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The conventional palm leaf fans which have become a rarity seem to be making a comeback in the city with the rise in mercury levels. The trend is seen at shops that sell conventional palm and ...
An agricultural labourer has resorted to stitching and selling fans made of palm leaves to make a living amid the lockdown. The man, who worked on agricultural fields in Manikandam block now ...
Instagram user Sally Nolan's video captures a dramatic lightning strike on a palm tree, showing the intense moment that has captivated and shocked viewers.
The blades of the first ceiling fans, like the punkah which originated in 17th-century India, were usually made of palm fronds or other plant fibre.
Both palm oil producers and environmental activists alike have expressed dismay with a move by European officials to phase out palm-oil based biofuel by 2030. Officials in Indonesia and Malaysia ...
Undeterred, he hit upon the idea of selling hand fans made of palm leaf. Instead of going out to his one-acre field, he now cycles 10 km to the city.