Coming Soon: The Indian National Fruit

The month of May marks the beginning of mango season. Here in the States, we'll soon be enjoying fruit from the Asian subcontinent:

The Indian wing of DHL even offers a courier service specifically for mangoes, although the United States has long been absent from its list of destinations because of its ban on Indian mangoes. But the ban should soon be lifted as part of a deal struck by President Bush on his March visit to the country, which will also give India easier access to nuclear technology. (From 'Mango Mania in India,' May 10, 2006, via NYTIMES)

Posted by Toni Urquhart