Agriculture and Farming

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Know this? Every mile you drive destroys forests

It's no joke! Did you know that the so-called manufacturers of all that we buy use natural resources as the main source?  This is...

“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...

Another revelation – Rice farming in India older than previously thought

Latest research on archaeological sites of the ancient Indus Civilisation, which stretched across what is now Pakistan and northwest India during the Bronze Age,...

Varnasrama training course concluded

Recently concluded Varnasrama training courses at ISKCON Sri Mayapur received a promising number of local as well as visiting participants. Ram Lakshman das,  Director...

River Linking Could Alter Rainfall, Hit Monsoons: Expert

Criticising the interlinking of rivers (ILR) project of the Indian government, a leading geologist and environmental expert on Friday warned the move could disrupt...

Center has the power to shut down slaughter houses: UP govt

Attacked over slaughtering of cows in the state, the Uttar Pradesh government on Tuesday sought to put the onus on the Centre, saying it...

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...

Death of 15,000 Ducks of Avian Influenza puts Kerala on red alert

Thiruvananthapuram: With lab tests confirming avian influenza to be the cause of mass death of ducks in parts of Kerala, a red alert has...

Don’t worry Chief Minister if you said ‘Cow Killers Have No Right to Live...

Indian politicians and media persons are going crazy after the so-called "intolerance" issue, which is in fact a non-issue. Only once in a while...
declare cow national animal, says high court justice

Rajasthan High Court: Make slaughter punishable by life term. Declare Cow as National Animal

In a lengthy yet pleasant statement, the Rajasthan High Court has strongly recommended that the cow be honored as India's national animal. The retiring...

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Mysterious palace linked to King Arthur discovered in Cornwall, England

Ancient structures have always bewildered modern archaeologists, especially when they discard scriptural evidences as mythology. Scholars are well aware that governments across the world...

History, Geography among favorite subjects for college students

College students in India are showing increasing interest in subjects like history and geography.  This is a positive indication as while learning about history,...
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Unconventional Diwali wishes specially for this year

When nothing seems to help, a simple positive thought can change people's life. Diwali is a unique festival when positive thoughts, well wishes, blessings...

In a 11-country survey of older adults, Americans turn out to be sicker

A new survey was released November 19 as a Web First by Health Affairs, called "International Survey Of Older Adults Finds Shortcomings In Access,...

Immortal words of Lord Krishna in a Soul-lifting slideshow

Immortal words of Lord Krishna is a series of stunning slides produced from Lord Krishna's timeless instructions to His dear devotee Arjuna in Bhagavad...