The use of Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) in education and training is expanding rapidly due to advancements in high-speed internet and the widespread use of smart devices. E-learning, which integrates electronic media with ICT, has revolutionized how students and educators engage with content. It can take place in two primary modes: synchronous, where real-time interaction occurs through live lectures, Continue Reading »

In the lush green hills of Northeast India, bamboo is far more than a plant. It is a symbol of culture, a livelihood resource, and increasingly, a natural ally in the fight against climate change. A recent study in Assam’s Dima Hasao district has revealed remarkable insights into how bamboo thrives under human disturbance and a changing climate, painting a Continue Reading »

Blockchain technology is a decentralized and immutable ledger system that enables secure and transparent transactions or data exchanges. It operates on a distributed network of computers, known as nodes, which collectively validate and record transactions in a chronological and tamper-resistant manner. Each transaction, or block, is cryptographically linked to the previous one, forming a chain of blocks. The decentralized nature Continue Reading »

Authors- Asfa Siddiqui, Poonam S. Tiwari and Raghavendra Pratap Singh Greenhouse gases, especially CO2 and CH4 are amongst the primary contributors of anthropogenic climate change. Methane (CH₄), a potent greenhouse gas, has a global warming potential over 28 times and 84 times greater than CO₂ over a 100-year and 20-year period, respectively (Saunois et al. 2024). In the wake of Continue Reading »

Authors: Bhoomika Ghale, Kshama Gupta and Arijit Roy Have you ever walked through a park on a hot day and felt the air suddenly cool? Or found peace under a tree while the rest of the city buzzed with traffic? That small moment of calm is more than a luxury - it's the result of planning, policy, and science working Continue Reading »