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Restoring India’s land, securing India’s future through science and collective actionScientific innovations and integrated farming systems are combating land degradation and enhancing climate resilience, benefiting millions ...
BRICS+ agriculture beyond borders: Trade and resilience for a food-secure worldWith India’s leadership and BRICS+ cooperation, agriculture can become not only a source of food, but a foundation for resilience, prosperi...
Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma retains key portfolios, allocates ministriesAssam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has allocated portfolios to the newly sworn-in ministers. He retained Home, Power, Public Works, a...
The cheapest degree abroad may not be in English and Indian students are finally figuring that outIndian students are shifting their focus to European and Japanese universities. This trend is driven by lower tuition fees and the necessit...
How to identify snake eggs in your gardenDiscovering snake eggs in your garden can be surprising. These eggs are soft and leathery, unlike bird eggs. They are usually found in clut...
India has 60 days of crude oil, 60 days of Natural Gas & 45 days of LPG rolling stock: CentreIndia is launching a national mission to conserve fuel amid global energy market turmoil. The government assures citizens of robust energy ...
Rare earth mining is poisoning Mekong River tributaries, threatening 'the world's kitchen'Toxic runoff from unregulated rare earth mines in Myanmar and Laos is contaminating the Mekong River and its tributaries, threatening the l...
India must cut fertiliser import dependence, leverage AI and precision tech: ICAR chiefIndia is seeking self-reliance in fertilizers. Experts propose a multi-pronged approach using artificial intelligence and precision nutrien...
Reducing fertiliser import dependence vital: Jat, Secretary DAREJat highlighted that India consumes nearly 33 million tonnes of fertilisers annually, with a substantial portion being imported, making it ...
Microplastics in India’s agriculture: A growing problem demanding urgent actionA new roadmap by NAAS emphasises national monitoring, improved waste management, and biodegradable alternatives to combat the growing crisi...
Don't Toss This Common Kitchen Scrap: It's Plant Gold That Makes Garden Soil Richer FastYour kitchen waste holds immense value for your garden. Eggshells, banana peels, and coffee grounds are rich in nutrients essential for pla...
Nagaland University-led study finds tea blossoms rich in health-boosting compoundsA new study reveals tea blossoms hold significant health potential. These flowers, usually discarded, are packed with beneficial compounds....
Assam to come up with Science City at Tepesia with an expenditure of Rs 184 croreAssam Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal laid foundation stone of Science City for popularising science and technology at the grassroots. Th...
IIT Kanpur launches a new diploma programmeThe D-IIT program has been approved by the Board of Governors, IIT Kanpur at its board meeting and will be offered by the Department of Civ...
Farm scientist Varinderpal Singh refuses to accept FAI's award in solidarity with farmersVarinderpal Singh was joint winner of Fertiliser Association of India (FAI) Golden Jubilee Award for Excellence for the best work done in t...
Indian scientists develop sustainable process for making brick-like structures on the moonThe process developed by the IISc and ISRO team uses urea which can be sourced from human urine and lunar soil as raw materials for constru...
- US Agriculture Department bans use of 'climate change'
Washington, Aug 8 (IANS) The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) has directed its officials to avoid using the term "climate change" in the...
IIT Kharagpur researchers develop new technology to manufacture biofuelThe 'soil-to-soil' manufacturing technology developed at the P K Sinha Centre for bio-energy at IIT-KGP is in the process of being patented...
Prime Minister's Office takes note of Gujarat students' plaint to clear garbage dump siteThe suggestion came from a group of students led by Ananya Garg of Delhi Public School when she decided to write to the Prime Minister on t...
- Scientists from Netherland discuss selenium contamination in Punjab soil
A two-member delegation from Netherland visited the Punjab Agricultural University for exploring the possibility of collaborative research ...