Grain-based feedstocks power nearly 70% of India’s ethanol supplies in 2025-26Grain-based feedstocks now supply nearly seventy percent of India's ethanol. Maize and surplus FCI rice are leading grain contributors to t...
12 Sep, 2026, 01.57 PM IST
Putting rosemary and rice in a jar: Know its benefits, how to make this simple DIY hack and how it can keep your home freshTransform your living space with an effortless home remedy utilizing rosemary and rice for a natural fragrance. This budget-friendly approa...
11 Sep, 2026, 11.09 PM IST
In 2022, China grew rice from seed to seed on Tiangong for 120 days; six seeds produced 59, and their descendants reached a third generation on EarthChinese astronauts have made remarkable strides in agricultural innovation by growing rice aboard the Tiangong space station. The experimen...
11 Sep, 2026, 01.10 PM IST
Art of inquiryAncient Indian traditions fostered a culture of deep inquiry, celebrating figures like Nachiketa and Gargi, who embodied fearless questioni...
10 Sep, 2026, 11.50 PM IST
Farmer noticed one unusual rice plant, selected its seeds for years and developed a paddy variety yielding 8,000 kg per hectareFarmer Indrasan Singh of Inderpuri from Uttarakhand developed a paddy variety after noticing one plant that differed from the rest in a cro...
10 Sep, 2026, 06.11 PM IST
Psychology says people who always imagine the best-case and worst-case scenario may be using a surprising anxiety strategyPeople who habitually consider both extremes may have a strong tendency toward future-oriented thinking. They may be planners who use menta...
09 Sep, 2026, 01.24 PM IST
US sanctions on Iran: Basmati demand stays strong, pharma and livestock exporters face new hurdlesIranian demand for Indian basmati remains resilient despite tougher US sanctions, but exporters are facing rising shipping, insurance, and ...
09 Sep, 2026, 09.52 AM IST
Ethanol blending: India should consider temporary cut to 15% from 20% target, says ICRIERIndia should consider temporarily lowering ethanol blending in petrol to 15% during severe feedstock shortages or sharp food-price pressure...
09 Sep, 2026, 12.41 AM IST
Government should adopt flexible approach to ethanol-blended petrol programme: ICRIER paperA research paper recommends flexibility in India's ethanol blending program targets. It suggests maintaining E20 as a long-term goal while ...
08 Sep, 2026, 04.34 PM IST
Poha with 28 g protein: Celebrity nutritionist shares healthy breakfast recipe ready in 15 minutesTransform your hectic mornings with celebrity nutritionist Luke Coutinho’s nutritious breakfast idea! This protein-rich poha features sprou...
08 Sep, 2026, 07.59 AM IST
CIC directs Food Ministry to disclose inter-ministerial committee records on Bharat Atta and RiceThe Central Information Commission has directed the Department of Food and Public Distribution to provide agendas and minutes of the Inter-...
07 Sep, 2026, 09.43 PM IST
In 2001, Land Institute in Kansas formally began domesticating Kernza, over two decades later perennial grain was cultivated on more than 3,500 acres of land, emerging famers' go to solution for extreme weatherKernza is one of several perennial grains under development at The Land Institute in Salina, Kansas, about an hour’s drive north of Mueller...
07 Sep, 2026, 07.41 PM IST
Psychology says people who ask AI everything may be unknowingly training their brains to think lessAI can be an extraordinarily useful tool. But psychology suggests that the human mind still benefits from occasionally doing the difficult ...
07 Sep, 2026, 03.04 PM IST
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh to undertake three-day Sri Lanka visit from Sept 8Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will visit Sri Lanka from September 8 to 10. He will hold consultations with Sri Lankan leadership on variou...
06 Sep, 2026, 04.29 PM IST
Indian rice export rates rise to one-year high as lower rainfall fuels supply woesIndian rice export prices have reached their highest point in a year. Below-average monsoon rainfall raises concerns about production and t...
04 Sep, 2026, 10.38 AM IST
In 2020, Southwest University researchers treated rice husks with acid and burned them into ash; replacing 10% of cement with the ash increased compressive strength by 16.22% after 56 daysChinese researchers have found a way to strengthen cement using burnt rice husks. This agricultural waste, when treated and added, signific...
03 Sep, 2026, 03.40 PM IST
Indian rice draws global interest as 3,317 buyers from 138 countries register for BIRC 2026: IREFOver 3,300 buyers from 138 countries registered for the upcoming Bharat International Rice Conference. This wide geographical spread highli...
31 Aug, 2026, 11.14 AM IST