Rice use for ethanol may rise as maize, sugarcane acreage falls this Kharif seasonIndia is set to ramp up rice utilization for ethanol production this year, amid reduced planting of maize and sugarcane, raising concerns a...
11 Aug, 2026, 12.18 AM IST
Ethanol-blended fuel's use can impact environment, land-use patterns: ExpertsThe experts also highlighted that going forward, the government should decrease ethanol-blended fuel prices to compensate consumers for a d...
10 Aug, 2026, 09.38 PM IST
India considers curbing use of sugarcane for ethanol to tame record-high sugar marketIndia may limit sugarcane use for ethanol to increase sugar production with an aim to stabilise record-high sugar prices and ensure smooth ...
10 Aug, 2026, 04.22 PM IST
India, South Africa-led SACU group may ink terms of reference for negotiating trade pact on Aug 12India and the SACU group will sign terms of reference for trade talks. Negotiations for a preferential trade agreement are expected to begi...
10 Aug, 2026, 04.22 PM IST
Feeling hot and sweaty and experiencing painful urine? Nutritionist shares easy and delicious solution to your problems. All the ingredients are readily available in your kitchenSuffering from excessive heat in your body and having issues such as painful urine and UTIs as a woman? A nutritionist has shared the recip...
09 Aug, 2026, 08.56 PM IST
AAP alleges Rs 22,000 crore rice scam plan by BJP govt in DelhiDelhi AAP president Saurabh Bharadwaj has alleged a ₹22,000-crore scam in the BJP-led government’s proposed subsidised rice procurement and...
09 Aug, 2026, 04.00 PM IST
Federation of Indian Pilots writes to PM Modi, proposes Civil Aviation AuthorityIndian pilots propose a new Civil Aviation Authority to enhance regulatory independence. This move addresses international concerns and the...
08 Aug, 2026, 06.30 PM IST
IP protection, FTA utilisation, contractual safeguards’ integration key for Indian exporters: ReportIndian exporters need to integrate intellectual property protection with FTAs, customs, compliance, contracts and supply chains before ente...
07 Aug, 2026, 11.22 PM IST
World food prices hit 3-year high in July as weather and war weigh, FAO saysA 3.4% month-on-month rise in the FAO's Cereal Price Index drove the trend, fuelled in turn by a 5.8% jump in wheat prices, the agency sai...
07 Aug, 2026, 02.25 PM IST
Indian rice export prices near 10-month high amid El Nino fears and rising domestic paddy costsIndian rice export prices remain near a ten-month high this week. Thai prices have reached a one-month peak, supported by buyer demand. Vie...
06 Aug, 2026, 06.23 PM IST
Everyone loves biryani, but its real origin is a mystery: Know the incredible story behind this culinary masterpieceBiryani is one of the world's most loved dishes, but its origin remains a topic of debate. While historians trace its earliest roots to anc...
05 Aug, 2026, 11.56 PM IST
World faces fresh food price surge, FAO warnsGlobal food prices may rise significantly by year-end and next year. Conflicts in Iran and Ukraine are impacting agricultural inputs and tr...
05 Aug, 2026, 07.05 PM IST
World faces fresh food price surge, FAO warnsGlobal food prices may rise by year-end and next year. Wars in Iran and Ukraine impact agricultural inputs and exports. Extreme weather eve...
05 Aug, 2026, 04.14 PM IST
Global crop survey key highlight of upcoming rice conferenceThe Bharat International Rice Conference will feature a global crop survey. Future rice prices will be projected based on expected global d...
03 Aug, 2026, 09.11 PM IST
NBA releases Rs 8.22 crore to rice research institutions and rice-growing StatesOf the total amount, Rs 2.47 crore has been released to research institutions that conserved and shared the rice varieties with the company...
02 Aug, 2026, 03.45 PM IST
Biryanis, pulaos and the mandi mysteryPratibha Karan, in her book Biryani, briskly explains the difference between biryani and pulao. Biryanis layer rice with other ingredients ...
02 Aug, 2026, 09.30 AM IST
India's January to June rice exports climb 5% as non-basmati shipments rise, sources sayIndia's rice exports grew five percent in early 2026, driven by non-basmati shipments. Higher demand from African nations boosted non-basma...
28 Jul, 2026, 04.29 PM IST