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A fertilizer is basically a chemical or natural substance that is added to the soil or land in order to increase its fertility and get more yield of the crops and also fastens the pace of growth of the crops.Natural fertilizers are those which we can obtain naturally such as cow dung, where chemical fertilizers are are those fertilizers that have to be made using chemical substances and then used on the plant.Let us discuss the effects of using chemical fertilizers over natural fertilizers and whether it is beneficial or not.Chemical FertilizersChemical fertilizers are high in nutrients content such as ... Read More

Human beings started to cultivate the land almost 6000 years before Christ. With the birth of agriculture in the world, the man has started to use bovines such as cow dung for the work in the fields. After using these manure materials for a period of time then they had eventually discovered that the nutrients and the minerals that are present in the cow manure are very good and essential for the enriching of the soil. Since the birth of human civilization, cow dung has been used as a natural fertilizer.CharacteristicsWhen the cow dung was being mixed into the soil ... Read More

This has happened when I was in my Senior Intermediate (plus 2). My parents had to attend a wedding. I could not go with them as I had a test the next day and wanted to study.My mom was in a hurry as they were already getting late. She could not cook anything for me. She said, "Shall I order something for you on Swiggy". I was not in a mood to eat anything. I said "I will make Maggi for myself, don't worry about me. You go".I have not prepared Maggi till that time. I bet even a small ... Read More

These are the 5 basic types of chemical reaction.Combination or Synthesis Reaction.Decomposition Reaction.Displacement or Replacement Reaction.Acid-Base Reactions andCombustion Reaction.

It has been shown in the experimental cases of both animal and the human hypothesis that Marigold consists of dozens of active chemicals, which make it a natural cytotoxic herb. There are many medicinal benefits of the Marigold flower.Lowers Inflammation and Free Radical DamageExtracts that have been taken from the flower show a property to lower the C-reactive protein and cytokine levels in the body and guard the cells against being damaged by free radicals. This is one of the most basic causes of cell deterioration and aging. The Marigold flower not only controls the oxidative damage that is provoked ... Read More

Many of us love cakes and out of them, a few ones love to bake it as well. Baking cake and decorating it one of the very common habits among people. Fondant cakes are those ones in which, fondant which is an icing-like substance are used to decorate or sculpt pastries. It is quite easy to make and try new fondant.Let's look at the procedure today to make the fondant cakes:Ingredients0.70 oz (20 g) powdered gelatine + ⅕ cup (50 ml) cold water3.3 oz (100 g) fructose + 1½ tbsp (20 ml) water1 tbsp glycerine30.4 oz (900 g) powdered sugarProcedureMix ... Read More

I like south Indian Dish "Bisi Bele Bath". I used to eat this when I stayed in Banglore. This is a typical Kannada dish and it is available even in small Udipi hotels in Karnataka. After coming back from Banglore, I have not eaten it again.This Sunday, I have decided to make Bisi Bele bath at home and enjoy. I always follow recipes on Hebbar's kitchen in youtube. I saw the recipe and kept all the ingredients ready.I started preparing it and soon the entire house is filled with the aroma of Bisi Bele Bath. My husband came running to ... Read More

A wedding house is synonymous with a venue where happiness, joy, and celebration reside. These inner feelings of the residents are often reflected in the Décor of the wedding house.Tips To Decorate The Wedding HouseFlowers grace every memorable occasion. Plenty of flowers inside the house, over the walls, and also on the grills of the staircase look wonderful.Silk cloth or any other cloth that has shine and appeal like Georgette can be used. Imagine, what wonders can a lad’s wedding saree do at the occasion of her Daughter’s marriage. Her saree can not only make her daughter happy if gifted, but ... Read More

We might have boiled rice in our refrigerator cooked last night, but do not know how to make use of it. In such a case, we might either throw it or search some recipes which can be made out of that pre-cooked rice. Throwing any food item is not a good step that should be taken, so the recipes listed below might help in case one does not know what to do with that pre-cooked rice.Curd RiceThis is the easiest recipe that can be made out of boiled rice. Add beaten curd and 'tadka' to the rice. The 'tadka' is ... Read More

Cereals like wheat, rice often get infected by pests like termites and other insects. It is thus significant to know the various ways and manners in which we can avoid this issue. This is how you can save your cereals:1. Natural Ingredients: Use cloves, cardamom and cinnamon sticks in the jar of rice you have for storage. But do not add a few of these in kilos of rice. 12-15 pieces of these in 1 kg of rice should be a safe ratio.2. Chemical Compound Addition: The other popular method is the use of boric acid. Boric acid is available ... Read More