Flower Power
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Tracing the history of panneer rose, a flower closely tied with the culture of India
Also called Rose Edouard, there are many stories of its origins.
Shobha Menon
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Ferns N Petals: How a small South Delhi shop bloomed into Indians’ chosen florist
The flower and gifting brand was started by Vikaas Gutgutia 23 years ago and remains the most popular in its segment.
Zinnia Ray Chaudhuri
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How Britain’s love affair with ‘the world’s most beautiful tree’ blossomed in Calcutta
The story of Amherstia nobilis figures a governor general, a fairy tale, and a landmark day in labour history.
Sujaan Mukherjee
Trending
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‘Heeramandi’ review: Lahore Luxe tawaif saga runs on empty
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Why are so many young Indians trading in cryptocurrency, especially in tier-two cities?
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‘Physical building of WhatsApp University’: Satire on viral video of Galgotias University students
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Faltering economy, poor citizens, South Asia’s bully: The reality of India’s global ambitions
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Shifting goalposts: AIFF chief Kalyan Chaubey needs to come clean on the ISL not having relegation
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Watch this gorgeous plant flowering after eight years in Maharashtra, the Konkan and Karnatak
The Karvi, whose flowering is celebrated in a week-long festival, last bloomed in 2008.
Scroll Staff
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The flower breeders who sold X-ray lilies and atomic marigolds
The relentless pursuit of showy flowers for garden display has seen some odd uses of radiation and chemicals.
Helen Anne Curry, The Conversation
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Why the marigold isn't the best floral tribute for India's fallen soldiers
There is a better option: the red Hibiscus.
Geeta Doctor
Video
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‘Physical building of WhatsApp University’: Satire on viral video of Galgotias University students
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Watch: Meet Sparkles, the new avatar of Boston Dynamics’ robot dog with a special costume
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Watch: Diljit Dosanjh invites young fan on stage, dances with him during his sold-out Vancouver show
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Watch: School authorities turn classroom into swimming pool to encourage attendance during heatwave
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Watch: Woman recreates pet parrot’s choreography