A Crusader’s fight for the Ganga

14 years ago

There has already been a loss of life earlier in Uttarakhand for the Ganges. Swami Nigamanand died after a fast…

Economic Importance of Santalum album

14 years ago

Family:  Santalaceae Genus: Santalum Species: S. album Common name:  Chandan Origin: India Description: Small to medium sized tree evergreen, with…

Economic Importance of Cedrus deodara

14 years ago

Kingdom: Plantae Family:  Coniferae Genus: Cedrus Species: C. deodara Common name:  Deodar Description: Tall, evergreen tree dark-green foliage, forming a…

Economic Importance of Madhuca indica

14 years ago

Family:  Sapotaceae Genus: Madhuca Species: M. Longifolia Common name:  Mahua, Mohua Origin: India Description:  Medium to large sized deciduous tree,…

Economic Importance of Toona spp.

14 years ago

1. Botanical name; T. ciliata T. serrata 2. Family:  Meliaceae 3. Origin:  India Description: Large deciduous tree, with a spreading…

World Forestry DAY- 21st March, 2012

14 years ago

World Forestry Day is celebrated world over to highlight the contribution of forests in not only supporting livelihoods of millions…

The Yamuna is DYING, why DELHIITES need to be concerned…

14 years ago

According to the findings of a project undertaken by TERI (The Energy and Resources Institute) the Yamuna is reeling under…

Indian Railways turning green

14 years ago

The Railway Budget is out and we thought it might be a good idea to discuss it from a green…

Economic Importance of Jacaranda mimosaefolia

14 years ago

Family:  Bigoniaceae Genus: Jacaranda Species: J. mimosifolia Common name: Nili gulmohar Origin:  Brazil Description: Blue jacaranda is a small to…

Economic Importance of Dillenia indica

14 years ago

Family:  Dilleniaceae Genus: Dillenia Species: D. indica Common name:  Elephant apple, chalta Origin:  India Description: Middle sized to evergreen tree. …