Mango is one of the most popular and widely consumed fruits in the world, often referred to as the "king of fruits." Known for its sweet taste, vibrant colour, and juicy texture, mango is especially loved during the summer season.
Mangoes are rich in essential nutrients, including vitamin C, vitamin A, folate, and dietary fibre. Vitamin C helps support the immune system, while vitamin A contributes to healthy vision and skin. The fruit also contains antioxidants that help protect the body's cells from damage caused by free radicals.
In addition to its nutritional value, mango is highly versatile. It can be eaten fresh, blended into smoothies, added to fruit salads, used in desserts, or made into juices, chutneys, and pickles. Different varieties of mango offer unique flavours, ranging from sweet and creamy to mildly tangy.
Regular consumption of mangoes as part of a balanced diet may support digestion, hydration, and overall well-being. The fruit contains fibre, which can aid digestive health and promote a feeling of fullness.
While mangoes contain natural sugars, they can be enjoyed in moderation as part of a healthy lifestyle. Their delicious taste and impressive nutrient profile make them a favourite fruit among people of all ages.
This special edition of Health 360 highlights several pressing medical and lifestyle concerns, starting with the alarming trend of brides using diabetes medications for rapid cosmetic weight loss before their weddings.
On this Special Report, the focus is on the escalating factional feud within the Pattali Makkal Katchi (PMK) in Tamil Nadu. PMK founder S. Ramadoss has moved the Madras High Court seeking to quash a letter from the Election Commission that allotted the party's 'Mango' symbol to the faction led by his son, Anbumani Ramadoss. The founder has alleged that his son submitted 'forged documents before the commission' to secure the symbol and leadership recognition. The dispute highlights a rift between the old guard and the new leadership, as Anbumani has been heading the party and aligning with the NDA. The legal challenge comes at a critical time as Tamil Nadu prepares for upcoming elections. The programme explores the implications of this family-led political battle and the Election Commission's current recognition of Anbumani Ramadoss as the party leader.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed a massive public rally in Malda, West Bengal, where he sounded the poll bugle for the upcoming state elections. During his speech, the Prime Minister asserted that 'this time, the people of Bengal will also make the BJP victorious', citing recent electoral successes in Maharashtra and Bihar as evidence of a growing national trust in the BJP's development model. He flagged off India's first Vande Bharat sleeper train from Malda, calling it a major boost for regional connectivity. PM Modi launched a scathing attack on the Trinamool Congress (TMC) government, accusing it of being 'merciless' and 'an enemy of the poor' for allegedly blocking central schemes like Ayushman Bharat and the PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana. He further highlighted the issue of illegal immigration, promising that a BJP government would take 'big action' against infiltrators to protect the rights and land of local citizens while ensuring safety for refugees under the CAA.
TVK has launched protests following the abduction and rape of a minor girl, captured on CCTV. The footage shows the accused taking the child into a mango farm where she was assaulted.
US President Donald Trump on Monday threatened "severe tariffs" against Russia if Vladimir Putin does not agree to a ceasefire with Ukraine in the next 50 days.
Opposition MPs staged a protest at Vijay Chowk here on Friday demanding Home Minister Amit Shah's apology and resignation for allegedly "insulting" BR Ambedkar. They also carried out a protest march from Vijay Chowk to Parliament. Congress general secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra also slammed the BJP over the FIR filed against the Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi, saying it "shows their desperation level". "The entire country is watching, they have slapped several cases on Rahul Gandhi. They bring in new FIRs and lie...This shows their desperation level," she told reporters. Priyanka Gandhi joined several other INDIA bloc MPs at Vijay Chowk to protest against Shah's remarks as they demanded Shah's apology and resignation over the issue. She was seen carrying a placard which read 'Babasaheb ka apman nahi sahega Hindustan'. The MPs raised slogans such as 'Jai Bhim' 'Amit Shah Maafi Mango' and 'istifa do'.
Daily life was partially affected in West Bengal on Wednesday due to a 12-hour shutdown called by the BJP, protesting the police action against demonstrators during a march to the state secretariat. Rail and road blockades at several places in the state since the early morning affected public transport services, inconveniencing people. In state capital Kolkata, the usual weekday flurry was missing with a lesser number of buses, auto-rickshaws and taxis plying. Private vehicles were also significantly less, even as markets and shops remained open as usual. In other news, the bodies of two teenaged girls were found hanging from a tree in a mango orchard outside a village in Uttar Pradesh's Fatehgarh on Tuesday, with police launching an investigation into what it prima facie believed to be a case of double suicide.
Kanwariya created a huge ruckus and vandalised a petrol pump on Delhi-Dehradun National Highway 58 in Uttar Pradesh's Muzaffarnagar when a vendor had a minor spat with them over discarding mango kernels.
In our goon news segment, watch the story of horticulturist Haji Kaleemullah Khan, known fondly as the Mango Magician, who has cultivated over 300 varieties on a single tree through his innovative grafting techniques.
A total of 10,000 kilograms of mango annakoot was offered to the deity at the Swaminarayan temple at Vadtal in Gujarat's Kheda. The offerings were made on the occasion of the bi-centenary anniversary of Shri Laxminarayan Dev.
India topped the food and beverage charts yet again in the TasteAtlas ranking for this year.
Ever heard of Mango pimples? Those tiny zits that appear when you eat mangoes, lots and lots of mangoes.
The snake was pulled out of the branch and released into a forest area safely.
Summer means mango season. You can’t just stop at one mango, can you? But you should. In this video, we will tell you why.
Banarasi paan , langda mango, Ramnagar Bhanta and Chandausi's adamchini chawal (rice). What’s common between these items? They all now have Varanasi GI tags. Over 20 lakh people are involved in the trade of the four products with an annual business of approximately Rs 25,500 crore. Can your favourite local snack get GI tagged?
In Pune, it is now possible to buy Paan 24*7 and that too through Paan ATM. Isn't that cool? India's first automatic Paan dispenser where people can buy their favourite Paan at any time of the day is now here. To get the flavour of their taste, people can scan the barcode, select the paan from the menu, pay online and cleanly packed paan will come out in a small box from the Paan ATM machine. All kinds of flavored paan like Mango, chocolate, Irish cream, dry fruits are available here. Watch to know more.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will virtually take part in the convocation programme of Visva-Bharati on February 19, the central university said on Thursday. The prime minister is the chancellor of the unitary university located in West Bengal's Birbhum district. Union Education Minister Ramesh Pokhriyal 'Nishank' and West Bengal Governor Jagdeep Dhakhar, who is also the rector of Visva-Bharati, will attend the convocation in person, the university said in a statement. The convocation will start at 'Amra Kunja' (the Mango grove) in Santiniketan campus at 9.30 am and continue for two-and-a-half hours, it said. A limited number of students will also be present at the programme.
Indians staying in foreign countries wait for the mango season. However, due to the coronavirus outbreak traders are unable to send mangoes.
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