Saffron in peril: Kashmir's golden harvest threatened by global warmingIn Kashmir Valley, saffron has long been more than just a crop; it is a symbol of heritage and a vital source of income for local farmers. ...
21 Sep, 2024, 01.26 PM IST
In rare form, saffron worth king’s ransom: ‘Kesar’ prices soar up to Rs 4.95 lakh/kg in retail as Iran tensions weaken its exports of the spiceAmidst geopolitical tensions in West Asia causing a sharp decline in saffron supplies from Iran, Indian saffron prices have surged by over ...
11 May, 2024, 05.00 AM IST
Ayodhya Ram Mandir: Delhi prepares to celebrate Diwali in over 100 big markets on the day of inaugurationDelhi is preparing to celebrate Diwali in over 100 major markets on the day of Ram Mandir's inauguration on January 22. The Chamber of Trad...
12 Jan, 2024, 01.43 PM IST
Kashmir saffron story scripts a revival, prices see a spike of 75%Kashmir saffron's prices have risen to ₹3.25 lakh ($4387) per kg, five times the value of silver, after receiving the Geographical Indicati...
06 Jul, 2023, 09.31 PM IST
Piyush Goyal meets DP World chairman during J&K visit, export strategy, industrial package for UT plannedGoyal also met a delegation of industrialists from the valley wherein issued related to bottlenecks in export of Kashmiri shawls were taken...
18 Oct, 2021, 09.49 PM IST
Powered by GI tag, J&K launches Kashmiri saffron in UAE marketJammu and Kashmir's Principal Secretary (Agriculture) Navin K Choudhary launched the Kashmiri saffron on Tuesday at the UAE-India Food Secu...
09 Dec, 2020, 12.24 PM IST
15 saffron exporters register for J&K Trade Promotion Organization's New York eventThe virtual promotional event is scheduled on November 18 at Consulate General of India in New York in association with JKTPO and US-India ...
12 Nov, 2020, 10.42 AM IST
Saffron prices down 15% on high imports, weak demandIt is currently being quoted at Rs 130-150 a gram in the wholesale market, and is expected to drop further as the new harvest is expected i...
27 Sep, 2020, 11.47 PM IST
Spices Board and J&K government to work for GI tag for Kashmir saffronThe board and the state government are also making efforts to secure GI (geographical indication) registration for authentication of high q...
16 Aug, 2017, 04.41 PM IST
From kalari to gur chenna, Bengaluru is saying 'cheese' the Indian wayHandcrafted and artisanal cheese has found its way into the city's foodscape in a big way.
09 Mar, 2017, 10.30 AM IST
Have you tried kahwa? A Kashmiri green tea with a differenceUsually served after a heavy meal, kahwa is good for the digestive system and aids in weight loss as well. It is also known to clear sinus.
25 Jul, 2015, 11.09 AM IST
When will healing replace shadow of the Gun in Kahmir?The Kashmiris have voted to get their local problems sorted out. The big turnouts don’t mean they have forgotten their despair of the past ...
16 Dec, 2014, 04.00 AM IST
Saffron - The costliest spice on earth is always in hot demandKashmir is India's only saffron producing state & due to floods, it is facing a possible 75% shortfall. It takes 1 lakh flowers to produce ...
24 Nov, 2014, 10.58 AM IST
Let this vacation be all about discovering local treasuresNo holiday is complete without discovering local treasures (vintage jewellery, maps, apparel), this vacation let shopping be your only agen...
12 Jun, 2014, 04.00 AM IST
- Farmers’ interest fall as cash crops fail to give high returns
Once trumpeted as highly profitable crops, vanilla, saffron, jatropha and safed musli seem to have failed to live up to their promise.
17 Oct, 2012, 10.47 AM IST
- Airlines bank on food to woo Indian passengers
The British Airways flight to London used to be the least preferred by Jain passengers because of the absence of Jain food on board.
19 Dec, 2011, 09.09 AM IST
- Luxury marketing management picking up in Kashmir
With expanding job opportunities abroad for qualified Indians, Kashmiri youth are exploring new avenues including the field of luxury marke...
01 Aug, 2008, 03.14 PM IST