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The spice keepers of #Mumbai’s 'Masala Galli': How a century-old community of spice shops in Lalbaug has shaped the city’s culinary memory | By Harshita Kale LINK: gfm.akshayakalpa.org/read/feature-a…

Started the day with this lovely read. There should be more such investigations about the amazing networks which sustains our cities.

Spent some time tracing a century-old network of Nagoris from Rajasthan in Mumbai. If you're a fan of Nagori chai or the lassi they serve, this one's for you!

🚨 CALL FOR PITCHES 🚨 @goodfoodin is publishing a series of articles on freshwater sources in urban India. Details here ⬇️ @nevinthomas and I are happy to workshop ideas. Past experience in environment and civic reporting is preferred x.com/goodfoodin/sta…

Cannot unsee all the teeny tiny greens growing amongst the concrete anymore!

“All life begins on a banana leaf.” For Vinod, the banana is a recurring motif across the human life cycle—from the moment a newborn child is made to lie on its leaves, to the use of its raw fruit in funeral ceremonies.

🍄🗻 For 38-year-old mushroom collector Tanveer Ahmad, one memory from his childhood remains distinct: of trekking up Kashmir’s mountains to pick morels—a tradition that has sustained their family for generations. It is also Tanveer’s only source of income.

One of my colleagues is writing about how female farmers in rural India are left out by agritech platforms. She's looking for experts and farmers who can comment on the issue. Please share leads!

"Every forest grows with the passing of time, and the life within it flourishes, unless disrupted by humans." KV Dayal, fondly known as the ‘Forest Man’ of Kerala, is an environmental pioneer from Alappuzha. youtu.be/-4CoW_UX0ck?si…

THREAD: 🌿 Barley is one of the oldest crops known to humans. Experts say that the Spiti valley was likely inhabited because barley has been cultivated here since ancient times. This long history has bestowed the crop with resilience to climate change. 🌿 LINK: gfm.akshayakalpa.org/read/feature-a…

🌱“Grasslands are nature's way of balancing carbon in the air, and carbon in the soil,” says Shashi Kumar (@thiruka), CEO and founder of Akshayakalpa Organic. Indeed, they are some of the Earth’s most powerful carbon sinks, storing one-third of terrestrial carbon. That’s not all; they have another superpower: the ability to regenerate even after fires or grazing. 🌱 youtu.be/EbFvjS3nnfg?fe…

🧵: Picture this: It’s 1944, and a soldier is wounded in World War II—infected, in pain, and at risk of dying from something as simple as a cut. Enter Alexander Fleming’s penicillin—mass produced for the first time, saving thousands of lives in the war. What started as an accidental discovery by Fleming in 1928 soon became the miracle drug that transformed healthcare.

Have you heard of rice fields that flourish in saline waters, nurtured by tidal flows, and alternate between paddy and fish farming with the changing seasons? The Kaipad fields of coastal Kerala—an inspiring model of sustainable agriculture where tradition and innovation meet. At the forefront of this transformation is Dr. Vanaja T., a dedicated researcher from Kerala Agricultural University, who partnered with local farmers to develop high-yield, flood- and saline-resistant rice varieties. Together, they’ve brought life back to these fields, earning a prestigious Geographical Indication (GI) tag for their efforts. However, the journey hasn’t been without its challenges. Labor shortages, climate unpredictability, and market constraints persist. Yet, through a blend of indigenous practices and scientific advancements, the Kaipad farmers have redefined resilience, fostering not just a crop but a thriving community that exemplifies sustainability in every step. Read the full story on our portal to know more about this story of perseverance, community, and the pursuit of a better future—for the land, the farmers, and the generations to come. Click the link in the comment.

OLAN MUSK.

In Chizami, a small village in Nagaland’s Phek district, women have taken the lead in preserving traditional seeds which are vital for maintaining biodiversity in the region and advancing sustainable agricultural practices. Full Video: youtube.com/watch?v=gQWlMF…

In the first episode of Rootmaps with Shashi Kumar @thiruka , @nevinthomas tries to understand the responsibility of brands towards consumers, farmers and the environment over a long walk in the serene fields of Dasarighatta village. youtu.be/EbFvjS3nnfg

Remembering Ayyappa Masagi, who transformed arid lands with pioneering water conservation techniques. His legacy inspires sustainable farming and water stewardship. Full video here: youtu.be/M0CQbmIkp4E #watercrisis #goodfoodmovement

ETHICS AND SOCIETY WORK @huggingface WAS FEATURED IN ITS OWN NEWS ARTICLE I'M SO EXCITED ABOUT THIS! analyticsindiamag.com/6-hugging-face… Thank you @ayetasmia!

by Fan Ho