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Govt mulls FDI liberalisation in plantation sectorIndia is considering liberalizing foreign direct investment norms for plantations. More commercial crops like bananas could be included und...
No obvious sector to buy? So try an unconventional way: 7 stocks from different sectors with upside potential of up to 26%So, what to do if you cannot pick a sector to buy into? Forget about themes and waves, and go looking directly for individual businesses th...
Retired Kerala headmistress turns 3,500 sq ft home into Dragon fruit farm, earns whopping Rs 4 Lakh monthlyAfter retiring as a headmistress, Remabhai S discovered a newfound passion for cultivating dragon fruit within her property. By repurposing...
In 1970, George Harrison bought Friar Park at Henley-on-Thames; he restored its vast gardens and recorded music there, while his family still protects the estateIn his quest for peace, George Harrison poured his heart into restoring the once-neglected gardens of Friar Park, transforming them into a ...
CEO CM to Water Man: Naidu's long journey enters a new phaseN Chandrababu Naidu is transforming his image by focusing on water projects. He recently inaugurated the Poola Subbaiah Veligonda Project a...
Dengue season: Mosquitoes taking over your house? These 7 common plants can act as a natural shieldUrban residents are using plants on balconies to repel mosquitoes. Fragrant herbs and flowers are being adopted for their natural repellent...
100-sq-ft farm, Rs 24 lakh annual profit: Coimbatore BCA graduate quits job to grow microgreens, says ‘Every additional tray adds straight to profit’Vignesh P has transformed a modest 100 square feet of his Coimbatore farm into a thriving vertical microgreen operation. This clever shift,...
India-New Zealand FTA to come into force next month, grants 100% duty-free access to Indian exportsThe India-New Zealand free trade agreement will officially commence next month. This pact grants India one hundred percent duty-free access...
Onion prices rebound after last week's dipOnion prices at Maharashtra's Lasalgaon market have rebounded after a recent fall. The average wholesale price reached ₹40 per kg, with ret...
Sadhguru’s advice led famous actor to leave Mumbai, move to village, take up farming. He ended up with Rs 2 crore debt but credits spirituality for helping him through tough phaseActor Rajesh Kumar left behind a successful television career and moved back to his hometown, Gaya, to take up farming. Over the next five ...
America introduced Chinese Privet as an ornamental plant in 1852. It later spread across millions of acres of forestFirst spotted in 1852, Chinese privet has spread relentlessly across the American Southeast, wreaking havoc on local ecosystems. This invas...
India, Uzbekistan step up mining cooperation, eye critical mineralsIndia and Uzbekistan will deepen cooperation in the mining sector. Discussions also focused on critical minerals and uranium exploration op...
Pawan Kalyan grows mangoes, tomatoes in his farm house in Hyderabad. Telugu star shares details about his 'zero budget natural farming' method to cultivate vegetables. How to grow vegetables with no chemicals?Mega star Pawan Kalyan is also a farming enthusiast. The Tholi Prema actor maintains a big farmhouse in Hyderabad and follows organic ‘zero...
State prepared for possible 'Glacial Lake Outburst Floods' incidents: Himachal governorGovernor Kavinder Gupta voiced concern over Nepal-Tibet floods and climate change impacts. He highlighted the threat of Glacial Lake Outbur...
Stock picks of the week: 5 stocks with consistent score improvement and upside potential of up to 31%When the Indian market will start to recover in any real sense is still an open question. But one positive is that the broader market indic...
Attributing disaster solely to climate change not enough: ScientistsThe Himalayan regions are increasingly vulnerable to extreme weather events, largely as a result of climate change. Melting glaciers and al...
Keralam govt to step up market interventions to check price riseKeralam agriculture department will increase market interventions to prevent price hikes. Steps will be taken to curb exploitation by middl...
7 house plants that keep multiplying: Buy them once and grow your collection for yearsSome plants can keep multiplying after you buy them once, helping you expand your garden without repeatedly spending money. Spider plants a...
Centre approves Rs 5,000 crore PMAY housing package for flood-affected AssamIndia has sanctioned Rs 5,000 crore to support families in Assam devastated by floods, under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana-Gramin (PMAY-G)...
Boost for Ladakh: High-level panel to plan national sea buckthorn research hubA high-level committee will examine establishing a National Sanjeevani Research Centre for Sea Buckthorn. This initiative aims to position ...