Bengal boy’s research in US a boost for farmers, unearths ways to make crops drought-tolerant | Kolkata News

KOLKATA: A study by a team at an American university, of which a scientist from Bengal is a member, may help Indian farmers negotiate the unpredictable terrain of climate change by making staple crops more drought-tolerant.The increasing unpredictability of the monsoon, induced by climate change, has put a lot of stress on farmers cultivating staples…

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Where are US troops in Middle East headed next? Iran’s uranium in focus as Trump weighs ways to end war

A month into the Donald Trump-designed war with Iran, Washington is quietly expanding its military footprint in the Middle East, sending several hundred additional troops to join a growing force of Marines and Army paratroopers. The deployments, US military officials told The New York Times on Sunday, are meant to give the president a wider…

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7 natural ways to keep your home and garden pest-free this summer

Strong plants handle pest pressure better than weak ones. Overwatering, overcrowding, and excess nitrogen can all make garden pests worse, especially aphids. Give plants enough space, prune where needed, and feed them sensibly instead of pushing quick growth with too much fertilizer. Healthy, well-spaced plants dry faster after watering and are less likely to become…

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6 ways you unknowingly invite bad treatment – And how to fix it, as per psychologist

Ever wondered why some people walk all over you while others command respect? Psychologist Ziad Roumy recently explained six subtle habits that scream “treat me poorly”, in a video posted on social media—and they’re sneakier than you think. That awkward laugh at rude jokes, constant over-apologizing, or shrinking your needs to keep peace? They’re invisible…

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Want a better job and increment? 5 ways to get promoted at work – And how to avoid a ‘dry promotion’

We’ve all seen it: the person who works 60 hours a week, hits every deadline, and stays late, only to be “rewarded” with a dry promotion. You know the one—whose got a fancy title, along with a mountain of extra responsibilities, but the exact same paycheck. Companies love free labour disguised as “professional growth.” If…

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