• Why the Rainfall in Dubai Is Being Talked About Dubai recently received rainfall far beyond what the region usually experiences. Roads flooded, transport slowed, and daily routines were disrupted. For many people, the first reaction was surprise. A desert city under water felt unexpected. But this was not just an unusual weather moment. It raised Read more

  • Why the Aravalli Hills Are in the News Right Now The Aravalli Hills are being discussed widely because of a recent debate around how they are defined and protected. The question sounds simple: What exactly counts as an Aravalli hill? But the answer decides which areas remain protected and which ones can be opened up Read more

  • Empty land changes slowly. What begins as exposed soil soon hardens, cracks, and loses its ability to breathe. But the moment a tree takes root, something subtle shifts. The soil softens. Air returns. Life begins moving again under the surface. It’s a reminder that one tree is not just shade or beauty it’s a spark Read more

  • We often speak about food security as if it’s only about producing enough grain. But a warmer world is shifting something more subtle the nutrition inside our food. Seeing Nutrition Through a New Lens Food security is about quantity. Nutrition security is about quality. And what climate change is quietly altering today isn’t just how Read more

  • It’s easy to think of agricultural waste as something to discard a heap of husk here, a pile of stalks there. But the more we look closely, the more we realise these leftovers carry energy, nutrients, and climate solutions we often underestimate. What we call “waste” may actually be one of the strongest tools for Read more

  • On the surface, pastures look simple grass, cattle, and open fields. But underneath, they act like living systems that either store carbon or slowly release it back into the air. How we manage them shapes both soil health and climate outcomes. Why Pastures Matter More Than We Think Across India and many other regions, grazing Read more

  • Soil often looks silent on the surface, especially when it cracks under heat or turns pale from overuse. But the moment rain arrives and life begins to return, something subtle is at work beneath the top layer. Not roots. Not fertilizers. It’s fungi weaving through the soil like delicate threads, quietly repairing what has been Read more

  • Ever noticed how a simple cover of leaves or straw can make a field feel cooler and calmer? That thin layer does far more work beneath the soil than we usually think. Why Mulch Is More Powerful Than It Looks Plant-based mulches may look like just dry residues, but they quietly shape how soil holds Read more

  • It’s a strange thought at first meat, milk, or protein made without animals or large fields. But this idea is slowly moving from research labs into real conversations about the future of food. And as the climate grows more unpredictable, it’s becoming important to understand how this shift might shape agriculture. The Quiet Rise of Read more

  • The farm looks peaceful at sunrise, but beneath the leaves, a silent war rages. Some wear red spots. Ladybirds and wasps are out there, hunting pests with an efficiency no chemical can match. Why Not All Insects Are the Enemy One random day in our Entomology practical class, we went for insect collection in the Read more

  • Ever noticed how rainwater seems calmer when it follows the natural curves of the land instead of rushing straight downhill? It’s almost like the earth knows how to guide water gently if we let it. That’s the quiet wisdom behind contour farming a practice that not only protects soil and water but also gives us Read more

  • Vermicomposting explained: how earthworms recycle waste, reduce methane, and turn soil into a powerful climate ally. Ever noticed how a tiny earthworm wriggling in the soil might be doing more for the climate than most machines? Hidden beneath our feet, these quiet creatures are recycling waste, building soil, and even helping us fight global warming. Read more

  • Ever noticed how a simple mud ridge at the edge of a field can decide whether crops thrive or wither? At first glance, these soil bunds look ordinary just low earthen walls drawn across slopes. But in reality, they are quiet climate warriors. Across India, bunding has been shown to reduce runoff by 40–60% and Read more

  • Ever noticed how a cup of tea tastes different when you squeeze in too much lemon? That sharp sourness isn’t just in your mug it’s quietly creeping into our soils too. And the culprit? Climate change. Why Soil Turns Acidic When we talk about climate change, we usually picture melting ice caps or rising seas. Read more

  • Ever noticed how a field can look drenched, yet the plants still thirst? Sunlight pulls water into the air, streams carry it away, and only a fraction reaches the roots. Imagine if every drop could travel straight to the spot where life begins the root itself. The Origins of Drip Irrigation The story begins in Read more

  • Ever struggled with a soggy paper straw halfway through your milkshake and thought, “Is this really saving the planet?” It’s one of those small daily frustrations that quietly pokes at a bigger question are paper straws truly better than plastic, or just another eco-trend we’ve been sold? A Latte, a Straw, and a Big Question Read more

  • Ever noticed how stepping under a tree on a scorching day feels cooler than standing beside an air conditioner? Turns out, nature has been running the best cooling system long before we invented machines. The Day Bangalore Surprised Me A few months ago, I was riding a motorcycle through Indiranagar and other busy stretches of Read more

  • Ever noticed how electric cars get all the spotlight when we talk about going green? Shiny, silent, futuristic they feel like the obvious solution. But here’s a curious thought: what if the humble bus or metro train, the ones we barely notice on our commute, are actually the bigger climate heroes? My Own Experience in Read more

  • Ever noticed how the very first rain seems to carry a smell that no perfume can capture? It’s earthy, sharp, and oddly comforting as if the soil itself just exhaled after holding its breath through the summer heat. My First Memory of Petrichor Before it rains, everyone starts talking about it that unmistakable smell of Read more

  • During a lecture, my professor casually dropped the phrase: “Precision farming is like using GPS for soil.” At first, I thought he was joking. Soil? With GPS? Broo, that image stuck in my head. I mean, we track Uber rides with pinpoint accuracy but still throw fertilizer across fields like it’s confetti. So I did Read more

  • What Are Mycorrhizal Fungi? Let’s break it down simply. Mycorrhizal fungi are microscopic soil organisms that form a symbiotic relationship with plant roots. They basically extend the plant’s root system using fungal filaments called hyphae, which act like nutrient highways running through the soil. In return for sugar from the plant, these fungi help deliver: Read more

  • I always thought the Panchang was just for picking wedding dates and festival timings. My grandfather still checks it before every major event from buying anything to planting tulsi in the backyard. But one day during a college lecture on agrometeorology, something clicked. Wait… the Panchang? That spiral-bound book with Sanskrit verses and moon signs? Read more

  • Somewhere between tradition and timing, there’s a quiet logic that’s been guiding farmers for centuries. It’s not in a textbook or a soil lab report. It’s written in the sky. In villages across Indiaand across continents, from the Andes to Africa farmers look to the moon before they look to the seed bag. They wait Read more

  • One day, during our Agricultural Heritage course, we had an objective-type question. Among all the options, one word caught my eye Vrikshayurveda. I had never really paid attention to it before, but for some reason, it hit me differently that day. Out of curiosity (and habit), I did what I always do went deeper and Read more

  • Last month, I watched a farmer sprinkle ash on his tomato plants. No fancy packaging, no NPK ratio, just plain wood ash scooped from his chulha. I asked him why. He simply said, “Keeps the bugs away.” So I started digging not into the soil, but into the science. Turns out, he was absolutely right. Read more

  • I was deep into mid-exam prep, flipping through my Crop Production notes the usual stuff on cereals, pulses, cropping systems. Then I came across a section titled “Ratooning in Sugarcane.” I stopped. Hold on. Farmers can grow a second sugarcane crop without even replanting? That line hit me. Not just because it was part of Read more

  • Last week, my mom signed up for a Mandala art course online. After her workshop, I casually asked, “What did you learn, Mummy?” She smiled and said, “We did a few circles, dots, petals… it felt nice. But Mandala isn’t just drawing it’s a kind of therapy.” Then she added something unexpected: “It’s also used Read more

  • Lately, the internet’s been flooded with tsunami videos huge waves crashing into coastlines, people running, boats tossed around like toys. One clip after another kept popping up on my feed. What really caught my eye though? A tweet from Donald Trump. He posted a warning about the tsunami and like him or not, that tweet Read more

  • I’ve always been obsessed with rocket launches. Ever since I was a kid, I’d sit glued to the screen, waiting for that final countdown “5, 4, 3, 2, 1…” and boom, the rocket would take off, fire trailing, heading straight for space. Total goosebumps every single time. Recently, my feed was full of videos from Read more

  • A few days ago, I was watching a startup pitch show where a young student presented a climate-resilient agri-startup. It wasn’t some high-tech, buzzword-heavy thin it was simple, smart, and rooted in solving real problems for farmers. That moment made me pause. Since then, I’ve seen YouTube videos of students composting on balconies, growing food Read more

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