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The Many Benefits of Antioxidant-Packed Pomelo
Pomelo, known as jambura and called the king of vitamin C, is rich in antioxidants and offers many health benefits.
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Rajshahi's Fazli Mango Gets Geographical Indication Recognition
"Rajshahi's Fazli mango" has won geographical indication (GI) recognition, following an application by the Rajshahi Fruit Research Centre in 2017.
Agribusiness
Human Hair Exports Rise
Exports of wigs and human hair almost doubled year on year in September, beating the monthly target by 79 per cent.
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Make a Magic Hair-Growth Oil at Home
Instead of shop-bought products, a herbal oil made at home from everyday ingredients can help hair grow longer.
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Is Your Chilli Powder Adulterated?
A glass of clean water is enough to find out whether the chilli powder you bought has been mixed with brick dust, sand, soap or artificial colour.
Fruits
The Season of Seasonal Fruits
Sharat, the autumn season, brings sour fruits such as wood apple, olive, amra and chalta that are rich in vitamin C and help build immunity.
Daily life
How to Tell Pure Ghee
Shop-bought ghee is often mixed with vanaspati, palm oil and colour, but a few simple home tests can tell you whether it is pure.
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Three Mutton Dishes for a Holiday Table
Tasnia Rahman Srishti gives three mutton recipes for the holiday table: mutton pitali, Shahi korma and chilli mutton.
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Five Health Benefits of Drinking Turmeric Water Regularly
A glass of turmeric water can help with joint pain, immunity, weight, skin and removing toxins, and it is easy to make at home.
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Does Mustard Oil Help You Lose Weight?
Nutritionists say familiar mustard oil contains elements that help control weight, though no oil should be overused in cooking.
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Mustard oil helps keep weight in check
Mustard oil contains elements that speed up metabolism and digestion, which can help keep body weight under control.
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Foods to Eat to Overcome Anaemia
Anaemia, common among women, stems mainly from iron deficiency, and a diet of iron-rich foods and simple home-made juices can help.
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Over 600 People Ill with Salmonella Spread from Onions
More than 600 people in 37 US states have fallen ill with salmonella spread from onions, and Americans have been advised to throw away unlabelled red, white and yellow onions.