કોઠાસૂઝ જ્ઞાનનો વારસો સાચવતા દેવુબહેન

શ્રીમતી દેવુબેન બાલુજી લુખાસણીયા મુ. વગદડી, તા. વડગામ, જિ. બનાસકાંઠા, મો. 9313044695 દેવુબહેન, લુખાસણીયા  વગદડી ગામના વતની છે. તેઓ  બે-ત્રણ ગાયો રાખે છે. છૂટક મજૂરી કામ પણ કરે છે. તેમની પાસે અનુભવસિદ્ધ પરંપરાગત જ્ઞાન છે. પોતાના અનુભવો અને આવડતથી ખેતી અને પશુપાલનમાં તેઓ પોતાની જાતે જ ઘરગથ્થુ ઉપચારો કરે છે. કોઈ ખેડૂતને જરૂર હોય તો … Continue reading →

Pest control in paddy and brinjal

Mrs. Sharmishtha Prusty, Balasore, Odisha She prepare layers of pearl millet grains (1 ft), sand (6 inches), waste leaves (1.5 ft), worm (1 kg) and cowdung (1 kg) from bottom to top in a 50 kg capacity drum with outlet at the bottom. It daily drains one litre of insecticidal formulation. For paddy, 10ml of … Continue reading →

A Herbal Booster

Lalaji Mafaji Vaghela, Gandhinagar, Gujarat He crushes 100 g fresh leaves of lemon in 15 litres of water and sprays on gourd crop. This increased the fruit size, quality and yield. The flowers, leaves and peels of lemon (Citrus limon) stimulate growth on seed germination and shoot growth in cabbage (Nath et al 2016. Int. … Continue reading →

Mix vegetables Bhaji of Bathua

Chhaya P. Shah 106/884, Nirmal Apartment, Opp. Jay Mangal, Naranpura, Ahmedabad Ingredients: Bathua, Corn Flakes, Green Chili, Cumin, Oil, Salt, Turmeric, Jaggery, Spring Garlic, Ginger, Coriander, Curd or Buttermilk. Method: First, wash the Bathua 2-3 times. Soak in water once it has cooled. Boil the cornflakes. For 5 minutes, heat the pan. In the pan, … Continue reading →

Converting risk into uncertainty : A key to sustainability?

A hunting and food gathering tribe lived in a forest near a water point. Wild animals used this pond in the evening as a drinking water source. The easiest thing for the tribe to do would have been to hunt the animals when they came to drink water. But if they did that, it was … Continue reading →

अकाल में बीज की चिंता : मूक निगाहें, अनिश्चित दिशायें

समाज की ज्यादातर सम्पत्ति जिनके पीछे खर्च होती है ऐसे साधन सम्पन्न लोग ढोंग को अपना अधिकार मानते हैं। आधुनिक विश्व की सामाजिक, आर्थिक और पर्यावरण की बिखरती परिस्थिति में उनके व्यक्तिगत प्रयासों से कुछ फर्क पड़ेगा ऐसा नहीं लगता। शायद इस प्रकार की उदासीनता समाज में सर्वव्यापी हो। अमीर, गरीब, स्त्री या पुरुष सब … Continue reading →

ચતુરાઈ ચારેકોર, પણ ઓળખે કોણ…….?

એક દિવસ વહાણ તોરાજા બંદરે લાગ્યું. વહાણનો સોદાગર કાંઠે ઊતર્યો. તેની પાસે બે બતક અને એક કાળી લાકડી હતી. તે તો રાજા રાજ્યના રાજા સમક્ષ હાજર થયો અને કહ્યું, હે નામદાર! આ બે બતકમાંથી કયું બતક નર છે અને કયું બતક માદા છે? તથા આ લાકડીનો છેડાનો ભાગ કયો અને ટોચનો ભાગ કયો? તે જો … Continue reading →

A. P. J. Abdul Kalam Ignited Mind Children Creativity and Innovation Awards, 2021

The Honey Bee Network, SRISTI and GIAN jointly recognize the creative talent of school going students through an annual competition of innovative ideas/products/processes for improving our life, avoiding waste, generating of saving energy, improving environment, increasing productivity or safety, or increasing convenience. This award is given to commemorate the legacy of Dr. A P J … Continue reading →

Red Okra (Khati Bhindi) Chutney (This flower’s petals are high in iron, calcium, and vitamin C.)

Neha Tejaskumar Suthar 6, Sangadh Classic-Que Bunglows, Opp. Akshar Kutir Bunglows, Motera, Ahmedabad Ingredients: 50 gram Red Okra flower (Khati Bhindi), ½ tbsp. cumin, 1 tbsp chilli, jaggery and salt as per need. Method: First, separate the okra flower petals and carefully wash them. Then let it dry. Now, in a blender, combine the okra … Continue reading →

Eye of the Bird: Is Specialization Possible without Reduction?

In ancient India, there was a famous Guru (teacher) called Dronacharya. He taught princes and kings the art of archery at his ashram, a school situated deep in the forests. The five sons of King Pandu were his choicest students. One day, he decided to test the skills of the five brothers. He hung a … Continue reading →