Plants
(Search results - 64)Lifestyle NewsMar 17, 2024, 11:59 AM IST
6 Plants that can survive as decoration of your room with low maintenance
Most people would prefer not to have to shoulder the additional responsibility of caring for and moving a plant on top of their job duties. Many low-maintenance indoor plants naturally demand less water than others, something that is not often known.
Lifestyle NewsMar 15, 2024, 4:36 PM IST
A super easy method to grow kiwi at home
To promote the growth of Kiwi plants, add natural fertilizers and compost to the plant. You can add kitchen scraps, leaf mold, or well-rotted manure into the soil. Typically, Kiwi plants may take approximately 2-3 years to mature and produce fruit, provided they receive proper care, including adequate sunlight, water, and nutrients from fertilizers.
India UntoldMar 1, 2024, 11:04 AM IST
Farmer Karibasappa’s innovation of ‘solar insect trap’ is earning him international recognition
In recognition of the innovative solution, the Infosys Foundation awarded Karibasappa the Aarohan Award in 2019. The ‘solar insect trap’ serves as a natural insect killer, significantly reducing the need for pesticides in the fields by 70 to 80 percent.
Lifestyle NewsFeb 16, 2024, 11:29 AM IST
New to Gardening? Here are some tips to take care of your rose plants
To ensure the health of your rose plant, you must consider some essential factors like quality of the soil, adequate sunlight, proper water management, and pruning.
India UntoldFeb 16, 2024, 9:52 AM IST
A Farmer in Rajasthan Who Makes Crores from Aloe Vera Cultivation
Harish began cultivating aloe vera, pomegranate, olive and other crops on 562 acres of land. Currently, he has 20 lakh aloe vera plants on his land. Reportedly, he makes around Rs 2.5 crore annually.
India UntoldFeb 6, 2024, 12:37 PM IST
A village that follows the tradition of planting trees to celebrate the birth of daughters
Shyam Sundar Paliwal, the former head of the village, shared that the village has been following this tradition for the last 19 years. When a daughter is born, neighbours, relatives, and friends come together to plant saplings around the household. As the daughters mature, so do the plants. Notably, over one lakh trees have been planted in this village so far. In the year 2005, this initiative was launched by Shyam Sundar.
Lifestyle NewsDec 30, 2023, 9:54 AM IST
Say Hi to New Year with these Auspicious Plants
Welcome the new year with these 5 plants that will bring prosperity and wellness in your house. Ward off the negative energy and share happiness with your loved ones.
Lifestyle NewsDec 19, 2023, 9:59 AM IST
Brighten Your New Year with these Auspicious Plants
Peace Lily is a low maintenance plant. It can be out indoors or in the sun. It emanates positive energy and that can brighten up your house. Worshipping tulsi plant is considered holy in Hindu tradition. The health benefits of basil leaf are a perfect reason to grow them in your garden.
India UntoldNov 2, 2023, 10:51 AM IST
The success story of MRF Tyres, a trusted brand since independence
KM Mammen Mappillai was the first Indian entrepreneur from the time of independence. In 1946, he started making balloons under a makeshift shed in Tiruvottiyur, Madras. In 1952, KM Mammen Mappillai established the foundation of MRF. The market capitalization of MRF is more than Rs 33,000 crore.
India UntoldNov 1, 2023, 10:49 AM IST
Preserving vegetable seeds for a sustainable future of farming
Dr Prabhakar Rao worked as an architect for years in Dubai and later did his PhD in Plant Breeding and Genetics. His passion to encourage sustainable farming methods among farmers brought him back to India. And now he has revived over 500 seeds of vegetables that were going extinct.
India UntoldOct 12, 2023, 10:28 AM IST
Shobhit Soni makes lakhs in a month from his Kulhad-making business
While doing his engineering, Ajmer’s Shobhit Soni came up with the idea of building a company for making kulhad glasses. He has around 42 plants all over the country and earns in lakhs.
India UntoldSep 26, 2023, 2:26 PM IST
Akshay’s Success: From Rs 10,000 to an empire of crores
Akshay Srivastava invested a sum of Rs 10,000 and started his business of manufacturing organic fertilizers. He learned about the harmful side-effects of chemical fertilizers and started his research to find better alternatives.
India UntoldAug 29, 2023, 9:19 AM IST
Ditching the use disposable cups, Shobhit’s company is earning in crores by making kulhads
While doing his engineering, Ajmer’s Shobhit Soni came up with the idea of building a company for making kulhad glasses. He has around 42 plants all over the country with a turnover of 2.5 crore.
IndiaMay 28, 2021, 12:43 PM IST
Indian navy conducts ‘Skill Development Training Program’ on ‘Maintenance of PSA Oxygen Plants’
Indian navy conducts Skill Development Training Program on ‘Maintenance of PSA Oxygen Plants’
IndiaMay 27, 2021, 2:15 PM IST
Attracting industries: Karnataka offers incentives to companies setting up oxygen plants
With a view to increasing oxygen production in the state, Karnataka has offered sops to companies to set up more plants