Eko Prasetyo/Getty Forecasters expect the El Niño now underway in the tropical Pacific to strengthen into a strong or very strong climate driver later this year. When an El
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by Bioengineer A groundbreaking five-year field study conducted in Heilongjiang Province, China, has uncovered crucial insights into the role of biochar application in
A new study finds that climate change is creating environments where humans have never successfully cultivated rice before. By Stephanie Pappas Climate change is pushing
Despite common belief, ageing doesn’t significantly boost the nutritional value. By: Lifestyle Desk Aged basmati rice has long been prized in Indian kitchens, not just for its
Staples like rice, wheat and maize sustain caloric requirements of billions of people worldwide. However, their refined grains lack essential nutrients, driving widespread
SB Naseem Over the past 25 years, Bangladesh has added nearly five crore people to its population, intensifying pressure on the country’s staple: rice. While production has
Story by TOI Lifestyle Desk Rice is among the most commonly eaten foods around the world, being an integral part of the daily diet for billions of people. From a humble
The writer shares that amid the conflict in the Middle East, an Al Jazeera report on March 18 revealed that most fertiliser factories in Bangladesh have reportedly been forced to