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The Central Tuber Crops Research Institute (CTCRI), Thiruvananthapuram, has released two new cassava varieties, 'Sree Annam' and 'Sree Manna', with high NPK utilization efficiency. These varieties require only 25% of the recommended NPK fertilizer, resulting in a 75% saving on NPK usage. Sree
The Snowline Farm, owned by Kochumannil K A Abraham, possibly grows the most diverse varieties of fruits among the numerous plantations in Kanthalloor, near Munnar, in Idukki district of Kerala. Abraham, who is fondly called Babu, settled in Kanthalloor around 50 years ago from his native Ranni,
A shore where rain washes down, spreading a blood-red hue. Small and large streams of blood-red water flow into the sea. This is how a seashore in Iran astonished tourists and social media alike. With many parts of the world witnessing various natural disasters, some even suspected this to be the
Apart from humans, there are other creatures as well, who are willing to sacrifice their own lives to protect their group when they see an approaching danger. Among them are a species of ants found in the forests of Borneo. Known scientifically as Colobopsis explodens, these ants self-destruct to
New Delhi: The Delhi Disaster Management Authority (DDMA) will convene a meeting on Wednesday to discuss the city's preparedness for exigencies such as earthquakes and waterlogging issues faced during the rainy season, officials said. According to PTI, the meeting, chaired by Lt Governor VK Saxena,
With vines curling up the chairs and sparrows swinging on almond leaves, this yoga centre-cum-restaurant is a piece of nature cut into a haven of leisure and well-being. 'Loving Earth Yoga Cafe' could be quite intriguing as a name. But, the place would seem justifiably green and serene to be tagged
With climate change taking a toll on normal weather patterns across the world and ecosystems bearing the brunt of nature's vagaries it's advisable to remain cautious and prepared for climatic extremes. Water conservation should thus be the top priority in this context as summer months,
Nature has created several unique organisms which proved useful to ancient man and enabled his evolution into the present state. One such species is ‘tinder fungus’, also known as ‘hoof fungus’ owing to its shape resembling the hoof of a horse. It is seen in Europe, Asia and North America.
Spencer, who was appointed the Bishop of Madras in 1837, took notes of his journey to Kerala and published them in London in a book titled Journal of a Visitation to the Provinces of Travancore and Tinnevelly, in the Diocese of Madras, 1840-41.
Officially there are only 32 tourism properties registered under the Department of Tourism under various categories in the district.
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