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Biotechnological Advances In Agriculture

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By: Prof. R K Yadav, Dean, College of Agriculture, Lakhimpur Kheri Campus C.S. Azad Univ. of Agril. & Tech. Kanpur & Executive Editor-ICN Group KANPUR: Agriculture production in India has increased considerably during the last five decades largely due to the development and large scale cultivation of high-yielding dwarf varieties of rice and wheat, and greater applications of water and nutrients. This increase in food production has made India self-sufficient and contributed tremendously to food security. However, the population expected to reach 1.8 billion in 2050 will impose great demand for increased food production.…

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Parrots And Indore City

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By: Dr. Akhtar Nasim, Sr. Principal Scientist & Prof. CSIR-Academic, New Delhi & Consulting Editor-ICN Sci & Tech NEW DELHI: Indore is a fast growing city in Madhya Pradesh-India. This city has majestic temples, insightful museums, lively bazaars, vibrant pubs and restaurants, and so much more. There are a few lakes nearby Indore. One of the largest lakes in Indore, Sirpur Lake is a huge man-made lake which was created in early 20th century by the Holkar royal family of the city. Its spread across 800 acres and the protected area surrounding it…

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The Blatant Caging Of Animals In Zoos

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By: Dr. Akhtar Nasim, Sr. Principal Scientist CSIR-CRRI & Prof. ACSIR (University) & Consulting Editor ICN Science & Tech  NEW DELHI: Humans have been blatantly capturing and displaying animals since 3500 BCE in Egypt. Where the kings kept hippos, elephants, baboons, and different species of large cats in the zoos for their entertainment. The longest continuously operating zoo in the world is the Vienna Zoo, for more than 260 years. Zoo authorities work hard to save species that are threatened in the wild, they take animals that are on the verge of…

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‘’MY-MOTHERLAND“

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By: C.P. Singh, Editor-ICN Group My dear , my – respected , my own Indian – Nationals, We all are Loved – Dear – Children of our pious – Motherland. We are reaping every – good  from It’s all parameters and channels , We have to prove our true – patriotism by our deeds and every pious – stand. This – clay, this – sand, these – dust – grains, each and every particle of land, Is pious as my own – mother, I grew and live – in this ever.…

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“A-Child“

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By: C.P. Singh, Editor-ICN Group An innocent baby is  ever  watching , reading and perceiving , It , as to be her own – doll or  even younger – sister . Playing with a naturally  hanging , dancing and growing , As if  an – auspicious , colorful – instinct’s – blister .   Child is just a child , all open , nothing – hidden , Not even–in  false – hood , they ever manipulate . Differentiating neither nest – cleft , nor hive – den ,  Un –…

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Phytomining Of Nickel Metal Out Of The Soil

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By: Prof. Nand Lal, Dean, Faculty of Life Sciences, Former Pro-Vice Chancellor, C.S.J.M. University, Kanpur  Industry needs to be encouraged to adopt new technologies that have the potential to improve mine site rehabilitation outcomes and opportunities, especially in developing countries.Phytomining has several unique features like (1) It offers the possibility of exploiting ores or mineralised soils that are uneconomic by conventional mining methods. (2) ‘Bio-ores’ are virtually sulphur-free, and their smelting requires less energy than sulphidic ores. (3) The metal content of a bio-ore is usually much greater than that…

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Phytomining Of Nickel Metal Out Of The Soil

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By: Prof. Nand Lal, Dean, Faculty of Life Sciences & Former Pro-VC, C.S.J.M. Kanpur University  Phytomining is a technique that uses certain plants to mine metals out of sub-economic ore bodies including soil or polluted waters. Phytominers grow a crop of a metal-hyperaccumulating plant species, harvest the biomass and burn it to produce a bio-ore.Use of phytomining has grown over the last decade, particularly in remediating contaminated lands such as mine tailings or old factory sites where metals have leached into the ground.Some of the plant species could even be used…

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Heavy Metal Contamination In Water And Risks To Human Health

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By: Prof. Nand Lal, Dean, Faculty of Life Sciences & Former Pro-VC, C.S.J.M.Kanpur University & Priti Sachan      The presence of lead in the drinking water can cause damage to the kidney, nervous system, and learning difficulties. KANPUR: Water resources in the world have been profoundly influenced over the last years by human activities, whereby the world is currently facing critical water supply and drinking water quality problems. Increased urbanization and industrialization are to blame for an increased level of trace metals, especially heavy metals in water bodies. In addition to…

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“Save Water-Save Yourself”

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By: Dr. Abhishek Kumar Pandey, Asstt. Editor-ICN LUCKNOW: The above mentioned title would look old fashioned and well known but if we look in to this issue, we would understand how true and how serious it is. Water is the most precious gift of nature. It has no taste, no smell and no color. It is found everywhere and the other name of it is “life” because it is the basis of fluid element of all living organisms. We, today live in a world suffering from illnesses inflicted on our environment as a result…

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From Nothingness To Nothingness….

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By: Klinsa Kurien, Bureau Chief-ICN Kerala This lockdown period has taught people many ‘life’ lessons. In fact in me, it has created a writer’s streak. The basic of all basic questions rose up like a tide in my mind. There’s an inner conflict happening. The complexities of life turn harder when you expect it the least. This cycle of life called ‘karma’ takes up a periodical patterning. The process of life is the same for all individuals, it is just their experience which varies. To some it may seem fair…

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