Thiruvananthapuram: A sculptor by profession, Sila Santhosh, is now the proud creator of a unique house, covering around 200 sq feet, made entirely of mud which has been mixed with 65 herbal plants.

Though the State has a great tradition of Ayurveda, fears loom large over the fast depletion of medicinal herbs. Taking a cue from the success of vegetable cultivation among the student community, ...