agriculture
Warli Painting
Warli painting Warli painting is a traditional form of tribal art from the Warli people of Maharashtra, India. The paintings are created using simple geometric shapes and lines to depict scenes from everyday life, such as hunting, farming, and religious ceremonies. Warli paintings are often used to decorate homes and temples, and they are also … Read more
Trade during Gupta Period
The Flourishing Tapestry of Trade in the Gupta Period: A Journey Through Commerce and Cultural Exchange The Gupta period (c. 320-550 CE) stands as a golden age in Indian history, marked by political stability, cultural flourishing, and remarkable economic prosperity. This era witnessed a significant expansion of trade, both within India and with the outside … Read more
Surkotada
Surkotada: Unveiling the Secrets of a Harappan Metropolis Surkotada, a site nestled in the Kutch region of Gujarat, India, stands as a testament to the remarkable civilization that flourished in the Indus Valley over 4,000 years ago. While overshadowed by the more famous Harappa and Mohenjo-daro, Surkotada holds a unique position in the Harappan landscape, … Read more
Pesticide in Human Blood
Pesticide Residues in Human Blood: A Silent Threat to Our Health Pesticides, designed to protect crops and control pests, have become ubiquitous in our environment. While they play a crucial role in agriculture and public health, their widespread use raises concerns about potential human exposure and its health implications. This article delves into the presence … Read more
DDT
The Legacy of DDT: A Pesticide’s Rise, Fall, and Enduring Impact Introduction Dichlorodiphenyltrichloroethane, better known as DDT, is a synthetic insecticide that has left an indelible mark on history. Its discovery in the 1930s revolutionized pest control, earning its inventor, Paul Hermann Müller, a Nobel Prize in 1948. However, DDT’s widespread use led to unintended … Read more
Operation Greens
Operation Greens: A Comprehensive Analysis of India’s Onion Price Control Strategy Introduction India, the world’s second-largest producer of onions, has a long history of grappling with volatile onion prices. These fluctuations, often driven by factors like weather, storage, and market speculation, have a significant impact on the lives of millions of Indians, particularly the poor … Read more
Food Processing Industries in India
Food Processing industries in India Food processing is the transformation of raw agricultural products into finished goods for human consumption. It is a major IndustryIndustry in India, accounting for 14% of the country’s manufacturing output. The food processing Industry is highly fragmented, with a large number of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). The industry is … Read more
Integrated Cold Chain and Value Addition Infrastructure
Integrated Cold Chain and Value Addition Infrastructure: A Catalyst for Sustainable Food Systems Introduction The global food system faces significant challenges, including food waste, food insecurity, and environmental degradation. A key factor contributing to these issues is the lack of robust and integrated cold chain and value addition infrastructure. This infrastructure plays a crucial role … Read more