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Fertiliser giants bet big on specialty productsSpecialty fertilisers, widely used in horticulture, are gaining popularity as farmers seek better yields and more efficient use of nutrient...- Banana peel gardening hack: Stop burying banana peels in soil; try these 3 methods insteadBurying fresh banana peels directly in soil is not recommended for gardens. Microorganisms need time to break down peels, delaying nutrient...
- For thousands of years, Pacific farmers adapted crops to drought and changing weather; now Samoa and Tonga are combining that ancestral knowledge with modern science to rebuild soil, manage weeds and make farms more climate-resilientPacific farmers are reviving ancestral wisdom and scientific methods for climate resilience. Traditional practices like mulching and sheep ...
- Rice feeds more than half the world, but 3 toxic metals can travel from paddy soil into its grains; researchers propose changing soil chemistry and reinforcing plant barriers to keep arsenic, cadmium and mercury outRice grain contaminated with toxic metals: Rice cultivation faces contamination from toxic metals like arsenic and cadmium. Researchers pro...
- How AI is changing underwriting and claims in the insurance spaceGlobal FinTech Fest 2026’s InsurTech track examines how AI is changing insurance alongside new models such as parametric and climate-linked...
- Horoscope Tomorrow, August 18, 2026: Major Career Breakthroughs, Money Gains & Love Surprises After Nag Panchami; Check All 12 Zodiac SignsHoroscope Tomorrow, 18th August 2026: Tomorrow brings a mix of career progress, financial discipline, relationship warmth and practical hea...
- How to use aluminium foil in the garden: 6 surprisingly useful ways gardeners use this to protect plants, reflect light and deal with pests.Aluminum foil is a versatile tool for gardeners, offering a range of cost-effective solutions. For instance, reflective ground cover enhanc...
- Pisces ♓ Weekly Horoscope, 17th August - 23rd August 2026: Career Progress, Money Gains & Major Changes Await Pisces This WeekThis week, Pisces individuals are urged to approach responsibilities with a blend of patience and pragmatic measures. By harnessing emotion...
- Taurus ♉ Weekly Horoscope, 17th August - 23rd August 2026: Nag Panchami Favors Patience as Sawan Brings Family & Financial StabilityThis week, Taurus individuals are encouraged to adopt a pragmatic mindset when tackling significant concerns. With the Sun moving into Leo,...
- Nag Panchami 2026 date: Check puja muharat, rituals and important dos and don’tsNag Panchami in 2026 will be observed on Monday, August 17, during the holy Sawan month. This important festival honors Nag Devta and is cl...
- Weekly Horoscope for ♍ VIRGO | August 15 - August 21, 2026: Pending Matters Clear Up as Career, Money and Personal Goals Gain MomentumWeekly Virgo Horoscope (15th August 2026 to 21st August 2026): Virgo, this week encourages you to focus on steady progress rather than stri...
- During research, Czech scientists built microscopic cleanup robots from 2 materials and tested them against plastic pollution. Now, the moving swarms remove about 94% of polystyrene and 89% of PET from contaminated waterCzech scientists have developed microscopic cleanup robots designed to capture microplastics in contaminated water and soil. Built from lay...
- In the 1500s, European settlers brought pigs to North America as travelling food; more than 6 million feral swine now occupy at least 35 statesEuropean pigs introduced centuries ago became invasive feral swine across North America. These adaptable animals now inhabit diverse enviro...
- India’s cheap-urea model faces an expensive reckoningIndia faces rising fertilizer costs, prompting a review of its subsidy system. Global supply chain issues and war have doubled procurement ...
- Govt tightens drug quality net, initiates 950 actions since 2022: Over 1,100 cough syrup makers facing intensive audits amid quality concernsThe government has initiated 950 enforcement actions against pharmaceutical companies since December 2022. These actions aim to improve the...
- The dietitian-led diet plan: What to expect in week oneThe first week of a dietitian-led nutrition plan is less about restrictions and more about building sustainable habits. By focusing on pers...
- In 1957, the US launched a bizarre plan to use nuclear bombs to dig canals and build harbours. It ended in 1977 after 27 testsProject Plowshare aimed to revolutionize construction by utilizing nuclear explosions for large-scale projects such as canals and harbors. ...
- Nitrate contamination in groundwater across 502 districts in 26 states, UTs : Govt tells Lok SabhaGroundwater in 502 districts across India exceeds safe nitrate levels. The Central Ground Water Board detected these high concentrations in...
- Madhavan rarely goes to the market to buy veggies, explaining how his terrace garden fulfils 70% of his seasonal vegetable requirements: ‘The easiest ones to grow…’Dhurandhar star Madhavan almost never visits the supermarkets to buy vegetables. Reason? He has his own balcony garden which yields fresh s...
- Coffee grounds + eggshells for plants: Myth vs fact every home gardener should knowCoffee grounds and eggshells are popular gardening hacks, but science reveals a more nuanced picture. Used coffee grounds do not reliably l...
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