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Bengaluru: Arecanuts have been a very significant crop for traditional growers for ages, especially in regions like Sagar in Shivamogga district and adjoining Coastal and Malnad areas in the state of Karnataka. Earlier the farmers' economic condition is also solely dependent on the fluctuating prices of the commercial crop. Arecanut prices collapsed to rock bottom in 1971-72: However, according to Mattikoppa Haranaath Rao, a cherished and well-respected tall personality of Sagar recalls-"The price of Arecanut suddenly dipped from Rs 600/- per quintal to Rs 200/- during 1971-72 and thereby leading to a panic situation. The total fall of Arecanut prices led to an adverse situation to such an extent that even leading a normal life became too difficult. For us crops meant only Arecanut plantations and almost all of them were small and marginal cultivators with land holdings extending from 1-2-3 acres to five acres at the most ... ...LT Thimmappa Hegade shows the way: We were in...

IAD: A ray of hope to Lymphatic Filariasis patients  I nstitute of Applied Dermatology (IAD) located at Kasargodu in Kerala is a prominent world renowned lymphoedema and integrative medicine skin hospital sought after by patients from across the country and South East Asian countries. The only such hospital in the whole of country provides relief and solutions by integrating Ayurveda,Homeopathy treatments,Yoga and many other traditional methods combined effectively with modern medicine. Thanks to more than two decades of Indo-European research and experience apart from treating more than 10,000 patients under its roof, IAD has blossomed from a miniscule clinic to the status of nation’s primary dermatology hospital. In fact the medical institute offers integrative treatment to various forms of skin related ailments like, lymphatic filariasis, vitiligo, psoriasis, lichen planus, wound care, wart and hemiplegia. IAD believes in clinical observation (investigation) as a prelude ...