Nature
Thalkudi : A Brain Food
Prof (Dr.) Vikas Sharma, Komal Sudan
Centella asiatica, also called thalkudi, gotu kola, Indian Pennywort, belongs to the family Apiaceae. Thalkudi is the most used...
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...
In the shades of Chinar
Mohammad Hanief
Chinar, a tree of antiquity and magnificence is an integral part of the landscape of Kashmir and holds a unique place in its...