The history of Jaipur goes back to 1150 A.D. when Amber was wrested from Meena chief of Susawat clan by the Kakil Dev, son of the Dhula Rai of Dausa. Dhula Rai was Kachhawa Rajput belonging to…

References to the trees and flowers are found profusely in folk song, particularly in songs of worship of plants. Folk songs in praise of Bamboo (Bambusa vulgaris Schard. ex. J.C.Wendl), Basil…

Scientists at a research institute in Austria are trying to figure out how life might evolve under different biochemistry conditions and with exotic solvents than what would exist on a world similar…

These are uncertain and often frightening times for many people.  While none of my clients have thus far suffered any major emotional setbacks, the holidays are quickly approaching and I expect…

On this day of celebration, let us remember and honor the invaluable contributions of squid to pirate lore and culture: - Davy Jones and the Kraken in Pirates of the Carribbean: Dead Man's Chest. As…

silvicultural production systems and nutrient requirements of Jatropha curcas which can be summarized as below: • What are the best management techniques (planting practices, spacing, etc.) to…

According to Ayurvedic system of medicines a large number of plants are employed in the traditional medicines for the treatment of several diseases like cancer (Kirtikar and Basu, 1935; MacDowell,…

Scientific Name Solanum surattense Burm. f. syn. S. xanthocarpum Schrad. & Wendl. Family Solanaceae Used Part Seeds and fruits Distribution Area Throughout India, in dry situtations as weed…

Scientific Name Myristica fragrans Houtt. Family Myristicaceae Used Part Seeds Distribution Area Cultivated in Karnataka, the Andamans & Nicobar Islands. Family Myristicaceae Used Part Aril (…

Scientific Name Solanum indicum Linn. Family Solanaceae Used Part Fruits Distribution Area A spiny herb, found throughout the warmer parts of Nepal and India, up to an elevation of 1,500 m.…

Scientific Name Rhododendron anthopogon D. Don Family Ericaceae Used Part Stem, Leaves, buds. Distribution Area A small shrub found in Alpine Himalayas of Nepal from 3300-4000 and also in the…

Law and Science : #2 The Chicken Little Mentality Fiat Justicia, Ruat Caelum Fiat justicia ruat caelum is often expressed as: 'let justice triumph or else the sky will fall'.  It may be more…

Ahoy maties, how the time flies. It is "Talk Like A Pirate Day" once again and the science communities be awash in pirattitude.Or not, perhaps 'tis just me.But if it's not just me, and the little…

Jatropha curcus General introduction Jatropha is bush that grows in the warm regions of the world as it is sensitive to colder climates. Once it’s planted it grows and produces nuts that contain oil…

Nanotechnology refers to research and technology development at the atomic, molecular and macromolecular scale leading to the controlled manipulation and study of structures and devices with the…

Are plants really demonic oxygen stealing crooks that will sneak up at night and kill us all? Can plants kill you by simply respiring? This is what I want to look at with this post. I’m sure you are…

To the list of special issues dealing with the evolution of eyes (E:EO, Phil Trans R Soc B), you can now add one on nervous systems in Nature Reviews Neuroscience. Nature Reviews Neuroscience Vol…

Scientific Name Piper longum Linn Family Piperaceae Used Part Dried spike Distribution Area A climber occurring in the hotter parts of India, from Central Himalayas to Assam, Khasi and…

Scientific Name Saraca asoca (Roxb.) De Wilde syn. S. indica auct. non Linn. Family Caesalpiniaceae (Fabaceae) Used Part Bark. Distribution Area It occurs almost throughout India up to an altitude…

I’ve been putting the case for some months now, that evolutionary biology is in a deplorable state due to an uncritical acceptance of the unrealistic assumptions that lie at the heart of selfish gene…