Post-1949, China increased its forest cover from 10% to 25%, but scientists found an unexpected side effect: Tree planting shifted water away from East & Northwest towards the Tibetan PlateauChina's extensive reforestation programmes have significantly increased forest cover across the country. However, this large-scale greening...
06 Sep, 2026, 02.34 PM IST
Pamela Anderson grows homegrown roses for beauty treatments in her home garden. Actress shares 4 simple gardening tips for beginnersPamela Anderson has created a large kitchen garden at her seven-acre Vancouver Island property, growing vegetables, roses and sunflowers. S...
05 Sep, 2026, 09.49 AM IST
India's national interest guides its energy purchases, MEA says on Russian oil importsIndia's energy purchases are guided by national interest and the needs of its people. External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar stated the Rus...
05 Sep, 2026, 08.48 AM IST
World food prices at highest since 2022 as supply risks mount, FAO saysGlobal food prices reached their highest point since late 2022. Adverse weather and war disruptions are increasing concerns over staple sup...
04 Sep, 2026, 07.38 PM IST
Adverse weather, lower Brazil output, India's duty-free imports push global sugar prices up 11.9%: FAOGlobal sugar prices rose sharply in August, driven by adverse weather and El Nino impacts. Lower production in Europe and Asia contributed ...
04 Sep, 2026, 05.24 PM IST
How India's below-average September rainfall fuels concern about cropsIndia faces below-average monsoon rains and higher temperatures this September. This rainfall deficit impacts summer crops entering critica...
04 Sep, 2026, 03.07 PM IST
Trump tariffs put a basic food ingredient in the crosshairs. An unlikely critic objectsUS President Donald Trump’s tariff regime has drawn an unlikely critic as the Orthodox Union warns proposed US duties on vegetable-based fa...
04 Sep, 2026, 02.06 PM IST
Oil importers are learning to live with a new reality as old routes of business fall apartOngoing tensions involving Iran are pushing major oil importers to develop alternative supply routes, which increasingly bypass the supply ...
03 Sep, 2026, 11.58 AM IST
Tamannaah Bhatia’s nutritionist says one common vegetable can be the answer to blood sugar problems and gut issues, reveals one mistake which destroys its nutrientsTamannaah Bhatia’s nutritionist Luke Coutinho recently took to Instagram to sing the praises of one humble vegetable. A common sight in the...
03 Sep, 2026, 01.06 AM IST
Le Doyenne Saint-Vrain, FranceLe Doyenne, a French restaurant, features a garden-driven menu. Australian chefs James Henry and Shaun Kelly create dishes from estate prod...
02 Sep, 2026, 11.20 PM IST
Junk out, khichdi in: ‘Healthy’ food made mandatory in Maharashtra govt officesMaharashtra government mandates healthier food in all state canteens and official events. The directive promotes millet khichdi and sprouts...
02 Sep, 2026, 07.33 PM IST
ONGC Videsh eyes Venezuela oil assets after US green lightAn Indian investment team is reviewing Venezuelan oil assets after receiving US government approval. This visit marks the first such trip i...
02 Sep, 2026, 01.48 PM IST
India's soyoil imports hit record high in August and palm six-month peak, dealers sayIndian refiners sharply increased edible oil imports in August to build stocks ahead of the festive season. Palm oil imports rose 7% to 780...
02 Sep, 2026, 01.09 PM IST
Why are leopards showing up in tea gardens more than forests? IFS officer shares a thought-provoking postIFS officer Parween Kaswan’s X post has sparked discussion about why leopards are increasingly seen in tea gardens. A study on leopard habi...
02 Sep, 2026, 12.42 PM IST
Economy Stable Despite Global Turbulence; El Nino Risks Loom: Finance Ministry reportIndia's economic activity and external position show relative stability amid global risks. Domestic demand continues to support economic ac...
01 Sep, 2026, 01.23 AM IST
Food inflation composition shifts as protein-rich items, processed foods drive price pressures: Finance Ministry ReportIndia's food inflation is undergoing a shift in its composition, with protein-rich items, processed foods and edible oils emerging as major...
31 Aug, 2026, 09.36 PM IST
Sting grows olives, vegetables and produces wine at his 900-acre Tuscany estate. British singer reveals how he was tricked into buying the Italian propertyBritish singer Sting and his wife Trudie Styler transformed their Tuscan estate into a working farm. They now produce organic wines, olive ...
31 Aug, 2026, 03.01 PM IST