Agriculture and Farming

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Cows are vital for Sustainable Agriculture

It has become alarmingly apparent that commercially farmed soils around the world are lifeless and inert. This is because of our total dependence on...

Biometric scanning now required to purchase food. What went wrong?

Giving fingerprints to purchase food? Reports on what is happening in Venezuela, and what the world awaits, need your attention because it might come...

Incredible health benefits of tender Coconut water

Coconut is a wonder fruit. Its health benefits are enormous. Moreover, tender coconut water is an incredible food supplement having all vital minerals and...

“Reject them. Reject them immediately!”

Scientists admit they were wrong. Millions have died as a result of this mistake. In 2014 TIME Magazine published on its cover recanting a very...

India’s growth closely connected to a nationwide ban on cow slaughter

History shows that violence is a necessary element of good governance, but only as a last resort. Unfortunately, in the absence of righteous kings...

Why ban on beef in two more Indian states is a great news

Finally India's new government has managed to ban beef in two states - Maharastra and Hariyana.  Noticeably, there are people who have expressed their...

Not only Milk, Cows Give Water

The title above is not about your 'skimmed' watered-down milk  or the excess milk that safe, happy and healthy cows drop on grazing lands...

Chemical aided agriculture Vs Natural ecosystems

For decades now factory produced fertilizers have been praised as the greatest gift to farmers.  But the negative after effects of such artificial interventions by men...

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How to determine authenticity of online content

As a parent you may be proud of your school-going child for being an expert at finding information online. How often do you suspect...
forget the past pain, not the lesson

Forget the past, forget the pain, but never the lessons – A practical guide

It is said forget the pain but never the lessons you gain. It sounds like a great idea to forget the past and move...
Diwali thoughts

Why my heart went out to them this Diwali

As I was walking towards the temple to attend a special Diwali function, I noticed something unusual for this day. Diwali is known for...

Light from smartphones lowers sleep hormone

Here is one more compelling reason why parents should not allow kids to use smartphones, tablets and video games, especially before bedtime. With a recent...

New Prime Minister of India – What to Expect

As the results of India’s last election emerged, I noticed a new enthusiasm all around. People starting from rickshaw pullers to industrialists, and from...