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Water Resources in Jhelum Basin: planning for climate resilience

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October 21, 2025

The Jhelum is a perennial river because of snow and glacier melt. If the climate changes as predicted by climate models, what will happen to the glaciers in the basin? What should we anticipate in terms of water resources? Researchers from Kashmir investigated recently. Sheikh Aneaus reports from Srinagar, Kashmir.

Snacks with Resveratrol: Fortifying by encapsulation 

Resveratrol, found in the skin of red grapes, is found to be useful to reduce stress and risk of metabolic disorders such as diabetes type 2 and cardiovascular diseases. Is it possible to use it to fortify foods? Researchers from Kashmir University investigate.

Groundwater Quality Assessment: Udhampur District

As Udhampur district is becoming more urbanised, the groundwater resources may become unsustainable and contaminated. Researchers from the University of Kashmir draw a baseline for monitoring groundwater quality.

Transportation Stress in Goats: jaggery and vitamin C to rescue

When transporting goats in vehicles to markets or to abattoirs, they undergo severe stress. Vitamin C and jaggery can help maintain the quality of goats at such times, say researchers from NDRI, Karnal and SKUAST-Kashmir.

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