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Jan 17, 2025 | 
scmp.com | Kalpana Sunder
Castor oil, derived from the seeds of the castor bean plant (Ricinus communis), has a rich history as a health and wellness aid – and is now attracting widespread interest online. In traditional Indian medicine Ayurveda, castor oil has been used for thousands of years to treat ailments from arthritis to skin problems. Ancient Egyptians also used it for medicinal purposes. Cleopatra is said to have employed castor oil to brighten the whites of her eyes.
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Jan 14, 2025 | 
travelandleisureasia.com | Kalpana Sunder
India’s frontier state in the northeast corner, Arunachal Pradesh is a land of breathtaking beauty, rich biodiversity, and many Indigenous tribes. Bordering China, Bhutan, and Myanmar, this mountainous state is characterised by deep valleys, towering peaks, and the mighty Brahmaputra River and its tributaries winding their way through India’s ‘Land of the Dawn-lit Mountains’.
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Jan 10, 2025 | 
khaleejtimes.com | Kalpana Sunder
Read next story From the historic Mishkal Mosque to the literary charm of SM Street, Kozhikode is a vibrant tapestry of cultural heritage, maritime legacy, and culinary traditions Published: Fri 10 Jan 2025, 9:54 AM By Kalpana Sunder Boats on the Kadalundi River.
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Jan 7, 2025 | 
travelandleisureasia.com | Kalpana Sunder
India’s frontier state in the northeast corner, Arunachal Pradesh is a land of breathtaking beauty, rich biodiversity, and many Indigenous tribes. Bordering China, Bhutan, and Myanmar, this mountainous state is characterised by deep valleys, towering peaks, and the mighty Brahmaputra River and its tributaries winding their way through India’s ‘Land of the Dawn-lit Mountains’.
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Dec 21, 2024 | 
newindianexpress.com | Kalpana Sunder
Imagine a stretch of road flanked on both sides by the waters of the Arabian Sea and saline mudflats that look like frozen ice at first glance… Driving on the ‘Road to heaven’ is a sensory overload. This appropriately named stretch of asphalt road sprawling over 32 km, connects Khavda to Dholavira in Kutch, at the western tip of Gujarat, not far from the border with Pakistan. The first glimpse of the luminous white desert is awe-inspiring.
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Dec 10, 2024 | 
scmp.com | Kalpana Sunder
Dalgona coffee. Banana bread. Fake meat. Liquid nitrogen to create smoke. Microgreens to make food prettier. The last few years have seen many new food trends sprout, but not all deserve to survive much longer. As the end of 2024 nears, we speak to chefs, food writers and general food lovers to find out which trends they think should be consigned to the dustbin of history before the new year. 1.
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Dec 10, 2024 | 
travelandleisureasia.com | Kalpana Sunder |Arunachal Pradesh
India’s frontier state in the northeast corner, Arunachal Pradesh is a land of breathtaking beauty, rich biodiversity, and many Indigenous tribes. Bordering China, Bhutan, and Myanmar, this mountainous state is characterised by deep valleys, towering peaks, and the mighty Brahmaputra River and its tributaries winding their way through India’s ‘Land of the Dawn-lit Mountains’.
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Dec 5, 2024 | 
travelandleisureasia.com | Kalpana Sunder
Home Destinations India These Are The Most Stunning Tourist Places To Visit In Assam, India With its expansive plains and beautiful river valleys, Assam is rich in natural beauty, from its wildlife sanctuaries and verdant tea gardens to the banks of the mighty Brahmaputra River. The largest state in Northeast India boasts an astounding biodiversity with tropical rainforests, grasslands and riverine forests.
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Nov 30, 2024 | 
travelandleisureasia.com | Kalpana Sunder
Maharashtra, India’s second-most populous state, is a hotspot of numerous cultures, landscapes, and culinary traditions. From the fertile Konkan coast and the Western Ghats to the arid Deccan Plateau, Maharashtra boasts diverse landscapes along its massive 3,00,000 sq km span, including beaches, mountains, forests, coastal towns, and architectural wonders.
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Nov 29, 2024 | 
thehindu.com | Kalpana Sunder
Whitewashed monasteries, pine forests and glacial rivers, Bhutan is the last Shangri La. A small country of 8 lakh people, economic progress here is measured in terms of happiness. For centuries, it remained in self-imposed isolation and today it offers a beguiling cocktail of Nature, adventure and culture. At Six Senses Thimphu, on my first day in the kingdom, I am blown away by the glass-walled lobby offering views of the mountains and valley.
