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A Crazy New Concept; Vertical Forest
<p>Deforestation and pollution have become a serious trouble and are even more of a concern in big cities with the air quality being constantly deteriorated by the fumes from vehicles and industries....
Water Hyacinth in India- Weed invaders that can be controlled
<p>Water hyacinth is one of the most successful colonizers in the plant kingdom. Its growth can be only restricted by utilizing it in different aspects. Known for its dazzling lilac or violet flowers...
7 facts about Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO)
<p>India has been moving at such a fast pace in the area of space, all thanks to the hard working scientists at Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO). ISRO’s work has won India appreciation on a g...
Fascinating list of India’s 18 Biosphere Reserves
<p>India is home to 18 Biosphere Reserves (BRs). The reserves are representative parts of natural and cultural landscapes extending over large area of terrestrial or coastal/marine ecosystems. Globall...
Kashmir Valley Snow- A blessing for all
<p>Snowfall recorded in Kashmir Valley in the last few days has broken previously held records at some of the stations. The snowfall has been described as ‘above normal’ rainfall by Sonam Lotus, Direc...
Ramsar Sites in India
<p>World Wetlands Day is celebrated every year on 2 February. India currently has 39 sites (updated October 2020) designated as Wetlands of International Importance (Ramsar Sites), with a surface area...
Demonetisation and 2017
Demonetisation is a double edged process. At one stroke, tax evaders and other scrupulous people were dealt with a lethal blow. However, the gains would be fully realised only when faith in currency i...
Demonetisation-Accusations Vs Expectations
A critical appraisal of the recent demonetisation move would involve an assessment of its impact on various dimensions such as GDP growth, employment, access to health and basic amenities, especially...
The future of science in India
The Department of science and technology has enabled transformational changes through development models, stakeholders’ engagement and coordination with global partners. Science in India is thus poise...
Seismic Microzonation-and-Urban India
Recent earthquakes highlight the need for a risk reduction strategy, especially for urban centres. With expanding cities, risk to human lives, buildings and infrastructure also increases. Urban safety...