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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Maharashtra ruling alliance accused of insulting state by placing Shivaji-style headgear on PM Modi
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Football: Sunil Chhetri’s legacy goes beyond the playing field
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Constitution, cows, rations: Why Dalits in UP want to vote out the BJP
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World beaters: Indian table tennis players mark an unprecedented rise with some big wins
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Why there should be no place for a ‘Brahmin conference’ at Indian universities
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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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Watch: Meet Figaro, the curious cat who loves to ‘help’ her human making pottery
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Watch: Messi, the dog from ‘Anatomy of a Fall’, walks the red carpet at the Cannes Film Festival
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Video: Being Muslim in today’s India
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Watch: Massive rainstorm hits Mumbai, strong winds knock down trees, damage cars
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‘Barking news’: Woman turns journalist to ‘report’ on mischiefs and complaints by her pet dogs