The Dutch colonised Indonesian island of Java in 1596, and found that the coffee plant thrived in its fertile volcanic soil.

Pioneering University of Stirling-led research has revealed the diverse and damaging impact Himalayan balsam has on river ecosystems. A three-year study led by Dr. James Hardwick, a Lecturer in Earth ...

Pastry chef Belinda Leong remixes a high-fiber breakfast classic, looking to carrot cake for inspiration. Yes, you can add cream cheese frosting if you want. Belinda Leong is a James Beard ...

India is spending hundreds of millions of dollars to build roads, tunnels and landing strips throughout the Himalayas, as it prepares for a possible future clash with its longtime nemesis China. India ...

Some dishes are forever trapped in the wrong season, and the blueberry muffin has long been one of them for me; an eternal July snack slathered in nostalgia and sunshine. But during a particularly ...

Kapil Yadav receives funding from the National Geographic Society. Every year during December and January, in the Indian Himalayan state of Uttarakhand, rural communities carry out traditional burning ...

HONOLULU (Island News) – The Hawaii Department of Health (DOH) issued a red placard and immediately shut down Himalayan Kitchen LLC in Kaimuki, due to insufficient refrigeration for food requiring ...

Himalayan pink salt continues to be a trendy food, which many people enjoy due to its attractive pink color and larger crystals. From its origins in ancient seas to its uses in today’s kitchens, it’s ...

On February 11, 2021, in New Delhi, Royal Enfield announced the launch of the new Himalayan 450 motorcycle across Europe, India, and the UK. Besides its new, distinctive, terrain-inspired color ...

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