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BJP govt has 'failed' first test of accountability by not seeking Pradhan's resignation: KhargeCongress leader Mallikarjun Kharge criticizes the Modi government for exam irregularities. He demands Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan...
Chinese proverb of the day: 'A man who plants melons will harvest melons, and a man who plants...' - inspiring lessons on life's choices, value of consistent effort, consequences how actions shapes our outcomesChinese proverb of the day: Chinese saying emphasizes that actions directly lead to corresponding outcomes, as illustrated by the proverb, ...
From forests to fields: How India's earliest rebels fought colonial exploitation before 1857Across the annals of Indian history, we find vivid accounts of agrarian resistance standing firm against exploitation. From indigenous fore...
African Proverb of the Day: 'The rain does not recognize anyone as a friend...' – Inspiring lessons on equality, humility, change, and why nature treats everyone the sameAn African proverb reveals that rain, like life's forces, touches everyone equally, regardless of status. This wisdom underscores the impor...
Root cause: India’s spice crown under threat as quality concerns trace back to farmsFarm-level traceability, quality, value addition, and branding are key to converting export scale into global trust, according to experts.
Global warming likely to exceed 1.5C through 2030, WMO saysThe World Meteorological Organization reports an 86% chance of a year between 2026 and 2030 surpassing 2024's heat. This trend exacerbates ...
Poweful El Nino may strike; Climate change will make its effects worseThe El Nino weather pattern is forming and expected to bring extreme weather worldwide. Scientists warn climate change will worsen its impa...
Brazil’s cotton farmers cash in on rally fueled by obstacles worlds awayBrazilian cotton farmers are poised to profit from a significant price rally, driven by geopolitical tensions impacting synthetic fiber pro...
Movie dialogue of the day by actor Matthew McConaughey: ‘We used to look up at the sky, wonder at our place in stars. Now we look down, worry about our place in the dirt’; Interstellar movie line teaches us about the lost sense of wonderChristopher Nolan’s Interstellar explores humanity’s fading sense of curiosity through a dystopian future where Earth is collapsing under f...
Macro, the Mightiest: Why India’s biggest macro variable still falls from the skyThe 2026 monsoon comes with a clear warning: Rainfall is forecast at 92% of the long-period average, with higher-than-usual probability of ...
El Nino threat: Centre rolls out kharif contingency plan to shield cropsAgriculture ministry has directed states to prepare district-wise crop strategies, and promote short-duration crops such as pulses, certain...
Priyanka Chaturvedi backs Rahul Gandhi on NEET issue, says student deaths are 'murders by system'Chaturvedi said, "Actually, it's not just one suicide; there are three such suicides that have taken place. And yes, I agree with what Rahu...
Biggest ever Super El Niño may be coming next month and it could be worse than the 1877 disaster that killed millions in India and ChinaForecasters warn a powerful Super El Niño, similar to the one causing the 1876-1878 famine, could develop in 2026. This event is linked to ...
Curb your overenthusiasm: Why India must avoid early overregulation while drafting rules for new techIndia faces a critical choice in regulating new industries like AI and genomics. Overly cautious, ex-ante regulations, similar to the histo...
Chinese proverb of the day: “Person who waits for roast duck to fly into mouth must wait a....” Ancient Chinese wisdom behind the famous “roast duck” proverb reveals a timeless warning about laziness, procrastination, false hope, and human behavior in modern lifeThe Chinese proverb of the day, “Person who waits for roast duck to fly into mouth must wait a...,” is gaining fresh relevance in 2026. Mil...
Quote of the Day by Abraham Lincoln: 'Always bear in mind that your own resolution…'—Inspiring quotes by the 16th president of the United States who played a major role in the abolition of slaveryQuote of the Day: Abraham Lincoln's enduring quote, "Always bear in mind that your own resolution to succeed is more important than any oth...
Farm sector suicides at 10,546 in 2024, second straight yearly decline: NCRB reportFarmer suicides saw a slight decrease in 2024. Over 10,500 individuals in the farming sector died by suicide. Maharashtra recorded the most...
Rare earth mining is poisoning Mekong River tributaries, threatening 'the world's kitchen'Toxic runoff from unregulated rare earth mines in Myanmar and Laos is contaminating the Mekong River and its tributaries, threatening the l...
India needs to reduce the strategic importance of fertilisers through a bold agricultural policyGlobal events like the West Asia conflict and El Nino threaten governments. Rising fertilizer prices create a fiscal and political crisis f...
SC seeks Centre’s response on plea over MSP linked to cost of cultivationThe Supreme Court is currently reviewing an appeal aimed at elevating the significance of state-led assessments of farming costs in the est...