Plants and Their Benefits

Would you not be curious to know about a delicious root tuber you can eat that will not only kill your hunger but also the creatures inside your tu...

Papaya is chock full of vitamins, minerals, enzymes and fibre so beneficial for the body’s metabolism and health. There is vitamin C, Vitamin B (in the form of folic and pantothenic acid), potassium and magnesium. All these help keep our body functions fine-tuned right through the blood, heart, bone marrow, brain and DNA. Read on to know more about the healthful papaya fruit.

What Is Gotu Kola? Maybe you have heard of the peculiar name of Gotu Kola. It is also called Brahmi or Jalbrahmi in Sanskrit and Hindi, and Mandook...

Weddings in India aren't just ceremonies, they are festivals! Which is why wedding planning starts at least six months in advance. The Haldi or turmeric ceremony is the only Indian ceremony named after a spice. Let's find out the significance of turmeric in Indian weddings.

Uncle Wen had one peculiar habit. He never travelled anywhere without a tiny box of dried ‘Jaiur’ - Winged Prickly Ash a.k.a. Szechuan pepper. It was his lifeline, he declared.

Now why did Uncle Wen do this? Well, he used this amazing herb to treat several of his ailments so he wanted to make sure that he always had access to it. Read about the powerful benefits of this unique herb.

The Race for Health and Well-being Being and staying healthy is everyone's desire, and one of people's nagging concerns. Health is the single vital...

Meghalaya has more to offer than just Lakadong Turmeric. Read all about Meghalaya's Sweet Mosambi.

Little Magical Tea Garden Picturesque is the word that describes Sharawn Tea Garden. It sits pretty on the gentle south-sloping highlands of Sohryn...

Unique Blackberry of Meghalaya Meghalaya has abundant indigenous, underutilised, but high potential, edible fruits. During the months of August til...

Scent of the Orange — the Khasi Mandarin During the month of November, the markets in Meghalaya are coloured with golden orbs — Khasi oranges or th...

After a days work, who doesn’t dream of a relaxing evening. How often do you prepare yourself a bath, light candles, and soak to destress at the en...