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Himalayan Red Rice vs White Rice: Why the Switch Is Worth It

Himalayan Red Rice vs White Rice: Why the Switch Is Worth It

Rice feeds more people than any other grain on the planet. It's the base of a bowl of Japanese donburi, a Nigerian jollof, a Spanish paella, and — closer to...
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Shipki La Pass at 3930 meters

Kinnaur: The Jewel of Himachal's Eastern Himalayas

Kinnaur at a glance Kinnaur is a border district in eastern Himachal Pradesh known for its GI-tagged apples, Kath-Kuni wood-and-stone architecture, Kinnauri handloom shawls and caps, Chilgoza pine nuts, and...
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Raksha Bandhan in Himachal Pradesh: History, Traditions, and Gifts from Home
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Raksha Bandhan in Himachal Pradesh: History, Traditions, and Gifts from Home

In Himachal Pradesh, Rakhi is as much about the wait as the thread itself. Sisters count down to the day, brothers travel back from wherever work has taken them, and...
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How to Test Pure Himalayan Ghee: 4 Home Purity Checks
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How to Test Pure Himalayan Ghee: 4 Home Purity Checks

Ghee has been a staple in Indian kitchens for generations — the base of a good dal, the finishing touch on mountain dishes, and the reason Himachali Seera gets its...
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The Gold of Spiti (Sea buckthorn) Just Got Its Crown (GI Tag)
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The Gold of Spiti (Sea buckthorn) Just Got Its Crown (GI Tag)

The majestic Himalayas have gifted the world many natural treasures, and Sea Buckthorn (SBT) is undoubtedly one of the finest among them. This vibrant orange berry, often referred to as...
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Sea buckthorn plant with orange berries — the Himalayan wonder plant
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The Wonder Plant of the Himalayas: Seabuckthorn

The Wonder Plant of the Himalayas: Seabuckthorn In the arid regions of Ladakh and Lahaul-Spiti, where few major trees thrive, a remarkable shrub stands out
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