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HISTORY OF BANANAS IN INDIA
From dry lands to thriving farms: How one farmer from Andhra transformed dry land into productive crops worth croresIn India's drought-hit Anantapur district, farmer Mekala Shiva Shankar Reddy transformed 180 acres into a high-income, water-efficient agri...
Roughly 60 kms from Chennai, this lake turns pink with flamingos in summer. April is the best time to see themPulicat Lake in Tamil Nadu transforms into a spectacular pink canvas each April as flamingos descend upon the country's second-largest brac...
Why do we celebrate National Safety Day? What is this year's theme, its history and significance?National Safety Day 2026: India is observing National Safety Day 2026 on March 4, 2026. National Safety Day is observed to promote safety a...
Nano Banana AI rolls out in Google Photos, lets you edit pictures just by askingGoogle Photos is getting a big AI boost with its latest image-editing model called Nano Banana, which will let you edit pictures just by as...
Zohran Mamdani’s cardamom-flavoured campaignZohran Mamdani's mayoral victory draws parallels with the spice cardamom. Cardamom, though valuable, was overlooked by Western empires, fin...
How Google Gemini Nano Banana Gave Social Media a 90s Bollywood MakeoverStep aside, throwback filters – Google’s Gemini Nano Banana is rewriting the rules of nostalgia with its viral AI saree edits. Overnight, o...
How India's 5,000-year-old 'kadali phalam' became the banana we know todayBananas, originating from ancient India over 5,000 years ago, spread globally thanks to figures like Alexander the Great and Arab traders. ...
How sugar shaped Portugal’s history and cuisineChristopher Columbus may have become known for discovering the Americas for Spain, but his journey started in Madeira, Portugal, where he w...
Mann Ki Baat: Demand for Indian goods is rising in the world, PM Modi saysAddressing his radio programme ‘Mann Ki Baat’, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said that the demand for Indian goods is rising in th...
Agri exports likely to cross $50 bn this fiscal: Commerce MinistryThe ministry has taken several steps during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic to push the exports. These measures include an extension of valid...
Islam & the first Green Revolution: The undying love for fruitsThe first Green Revolution was about agricultural production, cultivation and irrigation systems.
Food for thought: Why are Indians eating less fruits than before? Expensive price, poor taste might be the reasonFruits in India were 20% more expensive than in the West, say experts.
Raza's 'La Terre', Souza's 1958 Untitled oil & other artworks that fared well at 2019 auctionsRaza's 'La Terre', an abstract landscape fetched Rs 21.6 crore at a Christie's sale.
One solution to this one-banana problemThere’s no point going bananas about the blight, switch to a better banana.
How Bahrain is quickly becoming the preferred destination for Indian MICE travel
From Kele ki Machhi to Dhoka: The faux meat dishes of Indian culinary traditionsThough purists have been ranting against faux meat dishes, in India, these dishes are well entrenched in our traditional kitchens.
Indira Gandhi's vision faces challenges today: ScholarSenior journalist Prem Shankar Jha reminded that save the tiger, mid-day meal scheme and low rise building were actually her concepts.
From potatoes to apples, one third of what we eat today is foreignYou may be surprised to know that profusion of foreign veggies & fruits in local market is not a recent phenomenon.
Longing for some thrilling water sports and adventure? Mandwa is the perfect getaway for youET-Travel suggests you take a casual day off at work to make the most of an extended weekend in coming months. Here's where you can head t...
Quick getaway holiday destinations: Landour, Pandulena & HubliNashik is popular for vineyards. If you have the time, take a detour to see the setting sun in the lush vineyards and sip on some local bub...