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Reviving Assam’s ancient herbal ink

Unravelling the science behind Assam's ancient herbal ink Mahi, researchers are now planning to recreate the lost techniques of manuscript writing, a work they say is linked to the marketing of heritage tourism and the development of eco-friendly technologies in the digital age. A cocktail of fruit pulp and barks such as haritaki, amla, bibhitakhi …

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March 19, 2017