Anitha Pailoor profiles a large landholding family farm in Karnataka's Hassan district that switched from chemical farming to organic in the mid-nineties.

The area around the Nagavalli tank in Tumkur, Karnataka has been reeling under water scarcity for the past several years, with extensive sinking of bore wells not helping. But Jaya farm, owned by 75 year-old Jayanna and run by his middle-aged son Kumara Swamy, has become a ray of hope and self-help. Shree Padre reports.

Setting himself a target of a thousand trees each year, Dr Mahantesh Tapashetti has greened his neighbourhood and surrounding areas in Hubli by himself. Many residents appreciate his work, and the Forest Department has been happy to support him, supplying trees for his care and planting them each year. Shree Padre reports.

A hurriedly passed amendment to the Karnataka Panchayat Raj Act last week gives MLAs unwarranted powers over panchayats, which are themselves a separate tier of local goverment. Nandana Reddy and Damodar Acharya say the amendment is contrary to the spirit of decentralisation and the Constitution.

When a teacher specially trained to handle children with special needs started work at a local government school in Bangalore, children were benefited and stopped dropping out. Padmalatha Ravi has more.

Father Benjamin D'Souza's rain harvesting measures in four acres of the Tallur Church campus in coastal Karnataka have assured zero runoff for the last half a decade and watered neighbouring wells too. Shree Padre reports.

It takes more to feed the family amidst destroyed houses and ruined hopes. The flood-hit women in North Karnataka are putting up with more than what their menfolk could ever empathise with. Savita Hiremath has more.

It has been known informally for long. But recently, animal nutrition scientists announced that areca leaf sheath fodder can replace paddy straw. This is timely, since paddy straw supply has been declining, notes Shrikrishna D.

A retired physician in small-town Manipal in Karnataka sets an example in kitchen gardening and highlights the many benefits it brings apart from the yield itself. Shree Padre brings us his remarkable story.

Various independent studies and research reveal close to 20 per cent of students across India suffering from some degree of visual impairment. A new initiative from the Nayonika Eye Care Charitable Trust seeks to correct this through the combined efforts of a wider network.

Lack of clarity over legal requirements, shoddy implementation and selective approvals have made it extremely difficult for poorer communities to build or maintain their houses in coastal zones. Vinod Patgar describes the situation based on his experience in Karnataka.

A round table gathering of citizens and planners has identified ways to improve the city's transportation services. If successful, this initiative could serve as a model for active participation by residents in solving a problem every metropolitan area faces. Pankaj Sekhsaria reports.

While the idea of Bus Rapid Transit has merit, its implementation in Pune has created a poor first impression. Inadequate planning, lack of enforcement of dedicated lanes for buses, and haste in rolling out the project have all been criticised, and experts find much room for improvement. Vinita Deshmukh reports.

A self-styled Remaking of Mumbai Federation (ROMF) has spun out a Rs.60,000 crore plan for redeveloping the city, which includes housing the urban poor in skyscrapers. Experiences show that this does not work for the poor, notwithstanding redevelopment's own merits. Darryl D'Monte scrunitises ROMF's proposal.

The challenge of educating street and railway children is more than an education problem - it is a holistic problem of moulding and supporting their entire lives. Aparna Pallavi reports on the efforts of CNI-SSI in Nagpur.

A tragic accident at the Chinchave Minor Irrigation Project in Maharashtra brings into focus long-simmering questions over the quality of minor irrigation works as well as the nexus between engineers and contractors. Parineeta Dandekar takes a look.

As studies continue to highlight the potential health hazards posed by cell phones, Mumbai citizens are seen demanding stricter regulation and removal of cell phone towers from sensitive areas, but authorities respond with half-baked measures. Darryl D'Monte reports.

गृह मंत्रालय ने कोविड-19 से बचाव के लिए दिशा-निर्देश जारी किए हैं. अब लोगों को पब्लिक प्लेस या सार्वजनिक स्थलों पर जाने से पहले कई तरह के नियमों का सख्ती से पालन करना होगा.

अमेज़न से ग्राहक गुब्‍बारे, कलर, पार्टी की चीजें, फैशन एसेसरीज, ब्‍यूटी प्रोडक्‍ट्स, वाटर रेसिसटैंट गैजेट्स सहित कई चीजें सस्ते में खरीद सकते हैं...

बदमाश कंपनी की बेवकूफी भरी कहानी चार मिडिल क्लास दोस्तों की कहानी है।

रितिक और बारबरा के बीच कि केमेस्ट्री स्क्रीन पर उभर कर आती है।

Venky's face ire of EPL team Blackburn Rovers' fans

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जॉम्बीलैंड डबल टैप समीक्षाः जॉम्बीलैंड डबल टैप (Zombieland Double Tap) साल 2009 की स्लीपर हिट जॉम्बीलैंड का सीक्वल है. लेकिन इसमें हॉरर से कहीं ज़्यादा ख़्याल कॉमेडी का रखा गया है और सच पूछा जाए तो यही बात इसे थोड़ा अलग बनाती है.

Aam Aadmi Party’s decision to not contest any of the four upcoming assembly elections in Maharashtra, Jammu & Kashmir, Haryana and Jharkhand is the wisest choice the party has made in the last six months.

Looking for some stylish sari and blouse trends? Look no further and take inspiration from Mouni Roy's sari wardrobe. From pre-draped saris to the colourful blouse, Mouni knows how to rock a sari. Whether you're attending a wedding or looking for some new designs to update your ethnic wardrobe, her saris are perfect for every occasion.

The term Khichdi comes from the Sanskrit word ‘Khiccha’, meaning a dish of rice and legumes.

Learning how to apply blush, the right way can draw attention to your face. Instead of just smiling and dabbing the blush on your cheeks, understand the shape of your face and know what technique to use while applying it. From round face to long-shaped face, the technique of applying the blush differentiates from one face to the other.

Hypoglycemia is mostly related to diabetes but factors like diet, exercise and certain medications also play a major role.

Renowned beauty guru and one of country's leading aromatherapy purveyors, Blossom Kochhar recently had a live chat with ETimes Lifestyle. From aromatherapy to haircare, here are some of the most interesting beauty questions Blossom answered.

This season, the black colour is having a big moment in Indian ensembles. Celebs are now ditching bright and shiny hues for the colour. When it comes to western wear, odds are that every woman owns more than 5 pieces of black outfits. From LBD to classic trousers, this hue has ruled formals, casual and party trends. And, now, celebs are going for stylish Indian ensembles in a black hue. Here's a look at five of our favourite stars who wore the sexiest black lehengas ever:

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अमेरिका के गैरवरीय रीले ओपेलका ने वावरिंका को 7-5, 3-6, 4-6, 6-4, 8-6 से हराया.

अपना पहला ग्रैंड स्लैम खेल रही कोरी ग्राफ ने टूर्नामेंट के चौथे राउंड में प्रवेश कर लिया है जहां उनका सामना सिमोना हालेप से होगा

लिएंडर पेस के बाद रोहन बोपन्ना और दिविज शरण भी मिक्स्ड डबल्स में हराकर टूर्नामेंट से बाहर हो गए हैं

सेरेना ने गुरुवार को सेमीफाइनल में चेक गणराज्य की बारबोरा स्ट्रायकोवा को मात दी तो वहीं हालेप ने यूक्रेन की इलिना स्वितोलिना को हराया.

शुक्रवार को पहले सेमीफाइनल मुकाबले में जोकोविच स्पेन के रॉबर्ट बॉतिस्ता को हराकर छठी बार इस टूर्नामेंट के फाइनल में पहुंचने में कामयाब रहे.

रोजर फेडरर अब तक आठ बार विंबलडन जीत चुके हैं. वहीं, राफेल नडाल ने केवल दो बार खिताब जीता है.

Indian-American Niraj Antani has won the Republican primary for the US state of Ohio's sixth Senate district. Antani, 29, is currently serving in the Ohio General Assembly as a state representative.

Bloodbath on Dalal Street after Yes Bank crisis: Sensex down, Nifty below 11K

Amidst ever-extending lockdown and also the non-relenting number of daily discoveries of positive cases, a vicious cloud of confusion has covered humanities collective mindset! Suddenly things have changed for each one of us, thankfully not...

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Watch this little one explain coronavirus in the most adorable way!

This little kid explain coronavirus in the most adorable way!

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US agency probes 12th Tesla crash tied to possible Autopilot use

Two pieces of plane debris found in Mozambique have been brought to Australia, where experts will determine whether they are from the missing Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 that disappeared mysteriously over two years ago over the Indian Ocean.