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Banyan Tree

Re-rooting...: Meet the man saving trees by the thousands, with a simple formula

Peddireddi and his Vata Foundation operate mainly in Telangana and Maharashtra. The thing about translocation is it takes time, he says. ‘It takes about 21 days: trim branches, isolate roots, allow fresh leaves and roots to sprout. Then move the tree.’

Updated 6 days ago

A 700-year old tree in Bihar's Munger just entered history books; here's why

A banyan tree in Bihar's Munger, estimated to be around 700 years old, has been identified as the oldest accurately dated banyan tree using radiocarbon dating.

Published 14 days ago

Activists oppose felling of 150-year-old Banyan tree for road widening in Thane

The tree, located near the Highland–Hill Spring–Runwal Golden City belt, is considered by activists to be a heritage specimen. (Praful Gangurde/HT Photo)

Published 80 days ago

BMC sends notice to Bandra salon for painting tree, seeks FIR

BMC sends notice to Bandra salon for painting tree, seeks FIR

Published 81 days ago

Vat Savitri 2025: Vrat katha, date, fasting timings, significance and more

Vat Savitri vrat is an auspicious day that honours love and harmony in marriage. They go around the banyan tree and perform holy ritual.

Updated 417 days ago

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