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India’s power demand crosses 260 GW in September heat, coal stocks tightenIndia's peak power demand has significantly increased this September, exceeding last year's levels. Sultry weather and deficient rainfall a...- Studied in London, trained in Israel: How a Bhopal farmer turned barren land into a Rs 1 crore avocado businessAfter gaining insight into Israeli avocado farming methods, an Indian entrepreneur from Bhopal successfully converted 5 acres of neglected ...
- Indus Waters Treaty: The 1960 pact that refuses to leave the limelight of India-Pakistan tensionsIndus Waters Treaty Explained: The Indus Waters Treaty faces strain over India's hydropower projects and Pakistan's objections. Following a...
- India steps up coal supplies to power plants amid rising demand and falling stocksIn response to escalating energy demands, the government is augmenting coal supplies from both captive mines and Coal India subsidiaries. T...
- 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,...
- Welspun Corp shares jump 6% after Jefferies initiates coverage with Buy rating. Should you invest?Welspun Corp shares jumped nearly 6% after Jefferies initiated coverage with a Buy rating and a Rs 3,250 target price, implying 27% upside....
- India’s August fuel story: Petrol, diesel up, LPG down sharplyPetrol and diesel sales saw significant year-on-year increases in August. This growth was fueled by greater mobility and a strengthening ec...
- In 1960, Marlon Brando discovered Tetiaroa while filming 'Mutiny on the Bounty'. 66 years later, his 35-villa refuge now combines luxury with conservation and clean energyMore than 66 years after Marlon Brando first discovered Tetiaroa, the island's most enduring legacy may be the idea that paradise is someth...
- Petrol, diesel sales soar on erratic monsoon rains, LPG demand shifts to piped gasIndia’s petrol and diesel sales surged in August as erratic monsoon rainfall increased demand from farmers and motorists. Petrol consumptio...
- Food inflation composition shifts as protein-rich items, processed foods drive price pressures: Finance Ministry ReportIndia's food inflation is undergoing a shift in its composition, with protein-rich items, processed foods and edible oils emerging as major...
- Govt's onion buffer stock quality 'good', storage with CWC aids shelf life: Consumer affairs secy Nidhi KhareThe Centre assures good quality of its onion buffer stock, refuting spoilage claims. Dedicated rail rakes are transporting onions to major ...
- Carbon emissions are worsening the western US water crisis, new study findsDecades of carbon emissions significantly worsened the western United States water crisis. Fossil fuel and cement producers' emissions redu...
- Why is Ohio spending $200,000 on refrigerated trailers for deer? The surprising plan could solve 3 growing problems at onceOhio is rolling out an unusual new deer management program that will use five refrigerated trailers to collect donated deer during key hunt...
- At 90, Julie Andrews still feels like she’s in her 50s: The simple morning exercise habit and mindset the ‘Sound of Music’ star has followed for decades to stay active and age wellAt 90, Dame Julie Andrews continues to approach ageing with remarkable energy, revealing that she still feels much younger than her actual ...
- Sugar stocks rally continues: Balrampur Chini, Dhampur Sugar, Uttam Sugar Mills rally up to 4%. Two big triggersSugar stocks rallied as domestic sugar prices surged sharply over the past month. Government data showed retail prices rising from Rs 48.18...
- Goldman Sachs says Britannia could see biggest cost impact as sugar prices continue to soarRising sugar prices are raising concerns over higher input costs for consumer companies, with Goldman Sachs identifying Britannia Industrie...
- In a 2023 study in San Severo, six medicinal crops grew beneath tracking solar panels; deep shade cut evapotranspiration by 81.1% but reduced biomass by up to 48.8%A recent investigation conducted in Italy examined the effects of growing herbs beneath solar panels. The findings revealed a significant r...
- Why broccoli and lettuce are going the way of onion and tomato in EuropeEurope’s heatwaves and drought are damaging vegetable and grain crops, pushing up prices and exposing vulnerabilities even in advanced food...
- Ethanol diversion not the reason behind sugar price rise, says govtSugar prices rose from ₹48.18 per kg on July 20 to ₹55.70 per kg on August 20, but the government said the increase was not due to diversio...
- Sugar stocks Balrampur Chini, Dhampur Sugar, others tumble up to 5% as govt allows duty-free importsSugar stocks fell sharply on Friday after the government allowed duty-free imports of 1 million tonnes of raw sugar until October 31. Balra...
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