It Sprouts During The Rains KBG-39

Come the rains and it sprouts all over.

On sidewalks, berms and open areas- you can't miss it spreading rapidly!

Name the vine/flower shown below.

Got the name? Or, do you need a clue? Here it goes.

Don't tell me you need another clue? In that case, take it!

That was a big give away!

Now, shoot fast. Name the plant/vine/flower in any language. First three correct answers will be the Winners of Kaun Banega Ghumakkad KBG-39!

For first timers on KBG, you can respond on any of the six channels below:

1. Leave a comment on this post
2. Send email to hbindia@gmail.com
3. Respond on FB
4. Comment on Instagram @ghumakkadhb 
5. Comment on Twitter @HarshBh21184761
6. Send a WA message. If you want your WA number to be added to Ghumakkad's list, send an email.

The KBG Contest timing is chosen to suit most of the time zones across the world.

Hope we helped you in overcoming the lockdown boredom to some extent.

Those who missed the last edition, we had featured the ubiquitous Tinda plant  in KBG-38. It was keenly contested. It had a lone winner. See the picture below.

Thanks for participating and all the best!

Stay connected, stay safe.

   - Harsh-the-Ghumakkad with Neeta Bhargava/ 21st Aug 2020.

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Brahmi or Gotu Kola Answer KBG-35

"Nasturtium"
"Aak"
"Mallow"
"Giloy"
"Guduchi"
"Ajwain"
Many answers came in response to KBG-35.
None correct!

Then what is the correct answer?
Answer was in the clue that it is a herbal plant.
We had also given you an option to name it in any language.
The correct answer to Kaun Banega Ghumakkad KBG-35 is:
Brahmi ब्राह्मी (Hindi)
Gotu Kola or Spade Leaf (English)
Mandukaparni (Ayurveda)
Saraswati (Telugu)
Centella Asiatica (Botanical name)

Why did we choose this Plant?
Gotu Kola or Brahmi has known medicinal properties. Our elders knew about the herb and used it for generations. In fact many of the readers confided that they got the answer from their parents or grandparents! 

Readers may refer Ayurtimes, an excellent web resource for more details about this herb. Gotu Kola is helpful in many health conditions some of which are listed below:

• Mental fatigue
• Memory Loss
• Low retention power
• Inability to concentrate
• Stress
• Anxiety
• Depression
• Insomnia (sleeplessness)
• Convulsions
• Epilepsy

Where does it grow?

It is a wildly growing weed near rice fields and wet places. The pictures for KBG-35 contest were all shot at Indian Institute of Rice Research (IIRR) in Hyderabad India. Many readers in India confirmed having seen it in the vicinity of rice fields on long drives.

How is the Herb Used?

All parts (especially aerial parts) of Gotu Kola herb are used preparing Gotu Kola powder (Mandukaparni Churna), extract, tablets or capsules. 

Winners

We had close to 300 participants online with more than 30 correct answers. First three correct answers came within five minutes of posting! All three winners once again are women. Come on men folk, faster response next time!

We congratulate the winners and thank all those who took part in KBG-35.

1. Sangeeta Agarwal PhD, Biotechnologist, formerly with DuPont Research Centre in Hyderabad, works with the Department of Biotechnology in New Delhi.
2. Praneetha Mudholkar, Marketing Faculty at VVISM Hyderabad. Loves travelling and meeting people. Past winner of KBG many times.
3. Ratnaja Gogula PhD. Former Professor IBS Hyderabad and former Program Lead, Technology Entrepreneurship Program at Indian School of Business Hyderabad. Creative teacher, painter and nature lover she lives in Hyderabad. A past winner of KBG.

Credits

The idea for KBG-35 to showcase a herb was given by Dr Chitra Shanker who works at IIRR. Being locked down, I couldn't travel to take pictures. She took all the pictures and undertook the research as well. Thanks much Chitra.

Hope we succeeded in alleviating your lockdown boredom to some extent. Thanks for browsing. Stay connected for more KBGs.

   - Harsh-the-Ghumakkad with Neeta Bhargava/ 22nd May 2020

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Seen this Vine? KBG-26

KBG- your favourite Kaun Banega Ghumakkad is back!
After a month's gap, KBG-26 is here.

You must have seen this vine! Just name it.

Two more pictures to give you clues.

You may crib that the picture of the flowers is not clear. But it is on purpose. Otherwise, Google will give you the answer!

As in the past, first three winners will be announced in the next post. So, whatever be your channel- this blog, FB, mail, Insta, WA or Twitter, send your response fast.

Happy hunting!

   Harsh-the-Ghumakkad/ 6th October 2019
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