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“In mid-2020,I learned the concept of 'Devarakaadu,' which translates to God's forest in Kannada.I found the concept extremely fascinating."
Back in the days,farmers would carve out a small portion of the farm to grow a forest, preferably with fruit & flower-bearing trees.
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The farmer & the farmer's family would not use this land for any other purpose”,says @karthikrangappa (VP Education Services at @ZerodhaVarsity )
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In November 2020, I decided to recreate the concept of Devarakadu on our small farm on the outskirts of Bangalore. We carved out a half acre of land, which was not used for farming purposes. The land was dry, with just a few plants.
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The farm's caretaker was overjoyed when I explained what I intended to do.He got nostalgic,narrating his childhood stories of the time spent in the Devarakadu his grandmother had created.
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Fast forward to July 2022;in just about 1.5 years,the land has now transformed into a green patch.
(1/10) For Geeta Patil, who was born and brought up in Mumbai and married into a Maharashtrian family, the city has always been her home. Her love for cooking delectable meals and running a business from home came from watching her mother, Kamlabai Nivugale.
(2/10) The latter ran a homecooked tiffin venture, where she would pack 20 tiffins every day! In 2016, she started a small business called ‘Patil Kaki’ from home to sell traditional Maharashtrian snacks and sweets in Mumbai and Pune.
(3/10) These included modak, puranpoli, chakli, poha and chivda. With minimal investment and serving a few customers month-on-month, the business today serves over 3,000 customers and is making revenue of over Rs 1 crore annually.
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When you are in the heart of the wild, you feel the surge of adrenaline, and can hear every heartbeat. That’s the effect that nature has on you. Everyone has an adventurer within themselves, and in the wilderness they awaken.
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India is home to many such spots which will give you a sense of thrill.
Here's a list of Jungle Safaris & Forest Tours that you should miss.
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Please note that this is not an exhaustive list. If you feel there are more such destinations, then please share with us in the comments below : 👇
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“Growing up, I was an introvert and a misfit with few friends. I wasn’t good at sports or academics and didn’t have access to the resources that my classmates had. But I was blessed with a loving family, which always took care of my younger brother and me. @suprsanta
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For the most part, I was a loner and initially found it very hard to fit in. What gave me a semblance of acceptance amongst my peers was my ability to draw,” recalls Santanu, speaking to The Better India.
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As a self-taught doodle artist, he creates intricately detailed illustrations inspired by Japanese Anime, exploring themes relating to mythology,philosophy and pop culture. In addition,‘live doodling’ & designing customised sneakers are some of his other creative outlets.
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According to common folklore, India’s tryst with coffee began in the early 17th century, when Baba Budan, a Muslim saint from Chikmagalur, smuggled in seven coffee beans from present-day Yemen while returning from Hajj.
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The use of the word ‘smuggled’ is intentional as in those days, it was considered illegal to transport green coffee beans out of the Arabian Peninsula. This was to ensure that the region continued to have a monopoly on its trade.
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Baba Budan managed to bring it to Chikmagalur in India and began growing the crop. Firstpost writes, “Qahwakhanas (coffee houses) were soon established, and many upper-class Indians took to the drink.
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"It has come to the notice of MoCA (Ministry of Civil Aviation) that airlines are charging additional amount for issuing boarding passes from the passengers," the ministry said on Twitter. @MoCA_GoI
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This additional amount is not in accordance with the instructions according to the provisions of Aircraft Rules, 1937, it said.
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In view of the above, the airlines are advised not to charge any additional amount for issuing boarding passes at the airport check-in counters, as the same cannot be considered within the 'tariff' as provided under Rule 135 of the Aircraft Rules, 1937, it mentioned.