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How to keep indoor plants healthy in summers: Easy and smart tips to protect plants from heat damageJune's heat and humidity demand careful indoor plant care. Adjust watering by checking soil moisture, manage sunlight with indirect light, ...
Inflation poses bigger risk than growth this fiscal as monsoon and crude weigh on rural demand: NuvamaIn FY27, India's economy grapples with inflation that hits hardest in rural regions, where rising food prices become an urgent concern. The...
How an Australian connection helped Shaily Mehrotra build a Rs 1,500-crore Indian skincare brandA gap in science-backed skincare products in the Indian market prompted Shaily Mehrotra to start Fixderma, with an aim to solve common skin...
Deficient monsoon risk rises, but macro impact on GDP expected to stay mutedIndia's agricultural output and inflation face heightened concerns as the India Meteorological Department forecasts a stronger probability ...
Weather swings, monsoon risks, and the growing threat to mango, apple cropsThe agriculture industry has evolved historically through adaptation and resilience, and now it is time to speed up this transformation, em...
In 1984, an innocent peat cutting at Lindow Moss led to Lindow Man’s discovery which uncovered one of Britain's most famous ancient mysteriesA significant archaeological find occurred in 1984 at Lindow Moss in Cheshire, England. Laborers unearthed a well-preserved Iron Age human ...
China is using a bacteria to turn desert into fertile soil in just 10 monthsA groundbreaking technique from China transforms barren desert sand into fertile soil in just 10 months. Researchers use resilient cyanobac...
Macro, the Mightiest: Why India’s biggest macro variable still falls from the skyThe 2026 monsoon comes with a clear warning: Rainfall is forecast at 92% of the long-period average, with higher-than-usual probability of ...
Climate change threatens global plant species as habitats shrinkMany familiar plants may disappear by 2100. Climate change is shrinking their habitats, putting species at high risk of extinction. Researc...
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...
The ‘silent subletter’: Why your rabbit burrow might have a hidden winter riskWinter rabbit burrows are more than just shelters. They become ideal havens for mites and other parasites. These underground homes trap moi...
The one compost mistake that quietly turns your backyard into a rodent hotspotProperly managed compost bins, with tight-fitting lids, are crucial for deterring rodents by limiting access to food, water, and shelter. W...
Why that thin line of dirt on your wall could mean something is living insideMud tubes on walls and fences may signal a termite infestation. These structures are built by subterranean termites to travel from soil to ...
Gardening trick: Why are people putting sponges inside plant pots this summer?Gardeners are discovering a simple hack to keep plants hydrated during hot weather: placing a sponge at the bottom of pots. This unusual me...
Rome’s ancient roads were more than stone paths: the real engineering was hidden undergroundRoman roads were more than just stone surfaces; their enduring strength stemmed from intricate layered construction, elevated beds, and sop...
88% ‘hard-to-recycle’ plastic: PolyCycl’s bet on turning waste into valueIndia's plastic waste problem is being tackled by PolyCycl's innovative chemical recycling. The technology transforms difficult-to-recycle ...
8 Snakes Commonly Found in American BackyardsGardens in America host common, harmless snakes. These creatures are often small and ground-dwelling. Identifying them proves challenging a...
How to Tell If It’s a Worm or a SnakeMany mistake earthworm blind snakes for actual worms due to their size and underground lifestyle. While some invasive worms mimic snake mov...
The Trick to Keeping Your Clothes Fresh While TravelingTraveling clothes develop odors due to lack of air circulation, moisture retention, and frequent use, fostering microbial growth. Man-made ...
Sticking Aluminum Foil to the Walls of Your House: Why Contractors Recommend It and When You Should Try ItHomeowners can now easily detect wall moisture issues with a simple aluminum foil test. This quick method helps distinguish between condens...