humans have been trained to imitate the guttural grunts and shrieks of gray langurs, a type of large monkey that can scare away the smaller kinds that tend to invade city officials’ residences or disrupt state visits.

This weekend, the impersonators will take on a fresh challenge: keeping monkeys, which often evade guards by swinging through tree canopies, from barging into venues for the Group of 20 summit of world leaders, the first to take place in India.

I bet “monkey call impersonator” would look amazing on a CV. Can you imaging applying for a job and going thru an interview though?

Those look yummy! Also, thanks for the reminder, it’s spring here, perfect time to grow some chillies I reckon.

I assume you’ve already looked at specific tips for those plants, so skipping the obvious stuff. From my own experience as an apartment grower:

• Go for a pot that’s at least 10-12 inches deep. Personally, I’d recommend going for a felt/fiber based cloth pots, as these naturally drain very well, encourage the roots to spread out more evenly, and also helps keep the soil areated and prevent root rot. Regular pots can cause the roots to bundle up, inhibiting their growth and can also lead to root rot.

• Don’t use actual soil, as it may compact and hinder root growth. Use a high-quality potting mix instead. A mix designed specially for vegetables or one that’s well-draining would be ideal.

• Make sure your plants get plenty of sunlight (6-8 hrs) . A south-facing window is ideal. If natural light is limited, consider using grow lights. If you’re using grow lights, 12-14 hours might be required.

• Regularly check for pests like aphids. If detected, spray with a mix of water and a few drops of mild soap, or use an organic natural pesticide, like a neem-oil based spray (and don’t go overboard).

• The key to avoiding pests and fungal diseases is to ensure a good airflow between plants, try and maintain a distance of 1ft between the pots, if possible.