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 chief herbs to treat the skin diseases, to cure the…
Category: Nature
Smog screen over Jammu
Dr Rakesh Verma The pervasive issue of smog, a dangerous mixture of smoke and fog, significantly impacts air quality and public health across the globe. This phenomenon is particularly acute in regions with high population…
The courage and legacy of mahouts in Assam’s Kaziranga
The elephants and their mahouts of Kaziranga National Park and Tiger Reserve play an essential role in the management of the park. Mahouts help in patrolling, carrying out the census of wild animals, transporting rations…
Overtourism: Clear and Present Danger in Himalayan Valley
Flood risk study of Himalayan valley highlights unregulated tourism as a cause. Mongabay India correspondent Arathi Menon reports from Kullu valley Kullu valley is an ideal holiday destination for many Indians; a place that offers…
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 Sanskrit name ‘brahmi’ itself has religious connotation, as it translates…
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 examine the drivers influencing the savannas and forests. Understanding these drivers…
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 importance in the Greater Himalayan region. Botanical Description Buckwheat is…
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 die-off over the decades. While mangroves can adapt well to changing…
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 as its leaves contain 07 times higher vitamin C than…
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 ascends the mountain ranges, the ecological composition is significantly influenced…