland through migration, immigration or exile. They are the hordes of displaced persons and communities moving across the globe. ‘Diaspora’, therefore, suggests dislocation from a geographical location of origin and relocation in another territory or country.

In the present study heavy metals (Zn, Cu, Cd and Pb) were detected in water and soil taken from Tapi. Samples were collected monthly from three different stations for the periods of six months (July 2008 to Oct 2008).The present study is included the period before and after Ganpati visarjan. Heavy metals were determined using AAS according to Standard methods (APHA 2005).Concentration of heavy metals in water and soil was fluctuating with respect to temperature and pH.

Stress in the work place has become an inevitable part of life in recent times. Organizational stress originates in organizational demands experienced by the individual. Although, it does have galvanizing effects to some extent making the life more challenging and charming; beyond a certain level, it leads to disturbances in personal as well as professional life. Organizations interested in building high performing culture need to examine the Organization Role Stress (ORS) patterns among their live wires – the employees; and come out with the remedial measures.

In the market driven economy, achieving the business goals involves uncertainties. This has necessitated shift from command and control organizations to learning organizations which makes people in organization most important. Along with many other HR practices, Performance Appraisal System is one of the most important systems that help the organization to navigate to goal attainment.