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Wednesday, May 11, 2011

On Jaitapur and Alphonso

Unrest in Alphonso land | GroundReport

Grown
mainly in the narrow strip of land between the Western Ghats and the
Arabian Sea in the scenic Konkan region of India, the Alphonso mangoes
are considered king among the several varieties that flood the market
during the mango season. Known for their delectable flavour, richness of
meaty texture and sweetness they are coveted all over the world. In
2007, the US traded off the restrictions for its imports against export
of Harley Davidsons to the burgeoning Indian market. It is this Alphonso
land that is seemingly is today in a state of war...........................

(http://www.groundreport.com/World/Unrest-in-Alphonso-land/2938894)


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