Across the country, regional new year celebrations are about honouring the season and the bounty of the land. Here are three ...

Derived from the seeds of the neem tree, it acts as a natural insect repellent and pesticide, coupled with possessing anti-inflammatory properties. Its established reputation in enhancing skin and ...

BHUBANESWAR: In a bid to promote the Odia language, literature, and culture, the state government has decided to celebrate Odia Pakhya for a fortnight from April 1 (Odia Day) to April 14 (Odia New ...

The bevu-bella mixture is made up of jaggery and flowers of neem tree or neem leaves. In the festive meal, people prepare special dishes like holige or obbattu, kosambari and mango chutney. On this ...

What is the significance of consuming neem leaves and jaggery? On this significant day, consuming neem leaves and jaggery is considered auspicious. One of the key traditions of Ugadi is the ...

He suggests that Malabar Neem is a profitable option, and several new-age farmers with knowledge are turning towards this tree for extra income. According to Dr Singh, Malabar Neem is a fast-growing ...

A staple of Odia cuisine, he created a record-breaking platter of 190+ pakhala varieties and dishes to demonstrate the wealth of Odisha's native flavours and ingredients. Also Read: Pakhala Dibasa ...

If you or a friend have a neem tree around, pick up the dropped fruit, wet it, and rub away its pulp to reveal white seeds. Alternatively, buy a seed pack online or from a garden center, but ensure it ...

Together with the oceans, they are one of the two most important carbon sinks, due to their capacity to store carbon in the soil and in tree biomass. As such, promoting fast-growing trees could ...

In each experiment, tree species were planted in blocks, creating a mosaic of forest patches of the same age and species. Some experiments were established up to 60 years ago. Tree heights were ...

Renowned Odia poet and Padma Bhushan awardee Ramakanta Rath passed away at the age of 91 in Bhubaneswar. Known for his modernist poetry, Rath made significant contributions to Odia literature.