Archaeologist Phanikant Mishra is intrigued by the missing link between early Sundarban civilisation and modern human settlements. 'It's a mystery how the civilisation disappeared.' ...

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Although Damask roses are cultivated in other parts of India, the varietal favors Ganges ... The earliest known botanical perfumes date back to ancient Egypt, when plants were crushed and infused ...