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At 60, Lata Kare from Maharashtra ran her first marathon to win money to cover her husband’s medical expenses, and won. She went on to run and win two more. Her inspiring story was adapted into a movie, which received a special mention in the National Film Awards.

What started as a recreational snack slowly gained popularity and today, farms all over the state celebrate this crop!

On Friday, the postal department in Pune region launched an initiative called Kisan Vigyan Doot in an attempt to help farmers test the fertility of soil.