New research reveals that a unique Indian skink species arrived on the subcontinent by rafting across the ocean from Southeast Asia millions of years ago, a journey made possible by fluctuating sea levels.

Vermicompost

Manipur

Researchers find combining local composts, especially phumdi, made from unique floating vegetation in Loktak Lake, with chemical fertilisers outperforms traditional methods.

Amritsar

Researchers from the Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar and National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science & Technology, Japan, show that cultivating Ashwagandha organically with vermicompost can enrich the soil and help in the germination and growth of the plant. 

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