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Fonio & Sikiya: A tale of two millets

India, Dec. 6 -- Fonio (Digitaria exilis) and Sikiya (Digitaria sanguilanis) are two plants that have much in common, though separated by geography. Both are wild millets from the crabgrass family. Fo... Read More


Irrigation water and drought fuel rising human-elephant conflict

India, Dec. 4 -- Droughts and irrigation ponds in Odisha are drawing elephants into farmlands. Traditional migratory routes have been blocked by encroachment and land-use change. Research shows wate... Read More


Sikkim ramps up disaster preparedness as Eastern Himalayas warm

India, Nov. 27 -- Sikkim has intensified disaster preparedness with early warning systems, high-altitude rescues, and regular drills. Following the 2023 GLOF, the state launched a risk reduction stra... Read More


Sampark Kendra: How e-governance is helping serve remote rural areas

India, Nov. 10 -- The Sampark Kendra in Chhattisgarh's Balodabazar-Bhatapara district exemplifies e-governance by connecting rural citizens with government officials in urban centres through online me... Read More