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Meet Wayne Fortna, a Pennsylvania teacher who kept one white pumpkin alive for nearly 40 years just for Thanksgiving pie; gardeners can still buy its seeds todayWayne Fortna cultivated a unique white pumpkin for nearly forty years, ensuring a Thanksgiving pie tradition. After his death, his daughter...- Investment advice from top fund managers on Diwali: How to invest for a balanced portfolioAs the festive lights of Diwali illuminate our homes, financial advisors share their wisdom on navigating the investment landscape. They li...
- 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...
- Remembering Nikolai Vavilov: Understated heroism of agricultural scientistJanuary this year marked the 80th death anniversary of pioneering agricultural scientist Nikolai Vavilov.
- Apples aren't what they used to be. Commercialisation has made the fruit almost tastelessWhen grown from seed, apples vary from the parent.
- Heirloom crops, indigenous varieties are making a comebackMany of India's indigenous varieties had slowly disappeared with the rise of hybrid seeds.
- These seed bankers are saving India’s native cropsFarmers, agri scientists and even former techies are pitching in to stop hardier and healthier indigenous varieties from disappearing
- Food for the Gods: A blend of cosmic myth and culinary specificityReligious foods combine cosmic myths with local ingredients, which make them intriguing.
- California dreaming: From 'cheela' to cauliflower-crust pizzas, what 'sailing in two boats' tastes likeIt's the feeling of living in and loving two continents, but belonging to neither.
- From a wild pink flower to green mangoes, the souring agents that add flavour to Indian cuisineIndian food uses various distinctive souring agents like the dark kachampuli vinegar, anaardana, and green bilimbi.
- Biting cold? Stay warm with these age-old recipes with modern twistsEvery region has its own unique winter traditions, incorporating age-old culinary practices and methods.
- How refugees from Afghanistan, Syria and Myanmar are sustained by their food memories in DelhiILHAM Afghan Cuisine, an initiative for Afghan refugee single mothers, is not just a source of livelihood, but rather a means of keeping th...
- How organic farming and right prices are helping Kerala farmersThe farmers do sustainable, organic farming that rejects mono-cropping for biodiversity, preserves and shares local seeds, and embraces the...
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