In India, traditional healing practices like Ayurveda have long emphasized the importance of medicinal plants for overall ...

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Retail group Woolworths confirmed on Wednesday it is experiencing a shortage of avocados, saying this is due to a shift in harvesting times in KwaZulu-Natal, lower volumes in the Eastern Cape and ...

Magh Bihu, also known as Bhogali Bihu, is Assam’s vibrant harvest festival, celebrated at the end of the harvesting season. This year, Magh Bihu will be observed on January 15, while the ...

Photo courtesy the Lucretia Vaile Museum PALMER LAKE, Colo. — The first introduction to the bygone industry of ice harvesting for kids born in the 21st century might be through the opening scene of ...

Pongal, the vibrant harvest festival of Tamil Nadu, is celebrated with immense joy and enthusiasm every year in mid-January. In 2025, Pongal falls on January 14th. This four-day festival signifies ...

Shweta Singh Updated : Jan 13, 2025, 04:13 PM IST India, a land of diverse cultures and traditions, celebrates the harvest season with a plethora of festivals that reflect gratitude for nature’s ...

Makar Sankranti is a Hindu celebration that signifies the sun's movement from the Southern Hemisphere to the Northern Hemisphere. The term Makar means "Capricorn" while Sankranti signifies ...

Since Makar Sankranti is primarily a harvest festival, the dishes made on this day vary from state to state, depending on local agricultural practices and cultural traditions. Here, we discuss ...

Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera) is an evergreen shrub native to Asia, Africa, and Europe and has been a cornerstone of the traditional medicine system of India called Ayurveda for centuries.

It marks the arrival of the harvest season and is dedicated to honoring the Sun God, who plays a crucial role in agriculture. The festival is a time of joy, gratitude, and unity, celebrated with ...