Kernel power: Why the seeds of tamarind, the ‘date of India’, pack a punch
The small, brown seeds of tamarind are not just a rich source of protein but also versatile in use beyond food items
Urbanisation, low profitability: Why prices of tamarind leaves in Andhra Pradesh have rocketed
Government should come up with ways to make tamarind cultivation lucrative
Method to prescribe tamarind for chikungunya yet to be found
A new study shows that tamarind seed can help cure chikungunya but the method to prescribe it is yet to be found, says an author of the study
Sticking to tamarind
Chitapur: A village that counts its GDP in tamarind trees
Staple food grain being supplied cheaper, forest produce become the most important economy in forest-dwelling villages, sidelining agriculture
Sweet ’n’ sour
Moringa and tamarind are popularly known as the trees of life for Indians. Moringa is in fashion as the world eyes India to feed its frenzy for …
Too much of tamarind leaves Odisha’s tribals in a lurch
The state government has fixed Rs 3,600 per quintal as MSP; tribals are selling the excess at a much lower price to businessmen
Tamarind powder to treat wastewater
Fruitful venture
Now, the natural process by which plants absorb carbon dioxide is translating into profits for the farmers of Karnataka
Reason to smile
Tamarind enhances urinary excretion of fluoride
Healthy kya?
Why are companies across all product categories 'nutracising' their brands? Obviously, to catch a huge market -- growing by the day -- for health …
The inside story
Bad health is good business. The pharmaceutical industry knows that. But now bad health is turning out to be good business for the food industry …