El Nino fear pushes farmers in Srikakulam and Vizianagaram towards water-saving paddy methodsFarmers in Andhra Pradesh's Srikakulam and Vizianagaram districts are shifting to water-saving rice farming techniques. Facing potential El...
18 Jun, 2026, 02.03 PM IST
Parama Ekadashi 2026 vrat katha, date, shubh muhurat, puja vidhi, paran timings and significanceParama Ekadashi ki vrat katha: Parama Ekadashi, observed during Adhik Maas on June 11, 2026, is a sacred fast dedicated to Lord Vishnu. Thi...
11 Jun, 2026, 11.47 AM IST
When is Parama Ekadashi 2026: Date, Significance, Vrat Katha, Puja Vidhi and BenefitsParama Ekadashi, one of the most spiritually powerful Ekadashi fasts observed during Adhik Maas, will be celebrated on June 11, 2026. Dedic...
10 Jun, 2026, 01.27 PM IST
Armenia prepares for an election that could reshape ties with Moscow and the WestArmenia's parliamentary elections are a pivotal vote on its geopolitical future, with Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan seeking closer EU and ...
07 Jun, 2026, 06.57 AM IST
Cold storages struggle as Gulf cargo lands in IndiaIndian cold storages are full of imported apples, avocados, and dry fruits. Shipping disruptions due to the Iran war are causing these dive...
05 Jun, 2026, 12.23 AM IST
When is Padmini Ekadashi 2026: Date, Significance, Vrat Katha, Puja Vidhi and BenefitsPadmini Ekadashi, a highly sacred fast for Lord Vishnu, will be observed on May 27, 2026. This rare event occurs during Adhik Maas, amplify...
25 May, 2026, 06.05 PM IST
No artificial flavours, no preservatives: 80-year-old Ahmedabad woman has been making tasty, homemade ice cream varieties with 4 simple and natural ingredients for 4 decadesIn Ahmedabad, 80-year-old Niranjana Desai, or Niruben, crafts homemade ice cream daily using just four natural ingredients: milk, cream, st...
24 May, 2026, 02.22 PM IST
Why health freaks never skip these 5 moringa recipesMoringa recipes: Moringa, the "drumstick tree," is a global superfood trend, celebrated for its rich vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. ...
07 May, 2026, 05.57 PM IST
Can Orange Peels Really Keep Mice Away? What That Citrus Trick May Actually DoWhile orange peels contain scents mice can detect, scientific evidence for their effectiveness as a long-term repellent is limited. The odo...
28 Apr, 2026, 07.10 PM IST
More Indians going nuts over dry fruitsDemand for dry fruits has seen a spike in the last few days, after the government issued an advisory on a new Covid subvariant and reports ...
30 Dec, 2023, 07.20 AM IST
Festive season demand for dry fruits and chocolates back to pre-Covid level“Supply of dry fruits from Afghanistan, Iran and the US is smooth and prices have not increased much, which has come as a big relief to the...
01 Nov, 2021, 09.09 PM IST
Why Taliban's Afghanistan takeover may spoil your Diwali partyPrices in the country’s largest wholesale market, Khari Baoli market in Delhi’s Chandni Chowk that supplies to the entire country have move...
20 Aug, 2021, 05.34 PM IST
Dry fruit prices fall 20% on low demand, US-China tensionsThe prices of dry fruits have declined as much as 20 per cent in the last three months, mainly due to the current US-China tussle and slugg...
16 Jun, 2020, 04.23 PM IST
Weak rupee: Traders cut down import from PakistanSharp depreciation of the rupee against the US dollar has impacted imports from Pakistan through Attari-Wagah land route.
18 Aug, 2013, 04.32 PM IST
- Depite price rise, no dip in Dry fruits demand
A sharp rise in the prices of dry fruits, a Diwali must-have, has not deterred consumers, raising hopes amongst traders of better business ...
03 Nov, 2010, 01.43 AM IST
- Weak rupee takes its toll on dry fruit trade
Dry fruit vendors in Mumbai have been stung by two blows. One, the prices have soared exorbitantly and weak rupee has ensured a freeze on f...
28 Oct, 2008, 12.07 AM IST
- Afghan raisins back to front
Afghanistan is back in news, albeit for a more pleasant reason. The hilly country is slowly regaining its past glory as a large exporter of...
27 Nov, 2006, 12.18 AM IST