Climate Change and Evolving Role of Research Institutions

The Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR), founded in 1929, and the state agricultural universities as part of the national agricultural research system have played a pivotal role in advancing scientific research.

Research efforts need to be enhanced on plant root biology, enhancing photosynthetic carbon capturing capacity.

The synergy between basic plant sciences and cutting-edge technologies such as precision agriculture, regenerative agriculture, conservation agriculture, remote-sensing techniques, advanced biotechnological tools and AI-driven models forms the foundation of sustainable and climate-resilient agriculture.

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Now Manage Your Entire Health History in One Place: Samsung Health Partners With Eka Care

Samsung has partnered with health-tech company Eka Care to introduce a groundbreaking "Health Records" feature on the Samsung Health app.This initiative aligns with the Indian government's Ayushman...more

'Our Heartfelt Thanks, Jane'
Foundation: Northern Piedmont Community Foundation, Piedmont Community Foundation

The Piedmont Community Foundation honors longtime executive director Jane Bowling-Wilson.The foundation has been a regional philanthropic success story for more than a decade.The organization is...more

A $1.8B Startup Sale Made Him Wealthy—Now He Plans to Donate Half His Net Worth

A $1.8B startup sale made him wealthy now he plans to donate half his net worth.'The American Dream isn't just about getting rich' Atwood's announcement echoes The Giving Pledge, a campaign started...more

Practical Philanthropy in Penrith: How You Can Become A Global Citizen

You're not simply giving someone a handout you're extending a helping hand.Penrith's friendly community vibe, Western Sydney University campus and proximity to Sydney makes it the ideal home for...more

Shanghai Continues to Enrich Ecological Environment

The air quality in Shanghai was rated "good" for 88.5 percent of the days throughout the year, marking an increase of 0.8 percent compared to the previous year.The concentration of PM2.5 remained...more

Just Transition Fund

The Just Transition Fund supports economic development in areas of the U.S.that were once coal-mining areas.Its framework for economic development centers on closing the digital divide through...more

Breaking: Fmc Corporation Shutters Its Agtech Vc Arm Fmc Ventures

FMC Corporation launched its venture arm in 2020.The venture arm backed the likes of Traive, Agrospheres, Niqo Robotics, Micropep Technologies, Guardian Agriculture, and Trace Genomics.In November...more

Pseg Foundation Celebrates 10 Years and Nearly $8M in Grant
Foundation: PSEG Foundation

The Neighborhood Partners Program has supported over 400 nonprofits in 14 counties across New Jersey and Long Island.More than 400 nonprofit organizations have received nearly $8 million in grants...more

Community Foundation Increases Grant Support by Nearly $1 Million
Foundation: Community Foundation of Western Massachusetts

Over 100 organizations across the Pioneer Valley received $3.2 million in grants from the Community Foundation of Western Massachusetts.The foundation increased its financial support of the...more

Metallica's All Within My Hands Foundation Donate $500K For L.A. Fire Relief
Foundation: California Community Foundation, Pasadena Community Foundation

Metallica's philanthropic foundation, All Within My Hands (AWMH), is donating a combined total of $500,000 to two key efforts.If you can, consider helping out by donating to the Pas Pasadena...more

Tuesday January 21, 2025


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Bicycles for the People in Rural Mozambique


Mozambikes, a for-profit social venture, was formed during a road trip across Mozambique. The founders of Mozambikes aim to improve the quality of life among rural Mozambicans by providing low-cost, efficient personal transportation.