Fruits of labour Kushtagi, a small town in Koppal district, has carved a niche in the global map for the
bhagawa breed of pomegranates it
cultivates. These fruits are now reaching
markets in Germany, changing farmers lives.
Chamaraj Savadi reports.
Where theres a will... If you thought pomegranates grew only in Bijapur
and Bagalkot, then youre wrong. Meet Gopalaiah, an astrologer-turned-farmer, who has cultivated
pomegranates in Chikkanayakanahalli. D K Siddegowda reports.
Fishing for trouble? Fishing activities near the crest gates of Tungabhadra dam need to be stopped, writes Karanji.
Taste the thunder A particular variety of mushroom, known locally as Gudugud Aalambo and Kall Lambu in the coastal belt of Udupi and Mangalore, is a seasonal
delicacy that should not be missed. Arun M Isloor offers a taste of this rare breed of mushroom.
Cut from the rest Will development ever reach Vadagaara, a tiny hamlet in Ankola taluk, wonders Beeranna Nayaka Mogata.
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