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She reformed soceity for women - Tribute to her beliefs

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Imagine a teacher going to school and is scolded by soceity rather than respected. Teacher carrying two saari so that on getting dirty, she can change after reaching school and teaches her students. How worse the situation was. Even distressing is that she is in most respectable profession i.e. teaching yet such disgrace. But why? Because at that times education for girls is sin and Savitri Phule and her husband wanted to bring reforms by educating girls.. She was one of the first female teachers in India and opened several schools for girls with her husband, Jyotirao Phule. She also played a key role in the Satyashodhak Samaj (“Society of Truth Seekers”), a society founded by Jyotirao Phule in 1873 to promote social equality. Together the Phules challenged caste hierarchy and discrimination. Savitribai Phule is often cited as a role model for women’s empowerment and feminism in India. Pioneer of Women’s Education In the 19th century, education was rare for women. Savitribai and Jyotib...
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Eating while sitting...

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Our grand parents never support to eat while sitting on chairs. Even yoga, is done while sitting. Ever thought what could be the reason why God is worshipped by folding legs, why meditation starts with folded legs and eating while sitting. Today everyone opposes this and prefers dinning table. Might this be our culture, and in the name of modernization we don't want to follow. Yet never endeavours to know the scientific reasons behind. This is irony, we ignore the real reasons behind the film of vagueness. Real reason  our perception of food can be influenced by our posture, finding that we rate unpleasant foods more favorably when standing. This surprising fact sets the stage for a deeper look into a common question: Is it better to sit down and eat? The answer goes beyond mere etiquette, impacting everything from your digestion to your waistline. Eating posture affects digestion, satiety signals, and mindful eating. Sitting promotes relaxation and aids digestion, while standing c...
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Imagine Plastic that is 100% biodegradable

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Scientists are turning to milk proteins, starch, and nanoclay to create biodegradable plastics that break down quickly in soil. As concerns grow about damage to the environment and potential risks to human health, efforts to develop biodegradable plastics are accelerating, including several active research projects. In a recent study published in Polymers, researchers describe creating a thin biodegradable film made by blending calcium caseinate, a widely available material derived from casein, the main protein found in milk, with modified starch and bentonite nanoclay. Glycerol and polyvinyl alcohol were added to the mixture to enhance the material’s strength and flexibility. Tests of the material’s biodegradability showed a steady breakdown process, with complete disintegration expected to occur within about 13 weeks when placed in normal soil conditions. The research provides early insights into how biopolymer combinations and nanoclay suspensions can be used to produce practical bi...
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Recycling is Myth - Sustainability Challenge

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🌐 Most plastic isn’t recyclable, with less than 9% actually being processed, while the rest pollutes our environment. 🛠️ The petrochemical industry has perpetuated the myth of effective recycling to maintain high levels of plastic production. 📈 Global plastic production could triple by 2050, leading to a significant environmental crisis if not addressed. 🔄 A shift in focus is needed from recycling to a holistic strategy of reducing production, encouraging reuse, and implementing stricter regulations. Plastic, once developed as a versatile material is now troubling the world and is now at the center of a global crisis. Relief to most responsible citizens, when encouraged to recycle plastic diligently, believing it was our contribution to a cleaner planet. However, the harsh reality is that most plastic is not recyclable. This revelation challenges the narrative promoted by industries for decades, begging the question: have we been misled about the effectiveness of recycling? The Har...
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Understanding Water - Eri Water Harvesting

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Eri water harvesting is a traditional and sustainable method of collecting, storing, and utilizing rainwater for personal use. It has been practiced in Asia since ancient times, with the eri being one of the most recognized water storage systems used by many communities across India.  Eri water harvesting involves capturing rainwater runoff from roofs or other hard surfaces like terraces and pathways into an underground reservoir called the eri. The harvested rainwater is then used for domestic purposes such as drinking, cooking, washing clothes, bathing, and irrigating crops. In addition to its practical uses, the eri system also serves as a source of social and cultural capital for many communities that rely on it. The advantages of using the eri system are numerous not only does it provide clean drinking water for households but also reduces dependency on groundwater sources which can become depleted over time due to overexploitation. Additionally, having access to a reliable so...
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Nasadiya Sukta – The Hymn of Creation:

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नासदासीन्नो सदासीत्तदानीं नासीद्रजो नो व्योमा परो यत् । किमावरीवः कुह कस्य शर्मन् अम्भः किमासीद् गहनं गभीरम् ॥ Then was neither the non-existent, nor the existent. There was no realm of air, no sky beyond. What stirred? Where? In whose protection? Was there water, unfathomable, deep? न मृत्युरासीद् अमृतं न तर्हि न रात्र्या अह्न आसीत् प्रकेतः । आनीदवातं स्वधया तदेकं तस्माद् धान्यन् न परः किञ्चनास ॥ Then was neither death, nor deathless, nor the dividing line of night and day. That One breathed without breath, by Its own puissance. Other than That, nothing was. तम आसीत् तमसा गूढमग्रे अप्रकेतं सलिलं सर्वाऽइदम् । तुच्छ्येनाभ्व् अपिहितं यदासीत् तपसस् तन्महिनाजायतैकम् ॥ Darkness there was, enshrouded in darkness. All this was an undifferentiated flood. That which was hidden by the void emerged through the power of heat. कामस् तदग्रे समवर्तताधि मनसो रेतः प्रथमं यदासीत् । सतो बन्धुम् असति निरविन्दन् हृदि प्रतीष्या कवयो मनीषा ॥ In the beginning arose Desire – the first seed of mind. Sages, sear...
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Animals that changed the History

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They don’t do interviews or write self-promoting memoirs—though some definitely know how to strike a pose. Yet animals have been capturing the public’s imagination for centuries. Some have impressed with their loyalty and devotion, and others have garnered attention for saving lives. A few have even changed the course of history. Although the list of notable animals is lengthy, we’ve highlighted eight critters we think you should know. Laika Laika, the dog who became the first living creature sent into space, aboard Sputnik 2, November 1957. On November 3, 1957, Laika made history by becoming the first living creature to be launched into Earth’s orbit. It was a remarkable journey for the mixed-breed stray, who had been living on the streets of Moscow. But although Laika became well known, her true story took years to be told. Although Laika was always expected to perish during the mission, it was believed that she would die a relatively painless death from a lack of oxygen. Her demise,...
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