Iran war: Fuel price surge squeezes dairy, poultry value chainsIndustry officials say rising fuel costs, coupled with geopolitical disruptions affecting commodity markets, are squeezing farmer margins a...
09 Jun, 2026, 11.31 AM IST
Satrapi's Persepolis, Sadness as a ScarThe literary world mourns the passing of Marjane Satrapi, the illustrious graphic novel artist, who has departed at age 56. Her journey end...
04 Jun, 2026, 11.21 PM IST
Human urine becomes option for farmers in fertilizer supply crunchFrom chicken muck to human urine-based products and microbial solutions, growers are improvising to maintain crop yields. This shift, while...
23 May, 2026, 10.31 AM IST
Fishermen are being pushed to the brink by fuel costs in Southeast AsiaRising energy, freight, and supply chain expenses are escalating seafood prices globally. Governments offer aid, but it's stretched thin, i...
22 May, 2026, 11.11 AM IST
Rs 10.9 lakh crore burden: Iran shock can take a load off India's backRising oil prices triggered by the Iran conflict are pushing India to accelerate its shift away from fossil fuels, with the government fast...
20 May, 2026, 02.15 PM IST
What do China's new US farm purchases mean for global trade? | An explainerChina will purchase over $17 billion in US farm goods yearly for three years. This deal boosts agricultural trade significantly. Purchases ...
18 May, 2026, 01.52 PM IST
Drones, bullets and cartel warfare fuel an invisible displacement crisis in MexicoElderly residents like Maria Cabrera are forced to flee their homes in Tula, Mexico, due to escalating cartel violence. Drone attacks and b...
16 May, 2026, 09.24 PM IST
Quote of the day by Chris Pine: 'It’s mistakes that make us who we are.' Life lessons on success, human nature and hardships by popular American actorQuote of the day by Chris Pine highlights a message about growth and identity. The quote explains how mistakes shape people and help them l...
16 May, 2026, 02.00 PM IST
Away from the complex agenda, here are five other highlights from day 1 of the Trump-Xi summitPosting on social media in mid-April, Trump predicted Xi would give him a “big, fat hug” upon his arrival in Beijing. Come Thursday morning...
15 May, 2026, 12.34 AM IST
What $29 bn could have bought the USThe United States has allocated twenty-nine billion dollars for a conflict with Iran. This substantial sum could have funded numerous benef...
14 May, 2026, 01.08 AM IST
Soaring inflation and plummeting economy test Iran's ability to withstand war and US blockadeIran faces severe economic hardship due to war and US sanctions. Prices for essentials like food and medicine have surged. Job losses and b...
13 May, 2026, 09.46 AM IST
Explained: What is the new ‘NACHO’ trade, and how is it different from ‘TACO’Wall Street is now using the 'NACHO' acronym, meaning 'Not A Chance Hormuz Opens,' as the Strait of Hormuz remains closed, impacting oil pr...
08 May, 2026, 04.41 PM IST
Ted Turner death: ‘Mouth of the South’ to ‘Captain Outrageous’ — Why the CNN empire courted controversy as boldly as he built an empireOften described as both a visionary and a provocateur, Ted Turner earned nicknames like “Mouth of the South” and “Captain Outrageous,” refl...
06 May, 2026, 09.13 PM IST
UAE says Iran cannot be trusted over Hormuz, peace efforts at an impasseTensions remain high over the Strait of Hormuz. A UAE official voiced deep mistrust in Iran's unilateral actions. The vital waterway faces ...
01 May, 2026, 03.32 PM IST
OPEC just lost one of its biggest players — here's the inside story of the UAE's exit and what the Saudi-UAE split really means for OPEC's market powerUAE Quits OPEC: How the World's Energy Map Just Shifted Permanently. The UAE's departure from the Saudi Arabia-led cartel is being called t...
30 Apr, 2026, 08.29 PM IST
Iran's economy has been battered. Its leaders still think Trump will blink firstIran's economy faces severe disruption from U.S. and Israeli strikes. Factories are shut, leading to mass job losses and soaring prices for...
28 Apr, 2026, 11.33 PM IST
Fish, meat & West Bengal elections: It’s about money and not politicsWest Bengal Elections BJP vs TMC: Political campaigns in West Bengal are creatively using fish and meat, staples of Bengali culture, to con...
24 Apr, 2026, 12.46 PM IST