Kautilya

Horse Gram in Ayurveda: Kulattha, the Ancient Pulse of Strength, Warmth and Deep Cleansing

The botanical identity of horse gram is Macrotyloma uniflorum, also historically recorded under Dolichos biflorus. It belongs to the legume family and grows well in dry, difficult conditions. This hardy nature reflects its food character. It is dense in strength, warming in action, and suitable for people who need energy, lightness and stimulation of sluggish digestion. Traditional communities used it especially in rainy and cold seasons, after heavy meals, in states of excess Kapha, and in food routines meant to reduce heaviness.

Nileshwaram Rajas: The Northern Kerala Royal House That Shaped Kasaragod’s Cultural Memory

The palace world of the Nileshwaram Rajas was the visible centre of this authority. Nileshwaram Palace and the associated kovilakams represented the social and political dignity of the ruling family. These palaces followed the traditional Kerala architectural language of timber, laterite, tiled roofs, courtyards, carved woodwork, and calm interior spaces suited to ritual life and administrative activity. The palace was a residence, a courtly centre, a symbolic capital, and a cultural anchor.

Over 3.4 Million Hectares of Degraded Land Rehabilitated Across India Since 2014

The restoration drive has delivered benefits that extend beyond environmental conservation. Large-scale projects have created substantial employment opportunities in rural areas, providing income support to communities while improving soil health, water availability, and agricultural productivity. Government programmes focused on watershed development, afforestation, and natural resource management have played a crucial role in achieving these outcomes.