Flowers
A flower, sometimes known as a bloom or blossom, is the reproductive structure found in flowering plants (plants of the division Magnoliophyta, also called angiosperms). The biological function of a flower is to facilitate reproduction, usually by providing a mechanism for the union of sperm with eggs. Flowers may facilitate outcrossing (fusion of sperm and eggs from different individuals in a population) resulting from cross pollination or allow selfing (fusion of sperm and egg from the same flower) when self pollination occurs. Pollination have two types which is self-pollination and cross-pollination. Self-pollination happens when the pollen from the anther is …
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PARI: The CounterMedia Trust · 29 July 2024 English
This report is written by Suhas Chakma of Indigenous Peoples Law & Policy Program (IPLP), University of Arizona. Published in July 2024, the report examines the conflict between tiger conservation …
and intimidation often for collecting honey, flowers, firewood, hunting or fishing in or near the tiger … officials after they were found collecting Mahua flowers from the Reserve. The victims were also allegedly … injuries on his head, stated “After collecting flowers, we were sleeping in the forest when officials …
PARI: The CounterMedia Trust · 12 February 2024 English
This is the first ever report on the ‘state of the world’s migratory species’ and was published through collaboration between UNEP-WCMC (UN Environment Programme - World Conservation Monitoring Centre) and …
species to ecosystems and society: Bats pollinate flowers and disperse seeds Nectar-feeding and fruit-eating …
PARI: The CounterMedia Trust · 10 January 2024 English
Using a very thin sheet of aluminium foil, chhapa craftsmen print metal flowers and other designs onto clothes – a craft that dates back centuries. Despite the high level of skill the art calls for, this …
of aluminium foil, chhapa craftsmen print metal flowers and other designs onto clothes – a craft that dates …
1 January 2024
national heroes, movie stars and text. Rickshaws are also decorated extensively with tassels, plastic flowers and tinsel. As they are slow-moving vehicles, the paintings and decorations are easily visible to …
PARI: The CounterMedia Trust · 1 November 2023 English
First History Lessons is a series of books published by the Institute of Development Studies Kolkata (IDSK). Aiming to simplify and explain important historical ideas, the series has been sponsored …
could try listening to his song Where Have All The Flowers Gone (https://youtu.be/PS3-lyqCl80) 5. John Lennon: …
PARI: The CounterMedia Trust · 28 August 2023 English
The annual picking and collection of the yellow mahua flowers brings entire families out, under the trees. A festive occasion, the gathering of the blossoms holds the promise of a secure future …
annual picking and collection of the yellow mahua flowers brings entire families out, under the trees. A …
PARI: The CounterMedia Trust · 1 August 2023 English
Status of Adivasi Livelihoods is the second instalment in the series of reports on the lives of Scheduled Tribes (ST) and Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTG), prepared by the non-governmental …
used to get greens, roots, fruits, and edible flowers. Gradually, people from outside started to reach … used to get greens, roots, fruits, and edible flowers. Gradually, people from outside started to reach …
PARI: The CounterMedia Trust · 13 July 2023 English
The Linguistic Survey of India (LSI) is an ongoing project of the Government of India that aims to document and study how languages have changed in the country over the …
season, the hillsides and orchards bloom with wild flowers, while gladiolas, carnations, marigolds, roses …
BL: British Library · 21 March 2023 Sanskrit
This is a book of ritual flowers. It focuses on their importance in different rituals. Custodial history: Personal Collection. Extent and format of original material: Collection Level 25, Series Level: …
PARI: The CounterMedia Trust · 20 February 2023 English
In times of divisiveness and hatred, a poet goes looking for the languages of love and liberty. And where else does she end up but in a gossamer of mother …
resentments deepened the densely stitched centres of flowers. The fish, horses, elephants, and bees marched …