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3 reasons why I am an Organic Farmer - Ikai Organic
3 reasons why I am an Organic Farmer
We all love organic food – it’s good for the environment and it’s good for our bodies. Ā But let’s face it; organic food is mostly accessible to the elite and... Read more...
4 things you did not know about Chillies
4 things you did not know about Chillies
When it comes down to the Chilli, we are all divided on where we stand. Some of us love it till the tears come rolling down; while others do all... Read more...
Niangtaser: An insect, a festival, a story, a film!
Niangtaser: An insect, a festival, a story, a film!
An Insect that emerges once in four years on the surface of the earth. An insect which people wait for as a guest that comes once in four years. An... Read more...
2 reasons why Turmeric is not working for you
2 reasons why Turmeric is not working for you
So you have Turmeric everyday, but does your body really absorb its goodness? Not really. Your body absorbs only a small amount of Turmeric in a day no matter how... Read more...
Sacred Groves The Eternal Bond
Sacred Groves: The Eternal Bond
ā€œMary all of 8 years, stood there with a deep sense of purpose. With her grandmother and the rest of the tribe in tow, she prayed sincerely for the prosperity... Read more...
Bamboo: Spare the wood for the trees
Bamboo: Spare the wood for the trees
Bamboo. A little word which evokes a thousand images in one’s mind. FromĀ luck-bearing Feng Shui plants and intricately crafted jewelry, lamps, bowls, baskets, boxes and mats to comfortable natural furniture,... Read more...
Have your Turmeric & Eat it too!
Have your Turmeric & Eat it too!
We all know that consuming a spoon of turmeric powder Turmeric adds to our everyday health by reducing the risks associated with several problems like cancer, depression, inflammation, common colds... Read more...
Color Me Good!
Color Me Good!
The onset of spring is a nostalgic and exhilarating time in every Indian household. It’s a time when the aroma and flavors of delicacies fill every home, when there’s a... Read more...
A day in the farm
A day in the farm
An upcoming holiday at work is always an occasion to plan for a short vacation, particularly when you have just 2 days of leave. The challenge then is to find... Read more...
Beauty in a Bird’s Eye!
Beauty in a Bird’s Eye!
Confessions first. I am a chili lover and hoarder of hot chili powders and whole-dried chilies collected from across India, Bhutan, Thailand, and Sri Lanka. Like most Asians I take... Read more...
Nature & Healing
Nature & Healing
Bringing science and tradition onto the same page How many people have you encountered recently, cribbing about how the climate in your city ā€˜isn’t what it used to be? I... Read more...
Insights from the rough end of a pineapple
Insights from the rough end of a pineapple
As an avid reader, I have often wondered how we arrived at the terms cherry-picking, going bananas, giving a fig, sour grapes, a bad apple, a lemon, like a ripe... Read more...