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  Drumstick (Moringa oleifera): Fig- Drumstick Tree Tamil Name - Murungai Drumstick is popularly known as  moringa. It has different names in different regions of India. Drumstick’s scientific name is Moringa oleifera . It is native to South Asia and India.  The edible parts of the drumstick are its leaves, stem, stalks and seed pods. They are used in various drumstick recipes such as curries, soup, pickles, salads and sambhar. Moringa obtains its name from the Tamil word, murungai , denotes twisted pod. This humble vegetable is used extensively in Indian culinary dishes for more than a hundred years. Be it delectable sambhar or avail, or any meat curry, soups, pickles etc., drumstick renders its unique flavour to the dishes. The rich culinary tradition of our country has helped us to relish and taste several types of vegetables and fruits thereby derive out the umpteen health benefits.  One such amazing vegetable that is greatly valued and earns our interest is drum...

 Fig- Radioactive pollution                                                   Radioactive pollution Radioactivity The spontaneous emission of protons (alpha particles), electrons (beta particles), and gamma rays (short wave electromagnetic waves) caused by the dissolution of some elements’ atomic nuclei is known as radioactivity. Radiation that's commonly thought of as being high energy and thus harmful to living things. It can also refer to infrared light and even visible light. Radioactive pollution  refers to the  release of ionizing radiation into the environment as a result of human activity. Ionizing radiation is the form of radiation that has a short wavelength and a high frequency. Ionizing radiation includes  x-rays  and  gamma rays. Radioactive pollution, its consequences, as well as some prevention strategies. The term 'rad...

   Fig- Fermented Cooked Rice                                                       Pazhaya Soru (Overnight soaked cooked rice) Fermented rice played a big role in the lives of people. The bacteria that grow in the intestines due to this rice safeguard the internal organs and keep them fit and ready. This rice generates and harbors trillions of beneficial bacteria that help digestion and has many disease fighting and immunity developing agents. Brown rice is the best for this as its nutrients are retained intact. This rice has many health benefits. Next time when you have left over rice at home, do not waste it. Leftover rice is rich in fibre and it helps relieve constipation. In olden days, farmers and laborers, especially of South East Asia, who did a lot of physical work ate fermented rice for breakfast. Traditionally, it is eaten wit...