Across a swathe of over 600 acres in New Chennai Township Private Limited (NCTPL) MARG Swarnabhumi, in Chengalpattu, a perennial grass has been pressed into service to lay the foundation of a net zero ...

Vetiver, more popularly known in India as khus, is an aromatic tall grass that boasts benefits in traditional folklore. Vetiver, which is typically native to India, is more popularly known as khus and ...

Scientists in Italy have found bacteria in the root of a tropical grass whose oils have been used in the cosmetic and perfumery industries. Scientists in Italy have found bacteria in the root of a ...

The hot and humid weather often takes a toll on health and leads to unwanted health issues like dehydration, diarrhea, sun strokes and suppressed appetite. While most people rely on medication and ...

Summers are here and the harsh weather and heat waves often take a toll on our health. The rising temperature impacts your digestive system first and low levels of hydration often lead to dehydration, ...

The Caribbean is bracing itself for an intense hurricane season. A fragrant plant could help limit damage from extreme weather in Trinidad. In the early hours on a Saturday morning, deep into the dry ...

KONA Keeping your little bit of topsoil in place, or just protecting your land from erosion by wind, rain, floods or rising surf is an increasingly daunting challenge here in Hawaii. Along the coast ...

We will support vetiver plantation on the banks of certain areas in Kochi which is the answer to water pollution and soil erosion. T Damu, vice-president, Indian Hotels Company, shares with City ...

A view of the hilly countryside of Paramin, an area in Trinidad and Tobago where locals have turned to vetiver to help stabilise the soil (Credit: Damir Ali) The Caribbean is bracing itself for an ...