Why Sloths Risk Their Lives Just to Poop on the GroundSloths undertake a perilous weekly journey down trees to defecate. This act cultivates moths and algae in their fur. The algae offer vital ...
29 Mar, 2026, 03.12 PM IST
Plant these 10 herbs next to your tomatoes for a pest-free garden — no sprays neededProtect your tomato garden from pests naturally with herbs! Experts recommend planting aromatic herbs like basil, cilantro, and mint alongs...
28 Jul, 2025, 07.48 AM IST
Ultimate guide to eliminating pests from your home and yardProtecting homes from pests is crucial for health and property. Prevention starts with managing exterior vegetation and sealing entry point...
28 Jul, 2025, 04.31 AM IST
Moths can hear and decode plant sound signals for reproductive decisions: New study revealsA groundbreaking Tel Aviv University study reveals that stressed plants emit ultrasonic distress signals, detectable by female moths. These...
25 Jul, 2025, 02.26 PM IST
Can moths hear crying plants? Discover the surprising connectionResearchers have discovered that some moths listen to the ultrasonic clicks emitted by stressed plants. These clicks, inaudible to humans, ...
07 Dec, 2024, 10.14 AM IST
Thar Desert turns green after unseasonal rains; greenery lures vibrant butterflies to JaisalmerEarly rainfall and pre-monsoon activities have transformed the Thar Desert of Jaisalmer district into a lush green landscape, attracting a ...
12 Aug, 2023, 10.18 AM IST
This spooky season of Halloween, a look at 7 'creepy crawlies' that are absolutely crucial to Earth's ecosystemsTheir alien-looking bodies might seem like the stuff of nightmares, but the vast majority of invertebrate species are harmless.
31 Oct, 2022, 05.37 PM IST
Fall Armyworm, considered threat for global food security spreads from maize to sugarcane in IndiaFirst detected in Karnataka in May, the presence of Fall Armyworm has been confirmed in Tamil Nadu, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh and West Beng...
09 Oct, 2018, 09.44 AM IST
Traveller's Diary: Plan your Dussera weekendET Panache Travel offers you events in Luxury, Entertainment, Food, Sports, Music and Nightlife to experience around the world
19 Sep, 2017, 12.07 PM IST
How to limit pesticide use in vegetablesMake it a habit to always choose seasonal fruit and vegetables as they are less likely to be exposed to too much chemical treatment.
29 Nov, 2016, 10.47 AM IST
Mandla atomic power station poses no threat to biodiversity: StudyMadhya Pradesh's first 1400 MW atomic power station coming up in tribal dominated Mandla district does not pose a threat to biodiversity wi...
09 Oct, 2015, 02.35 PM IST
A third of cacti facing extinction: StudyThe finding places the cactus among the most threatened plant groups on Earth, ahead of mammals and birds and just behind corals.
06 Oct, 2015, 08.17 AM IST
- Butterfly warning
Peter Smetacek, the Bhimtal-based expert on Indian butterflies and moths tells Narayani Ganesh that butterflies are not just beautiful inse...
29 Jul, 2015, 02.29 PM IST
Railways to float tenders to procure solar energyThe tender is part of Railways' plan to procure 1000 mega watt of solar energy over the next five years.
25 Jun, 2015, 04.21 PM IST
Efforts to preserve endangered butterflies in Assam's Butterfly ValleyThe valley is situated inside the Numaligarh Refinery township, spread over an area of 30 acres amidst a backdrop of verdant green and surr...
17 Apr, 2012, 01.29 PM IST
Delhi Budget: Fund cut in power sectorThe govt has decreased proposed allocation to energy sector from Rs 461 cr last year to Rs 110.80 cr in the budget.
23 Mar, 2010, 12.15 PM IST
- Dabhol plant faces shutdown as naphtha stocks dry up
It may soon be curtains for yet another run of RGPPL, the restructured avtar of the erstwhile DPC.
23 Jun, 2006, 12.26 AM IST