From Nasturtium to Borage: 7 edible flowers you can grow and add to salads and dessertsEdible flowers offer vibrant colours and delicate flavours for meals. Nasturtiums and calendula provide peppery notes for salads and dishes...
13 Jul, 2026, 01.32 PM IST
Eggshells are not kitchen waste. How gardeners use them to help plants thriveInstead of throwing eggshells away, gardeners can reuse them to support healthier plants and reduce kitchen waste. Made up of about 95% cal...
13 Jul, 2026, 07.41 AM IST
Quote of the day by Harrison Ford, 'Nature Doesn't Need People – People Need Nature; Nature Would Survive the Extinction of the Human Being and Go on Just Fine, but Human Culture, Human Beings, Cannot Survive Without Nature', shows nature's influence on human health, happiness and human civilization's dependence on natureQuote of the day by Harrison Ford expresses a profound truth about humanity's place in the world. Nature has sustained life for millions of...
13 Jul, 2026, 04.53 AM IST
Don't miss the monsoon: From spinach to radish 7 vegetables that grow best during the rainy seasonThe monsoon season offers ideal conditions for growing many vegetables. Spinach and okra flourish with regular moisture and warm temperatur...
12 Jul, 2026, 02.45 PM IST
Psychology says people who don't watch television may not be missing out, they are just trying to spend their leisure time doing things they actually lovePsychology suggests that people who don't watch television aren't necessarily antisocial, judgmental, or unusually productive. Ultimately, ...
11 Jul, 2026, 11.49 PM IST
Himanta Biswa Sarma reviews Assam Zoo modernisation project, suggests internal train serviceAssam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma inspected ongoing modernisation works at the Assam State Zoo. He also reviewed infrastructure deve...
11 Jul, 2026, 08.20 PM IST
Psychology of animal lovers: The person who has to pet every dog they pass isn't just an animal lover; a 2019 randomized trial found even 10 minutes with a dog or cat measurably lowered people's stress hormonesA study found petting animals significantly lowers stress hormones. College students experienced reduced cortisol levels after interacting ...
11 Jul, 2026, 01.47 PM IST
Want fewer flies at home? These 7 carnivorous plants can help get rid of them naturallyCarnivorous plants offer a fascinating glimpse into evolution and survival strategies. These unique plants actively trap and digest insects...
11 Jul, 2026, 10.56 AM IST
7 stunning monsoon plants that burst into bloom during India's rainy seasonThe monsoon season transforms Indian gardens into vibrant spaces with blooming flowers. Several plant varieties flourish in the cool, humid...
11 Jul, 2026, 10.55 AM IST
Assam budget targets revenue leaks: Jayanta Malla BaruahAssam's finance minister presented the 2026-27 budget focusing on revenue generation and plugging leakages. Capital expenditure has increas...
10 Jul, 2026, 10.00 PM IST
Towering trees, natural streams, untouched boulders: Step inside Suniel Shetty’s magical Khandala farmhouse where architecture embraces natureSuniel Shetty's Rs 20 crore Khandala estate, Jahaan, showcases biophilic design principles. Towering trees and a natural stream integrate s...
10 Jul, 2026, 06.32 PM IST
Want more butterflies and bees in your garden? These 7 plants can make it happen and make your garden come liveTransform your garden into a vibrant wildlife haven with seven key plants that attract pollinators and birds. From nectar-rich lavender and...
08 Jul, 2026, 05.25 PM IST
Japanese mindset of the day by Shunmyō Masuno: 'When work or interpersonal relationships aren't going well, throwing yourself into...' - Japanese Zen Buddhist monk teaches why not every problem needs an immediate solution and life lessons on patience and decision-makingJapanese life lesson by Shunmyō Masuno: Zen Buddhist monk Shunmyo Masuno advocates for patience in difficult situations. He suggests waitin...
06 Jul, 2026, 10.17 PM IST
The mental health crisis tea garden executives have long faced, now a study explores itA groundbreaking doctoral study by Dr. Pransu Raj Kaushik, awarded by Dibrugarh University, has illuminated the critical yet overlooked iss...
06 Jul, 2026, 07.20 PM IST
FDA issues compliance order for milk sector in Maharashtra; warns of Rs 10 lakh fine for violationsMaharashtra FDA has mandated strict food safety compliance across the entire milk supply chain, from farms to retailers. New guidelines aim...
03 Jul, 2026, 07.19 PM IST
Quote of the Day by Rumi: ‘Beauty surrounds us, but usually we need to be walking in a…’ Popular mystic poet’s powerful words on mindfulnessRenowned Persian poet Rumi, a 13th-century mystic, reminds us that beauty surrounds us, often unnoticed until we cultivate awareness. His q...
03 Jul, 2026, 01.01 PM IST
Scientists found a desert-adapted pest-fighting mite that could help protect crops across the world's driest regionsChilean researchers have stumbled upon a population of the beneficial predatory mite, Phytoseiulus persimilis, thriving in the extremely ar...
01 Jul, 2026, 03.38 PM IST