It may be wrong to look for a single Soma plant. Rather, Soma is part of the ancient, yogic and shamanic usage of sacred plants, including tonics, nervines and mind-altering plants of various types as well special preparations of them.
It all started with my search for a place that can offer us much more than mere enjoyment. Every time after the vacations, for few days we spent most of our time in gyms trying to lose those extra kilos.
Twenty five years ago I wrote a quiz book called Wise and Wonderful published by Rupa. The idea was to get people familiar with the millions of wonderful things animals could do. So many years later I continue to be fascinated
Ayurvedic Herbs and Spices: God’s own Apothecary is a self-help book of home remedies, which takes the term ‘remedies’ to another level all together. The commonly used kitchen spices suddenly take on a new role in this book and believe
So, thanks to Green Revolution, Mandya is another name in the country where farmers in distress are forced to commit suicide burdened by debts and low incomes, unable to take care of their families. Financial and emotional pressures push our
He is called the Shakespeare of his locality for his enthusiastic involvement in the social activities. Or rather we can call him a businessman turner savior for many. Growing disturbance in the state and circumstances gave birth to the farmer
Only when farming is based upon “natural principles” can it be truly sustainable. Ecological farming is based on nurturing and nourishing the soils. Emphasizing soil conservation and building up organic matter are key to maintain these natural ecological balances in
There is a type of “tourist” who comes to India to steal our treasures. Not the same one who takes away old statues from temples, coins and antiques. This one takes our insects. We have not bothered to acknowledge this
With my eyes closed and my muscles melting into the table beneath me, I’m only vaguely aware of the four hands gently working warm sesame oil over my body. The rhythmic motion of the massage lulls my busy mind, and
Science is the knowledge which helps us to understand the laws of nature, but we are really limited by our knowledge of what is known to us as nature. We as scientists have put significant efforts to explain things which
