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Diya Braliya which is also known as Diya Habarala is commonly regarded as an invasive weed in paddy fields. This is a semi-aquatic herbaceous plant and is scientifically known as Monochoria vaginalis. This has many English names such as oval-leafed pondweed and heartleaf false pickerelweed. The leaves are heart-shaped and the plant bears purple flowers.
This paddy weed is...
A healthy immune system is the key to achieving a healthy life. It is the immune system of human body that defends it against the harmful alien substances such as viruses and bacteria. If the immune system is weak or fail to function, onslaught of disease-causing microorganisms are evident.
People across the globe are stricken by an unprecedented pandemic and the health...
Text and pix by Panchamee Hewavissenti
The Southern Province has its own distinct food tradition. Some foods can only be found in this province. Among many such...
The custom of preparing Chatamari is as old as the Newar civilisation in Kathmandu valley. Chatamari is a flavourful rice crepe...
Nepal has a rich cultural diversity and a unique food tradition. Although modern Nepali cuisine has largely been influenced by...
Wild food becomes a successful coping strategy to overcome food and nutrient insecurity as well as to fight the soaring prices of...
Wild edibles are praised as the best option during a food shortage. Generally, people in the rural areas depend on wild foods due...
Indian moonseed or buckler-leaved moonseed is a wild plant commonly found in Sri Lanka that has a vast array of health benefits....
Wine is an inseparable beverage from Christmas and Christians across the globe appreciate this drink during the latter festival...
Rice has been the staple food of Sri Lankans since antiquity. Dishes prepared of finger millet, jackfruit and local yams were...
Sri Lankans boast of a rich culinary tradition with a vast diversity of flavours and colours which provide them with essential...
Purple yam (Dioscoreaalata L) which is locally known as Raja Ala, Dandina Alaor Rasavallik Kizhangu is a neglected and...
The number of countries that are facing issues with food security as an aftermath of Covid-19 pandemic is on the rise....
Herb porridge is one of the healthiest, highly nutritious and indigenous traditional foods of Sri Lanka. People of ancient Sri...
Ganesh Chathurthi which is also known as Vinayakar Chathurthi (in Tamil) is celebrated from September 10 to 21 this year to mark...
A complete cure for Covid-19 has not been found hitherto in spite of the advancement of technology. Hence, people in the world...
Known as king of fruits due to its distinct nutrition and medicinal properties, ‘durian’ is regarded the smelliest fruit in the...
Fried rice is often perceived as a kind of not-so-healthy dish that many of us love to eat. Fried rice was a healthy quick dish...