Kashmir’s lesser-known spring blooms

Kashmir’s lesser-known spring blooms

Viburnum grandiflorum flowers in bloom in Kashmir. | Photo Credit: Anzar Khuroo Kashmir’s agroclimatic conditions are distinct from the rest of the country. The valley’s long, harsh winters leave the vegetation in dormancy. When spring arrives, it breathes new life into the landscape. The mountainous region is a home to a variety of endemic plants, … Read more

The lesser-known origin of Madurai jasmine

The lesser-known origin of Madurai jasmine

The lesser-known origin of Madurai jasmine | Video Credit: L BALACHANDAR From being stitched into garlands, to adorning women’s hair, the jasmine flower is everyone’s favourite pick. The word malli, or jasmine in Tamil, is inseparable from Madurai. The most sought-after variety of the plant is cultivated in vast areas around the city. However, the … Read more