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The Hindu
Eco-vouchers for heritage rice, organic produce, and home care. Here are gifts you’re sure they won’t return
The last few years have not only seen the rise of the ‘conscious’ consumer, but also one who gifts differently. Be it saplings, earthenware diyas or plantable cards and crackers, there is a noticeable shift in the way we share — goodbye plastic lights and synthetic idols that are either dumped in the loft or passed on to a neighbour! Now, the gifts are cherished and actually put to use.
Also finding place in our local markets are zero-waste stores (Jonah Fernandes and Eldridge Lobo’s Ecoposro in Goa, Pune’s Adrish, Bittu John’s plastic-free 7 to 9 Green Store in Ernakulam), entrepreneurs crafting everything plantable, and home bakers dishing out edible fireworks.
So this year, sweets hampers aside, here are our picks for those looking to give their festivities a green twist:
Discover the fascinating science behind how a pencil writes, from carbon atoms to condensed matter physics explained concisely.
North American cicadas have life cycles that last for prime numbers of years, putting pressure on the idea that humans created mathematics.
Stationary objects balance on a wide base due to gravity, while moving vehicles balance due to forward force.
The Ministry of Defence expects the MoA to enable the two organisations to access testing facilities available with each other for mutual benefit.
Research has uncovered the transmission of pathogens between managed honey bees and wild pollinators, a process called pathogen spillover and spillback
Podcasts have become our best friends, especially during the Covid-19 pandemic. Whether you are cooking, sketching or going on an evening walk, there is a show that matches your mood. From horror tales to informative conversations to just two friends talking about anything & everything relatable, podcasts have become a part of our lives unknowingly. Over the years, more voices have joined this audio landscape and filled it with stories that resonate with our lives. Podcasts serve as a reminder that everyone has a story worth telling and listening to!
CSTEP study shows Bengaluru needs 36,000 EV charging guns, 400 stations by 2030, with potential impact on grid.
A nuclear fusion reaction can generate more energy than it consumes, but the technologies to harness it to generate electricity continue to stay out of reach.
BMW has introduced the new M340i xDrive, a high-performance sedan combining strong design, advanced technology, and the capability for thrilling drives.
This week’s Sci-five quiz is on semi-conductor.
The globally-acclaimed Candlelight Concert is now in Chennai. Listen to classical and contemporary music at Museum Theatre, amidst thousands of candles