Category Archives: Food

Top Street Food to Devour in Bangalore this Ramzan (link)

Posted on July 8, 2015 by

Ramzan is that  time of the year when prayer and food go together. Along with the strict schedules for fasting and praying, come special delicacies, some of which are to be enjoyed at home and some have to be had … Continue reading →

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Map Showing Countries Which Faced Severe Drought

Posted on July 2, 2014 by

The most severe droughts  are associated with prolonged shortages of water and result in widespread crop and other vegetation losses. In this map, the region affected the most is shaded in dark depending on the vegetation stress faced. The image … Continue reading →

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Holiday Eating Bad for Human ‘Food Clock’:Reset It

Posted on January 2, 2013 by

 If the l excess of holiday eating sends your system into butter-slathered, brandy-soaked overload, you are not alone: People who are jet-lagged, people who work graveyard shifts and plain-old late-night snackers know just how you feel. All these activities upset … Continue reading →

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Ley Farming or Alternate Husbandry:An Ecofriendly System

Posted on November 21, 2012 by

Ley farming is an agricultural system where the field is alternately seeded for grain and left fallow. Another name for the method is “alternate husbandry”. In ley farming, the field is alternately used for grain or other cash crops for … Continue reading →

Posted in BIODIVERSITY, Environment, Food, food security, Natural Resources | 1 Comment