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
Mahesh Babu’s nutritionist reveals one desi drink, that costs just Rs 20, can reduce blood sugar, fasten weight lossDiscover sattu, a traditional roasted flour, hailed by celebrity nutritionist Luke Coutinho as a potent remedy for numerous health woes. Th...
28 Jun, 2026, 08.04 PM IST
South America to ramp up India outreach despite geographyIn an era of growing diplomatic relations, South American countries are increasingly turning to India, with Argentina leading the charge by...
07 Jun, 2026, 03.26 PM IST
States asked to focus on sowing pulses, oilseedsIndia's government is urging states to focus on pulses and oilseeds for the upcoming kharif sowing season. This directive comes amid predic...
03 Jun, 2026, 12.33 AM IST
India trims fertiliser demand for kharif season as weak monsoon outlook triggers reassessmentIn anticipation of the upcoming sowing season, India is making strategic changes by reducing its fertilizer requirements due to forecasts o...
01 Jun, 2026, 11.48 PM IST
Beyond rice, wheat: Why India must revive native ‘orphan crops’ for protein securityIndia can boost nutrition security, cut import dependence, and build a global smart protein industry by scaling climate-resilient indigenou...
01 Jun, 2026, 10.20 AM IST
Virat Kohli turned vegetarian for actress Anushka Sharma. What are his sources of protein for ageless fitness?Anushka Sharma's influence inspired Virat Kohli to adopt a vegetarian lifestyle, a major change from his previous meat-heavy diet. This shi...
27 May, 2026, 10.57 AM IST
Is Donald Trump doling out taxpayer funds to President's supporters convicted of attacking US Capitol?The money would come from a nearly $1.8 billion "anti-weaponization" fund, intended to compensate people who claim, like Donald Trump, they...
22 May, 2026, 07.43 AM IST
Longevity expert, Bryan Johnson shares simple rules for staying healthy and young: ‘Everything I learned spending millions’Longevity entrepreneur Bryan Johnson has shared his detailed health optimization framework, emphasizing sleep discipline, whole-food nutrit...
13 May, 2026, 11.13 AM IST
Kharif reset: Farmers may ditch paddy and maize for soybean, pulses amid monsoon fearsAs the kharif season approaches, farmers are leaning towards cultivating oilseeds like soybean and pulses such as urad and masur, primarily...
12 May, 2026, 10.52 PM IST
Scientists stun the world with discovery that could revolutionize farming foreverScientists from Denmark, Spain, and the European Synchrotron Radiation Facility have found out that zinc has a significant role in supporti...
09 Sep, 2025, 07.40 PM IST
Chaitra Navratri 2023: These foods should be avoided during the 9-day-long festivalFollowing Chaitra Navratri, which begins on March 22, some foods should be avoided during the festival, which includes onion and garlic.
22 Mar, 2023, 01.28 AM IST
Love pulses? Here's five interesting trivia about this superfoodAccording to researchers, pulses may be the key to curing world hunger.
24 Feb, 2023, 09.07 AM IST
Suffering from diabetes? Eating legumes may helpDue to these unique nutritional qualities, eating legumes regularly can help improve human health.
31 Mar, 2017, 06.20 PM IST
- ICRISAT takes up research on diseases, pests that damage crops
ICRISAT and DST of Central government recently launched a plant protection project to carry out a research on diseases and insect pests tha...
29 Feb, 2012, 11.34 AM IST
- ICRISAT to execute Bill Gates funded project for legumes
Agri research body ICRISAT and two other centres would execute Bill Gates-funded USD 21 million project for legumes in India.
24 Feb, 2012, 04.14 PM IST
- Humble melons to grace dinner table
In a bid to boost consumption and production of indigenous vegetables and legumes, AVRDC - The World Vegetable Centre has teamed up with In...
12 Dec, 2006, 09.20 PM IST