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Explained: India’s black fungus epidemic and its link to cow dung
India

Explained: India’s black fungus epidemic and its link to cow dung

India suffered an outbreak of mucormycosis in April 2021 when the country was witnessing a peak in COVID-19 cases. Now, a research paper published in the US states that cow dung fires could have been the driving force behind the black fungus pandemic

26-yr-old civil engineer quits corporate job to sell cow dung, milk; earns millions
India

26-yr-old civil engineer quits corporate job to sell cow dung, milk; earns millions

The cattle has increased to 130 and the family also own a 10 acre plot where areca nut is the main crop. Achar brought in quite a few innovations into the dairy that the family easily earns Rs 10 lakhs per month.

Manipuri journalist and activist arrested under NSA for FB posts rejecting cow dung, urine as cure for COVID-19
India

Manipuri journalist and activist arrested under NSA for FB posts rejecting cow dung, urine as cure for COVID-19

Journalist Kishorchandra Wangkhem and activist Erendro Leichombam were granted bail on Monday for their social media posts, but the government subsequently invoked the NSA to re-arrest them

Rashtriya Kamdhenu Aayog doubles down on defense of cow dung 'anti-radiation' chip with questionable 'study'
India

Rashtriya Kamdhenu Aayog doubles down on defense of cow dung 'anti-radiation' chip with questionable 'study'

The experiment was supposedly designed to 'prove' that cow dung chip blocks radiation.

Cow dung chip 'significantly reduces' radiation from mobile phones, claims Rashtriya Kamdhenu Aayog chief
India

Cow dung chip 'significantly reduces' radiation from mobile phones, claims Rashtriya Kamdhenu Aayog chief

The chairman also said that the Aayog is also targeting the production of 33 crore eco-friendly earthen lamps made from cow dung during Diwali next month, in order to counter Chinese products.

Coronavirus Outbreak: Debunking superstition, social media rumours and challenging unscientific temperament need of hour
India

Coronavirus Outbreak: Debunking superstition, social media rumours and challenging unscientific temperament need of hour

The 21-day lockdown announced by Prime Minister Narendra Modi is not going to be just a fight against the coronavirus, but also superstition, rumours and an unscientific temperament among many Indians that is complicating the already uphill task.

Novel coronavirus can be cured with gaumutra, gobar claims Assam BJP MLA Suman Haripriya
India

Novel coronavirus can be cured with gaumutra, gobar claims Assam BJP MLA Suman Haripriya

She also claimed that cow urine and cow dung are helpful in curing deadly diseases like cancer during the state assembly.

Commercialisation of cow dung may prevent farmers from abandoning bovine, help fix issue of stray cattle
India

Commercialisation of cow dung may prevent farmers from abandoning bovine, help fix issue of stray cattle

There is a machine for making cow dung logs. My gaushala in Delhi bought one two years ago and we, too, sell the logs to Nigambodh Ghat. Even though we don't do this regularly, we earn Rs 60,000 a month.

As north India reels under pollution, composting initiatives at Punjab's Sri Muktsar Sahib present alternatives to crop burning
India

As north India reels under pollution, composting initiatives at Punjab's Sri Muktsar Sahib present alternatives to crop burning

In Punjab's Sri Muktsar Sahib district, till last year, farmers used to burn crop residue. However, new initiatives are now helping them abandon the practice.

Sprinkling cow-dung water in our homes can keep dengue-causing mosquitoes away, says Tamil Nadu minister
India

Sprinkling cow-dung water in our homes can keep dengue-causing mosquitoes away, says Tamil Nadu minister

Participating in a door to-door campaign to create awareness about dengue in the city on Friday, Raju asked the people to sprinkle cow-dung mixed water in their front courtyards to prevent breeding of mosquitoes.

Cow urine can cure cancer: BJP MP Shankarbhai N informs Rajya Sabha
Politics

Cow urine can cure cancer: BJP MP Shankarbhai N informs Rajya Sabha

Cow urine is effective in curing cancer completely, BJP MP Shankarbhai N claimed in Rajya Sabha on Thursday while pressing for stopping cow slaughter.

Agra bans burning of cow dung cakes near Taj Mahal
India

Agra bans burning of cow dung cakes near Taj Mahal

The Taj Mahal, acquiring yellowish hues has prompted authorities in Agra to ban burning of cow dung cakes for cooking near the 17th century monument.

Cow dung for indigestion, urine for pimples: Vishwa Hindu Parishad's guide to a healthy life
Life

Cow dung for indigestion, urine for pimples: Vishwa Hindu Parishad's guide to a healthy life

Cure for pimples? Use cow dung. Want white teeth? Cow dung is the solution. Indigestion? Much on some cow dung. The VHP claims that their products are way more superior than the ones available in the market.