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Kharif sowing drops 22.7% as weak monsoon delays planting across IndiaPaddy (rice), the main kharif crop, saw a decline of 25.17% to 2.57 million hectares. Despite the government's push to plant legumes and oi...- Not blueberries, not turmeric: Top neurologist recommends the diet linked to better memory and lower dementia riskForget miracle 'superfoods' for brain health; a balanced diet is key, according to neurologist Dr. Sudhir Kumar. The Mediterranean diet, ri...
- Can a weak monsoon slow India's economy? Here's what investors need to knowA 10% rain deficit could add as much as one-percentage-point to headline consumer inflation driven by food prices, according to research by...
- Easing of West Asia conflict reduces downside risk to 6.6% growth forecast: Ram Singh, Director, Delhi School of EconomicsAny moderation in El Nino effects and resolution of geopolitical uncertainty will further reduce the downside risks to growth. Operationali...
- Ahead of Market: 10 things that will decide D-Street action on MondayIndian markets closed marginally higher on Thursday after a volatile expiry session, with the Sensex rising 109 points to 77,100.47 and the...
- 'They will watch a 3hr podcast if...': Ankur Warikoo says Gen Z doesn't have a short attention span, just a faster rejection spanEntrepreneur Ankur Warikoo has ignited a debate on social media, asserting that Gen Z possesses a 'faster rejection span' rather than a sho...
- Cooling products see mixed demand in June qtr; AC sales slump, beverages, ice cream stay resilientSummer demand for products showed a mixed trend. While air-conditioner sales dipped due to unseasonal weather and rising prices, beverages,...
- The emperor's new biomarker? Another wearable for us to evaluateA new wearable biomarker, 'Entropy,' measuring body energy consumption, has stirred the bio-hacking community. While the name is catchy, th...
- Gold gains as dollar weakens; still on track for fourth straight weekly lossGold prices saw a modest uptick on Friday, buoyed by a weaker dollar and slightly eased expectations of U.S. interest rate hikes following ...
- India well-poised for rapid growth despite risks from West Asia war and El Nino: ITCDespite facing geopolitical instability and weather-related challenges, India's economy is expected to grow robustly at 6.9% in FY27. This ...
- Eggs off plate, politics on menu: Bengal's school meal shift rekindles debate over food, identityWest Bengal's school kitchens are now the center of a political storm as the BJP government replaces eggs in mid-day meals with vegetarian ...
- Cylinder sales restored to pre-war levels & bulk supplies raised to 50%The government has restored commercial LPG cylinder sales to pre-conflict levels after supplies improved, bringing relief to industrial and...
- Psychology says people who decline invitations more often as they get older may not be becoming unfriendly, they may be becoming more selectiveAs adults age, they often begin declining social invitations, not out of unfriendliness, but due to a growing awareness of personal limits ...
- Padma Shri awardee R Madhavan’s favourite high-protein South Indian breakfast dish: Detailed recipe, nutrition benefits and why he starts his day with itPadma Shri recipient R. Madhavan champions a traditional South Indian breakfast, highlighting its protein-rich pongal as a cornerstone of h...
- Need to cut chemical fertilisers usage via crop diversification, incentives: EAC-PM ChairmanIndia must curb chemical fertilizer use by promoting crop diversification, natural farming, and productivity-linked incentives, stated EAC-...
- India needs 7-8% growth for Viksit Bharat, private investment and export push crucial: EAC-PM ChairmanIndia needs sustained 7-8% economic growth to become 'Viksit Bharat' by 2047, driven by private investment and exports. Structural reforms ...
- Amit Shah directs Nafed, NCCF to bypass middlemen, buy pulses and oilseeds directly from farmersUnion Minister Amit Shah has directed Nafed and NCCF to procure pulses and oilseeds directly from farmers, aiming to cut out middlemen and ...
- China's push for green power use in AI projects faces hurdles, experts sayEnsuring reliable electricity for AI-focused data centres has become a strategic priority, underscored in China's 2026 government work repo...
- El Nino fear pushes farmers in Srikakulam and Vizianagaram towards water-saving paddy methodsFarmers in Andhra Pradesh's Srikakulam and Vizianagaram districts are shifting to water-saving rice farming techniques. Facing potential El...
- Indians can afford more food. Why are they still eating poorly?Indians are eating poorly despite earning more. Low-quality cereals fill plates, while proteins, vegetables, and fruits are lacking. This a...
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