sandalwood

A senior medical officer from Barmer, Dr Jogesh Choudhary, turned a failed experiment into a flourishing sandalwood farm. Inspired by Karnataka’s plantations, he blends science, patience, and passion to grow a forest in the harsh desert climate.

Karnataka is often recognised for its buzzing IT hub and vibrant startup scene. But did you know it's also renowned for pomegranates and pigeon peas? This photostory shines a spotlight on the unique products that define each district, ranging from traditional sweets and textiles to aromatic coffee and intricate artware.

Uttar Pradesh native Utkrisht Pandey was an assistant commander on the India-Nepal border. But he quit to take up farming. Here's why.

Laxmikant Hibare, a resident of Kalaburagi, in Karnataka, only studied till class 10 but that didn't stop him from turning his ancestral land into a green haven.

Given barren land by her husband, Kavita, a native of Karnataka’s Raichur district learn't cultivation and grew sandalwood, pomegranate, mango, lemon, drumstick and coconut trees.

Harbant Singh from Punjab switched to organic farming to cultivate dragon fruit and sandalwood as they require less water than conventional crops.

Pamper yourself with a natural ingredient that nourishes your skin and soothes all persisting problems.

“I started by researching about it and then, once I made a few soaps, the interest grew. Soon, people around me began asking for the soaps and that is how it all started,” he shares.

Glow brighter than a diya this Diwali with these oils, face packs and soaps that will leave your skin nourished and refreshed.

A soap that has held a special place in the hearts of Indians for more than a century, Mysore Sandal Soap’s legacy is intricately interwoven with Karnataka’s history and heritage.