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Sweet Sorghum: A Futuristic Crop

Dr Akhil Verma Sorghum is the 'King of Millets' and a dual-purpose crop mainly grown for its grain and fodder, it is also known by...

BRAHMI: The Holistic Herb

Prof Vikas Sharma, Komal Sudan The name Brahmi is derived from the word 'Brahma' or 'Brahman', which is the mythical creator in Hindu mythology. The...

Indian savannas: New remote sensing study spotlights misclassification and flawed tree-planting

Regarded as ‘degraded forests’, Indian savannas have been historically misclassified and understudied. A new remote sensing study used tree cover as a metric to...

Buckwheat Have it for nutritional benefits

Dr Muzaffar Ahmad Rather Buckwheat (Fagopyrumesculentum), known as TrombiTchut in the local Himalayan dialect in warwan area, Thootha in Padder holds significant cultural and nutritional...

Two decades since the tsunami, Andaman’s mangroves are still changing

After the 2004 tsunami, mangroves in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands are still changing. A mass mortality of mangroves was followed by a slower...

Sohanjana: The Miracle Tree

Prof (Dr.) Vikas Sharma, Komal Sudan Sohanjana, known as 'the miracle tree' is renowned for its ability to treat variety of ailments, including chronic diseases...

Beautiful Birds of Kashmir

Dr Jasbir Singh Sarna The Kashmir valley is renowned for its natural beauty, replete with vibrant flora and a profusion of avian species. As one...

BRAHMA KAMAL A Flower of Legends and Lore

Prof Vikas Sharma, Abeeda Mushtaq Brahma kamal is not just a botanical wonder; it is also steeped in Hindu mythology and folklore as according to...

A Salute to Valiant Companions

Dr Ankur Sharma In a world where courage, loyalty, and selflessness are cherished traits, few embody these qualities better than the dogs. From search and...

Black Turmeric: Natural Health Booster

Dr Parvani Rekhi Black turmeric (Curcuma caesia Roxb.), an endangered spice is one of the Curcuma species that is most valued for its potent therapeutic...

Snakes: The demonized creatures of our ecosystem

Dr Rani Mughal Since ages, snakes have been considered one of the most misunderstood and despised creatures of the animal kingdom. Remarkably they are celebrated...