Women in Assam’s tea industry: Forced to pluck or left to perish
For generations, women have been the backbone of Assam’s tea industry, enduring harsh conditions, exploitation, and low wages ...
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Small tea growers urge CM for extended plucking period
North Bengal’s tea industry is reeling under the impact of the tea board’s controversial decision to halt green tea leaf plucking from 30 November 2024. The move has triggered widespread ...
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10 Fun Ways to Help Your Kids Fall in Love with Nature This Summer
From beach cleanups in Chennai to eco-treks in Meghalaya, explore 10 engaging outdoor experiences that teach kids about ...
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Man vs machine: Mechanised tea pluckers remain a thorny issue
Kenya Tea Development Agency (KTDA), one of the major tea buyers, had recommended that a farmer should pluck just two leaves and a bud which are said to produce high-quality tea. "The two leaves ...
Tea garden manager murdered in Darjeeling; body found inside plantation
Nilanjan Bhadra, 45, was found dead on Thursday afternoon inside the tea garden. The body has been sent for autopsy.
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First flush halt forces two gardens' closure; Darjeeling workers stop plucking of tea leaves to press for early settlement of bonus
The company that produces the largest quantity of Darjeeling Tea has withdrawn its representatives from two plantations after workers refused to pluck the premier first flush leaves, which command the ...