Paul FernandesPanaji: Goa’s markets and roadsides in summer stir old memories, as vendors showcase some tangy fruits ranging from the popular kandam and churnam to assaim and zamblam. However, bhedsam, well known for its medicinal properties, was as usual missing from this fruit basket.Foraging through shrubs on hill sides, these fruits with unique taste and…
T’puram: Chief minister V D Satheesan said environmental protection and climate change resilience will be ensured in all developmental projects to be launched by the UDF govt. The CM was inaugurating the state-level observance of World Environment Day in the capital.“There will be no development activity from the govt’s side that destroys nature. The govt…
The recent identification of the Lakshadweep Potato Patch Coral located at Kadmat Island has brought international recognition to the marine biodiversity of India, with a focus on coral reefs. Belonging to the species known as Pavona clavus, the living coral formation encompasses about 4,250 square metres, which makes it among the largest coral colonies found…
Two-day jackfruit and mango festival commenced on Saturday at Nanjaraja Bahadur Choultry on Vinoba Road in Mysuru Mysuru: Karnataka State Agricultural Produce Processing and Export Corporation (KAPPEC) managing director C N Shivaprakash on Saturday highlighted the need to promote the use of jackfruit, which is rich in medicinal properties, instead of imported fruits.He was speaking…
