This saffron queen from Kashmir turned a traditional crop into a global successpopularly known as the 'Saffron Queen of Kashmir', has turned a traditional crop into a global sensation, with an aim of women's empowermen...
13 Jun, 2025, 04.06 PM IST
How a couple built a ₹50 lakh Kashmiri saffron empire in 'scorching' Nagpur without soil or waterA couple from Nagpur has successfully cultivated saffron, the world's most expensive spice, using an innovative aeroponic technique. Their ...
20 Feb, 2025, 03.08 PM IST
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
Mother's Day 2024: Refreshing cocktail ideas to raise a toast for your mom this summerCelebrate Mother's Day 2024 with a delightful array of refreshing cocktails crafted to beat the summer heat and elevate your celebrations. ...
10 May, 2024, 04.10 PM IST
Gold nanoparticles can help arrest ageing: ExpertsGold nanoparticles, known as 'gold bhasma,' have various therapeutic and beautifying properties. They protect the skin, combat aging, impro...
08 Mar, 2024, 05.22 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
Mother's Day 2023: Beat summer heat & raise a toast to your mom with refreshing cocktailIn celebration of World Cocktail Day and Mother's Day, try making these classic and innovative cocktails to beat the summer heat and impres...
13 May, 2023, 03.32 PM IST
BJP's 'use and discard' policy responsible for plight of Kashmiri Pandit employees: KhargeA group of protesting employees had also left the Valley and demonstrated in Jammu, demanding that they be relocated outside the Valley til...
10 Jan, 2023, 04.33 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
This Kashmiri Halwa will make your Janmashtmi celebrations all the more delectableThe flavours of saffron in this oats halwa are a treat for the tastebuds.
03 Sep, 2018, 11.35 AM 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
Government to set up agency for development, export of saffronThe production, rejuvenation of saffron along with the quality control and export promotion of saffron will be handled by the specialised a...
29 Dec, 2014, 03.06 PM 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
Kashmiri women joining saffron movement in valleyBJP is drawing considerable support from Kashmiri women in the run up to the assembly elections due later this month.
09 Nov, 2014, 08.36 AM IST
Kashmir saffron output expected to increase by 10 per centGuroo said the department was earlier expecting an 20 per cent increase in the saffron production this year but "physiological disorder"
28 Nov, 2013, 01.07 PM IST
- Kashmir Valley: Morel mushroom an unnoticed specialty
At a wayside store that we had stopped off at to buy yet another Kashmiri treasure — the amazing thin-shelled walnut — my eyes feel on a ba...
24 Mar, 2011, 08.24 AM IST