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Beauty Isn’t Just Skin Deep

For as long as I can remember, the word beauty has been associated with certain standard connotations and it still pretty much is. I cannot say that I haven’t been affected by it or believed in it. Because if I did, that would be a lie.  I believed in it

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Benefits of Mudakathan Keerai

BALLOON VINE (or) MUDAKATHAN KEERAI – Cardiospermum halicacabum **************************************************** MY Book Release Super excited to share that my book “Farmer Sutra”  is released on 28 Oct 2023. It’s a memoir of my farming journey on – “How a city-dweller realised her farm dream!” which is being published by Srishti Publishers.

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Benefits of Musumusukkai – A Miracle Green

**************************************************** MY Book Release Super excited to share that my book “Farmer Sutra”  is released on 28 Oct 2023. It’s a memoir of my farming journey on – “How a city-dweller realised her farm dream!” which is being published by Srishti Publishers. You can buy the book from Amazon HERE ****************************************************

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Benefits of Thalik Keerai (Purple heart glory)

Benefits of Thalik Keerai (Purple heart glory) I was in the backyard watering the freshly planted bougainvillea along the fence when one of the construction workers from the neighboring farm dropped by to get some of our coconut shells for fire-wood purposes. She uses them to prepare the meals for

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Does questioning necessarily mean disobedience?

It’s important to allow children to question the norms no matter how controversial it may sound; Just because we never questioned our parents and took it up as stated doesn’t mean our kids need to follow suit. Only in an environment where children feel safe, secure and get unconditional love,

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TITLE: A Fun-filled Day at The Fabindia Experience Center

As an organic farmer I am always looking out for things that are sustainable and eco-friendly. I strongly believe that sustainable natural processes are the only way forward in the world we are living. And that applies to clothing too; I am all for sustainable conscious fashion and living. I

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Gongura Pickle – A tried & tested family recipe

Gongura Pickle – A tried & tested family recipe Gongura Pickle Recipe: You might have seen my patch of Roselle/sorrel/Gongura as it is commonly called, if not you can view it HERE. I had promised you then that I will share my Gongura or Pulicha-Keerai pickle recipe with you. So

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Gongura/Sorrel/Roselle – A nutritious green

Gongura/Sorrel/Roselle – A nutritious green This native green which grows quite easily and profusely in the southern parts of India is known especially for the tangy and spicy chutney that is made using its leaves. That’s its call to fame I would say! If you are not familiar with it

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Growing Heirloom Corn

GROWING HEIRLOOM RED RUBY CORN   Heirloom varieties are under threat of extinction all around the world. Therefore the more we grow them the better chances for these varieties to survive the hybrid invasion. I try and grow as many rare native varieties of vegetables as possible on my small

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