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New Indian Express
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- New Indian Express
Romancing the Mango: Chef Sadaf Hussain's mango-centric dinner at Bazm-e-Aam celebrates India's beloved fruit
As monsoon clouds begin to hover over the capital, summer is slowly retreating. Despite the scorch of the past few weeks, there's one thing Delhiites still await with childlike anticipation: mangoes. From Alphonso and Banginapalli (Safeda) to blushing Raspuri, mangoes arrive across India like edible postcards of summer. But beyond fragrance and flavour, mango season tugs at childhood memories — of climbing trees and grandparents waiting with plates full of mango slices dipped in salt, chilli, and oil. To celebrate this nostalgia, Delhi-based Kashkol Collective's Bazm-e-Aam at IIC, offered an evening of poetry, dastangoi, music, and a mango feast curated by chef and author Sadaf Hussain. 'Everyone has a childhood memory with mango,' says Hussain. For him, summers meant endless mangoes at his grandparents' home in Sasaram, Bihar. He recalls eating mango mixed with rice and dal — a combo that reminded him of Thailand's mango sticky rice, 'but desi-style, though I didn't love it,' he laughs.
The Hindu
26-05-2025
- General
- The Hindu
A major crop in the region, mango cultivation spans 10,000 hectares in Mandya: DC
Deputy Commissioner Kumar on Monday said mango cultivation has expanded across approximately 10,000 hectares in Mandya district, and to support farmers with better market access, a Mango and Jackfruit Mela has been organised. He was speaking at the inauguration of the 'Mango and Jackfruit Mela, Plant Expo, and Sales Fair – 2025', organised jointly by the district administration, zilla panchayat, and the Department of Horticulture. Dr. Kumar highlighted that mango is one of the major horticultural crops in the region, with the district producing over 20,000 tonnes annually. 'The mela has been organised to ensure quality mangoes are made available to consumers at fair prices, to foster stronger farmer-consumer relationships, and to provide encouragement to mango growers,' he added. Zilla panchayat Chief Executive Officer K.R. Nandini said the mela is being held in the district after several years. Alongside the mango and jackfruit displays, a plant exhibition and sales event has also been arranged to provide high-quality fruit saplings to farmers and the general public, she added. The mela features over 15 stalls, showcasing more than 40 varieties of mangoes brought by local farmers as well as growers from other districts. The focus is on promoting chemical-free and carbide-free fruits, the organisers said. In addition, over 10 varieties of jackfruit are on display, drawing interest from consumers. The organisers have urged the public to visit the mela and make the most of this opportunity. Superintendent of Police Mallikarjun Baladandi, Deputy Director of Horticulture Roopashree, and other senior officials were present. The exhibition features popular varieties such as Badami, Raspuri, Mallika, Malgova, Sendura, Kesar, Sakkarebuthi, Imam Pasand, Totapuri, Langra, Rumani, Chilak Ras, Amlet, and Madanapalle — all of which attracted the visitors. The mela also showcases more than 10 varieties of jackfruit, including Gubbi Bakke, Bakke, Cheluru Bakke, Ajji Halasu, Sakkare Pattana Onake, Gurugala Thota, and Chandra Halasu, each unique in flavor and texture, they said. An array of grafted saplings and seedlings are being sold at government-approved prices at the expo. Varieties available include lemon, mango, guava (Allahabad Safeda), sapota (cricket ball), drumstick (PKM1), and arecanut, providing an opportunity for those looking to start or expand fruit cultivation.
The Hindu
23-05-2025
- General
- The Hindu
Mango and Jackfruit Mela kicks off at Kuppanna Park in Mysuru
The three-day Mango and Jackfruit Mela began on Friday at Kuppanna Park in Mysuru, drawing fruit enthusiasts and local residents eager to sample a variety of seasonal produce. Organised by the Department of Horticulture, the event features 48 stalls, where farmers were selling naturally ripened mangoes and jackfruits directly to consumers. The mela will remain open from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily until Sunday, offering visitors an opportunity to purchase fresh, chemical-free fruits straight from the growers. Inaugurating the event, K. Harish Gowda, MLA, highlighted the initiative's goal of promoting farm-fresh produce while supporting local fruit growers. 'This mela provides a platform for farmers to sell their products directly, ensuring quality for consumers and fair returns for the growers,' he said. Joint Director of Horticulture H.M. Nagaraj, Deputy Director Manjunath Angadi, and other officials were present. A wide range of mango varieties, including Badami, Raspuri, Mallika, Saindhura, Malgoa, and Kesar, are available for purchase. Prices are fixed in line with the prevailing rates at Hopcoms outlets. Officials expect a large turnout over the weekend, as the mela continues to attract mango and jackfruit lovers from across the city.
Time of India
16-05-2025
- General
- Time of India
Mango fest starts at Kadri Park
Mangaluru: Minister for health and family welfare Dinesh Gundu Rao inaugurated a three-day mango mela organised by the department of horticulture at Kadri Park in Mangaluru on Friday. Rao, who is also the district minister of Dakshina Kannada , said that the mela is organised with the objective of providing a market to mango growers without the interference of middlemen. Growers from Ramnagar, Kanakapura, Kolar, and Channapatna have arrived in Mangaluru to sell a variety of mangoes cultivated by them. Consumers will be getting mangoes at a lesser price compared to the prevailing market price. Moreover, people will get organically grown and naturally ripened mangoes, the minister said. Horticulture department deputy director Manjunath D said that around 37 varieties of mango, including varieties grown in foreign countries, are sold in the mango mela. The mela will showcase Raspuri, Sugar Baby, Hamlet, Rumani, Brunei King (Thailand), Sindhura, Imam Pasand, Maya (New Zealand), Badami, Honey Dew, Lily (Australia), Konkan Ruchi, and other varieties. Siddaraju, a grower from Ramnagara, introduced Brunei King mangoes, a substantial variety celebrated for its sweet, succulent, and fibreless pulp. These mangoes are heavy, with individual fruits weighing between 1.5 kg to 2 kg. He explained that this variety originates from Thailand, and he obtained the sapling from Kolkata. The tree started producing fruits within three years of being planted. Another farmer from Kanakapura, who showcased Raspuri, Sindhura, and Badami varieties of mangoes, said that the mango yield was less this season due to a lack of rain. Farmers said that rainfall during the flowering season played spoilsport.
The Hindu
22-04-2025
- Climate
- The Hindu
Contrary to expectations, Karnataka's mango yield drops again due to harsh weather
In a disappointing development, the mango yield in Karnataka has gone down this year as well, owing to the vagaries of weather. While the technical expert committee had earlier predicted the yield to be around 12 lakh to 14 lakh metric tonnes, now the prediction has come down to around 8 lakh to 10 lakh metric tonnes. Mangoes, which require chill weather with dew during the flowering phase, faced the opposite this year. 'The flowering was not good in January this year because of the harsh temperature of around 33 to 34 degrees Celsius in the fields. Due to this, the fruit did not set properly, while new shoots also came out. When shoots come out, it leads to food competition between fruit and vegetative growth,' C.G. Nagaraju, managing director, Karnataka State Mango Development and Marketing Corporation (KSMDMC), told The Hindu. Pest infestation reduces While in the previous year, pest infestation was a big problem, the Mango Board claims that this year, it has reduced. 'The tree hoppers, which generally pose a big problem, were not there much this time. The diseases are less prevalent as we had issued technical guidelines earlier, and farmers had taken prophylactic measures. Thus, we thought it would be an on year, but due to high temperature, it became an off year again,' Mr. Nagaraju added. The farmers have not seen a profitable year for a long time now, at least four to five years, due to infestation and weather problems. This year's losses have pushed them further into economic losses. 'Our mango yield is down by almost 70% this time across the district. Temperature changes affect trees greatly as they are very sensitive during the flowering and fruit setting phase. Every year, our losses are mounting up,' said Dharanish Kumar, president, Kanakapura and Channapatna Mango Growers' Association. Mangoes arrive in market The Sendhoora, Raspuri, Badami (Alphonso), and Banganpalli mango varieties from Ramanagara district have hit the markets, while the fruits from Kolar are expected to arrive by the first fortnight of May. The selling price of mangoes in Bengaluru is north of ₹150 per kg currently. The mangoes arrive in the market in three phases — early arrivals, mid arrivals and late arrivals. 'The arrivals will be steady this time as the season itself has started early. The season is likely to go on till the end of July or even August,' said Mr. Nagaraju. Order online from today The Mango Board's online portal, Karsiri, on which consumers can place orders for mangoes directly from farmers, will be ready to take orders from Tuesday, April 22. Once the orders are placed, they will be delivered to the doorstep of the consumers via India Post. The popular Mango Mela, which is held in Lalbagh Botanical Garden every year, will be organised in May.
