Composting is the most natural and efficient technique for managing organic waste and making natural fertilizer. Talk about hitting two birds with one stone! Gradually, composting is becoming more and more popular among avid gardeners and backyard farmers. We also have reserved the 29th of May to celebrate this technique and spread awareness about it....
Author: Sofiya Shahiwala (Sofiya Shahiwala)
How can you save the world from itself?
The United Nations mentions climate change as long-term shifts in temperatures and weather patterns. These shifts could be natural. However, The UN claims that since the 1800s, human activities have been the main reason for climate change, mainly because we burn fossil fuels, and they produce heat-trapping gases. Since then, we have strived to make...
Animal Cognisance
For a long time, humans have stayed at the top for two reasons – community and intelligence. Nonetheless, we are not the only intelligent beings roaming the planet! We are very well aware of the octopus, who is revelled for being extremely intelligent, with a large brain and the capability of high-order cognitive behaviours such...
The Biology of a Wrestler
The 22nd of May is celebrated as the birth anniversary of The Great Gama, popularly known as the Gama Pehlwan. With a wrestling career spanning over 52 years, he put under his belt the title of the undefeated champion of the world back in the early 1900s. Weighing at a glorious 113 kgs and standing...
SCIKNOWTECH – A BREAK-THROUGH IN EXPERIENTIAL SCIENCE
Written by Sofiya Shahiwala SciKnowTech, the name itself comprises three of the most advancing concepts of the evolving humans – Science, Knowledge, and Technology. With the aim of building a haven for enthusiasts, we started with this organization four years ago, having a sparkle in our eyes and a dream in our minds. Today, the...
A Step Towards Change
Written by Sofiya Shahiwala Answers make you the same, questions make you different’ Intending to spread our ideas unto a wider audience, we conducted an open seminar on 14th of July 2019, with the affiliation of The Karma Foundation and venue partner as Rash Cafe. The event was joined by a very supportive and interactive audience...
Towards the Moon: Chandrayan 2
Written by Sofiya Shahiwala 15th September is celebrated as the Engineers’ Day in India commemorating the birthday of one of the greatest engineers known in India, Sir Mokshagundam Visvesvaraya, popularly known as Sir MV. Sir MV contributed a great deal to Indian Technology and Industry by designing a system of automatic weir water flood gates to...
The Myth Around Counter-Productive Engineers
Written by Sofiya Shahiwala 15th September is celebrated as the Engineers’ Day in India commemorating the birthday of one of the greatest engineers known in India, Sir Mokshagundam Visvesvaraya, popularly known as Sir MV. Sir MV contributed a great deal to Indian Technology and Industry by designing a system of automatic weir water flood gates to...
“HEART TO HEART” SciKnowTalk by Dr Sukumar Mehta
Written by Sofiya Shahiwala The human body is the most evolved, complex and refined creature created by the Mother Earth. SciKnowTech as an initiative, attributing the World Heart Day, took the enthusiasm of the students to a new level by Continuing SciKnowTalk Series (in association with American Corner). That as the name itself implies, would be about engaging with an expert, understanding and exploring different aspects of scientific fields. World Heart day is...
Scoops & Facts on Animals
Written by Sofiya Shahiwala A Tribute to World Animal Day…… World Animal Welfare Day or World Animal Day is celebrated on 4th October, every year across the globe. This day creates an opportunity for people all over the world to come together and celebrate their love and respect towards animals, spread awareness and take a step...