Recently, I visited Shillong for a three day workshop, and on the third day, during a … Charcoal vs. Community Forests: Can Meghalaya Find a Better Way?Read more
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Top 7 Profitable Agribusiness Ideas in India
Introduction As India is one of the largest agricultural producers in the world, agriculture and allied … Top 7 Profitable Agribusiness Ideas in IndiaRead more
Broomstick Journey in India: From Being a Mother’s Punishing Tool to a Global Economic Contributor
lntroduction One afternoon, while walking from my department to my quarters for lunch, I came across … Broomstick Journey in India: From Being a Mother’s Punishing Tool to a Global Economic ContributorRead more
Channapatna toys, Kondapalli toys, Ettikoppa toys, Kinnal toys: Urgent Needs to Revive Traditional Wooden Toys
India’s rich tradition of wooden toy-making reflects diverse cultural heritage and artisanal craftsmanship. These toys often … Channapatna toys, Kondapalli toys, Ettikoppa toys, Kinnal toys: Urgent Needs to Revive Traditional Wooden ToysRead more
Industrial Agroforestry
Introduction The intentional integration of trees or woody perennials with crops and/or livestock within a production … Industrial AgroforestryRead more
Alder-based, Khejri-based, Large Cardamom-based, and Toko-based Agroforestry Practices: Aboriginals Agroforestry Systems Matters
Background During the pre-settlement period, the man was a hunter, collector of food, and experimenter with … Alder-based, Khejri-based, Large Cardamom-based, and Toko-based Agroforestry Practices: Aboriginals Agroforestry Systems MattersRead more
Shifting Cultivation: A Deep Dive into its Practices in India
Background During the pre-settlement period, the man was a hunter, collector of food, and experimenter with … Shifting Cultivation: A Deep Dive into its Practices in IndiaRead more
Connecting Tree Canopies: Agroforestry Gibbon Corridors to Conserve Meghalaya’s Three Intricate Endemic Species
Background The Northeastern region is experiencing a decline in its endangered flora and fauna, including Citrus … Connecting Tree Canopies: Agroforestry Gibbon Corridors to Conserve Meghalaya’s Three Intricate Endemic SpeciesRead more
Bhagoria, Bihu, Onam, Pongal, Wangala, and Beyond: India’s Harvest Festivals to Tribute the Sun, Crops, and Trees
Every year, I would celebrate Deepavali at home, a grand festival for Hindus. This year, however, … Bhagoria, Bihu, Onam, Pongal, Wangala, and Beyond: India’s Harvest Festivals to Tribute the Sun, Crops, and TreesRead more
Meghalaya’s Monsoon-Resilient Living Root Bridge
One fine Sunday, as usual, an evening telephonic conference with my BSc friends sparked the idea … Meghalaya’s Monsoon-Resilient Living Root BridgeRead more
Fostering Fifteen Forgotten Fruits: Tales from Tura Market of Garo Hills
Over the past year, we have noticed various new spices and fruits in the Tura market … Fostering Fifteen Forgotten Fruits: Tales from Tura Market of Garo HillsRead more
Wangala, a Hundred Drum Festival of Songsarek from Meghalaya
Recently, I had an opportunity to celebrate a traditional festival of Meghalaya i.e. Wangala, which is … Wangala, a Hundred Drum Festival of Songsarek from Meghalaya Read more
From Garo Hills to Hospitals: Comilla Cotton’s Journey to Surgical Cotton
Growing up with inspiring figures like my Mava (relative), Dr. Santhosh H B, a dedicated cotton … From Garo Hills to Hospitals: Comilla Cotton’s Journey to Surgical CottonRead more
“Why Parkia timoriana (Tree bean, Yongchak) is the Perfect Addition to Your Agroforestry Model”
In the era of climate change and global warming, sustainable farming systems like Agroforestry, natural farming … “Why Parkia timoriana (Tree bean, Yongchak) is the Perfect Addition to Your Agroforestry Model”Read more
“The Lost Legacy of Citrus indica: Preserving North East India’s Heritage Fruit”
Citrus indica, a forgotten heritage species of North East India belonging to the family Rutaceae, is … “The Lost Legacy of Citrus indica: Preserving North East India’s Heritage Fruit” Read more
