24-million-year-old Kewra fossil found in Assam: CM Sarma says it reveals how this fragrant screw-pine first reached the Indian subcontinentA 24-million-year-old fossil of the Kewra plant was recently discovered in Assam's Tinsukia district. This significant find offers new insi...
21 Jul, 2026, 09.33 PM IST
7 stunning monsoon plants that burst into bloom during India's rainy seasonThe monsoon season transforms Indian gardens into vibrant spaces with blooming flowers. Several plant varieties flourish in the cool, humid...
11 Jul, 2026, 10.55 AM IST
- Colourful Holi-ness
The festival of Holi resonates with profound spiritual significance for Central Asian mystics, prompting lyrical reflections on trading one...
03 Mar, 2026, 11.56 PM IST
Cyclone Montha: Landfall process begins off Andhra coast, says IMDSevere cyclonic storm Montha has begun its landfall process along the Andhra Pradesh coast. This process is expected to continue for the ne...
28 Oct, 2025, 07.59 PM IST
Cyclone Montha: How did the storm get its name and what does it mean?Cyclone Montha is poised to intensify into a severe cyclonic storm, with landfall expected Tuesday, bringing heavy rains to Andhra Pradesh,...
28 Oct, 2025, 08.36 AM IST
Ganesh Chaturthi 2025: Must-follow tips to welcome Bappa home with love, joy and devotionGanesh Chaturthi 2025 preparations are underway across India. Devotees are set to welcome Lord Ganesha with devotion. Eco-friendly idols ar...
25 Aug, 2025, 12.28 PM IST
Delhi ISKCON temple orders exotic orchids from Thailand, roses from Bengaluru and Pune for JanmashtamiThe ISKCON Temple in East of Kailash will celebrate Sri Krishna Janmashtami on August 16. The temple will be adorned with flowers from Indi...
16 Aug, 2025, 12.31 PM IST
10 Best Flower Seeds in India for Crafting a Vibrant and Fragrant Floral ParadiseDiscover the essence of floral beauty with our selection of the best flower seeds. From vibrant zinnias to elegant morning glories, this se...
09 Apr, 2024, 07.06 PM IST
Scent of luxury: India's jasmine infuses global perfumeJasmine, one of the most expensive oils in the world, has been used for millennia in India to honour the gods and form a key part of world-...
15 Aug, 2023, 01.43 PM IST
Meet the Plumeria, an early summer plant with a delicate fragranceSometimes the flowers themselves are edible, though trees rarely invest in making their flowers worth eating.
26 Mar, 2023, 09.26 AM IST
India-Philippines connection from Jataka Tales to national flower“Yoga, India’s civilizational pathway to holistic wellbeing, continues to attract enthusiasts in the Philippines cutting across gender, cla...
28 Jul, 2022, 03.43 PM IST
India's biggest aromatic garden developed at LalkuanThe project has been funded under Centre's compensatory afforestation scheme (CAMPA).
24 Oct, 2021, 01.31 PM IST
Donald and Melania Trump watch the sun go down at the 'incredible' Taj MahalThe US President had told reporters on Air Force One that he's never been to the iconic mausoleum, but has heard it's "incredible".''
24 Feb, 2020, 05.24 PM IST
This Lok Sabha election, mega garlands made from apple, almond and raisins are in vogueAccording to newspaper reports, fruits and nuts are in fashion for this campaign, with mega garlands being made from apples, almonds and ra...
20 Apr, 2019, 06.41 AM IST
Western chefs are turning scent composers but Indian cuisine has always recognised its importancePerfumery was one of the key ways in which a rich man’s food differed from dishes cooked for the masses.
09 Mar, 2019, 11.00 PM IST
The sherbet, redolent of roses and almonds, and sharing kinship with the chic sorbetThe Mughals used to have a drink of red wine from Shiraz mixed with rose sherbet. Mixing sherbet and wine may sound scandalous, but that is...
05 Jun, 2016, 11.47 AM IST
Capturing love in India's archaeological heritageBrindavan Gardens and Hampi’s heritage ruins extend fabulous photo-shoot locales
08 Oct, 2015, 05.16 AM IST