climate-change
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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One question that’s been quietly sitting in the back of my mind, popping up during lectures, field visits, even while eating lunch… Can organic farming really feed the world in a warming future? It’s not just an academic thought. Every time I hear someone say “organic is the future” or see big, bold labels in Read more
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Let me start with a quick scene: Imagine you’re standing on a rooftop in peak May. It’s 46°C. Your phone says “feels like 51.” The sky looks like a blur. You step back inside and think Is this it? Is this our future? We’re all feeling the heat, literally and emotionally. And when things get Read more
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If you had to name one plant that could survive in a wasteland with blazing sun, cracked soil, and barely a drop of water aloe vera would be it. It doesn’t just survive harsh conditions. It thrives in them. That’s partly because aloe vera belongs to a unique group of plants known as CAM plants Read more
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Imagine if you could harvest wood… without cutting down a single tree. Sounds impossible, right? But here’s the twist it’s not. In fact, it’s a 600-year-old Japanese technique that quietly redefined forestry long before “sustainability” was a buzzword. It’s called Daisugi and once I discovered it, I couldn’t stop thinking about how something so ancient Read more
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It was one of those bus ride back from college the kind where the road feels endless, and my thoughts start drifting like clouds over the fields outside. I had just slipped into my usual window seat, the breeze nudging through the open pane. I wasn’t in the mood for music. My mind was busy Read more
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An ancient idea, modern science, and a spark of curiosity that’s how I discovered biochar, and why I believe it might change farming in India. The Corridor Question That Sparked It All First semester of B.Sc. Agriculture, subject: Agricultural Heritage. Our professor was wrapping up a lecture on plant nutrients when one word made me Read more
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I’m a full-time coffee addict. Two to three mugs a day, every day. Mornings are cappuccino time espresso shot, steamed milk, a touch of sugar. Afternoons, it’s cold brew or French press, depending on mood. I brew it all at home with my Agaro manual machine. Grinding, tamping, locking in the portafilter I love the Read more
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Let’s talk about something that doesn’t get enough attention acid rain and how it’s quietly weakening the very soil we depend on. As an agriculture student, this isn’t just theory for me. Healthy soil is farming’s backbone, and without it, food security becomes a guessing game. What’s the Deal with Acid Rain? Think of acid Read more
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I was walking back from college last week, the sun blazing down on Hyderabad, when an uncle at a tea stall said, “Monsoon is late again this year.” His words weren’t just small talk. They carried the weight of worry that farmers, shopkeepers, and families all feel when the rains refuse to arrive on time. Read more
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I was on my college bus, headphones in, listening to Ranveer Allahbadia’s podcast. Others scrolled Instagram reels, but I tuned into a conversation with climate scientist Jagdish Shukla. His words hit differently. They weren’t abstract predictions they were warnings that connect directly to the future of farming, food, and the communities we belong to. The Read more
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Let’s face it manure isn’t the most glamorous topic. But as someone studying agriculture, I’ve come to see it differently. Manure isn’t just waste it’s a powerful resource for soil and climate. If managed right, it can enrich fields, cut fertilizer costs, and even generate clean energy. If managed poorly, it becomes a climate hazard. Read more
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I was on my way back from campus when the news broke Ratan Tata had passed away. For a moment, I just sat there in silence, scrolling through tributes. Pride for everything he gave to India, and sadness that we lost someone who stood for more than business. Writing this now, as an agriculture student Read more
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In India, we don’t often think of seaweed beyond the beach but as an agriculture student, I see it as both a superfood and a climate-smart farming opportunity. It’s one of those rare resources that nourishes people, heals ecosystems, and creates livelihoods all at once. What’s So Great About Seaweed? Seaweed is basically nutrition wrapped Read more
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Soil isn’t just dirt under our feet it’s a living system. It stores water, supports crops, and provides a home for billions of microbes. At its heart is Soil Organic Carbon (SOC), formed from decomposed plant and animal matter. SOC is what gives soil fertility, resilience, and structure. Just as importantly, it acts as a Read more
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In India, we often talk about coal and cars when it comes to climate change. But as I discovered in my agriculture lectures, the real Emissions source might just be standing in our fields: cows and buffaloes. These animals produce methane a greenhouse gas far more potent than carbon dioxide and their burps and farts Read more
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If you grew up near a paddy field, you know the landscape: mirror-flat water, green blades, the soft croak of frogs. What you might not know is that those flooded fields are quietly belching out a powerful greenhouse gas methane and it matters for climate, crops, and farmers’ futures. Why Rice Paddies Make Methane Rice Read more
