Free dhaniya no more? India’s kitchen is feeling a new food squeezeCoriander prices have surged significantly after heavy rains disrupted essential vegetable supplies. Ginger and garlic prices also show sub...
17 Aug, 2026, 04.00 PM IST
Chemical sector: Although long, there is a way around China trouble; combine 20 stocks to get your portfolio’s chemistry rightFor the chemicals sector, it all depends on a transformation that is still unfolding and will take years to play out. Backward-integration ...
17 Aug, 2026, 11.07 AM IST
Crop buyers cut off from Black Sea are turning to other originsThe region is one of the world’s top suppliers of grain and sunflower oil, much of which heads to Asia, Africa and the rest of Europe.
15 Aug, 2026, 10.47 AM IST
India’s cheap-urea model faces an expensive reckoningIndia faces rising fertilizer costs, prompting a review of its subsidy system. Global supply chain issues and war have doubled procurement ...
14 Aug, 2026, 07.49 AM IST
Independence Day 2026: The hidden role of food in India's fight against British ruleIndependence Day 2026: Chapatis secretly moved across India, alarming British officials before the 1857 uprising. Later, Tiranga Barfi symb...
13 Aug, 2026, 02.19 PM IST
Did Churchill let 30 lakh Indians die? A journo took on Amartya SenMadhusree Mukerjee's book revived the debate on the 1943 Bengal Famine, questioning Amartya Sen's analysis of food entitlement failures. Ne...
13 Aug, 2026, 11.59 AM 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
Paneer Purity Test: Amid analogue paneer ban, here's how to identify pure vs fake cottage cheese & 6 protein-rich alternativesPaneer Purity Test: Maharashtra has banned analogue paneer, which is not made from milk. This action addresses growing concerns about food ...
06 Aug, 2026, 02.49 PM IST
RBI MPC Meeting 2026: Central bank flags a threat for Indian agriculture warming up in the PacificThe RBI has flagged El Niño and an uneven southwest monsoon as key risks to agriculture, rural demand and the broader economy, despite cutt...
05 Aug, 2026, 12.47 PM IST
5ft tall, 7ft wingspan and a striking black-and-white body: IAS officer shares video of black-necked stork. Why is this giant bird ‘Near Threatened’?IAS officer Sanjay Kumar recently shared a video of the black-necked stork, highlighting its impressive height of nearly 5ft and wingspan e...
05 Aug, 2026, 11.18 AM IST
ITC Q1 earnings hit by cigarette tax burden; FMCG, paper businesses offer supportITC's June 2026 earnings fell due to higher cigarette taxes and disruptions. Resilient growth in the consumer segment cushioned the overall...
04 Aug, 2026, 05.58 AM IST
The ethanol story is changing. Is investing in the ecosystem the better way? 15 stocks across different market cap segmentsThe ethanol story started simply enough: Cut India's dependence on imported crude oil. It would save foreign exchange. Give farmers a new a...
03 Aug, 2026, 12.43 AM IST
Bengaluru-based dietician shares a desi diet that helps you lose weight and improve mental health: 'When you cut out....'Anupama Menon, a well-known dietician from Bengaluru, recently took to her blog to share how you can lose weight the desi way, eating sattv...
01 Aug, 2026, 10.52 PM IST
R Madhavan is a top actor, has electronics degree, but has a big problem with money. He calls himself 'dumb' despite being educatedR Madhavan admitted he was “dumb” about money despite being academically qualified, revealing that he did not know what a balance sheet mea...
01 Aug, 2026, 10.51 AM IST
35g fibre daily: Top Delhi nutritionist shares 6 everyday Indian foods for a healthy gut and better digestionMany people struggle to consume adequate dietary fibre daily. Top Delhi nutritionist Lovneet Batra shared 6 fibre-rich Indian foods. These ...
30 Jul, 2026, 09.00 PM 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
Global wheat rally revives India's export prospects as government allows 5 million tonnes of wheat exports after a four-year banWith global wheat prices soaring, Indian wheat stands to benefit from new export avenues. India, possessing ample wheat reserves, has set t...
27 Jul, 2026, 12.04 AM IST