What causes the smell after rain?

I found this one particularly interesting to know.
“As it turns out, the smells people associate with rainstorms can be caused by a number of things. One of the more pleasant rain smells, the one we often notice in the woods, is actually caused by bacteria! Actinomycetes, a type of filamentous bacteria, grow in soil when [...]

It Rained!

It rained today. One could experience the smell of earth due to fresh rains. And guess what, I bought an umbrella today morning:) At Rs 100 I am assuming this one to be a reasonable buy and the prices might shoot up by 20-25% now. If so, what timing man!!