A Ramsar site and a designated Globally Important Agricultural Heritage Systems, Kuttanad, nicknamed the rice bowl of Kerala, is one of the areas where farming is carried out below the sea level. Duck farming to the villages here is what tapioca is to the tropical hills of Central Travancore. Nearly all households in the region keep at least a few of these birds in their backyards, which are a consistent source of income for several families and form the crux of their food security, besides offering jobs to several thousands. It is common to see duck flocks quacking and waddling across roads and paddy fields post-harvest, being guided and goaded by ‘masters’, across the region. … [Read more...] about Kerala bird flu outbreak | Flu among the feathers
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Truckloads of flavours: Truckin Foodie
Truckin Foodie bakes its own artisanal breads, makes fresh seasonal berries lemonades and has Kombuchas that are the best in town, according to Kombucha lovers. They also use an array of homemade sauces with local ingredients like gongura, chukka kura infused with green tea leaves; and fruity sauces to go with grilled prawns and mash. The price does justice to the ingredients used and the dishes they serve. Truckin Foodie is all about comfort food that is not Indian. … [Read more...] about Truckloads of flavours: Truckin Foodie
Kerala’s rice bowl is submerged. But for its farmers, paddy is still everything
Pushpa’s daughters are married and her husband and she can live off the compensation and relief material for a while, but “our lives have no meaning without farming,” she says. She hopes the water will drain from her fields before the next season. That would be Punja Krishi, which starts on the 10th of the Malayalam month of Thulam, that is, October 27 this year. … [Read more...] about Kerala’s rice bowl is submerged. But for its farmers, paddy is still everything
Varun Dhawan arrives at Sangeet venue, few Bollywood celebs spotted too
Mumbai: Bollywood heartthrob Varun Dhawan is all set to tie the knot this weekend with longtime girlfriend Natasha Dalal and wedding festivities have already begun in Alibaug. On Saturday, as per latest development, the actor arrived at the venue for his Sangeet ceremony. Varun wore a white T-shirt and blue jeans along with a mask as he stepped out of the car and made his way into the venue, briefly stopping to pose for the press cameras. His parents David and Karuna Dhawan, and brother Rohit Dhawan with wife and daughter, were snapped by paparazzi in Alibaug, kicking off wedding festivities. Apart from Varun and Natasha and their family members, filmmaker Shashank Khaitan, filmmaker Kunal Kohli with family, Varun's niece Anjini Dhawan, and fashion designer Manish Malhotra have also arrived at the venue. Many other celebrities are expected to be part of the wedding festivities during the weekend. The resort chosen as the wedding venue is called The Mansion House, a popular spot for … [Read more...] about Varun Dhawan arrives at Sangeet venue, few Bollywood celebs spotted too