Introduction: The Himalayan region is home to a rich array of wild medicinal plants that play a vital role in providing livelihoods and health security of the local communities. However, excessive ...

LANZHOU, March 19 (Xinhua) -- Researchers have recently uncovered the genetic basis of camouflage in Corydalis hemidicentra, an alpine plant and its long-term co-evolution with an insect herbivore.

NATIVE TO ROCKY PEAKS seasonally covered in snow, alpine plants shrug off blazing sun, extreme cold, strong wind and poor soil — hardly the cushy conditions found in a home garden.

Then there are star buffs who travel across India and, at times, overseas to get a glimpse of eclipses and rare celestial events. Story continues below this ad Ladakh and the higher reaches of ...

Frozen in winter, the lake is a breathtaking sight year-round. Tso Moriri, Ladakh Tso Moriri is a secluded alpine lake located in the Changthang region of Ladakh. Known for its crystal-clear ...

The Union Cabinet has discussed draft legislations for Ladakh, including 95% reservation for locals in government jobs and a quota for women in hill councils. Also, Bhoti and Urdu languages are ...

Rakesh Kumar Sharma Today, on 21st March, the world celebrates International Day of Forests or World Forest Day. This global ...

LANZHOU -- Researchers have recently uncovered the genetic basis of camouflage in Corydalis hemidicentra, an alpine plant and its long-term co-evolution with an insect herbivore. Growing on the ...

Samantha Hopes will be speaking at the next meeting of the Bridgnorth & District Horticultural Society. Her talk will be about 'spring colour'. Samantha Hopes Samantha initially trained and worked ...