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
Mexican proverb of the day: ‘He who is born to be a tamal, the corn husks...’ - a lesson on destiny and accepting life's pathA timeless Mexican proverb, 'He who is born to be a tamal, the corn husks fall from the sky for him,' beautifully illustrates the concept o...
28 Jun, 2026, 11.02 AM IST
Cotton duty or competitiveness? The bigger challenge facing India’s $190 billion textile industryThe government’s temporary import duty relief may ease pressure on mills and exporters, but industry experts say deeper problems in product...
26 Jun, 2026, 12.48 PM IST
40 g protein, 447 calories: Mumbai fitness coach’s guilt-free pizza recipe is crunchy, cheesy, and easy to make at homeCraving pizza without the guilt? Mumbai nutritionist Vanshika Khurana shared a high-protein, low-calorie recipe on Instagram. Using double ...
25 Jun, 2026, 03.01 PM IST
From export bans to price crashes: Why onion farmers need more than buffer stock purchasesRecent hikes in procurement price have provided little relief, according to stakeholders, as onion farmers argue that prices are still belo...
25 Jun, 2026, 10.16 AM IST
FIFA suspends All Nepal Football Association with until further noticeFIFA has suspended the All Nepal Football Association (ANFA) with immediate effect, a significant setback for Nepalese football. This suspe...
25 Jun, 2026, 09.20 AM IST
Trade, tariffs & taste: American whiskey pushes for a fair pour in IndiaUS trade representative Jamieson Greer’s recent visit to New Delhi is seen as a key step toward finalising a US-India trade framework, with...
24 Jun, 2026, 11.32 PM IST
Trump says Iran pledges 'no tolls, no charges' on Hormuz transitUS President Trump stated Iran has assured the US it won't impose tolls on ships in the Strait of Hormuz, countering media claims. He also ...
24 Jun, 2026, 05.26 PM IST
US announces $17.5 billion in loans for nuclear power supply chainThe U.S. Department of Energy is offering $17.5 billion in conditional loans to bolster the domestic nuclear supply chain, aiming to accele...
24 Jun, 2026, 07.33 AM IST
India prepares contingency plans for 315 districts as monsoon faltersIndia is implementing contingency plans for over 300 vulnerable districts facing a potentially weak monsoon. With rains currently 43% below...
23 Jun, 2026, 10.21 PM IST
Best proverb of the day: 'When planning for a year, plant corn. When planning for life...' Life lessons on happiness, goals, immediate results, sustainable foundations, lasting legacy, investments and true successBest proverb of the day reminds us that the goals we set decide the actions we take. The Chinese proverb, often linked to Guanzi, explains ...
22 Jun, 2026, 04.41 AM IST
Quote of the Day by Johnny Carson: ‘The only thing money gives you is the freedom of not worrying about…’ - why wealth and happiness aren't the same thingQuote of the Day by Johnny Carson highlights that money's true gift is freedom from financial worry, not guaranteed happiness. In an era of...
21 Jun, 2026, 01.37 PM IST
Ample world inventories may soften El Nino food supply shockA potential super El Niño is expected to disrupt global weather patterns and threaten agricultural output in the coming months, but large e...
19 Jun, 2026, 09.41 AM IST
IMO definition of Brazil corn ethanol carbon footprint a landmark step, producers sayThe International Maritime Organization's decision to define Brazilian corn ethanol's carbon footprint at 20.8 grams CO2e per megajoule mar...
18 Jun, 2026, 11.11 AM IST
Why a strong El Niño leaves tropical commodities acutely exposedForecasters anticipate a strong El Nino developing later this year, likely boosting global temperatures and disrupting rainfall patterns. T...
17 Jun, 2026, 03.34 PM IST
Indian soybean acreage expected to rise on higher prices, weak monsoon outlookIndian farmers are planting more soybeans this year. Higher prices for soybeans are making them more profitable than corn. Forecasts of les...
16 Jun, 2026, 02.38 PM IST
Quote of the Day by Johnny Carson: ‘Never continue in a job you don't enjoy. If you're happy in what you're doing, you'll…’ the Tonight show’s longest-serving host explains work-life balance and why happiness comes before successQuote of the Day by Johnny Carson suggests prioritizing job enjoyment for inner peace and self-respect, suggesting true success lies in con...
12 Jun, 2026, 02.26 PM IST