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Gudalur's Forest Department has restricted entry to reserve forests due to a surge of visitors for the rare Neelakurinji bloom, warning of wildlife risks and the endangered status of the flowers.
Indoor plants, especially money plants, hibiscus, ferns, succulents, peace lilies, roses, and curry leaf plants, can attract ants due to moisture, sweet secretions, and pests.
Indian housing associations are banning balcony laundry to maintain aesthetics, using bye-laws to enforce this, though residents with limited space face practical challenges.
A progressive farmer in Kerala has successfully cultivated high-quality saffron seeds, a feat previously deemed impossible in the region's humid tropical climate. His high-tech system replicates Kashmir's winter, producing premium planting material.
A farmer in coastal Karnataka shifted from loss-making paddy cultivation to organic lotus farming, achieving consistent profits from temple and local sales, and now champions the crop for other farmers.
Wild rugda mushrooms, a prized tribal delicacy from Eastern India, are gaining popularity for their unique meaty texture and nutritional benefits. Harvested by skilled foragers during the monsoon, their rarity and demand command high prices.
Safalam 55 Plus, a Kerala initiative, empowers seniors through community engagement, environmental action, and welfare programmes, demonstrating that active ageing enriches both individual lives and society.
A neglected government guest house, built innovatively beneath a water reservoir in Muvattupuzha, is crumbling due to official apathy, despite calls for its restoration.
Guppies, once cheap mosquito-eaters, are now prized collector's items, fetching high prices due to exotic varieties and professional breeding.
Soha Ali Khan champions allowing children boredom for creativity, stepping back from problem-solving for self-reliance, prioritising mental well-being over grades, and viewing home as the first school.
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