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After E20 petrol, Nitin Gadkari pushes for 15% isobutanol-blended diesel: What it is and why it matters- World Biryani Day 2026: Who invented biryani? From Timur to Mumtaz Mahal legend, the fascinating history behind India's favourite rice dish
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- Ethanol blending has strengthened India's energy security without hurting vehicle performance: Former IOCL ChairmanIndia's ethanol blending programme is bolstering energy security, boosting farmer incomes by nearly ₹1.6 lakh crore, and cutting emissions ...04 Jul, 2026, 03.24 PM IST
- Sadhguru says a 100-year-old food has ‘tremendous’ healing properties, can cure IBS, strengthen immunitySpiritual leader Sadhguru and Ayurveda physician Dr. Vasant Lad revealed the profound health benefits of 100-year-old ghee, known as Shata ...04 Jul, 2026, 03.11 PM IST
- 'E20 safe for all vehicles, can solve energy, farm woes': Toyota's Vikram GulatiIndia's push for E20 fuel, compatible with all vehicles sold after April 2023, aims to bolster energy security, aid farmers, and combat cli...04 Jul, 2026, 10.42 AM IST
- African Proverb of the Day: “Judge not your beauty by the number of people who look at you, but rather by the number of people who… — Life lessons on beauty, kindness, compassion, respect and what makes a person truly beautifulAfrican Proverb of the Day highlights the meaning of “Judge not your beauty by the number of people who look at you, but rather by the numb...04 Jul, 2026, 12.42 AM IST
- Forget Taj Mahal, 65-year-old husband in Andhra builds desi escalators at home for wife suffering from severe knee painA 65-year-old mechanic in East Godavari has ingeniously built a homemade escalator for his wife, who suffers from severe knee pain. Complet...03 Jul, 2026, 03.44 PM IST
- The 'little boy' in the Pacific, India's monsoon and the big test aheadIndia's crucial monsoon season has begun sluggishly, with a significant rainfall deficit raising concerns for the farm economy. Delayed sow...03 Jul, 2026, 12.17 PM IST
- Govt to upgrade rice quality for public distributionIn a significant move to enhance food security, the government has decided to improve the quality of rice distributed to over 80 crore citi...01 Jul, 2026, 11.40 PM IST
- Woman loses 7.5 kg in 2 months after giving up rice, chapati and dosa; Apollo neurologist debunks carb myth, explains what really drives fat lossWeight loss isn't solely about ditching rice or chapatis, according to neurologist Dr. Sudhir Kumar. True weight loss stems from a consiste...30 Jun, 2026, 08.25 PM IST
- Darjeeling tea industry seeks Centre's support amid deepening financial stressDarjeeling's famed tea industry is facing severe financial strain due to aging bushes, climate woes, and labor shortages, leading to a sign...30 Jun, 2026, 01.47 PM IST
- A bee box changed everything: Zerodha's Nithin Kamath shares the surprising farming technique that boosted yields significantlyIntroducing bee boxes on farms has dramatically boosted coconut yields by 20%, according to 13 years of data from Akshayakalpa, highlighted...29 Jun, 2026, 11.50 AM IST
- 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...29 Jun, 2026, 06.30 AM IST
- Seed stocks adequate, but last-mile delivery remains critical: FSIIIndian seed companies are holding substantial surplus stock for the upcoming kharif season, aiming to mitigate potential losses from a weak...28 Jun, 2026, 11.48 PM IST
- Rice feeds more than half the world, but scientists say current farming is crossing Earth’s safe limits for climate, water, and nutrients, and that makes every bowl part of a bigger planetary balancing actRice cultivation, a global staple, is pushing Earth's natural systems beyond safe limits, particularly concerning climate change, water use...27 Jun, 2026, 04.53 PM IST
- A termite pesticide banned in 1988 is still turning up in wildlife; researchers found toxic brain levels in nearly half the sick skunks they examined near DetroitA banned pesticide, chlordane, used for termite control, is causing severe neurological damage and death in urban skunks, according to new ...26 Jun, 2026, 07.17 PM IST
- Strong balance sheets help India Inc absorb West Asia fallout: CrisilA stress test by Crisil Ratings covering 34 sectors that account for 65% of its rated corporate debt suggests that India Inc remains broadl...25 Jun, 2026, 05.57 PM IST
- India has contingency plans in place amid 40% rainfall deficit, says Agriculture CommissionerWhile India is currently facing 40 per cent rainfall deficit, the country has prepared district-level contingency plans to tackle possible ...23 Jun, 2026, 03.15 PM IST
- Early signs of stress emerge in MSME loans as West Asia disruptions worry banks: ReportLenders are concerned about the ripple effects of the West Asia conflict, which has disrupted supply chains and increased input costs for b...22 Jun, 2026, 11.24 AM IST
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