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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Indore Congress candidate backed out days after attempt-to-murder charge added to 17-year-old case
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Faltering economy, poor citizens, South Asia’s bully: The reality of India’s global ambitions
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Banana republic in the making?: A South Asian perspective on India from Kathmandu
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Fact-checking five days of Narendra Modi’s speeches: A catalogue of lies
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In Mathura, Muslims say they were denied their vote. No complaints in Hindu areas
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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: Woman recreates pet parrot’s choreography
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Watch: Neighbours rescue infant from second floor sunshade after she fell from fourth floor balcony
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Video: Listen to this acapella version of Shankar Mahadevan’s ‘Breathless’ by four singers
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Watch: Argentinian woman is crowned Miss Universe Buenos Aires at 60
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Watch: K-Pop singer Aoora sings in Assamese as he collaborates with Nilotpal Bora in a new folk song