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Vetiver Grass – a sweet smelling solution to water pollution?

Vetiver floats in Ukkadam lake; photo by Sara Parwin A fragrant plant traditionally used in India in perfumery, traditional medicine and as a natural...

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Community seed banks revive diversity in India’s Kolli Hills

Women farmers showcasing millets cultivated by them in a seed festival, Photo credit: MSSRF Seed diversity is essential not only for feeding a growing...

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India is fighting heatwaves with solar cycle tracks

For many Indians cycling under the hot sun would be a bad way to start the day. But the South Indian state of Telegana has come up with a project where...