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Indian Railways is planting an aromatic-rooted grass in Lonavala ghats to prevent landslides and avert a Nepal-like flash flood situationIndian Railways is testing vetiver, an aromatic-rooted grass native to India, as a low-cost nature-based solution to stabilise vulnerable s...- In a 2023 China tea-field trial, bushes grew beneath tracking solar panels; fresh-leaf yield was 15.3% higher while annual average PAR was 52.9% of the controlA recent Chinese agrivoltaic study revealed that solar panels can boost tea bush production. While these plants receive diminished light, t...
- Madhavan grows muskmelon, lady’s finger, broccoli, and tomatoes in his balcony. Actor shares 7 steps to grow organic vegetables at homeR Madhavan is passionate about organic gardening and grows vegetables such as lady’s finger, broccoli, tomatoes and cucumber at home. He be...
- Sadhguru's advice led famous actor to leave Mumbai, move to village, take up farming. He ended in Rs 2 crore debt but credits spirituality for helping him deal with difficult phaseActor Rajesh Kumar left behind a successful television career and moved back to his hometown, Gaya, to take up farming. Over the next five ...
- Vietnam’s coffee farmers are betting on durian to strike it rich in ChinaVietnamese farmers are shifting from coffee cultivation to durian farming. This change is driven by immense Chinese demand for the pungent ...
- In 1866, a woman disguised herself as man to join US Army. A routine medical examination eventually exposed her secretCathay Williams made history by serving nearly two years in the US Army while disguised as a male soldier named William Cathay. Her success...
- NRI selling inherited property in India? Agricultural land, farmhouse, and plantation property have stricter sale and repatriation rulesNon-Resident Indians (NRIs) hold the right to inherit property in India; however, selling such assets involves navigating a complex set of ...
- Assam moves to streamline agarwood industry, boost exports and downstream manufacturingAssam is moving to expand its agarwood industry by simplifying regulations, speeding up export permissions and strengthening cultivation, p...
- Coolie's son left school after failing Class 6; one teacher changed his life, leading him to IIM Bangalore and a Rs 681 crore businessPC Musthafa left school to work but later returned to education, studying engineering before earning an MBA. He eventually returned to Indi...
- In 1970, George Adamson rented 500 square miles of unwanted Kenyan bush to return captive lions to the wild; 19 years later, after he was killed there, Kora became a national parkGeorge Adamson lived a varied life in Kenya, becoming a renowned game warden. He and Joy Adamson gained fame for their book 'Born Free' abo...
- Four bottles were found by archaeologists buried beneath former slave quarters in Virginia. The direction they pointed offered an intriguing clueDuring renovations at Arlington House, construction workers stumbled upon four glass bottles hidden beneath the floor. After investigation ...
- Tea industry seeks Rs 113 crore annual package to revive Darjeeling sectorThe Indian Tea Association seeks government aid for tea industry revival. Financial and regulatory reforms are proposed for Darjeeling and ...
- Actor Madhavan transforms barren land into lush coconut farm in Tamil Nadu. He shares 3 lessons from his sustainable farming journeyIn 2020, actor R Madhavan and his brother Subayogan turned a land near Palani into a flourishing coconut farm. The project combined traditi...
- In 1848, a carpenter spotted a shiny rock in California. What followed changed the course of American history foreverJames Marshall’s discovery of gold in California in 1848 triggered a massive Gold Rush that changed the state and influenced the course of ...
- Mahindra bets on 'Scorpio Lifestyler' to drive global export pushMahindra & Mahindra plans to expand its export operations with a new pickup truck. This vehicle will target markets in South Africa, Austra...
- BJP plans nationwide 'Seva Pakhwada' from Sept 17 ahead of PM Modi's 25 years in public officeThe Bharatiya Janata Party will launch a nationwide service campaign from September 17 to October 2. This initiative, 'Seva Sankalp Mahotsa...
- Sarbananda Sonowal inaugurates Rs 428 cr projects at Paradip Port, signs Rs 1,580 cr mechanisation pactsAt Paradip Port, Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal inaugurated seven significant infrastructure projects valued at Rs 427.80 crore. He also...
- BJP to chalk out nationwide plan for 'Modi@25' celebrations tomorrowThe BJP will meet tomorrow to finalize plans for Modi@25 celebrations. These nationwide events will commemorate Prime Minister Modi's 25 ye...
- Plant 500 trees and explain Rs 11.22 crore additional income: A rare direction from ITAT Chandigarh asks taxpayer with Rs 1.79 lakh income shown in ITRThis Haryana man's case was picked up for scrutiny, and during the proceedings the Assessing Officer found large cash deposits, unsecured l...
- Paper industry's 'measured improvement' masks subdued demand and reliance on cost cuts, experts warnIndia's writing and printing paper industry anticipates measured improvement this fiscal year. Operating margins are projected to expand si...
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