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A Pioneer In Indian Horticulture | Rao Bahadur HC Javaraya | Documentary

This documentary highlights the contributions of Rao Bahadur H.C Javaraya to the horticulture industry in India and the erstwhile Mysore state Javaraya came from a family of distinguished individuals and succeeded G.H.Krumbiegel as the Superintendent of Government Gardens and the Director of Horticulture when Krumbiegel was interned Javaraya was responsible for improving Lalbagh Botanical Garden, …

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Airport Terminal In A Garden | Bengaluru Airport

The second terminal of Kempegowda International Airport in Bengaluru is a new addition to the airport that highlights the rich history and culture of the Indian state of Karnataka. The terminal was constructed in two phases, with the first phase covering an area of 255,645 square meters and being able to accommodate up to 25 …

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Ricky Kej | Grammy Award-Winning Journey for a Greener Future

3-time Grammy Award Winner, US Billboard #1 artist, GQ Hero 2020, Ricky Kej is an internationally renowned Indian Music Composer and Environmentalist. He has performed at prestigious venues in over 30 countries, including the UN Headquarters in New York and Geneva. Ricky has won over 100 music awards in 20 countries. He serves as the …

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True Green Heroes | Karnataka Forest Department | Documentary

Forests teem with life and life-giving resources and perhaps nowhere is it as evident as it is in the state of Karnataka. Forests in Karnataka stretch as far as the eye can see, cradling the lowest valleys and crowning the highest peaks. At its heart, is the Western Ghats, one of the biodiversity hotspots of …

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A Tusk-Less Future | Why Asian Elephants Are Losing Tusks

Tusks have defined the personality of elephants throughout their evolutionary history. Yet, tusks are absent among all-female Asian elephants and in many male elephants as well at present. Raman Sukumar (professor at the Indian Institute of Science) has been intrigued by the function of tusks in elephants and the reasons for their loss among females …

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India’s Defence Research And Development Organisation (DRDO) Solution For A Cleaner Earth

In an attempt to curb the rising menace of single-use plastic, the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) joined hands with Ecolastic Private Limited to launch biodegradable packaging products, which are made from natural and plant-based food-grade materials. These sustainable bags would be made available in two forms —soluble and insoluble. These bags would be …

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How Technology Made An Indian Garden An Evergreen Wonder!

Think Bengaluru, Think Green. Think Lalbagh! But ever stopped to think how one of India’s largest botanical gardens remain green all year long, right in the middle of a bustling city?  For a space that is home to over 1000 rare species of trees and plants, Lalbagh’s need for water and more is obviously high!  …

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The Maharaja’s German Gardener | G. H. Krumbiegel

When the tabebuira blossom in bright yellow and pink bursts, who can help but smile? Bengaluru’s jacaranda tree, gulmohars, and cassias have enchanted visitors from all over the world. The renowned horticultural Gustav Hermann Krumbiegel, whose abilities so pleased Krishnaraja Wadiyar IV that he appointed him as curator of Lalbagh Botanical Gardens, is responsible for …

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