Regenerative Farming Startup Helping Farmers Grow Healthy, Profitable Crops

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Every harvest season, Hemraj waited with unease. The cotton and fruit farmer from Yenikoni village would pour money into fertilisers and pesticides, only to see his crops fail to match the costs. Scarcity of water added another layer of strain. “Earlier, costs were very high due to overuse of chemical fertilisers and pesticides, while yields […]

Astronomers have spotted the biggest bangs since the Big Bang

For all its apparent serenity, the universe is a very violent place teeming with cataclysmic events: from colliding galaxies and supernovae (the explosive deaths of massive stars), to immensely powerful geysers of X-rays and black holes that gobble up stars. In this deafening cosmic din, astronomers have always considered gamma-ray bursts (GRBs), produced during the […]

10 Ways to Teach Your Kids About Conservation in India

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Across India, families are learning that conservation doesn’t always begin with a jungle safari. It can start at home—in gardens, schools, and neighbourhoods. Here are 10 fun, child-friendly activities that protect wildlife and nurture eco-conscious kids. Source link

The Stone House in Jaipur Designed by Malik Architecture Stays 7 Degrees Cooler in Summer

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A moodboard of pastels is how you could describe this Jaipur residence; its salmon pink sandstone facade perfectly complements the brilliant blue of the Jaipur morning sky. But as architect Kamal Malik points out, a pretty aesthetic isn’t the material’s only asset.  It is also a sustainable rebuttal to modern building techniques and the toll […]

Is it feasible to blend isobutanol and diesel? | Explained

Image used for representation | Photo Credit: Getty Images/iStockphoto The story so far: On September 11, Union Transport Minister Nitin Gadkari said the Automotive Research Association of India (ARAI) was exploring the possibility of blending isobutanol with diesel. Isobutanol is an alcoholic compound with inflammable properties and is used as a solvent in several industries, […]

Why is India on the U.S. blacklist on fentanyl? | Explained

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The story so far: In the latest version of the Major’s List sent to the U.S. Congress, President Donald Trump listed 23 countries as being significant sources and/or sites of transit of illicit drugs — especially fentanyl — that he said threaten the U.S and its people. The list of countries includes India, Pakistan, China, […]