World’S Oldest Banyan Tree: This 700-year-old banyan tree in Bihar just became the world’s oldest, accurately dated one beyond folklore and scientists proved its age

A massive banyan tree in Bihar’s Munger district has been scientifically dated to approximately 700 years old, making it the world’s oldest accurately dated specimen. Researchers employed radiocarbon dating on wood samples, a technique usually for archaeology, to establish its age. 700 year old Banyan Tree in Munger, Bihar (Photo: PIB) Some trees don’t just…

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Ritu Kumar Zardozi Controversy: ‘How can she claim this?’: Ritu Kumar faces backlash after saying she coined the word ‘Zardozi’

Ritu Kumar rarely finds herself at the centre of a controversy. For decades, she’s been one of the biggest names in Indian fashion, credited with bringing traditional textiles, hand embroidery and forgotten crafts back into the spotlight. Which is exactly why a comment she made during a recent podcast has left so many people stunned.The…

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