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Traditional skincare remedies that show grandma’s beauty wisdom

Have you heard of ‘100-times washed cow’s ghee’? Well, from sandalwood to saffron oil, here are five sustainable natural beauty products that have been a part of people’s daily skincare regime through the ages in India.

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Busier than bees: Sundarbans’ honey collectors

For several decades, residents of areas bordering the dense forests of the Sundarbans, have collected honey and gathered crabs for sustenance. They have also grappled with human-wildlife conflict, as tigers and crocodiles continue to pose serious threats.

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Jharkhand’s buzzing beekeeping biz

With wild flowering trees flourishing in Kelo and Jarakel villages, the local tribal communities learn the basics of beekeeping and head towards making the area Jharkhand’s first honey hub.

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Farmers are making Kashmir a land of honey

Farmers growing fruits and vegetables in Kashmir are doubling as beekeepers to boost their incomes, taking advantage of vast tracts of horticultural land with their abundance of flowers