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Water conservation

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 IMPORTANCE OF WATER CONSERVATION Why Is Water Conservation Important? Freshwater is one of the most essential natural resources on our planet. It's imperative to take an integrated, sustainable approach, consider the world's water cycle, and think about the usage and conservation of freshwater. By asking why water conservation is important, we will begin to uncover the damaging effects of some of our habits and daily-use items.  Freshwater accounts for only 3% of our surface water . And most of the fresh water on our planet is not available for use since it is locked away in various forms of storage. Such forms include ice, glaciers, and groundwater. Usable water is already a scarce resource in many parts of the world, becoming an increasing concern. As our compilation of  water pollution facts   illustrates, its availability is likely one of the critical issues that humanity will face moving forward. Those designing sustainable systems must consider how people can ...

Banglore's famous fooods

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  OUR CITIES FOOD EATING PRACTICES Bangalore Famous Food – Special Dishes & Street Food: Why Bangalore is Known for its Food ?? The word Bangalore means Town of Beans. The city not just leads as a software exporter but receives a lot of love for its culinary skills. From South Indian to Japanese dishes, you can find everything in Bangalore’s endless restaurants, cafes and street food stalls. But the real love and culture can be tasted in the local cuisine and  Bangalore’s famous food . Traditional Dishes Vada Pav   Vada pav is a crisp, deep-fried potato vada served in the confines of a warm, buttery bun. Vada pav is considered the staple street food of Mumbai. However, it has become a  Bangalore special food  too. The gunpowder chutney is what makes the vada pav so delicious and popular. You can order it with extra cheese, onions, or green chillies.   Bisi Bela Bath  Known as the Soul Food of Bangalore, Bisi Bela Bath literally translates to Hot Da...

Organic farming

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 USEFULLNESS OF ORGANIC FARMING Organic farming in INDIA: a vision towards a healthy nation Benefits of Organic Farming Nutritional benefits and health safety According to a study conducted by  AFSSA (2003) , organically grown foods, especially leafy vegetables and tubers, have higher dry matter as compared to conventionally grown foods.  Woëse  et al.  (1997)  and  Bourn and Prescott (2002)  also found similar results.  Organically grazed cows and sheep contain less fat and more lean meat as compared to conventional counterparts ( Hansson  et al. , 2000 ). In a study conducted by  Nürnberg  et al.  (2002) , organically fed cow’s muscle contains fourfold more linolenic acid, which is a recommended cardio-protective ω-3 fatty acid, with accompanying decrease in oleic acid and linoleic acid. Organic plants contain significantly more magnesium, iron, and phosphorous. They also contain more calcium, sodium, and potassium ...