India, WHO to ink host country agreement to set up global traditional medicine Centre in Gujarat

 A host country agreement would be inked Friday between the Ministry of Ayush and the World Health Organization (WHO) at Geneva to set up the WHO Global Centre for Traditional Medicine in Gujarat, the government has informed Lok Saha. On March 9, the Union Cabinet had approved the establishment of the WHO Global Centre for Traditional Medicine (WHO … Read more

New Opening: The Spa At South Lodge Elevates The Traditional Country House Hotel

The honey-coloured exterior is somewhat misleading. Bordering Sussex’s idyllic South Downs, South Lodge – a 19th century neo-Jacobean manor – is (on first sight) exactly what you’d expect. There are manicured lawns, wooded walkways and a Wisteria covered entrance. Step inside and there’s enough ornate ceilings, wood panelling and overstuffed sofas to keep any Victoriana fiend happy. The traditional … Read more

Tropical Gardening: Roses grace up country gardens

Photo by VOLTAIRE MOISE An old rambling rose variety espalier against a sunny wall and protected from rain to avoid fungal diseases. Palms in the foreground are Trachycarpus fortunei. This is a hardy palm that will tolerant temperatures below freezing and can be grown even in upland West Hawaii and Volcano above 4,000 feet elevation … Read more