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Saffron the worlds most expensive spice
Categories Spice Author admin

Saffron, the world’s most expensive spice!

Saffron the worlds most expensive spice, Its price ranges from 15,000 euro to 30,000 euros per kilo, depending on the quality.

Why is Saffron by far the most expensive spice in the world? The reason – harvesting the plant is a meticulous process. Each flower has three stigmas, and it takes 50,000 to 75,000 flowers to produce one pound of dried saffron threads. Back in the times of Persians, Greeks, and Romans, Saffron was worth its weight in gold. This can be said today as well since the price for one pound of Saffron might even go up to $5000. The flower blossoms twice a year so the harvesting requires exact timing, precision, and a delicate touch This golden spice of inimitable flavor is produced in Spain and Italy, but the world’s most renowned variety comes from India & Iran.

Indian Kashmiri Saffron is the rarest and most precious of all. Its thicker stands, robust color, deeper flavor, and aroma set it apart from other varieties, in part due to its limited production as well as its high demand.

Health Benefits of Saffron –

  • Reduces blood pressure and improves heart health
  • Helps in fighting seasonal ailments
  • ​Reduces depression and PMS issues
  • Protection against cold

What dishes can saffron be used in?

  • Christmas Saffron Cakes
  • Chicken with chorizo, peppers & saffron mash
  • Saffron butter chicken with date & couscous stuffing
  • Autumn vegetable salad with saffron dressing
  • Saffron risotto
  • Spicy courgetti’s with saffron risotto
  • Crab & saffron risotto
  • Indian pancakes with saffron & rosewater cream

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saffron the worlds most expensive spice

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Categories Environment Author admin

Where there is a will there’s a way

Kolkata a way never ceases to surprise with its amazing and awe-worthy sights. Mr. Dhananjay Chakraborty, a taxi driver in Kolkata, has created a rooftop garden on his cab. He calls it the ‘subuj rath’ or the green chariot. His Taxi, an Ambassador, apart from having a green grass-bed on the roof, has eight potted plants in the trunk and has a green interior completely to promote the message that trees and plants should be planted and taken care of. 

The car has metal containers on the rooftop whose bottom is laid with soil, white sand and stone chips and the natural green grass grows up soon. It weighs about 65 kgs and cost Mr. Chakraborty about Rs. 22000 to build. 

Mr. Chakraborty gives an added message. According to him, planting trees is not enough; taking care of them and nurturing them is crucial. Because tree planting initiatives keep happening but most of the saplings just wither away due to lack of water & care. It is imperative for all of us, to start doing our bit. 

So, the next time you are in Kolkata, do not miss a ride in the green taxi, or as Mr. Chakraborty likes to call it, the ‘subuj rath’.

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Crying-Rooms-of-Madrid,-Spain
Categories Mental Health Author admin

Crying Rooms of Madrid, Spain

This year on October 10, the World Mental Health Day was celebrated across the globe with 2021 theme being ‘Mental Health in an Unequal World’. It aimed at educating people and spreading awareness about the importance of mental health and how one should never neglect their mental health issues. 

Now, at the heart of Madrid, Spain, there’s a pink-hued room where you can go to cry. 

La Lloreria, or the “crying room,” is a project housed in a building in the Spanish capital, which aims to remove the stigma in society attached to mental health, crying, and seeking help.

Anyone can visit. 

A sign that reads “enter and cry” greets visitors, while “I also have anxiety” glows comfortingly on an open cage, symbolic of the inner turmoil that can leave people feeling trapped – but also offering a release. There are phones in one corner with the names of people you can call when you are feeling down, including a psychologist. 

Recently, Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez separately announced a €100 million mental healthcare drive, which will include services such as a 24-hour suicide helpline. In 2019, 3,671 people died from suicide in Spain, the second most common cause of death after natural causes. 

This October, Facebook faced a grilling by the US Senate after a week of controversy over leaked internal research showing that Instagram could be harmful to teenagers’ mental health. The research, first revealed by the Wall Street Journal (WSJ), included the finding that 32 per cent of teenage girls said that when they felt bad about their bodies, Instagram made them feel worse. Teenagers also consistently blamed Instagram for rising rates of anxiety and depression. On average, one-in-five teenagers said Instagram made them feel worse about themselves. A quarter of British girls said the app made them feel much worse or somewhat worse about themselves. 

My piece of advice –

Having a pet beside you can be one of the best feelings ever. Their serene presence is enough to make us go all mushy and cheery. Spending some quality time with your pet indeed helps you to forget all the negativity in your life and channelise your energy into something positive. Most pet owners can relate to the immediate joys they experience while having a pet but most of them are unaware that pets can greatly contribute towards dealing with mental health issues. Pets are a great source of comfort and relaxation. This very ability of theirs has earned them the name of ‘great companions for life’. Experts have proven that their mere presence can help individuals to battle depression and anxiety.

One-of-the-cleanest-rivers
Categories Clean Water and Sanitation Author admin

Flying Boats are here! One of the cleanest rivers in the world is in India.

River Umngot, 100 Kms from Shillong, in Indian state of Meghalaya has been ranked as the cleanest river in India. It seems as if the boat is in air; water is so clean and transparent.  

Flowing through Dawki town in Meghalaya, the Umngot River is a prime spot for fishermen from nearby areas. On your next trip to India, don’t forget to explore this hidden gem. We are proud of River Umngot and wish all the rivers were as clean. Hats off to the Department of Water Resources and people of Meghalaya. 

Water is essential for the resilience of business. Climate change will introduce dramatic changes and deep uncertainties that will exacerbate the already deep-water crisis. Today 45 per cent of companies report exposure to risks from water insecurity estimated at over US$ 425 billion. This number will only grow as companies of all shapes and sizes are exposed to these risks through their own operations or through water consumed across their value chains. The UN Global Compact CEO Mandate and its Water Resilience Coalition call on businesses to achieve net-positive water impact (NPWI) and water resilient value chains by 2050 to build resiliency for their own operations and the communities and ecosystems in which they operate. 

At Walletsplus, we too have long initiated Waste Reduction Project (WPI) and Eco-Friendly production strategy using LWG certified Sustainable Leathers.  

Let’s listen to the faint whisper of Mother Earth and abide by it!



Also, an old video depicting what humans can learn from animals!

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