India's agriculture and water tech startups gain momentum, sustainability in focus: NasscomIndia's agri and water tech deeptech ecosystem is gaining momentum around commercialization as per a statement by Nasscom. These sectors st...
12 Jun, 2026, 05.12 PM IST
The politics of 'Thalapathy': How Vijay’s films built the image of a people’s leaderTamil Nadu Elections 2026: Vijay's electoral success in Tamil Nadu was not sudden. For years, his films positioned him as a protector of th...
08 May, 2026, 08.37 AM IST
Chhattisgarh: Bhupesh Baghel govt has fulfilled all promises made in 2018, says Rahul GandhiCongress leader Rahul Gandhi addressing members of Rajiv Yuva Mitan Club in Raipur said that the Congress government in Chhattisgarh has de...
02 Sep, 2023, 10.25 PM IST
Tomatoes give farmers seat in Crorepati ClubIn Karnataka’s Jalabiganapalli village, 35-year-old Aravind has earned Rs 1.4 crore from his 5-acre field and is buying a “posh house” for ...
06 Aug, 2023, 09.06 AM IST
Peace bid fails in Lok Sabha as opposition hardens debate standIt resulted in back-to-back adjournments at 4 PM, 4:30 PM, 5 PM, 7 PM and finally for the day at 9 PM, amid Opposition sloganeering “kisan ...
03 Feb, 2021, 11.05 PM IST
Andhra Pradesh aims to train 1.5 lakh farmers in organic farmingHe said the trained cultivators will be given a certificate declaring them as organic farmer which would enable them sell their produces at...
13 Jan, 2016, 04.19 PM IST
Prashant Bhushan, Yogendra Yadav protest outside Delhi Race CourseBhushan and Yadav staged a protest demanding that the site be converted into a memorial for farmers and a 'Kisan Haat' be opened on the lin...
26 Jul, 2015, 08.10 PM IST
National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development launches RuPay Kisan cardsNational Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (Nabard) today rolled out RuPay Kisan Card and RuPay Debit Card here today.
12 Jul, 2014, 07.43 PM IST
Raise a kitchen garden and bury pesticide worriesAn increasing breed of urban dwellers are trying to grow veggies in spite of leading a busy life.
10 Dec, 2013, 04.24 AM IST
Retailers, consumers sourcing cheaper vegetables from farmers via e-mails, SMS in MaharashtraAs vegetable prices show no sign of slowdown, direct marketing is becoming popular as it ensures best price to farmers & consumers.
08 Aug, 2013, 11.28 AM IST
- Nabard to offer SMS-based weather and crop data
After private companies and state governments, it is now the turn of Nabard to offer SMS-based weather and crop advisory services.
05 Sep, 2012, 07.05 AM IST
- NABARD extends Rs 14,970 crore under RIDF in FY 2011-12
NABARD extended a record support of Rs 14,970 crore under the Rural Infrastructure Development Fund in 2011-12.
10 Apr, 2012, 10.17 PM IST
- Allahabad High Court defers hearing of petition of Greater Noida farmers till July 26 over land acquisition
The Allahabad High court has deferred the hearing of a petition by Roja-Yaqubpur village farmers challenging the acquisition of their land.
20 Jul, 2011, 06.42 PM IST
- Gujarat goes exotic with cherry tomato
A motley group of farmers in Bharuch district of south Gujarat are attempting to grow “colourful” Israeli varieties of cherry tomato and ca...
15 Jul, 2008, 03.38 AM IST
- Gujarati farmers going for bananas
The banana growing farmers in village Jhagadia (Bharuch district-Gujarat) now export bananas to Gulf countries.
01 May, 2007, 03.46 AM IST
- Farmers join e-club on retail boom
Estimates suggest there will be over 800 new farmer clubs in Gujarat this year-against an average of 400.
09 Feb, 2007, 01.28 AM IST
- Nabard, Dairy Board to set up Rs 2,000-cr project
The National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (Nabard) and National Dairy Development Board (NDDB).
02 Aug, 2006, 02.53 AM IST