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Does planting more trees on farmland actually hurt bird populations? Here's what a new study reveals about hidden risks of tree planting- No plastic or metal, only bamboo and palm leaves: Meghalaya’s 100-year-old umbrellas do not have a handle but can protect you from heavy rains
- El Nino fear pushes farmers in Srikakulam and Vizianagaram towards water-saving paddy methods
- Maharashtra advises farmers to delay sowing as monsoon rains fall shortMaharashtra is experiencing a significant rainfall deficit in early June. The state has received only 26 percent of its normal rainfall. Th...16 Jun, 2026, 05.03 PM IST
- India eyes biofertilisers after Mideast war stoked supply fearsUnder a shed in north India, women scoop cow dung, lumps of unrefined sugar and flour to produce biofertiliser -- part of a growing effort ...16 Jun, 2026, 09.16 AM IST
- Weak monsoon may drag agri GDP into contractionIndian agriculture is at a crossroads, facing significant hurdles in the coming years. Analysts project little to no growth for agricultura...13 Jun, 2026, 10.16 AM IST
- For investors with ability to understand and take risks: 6 small-caps from different sectors with upside potential of up to 26%The mood across global markets is not great at this point of time. News headlines point in directions we would rather they did not. But suc...07 Jun, 2026, 06.28 AM IST
- India set to hike biogas prices, subsidies under new programIndia is launching a new program to significantly increase compressed biogas production. Higher guaranteed purchase prices and subsidies wi...05 Jun, 2026, 09.56 AM IST
- Asia rice surges 20% in May as war and weather threaten outputAsian rice prices experienced their largest monthly surge in nearly two decades in May, driven by weather risks and escalating energy and f...03 Jun, 2026, 11.09 AM IST
- Delhi Gymkhana Club closure: India’s cities are losing conversational biodiversity as social spaces fragmentAs exclusive clubs and gated communities gain popularity, they often create an environment where shared experiences stifle diversity. Think...31 May, 2026, 09.19 AM IST
- From river to muddy trail: Yamuna in Delhi is now just a shallow brown stream, Villagers walk across the dry river bedThe Yamuna River in Delhi has shrunk to a shallow, brown stream, with locals now walking across its dry bed. This yearly phenomenon is attr...28 May, 2026, 04.39 PM IST
- SC notice to Centre on plea alleging 'vague' definition of wetlandThe Supreme Court has asked the Centre to explain the definition of wetlands. A petition claims the current definition is vague. This vague...26 May, 2026, 02.02 PM IST
- SC notice to Centre on plea alleging 'vague' definition of wetlandThe Supreme Court has asked the Centre to explain the definition of wetlands. Petitioners argue the current definition is vague and exclude...26 May, 2026, 02.00 PM IST
- For risk-takers with long-term perspective: 10 small-cap stocks from different sectors with upside potential of up to 31%If you buy small-cap stocks today, are you taking a risk or managing it? To some it might appear you are taking a risk, but there is a high...20 May, 2026, 02.19 PM IST
- Tensions engulf disputed Lapangap area along Meghalaya-Assam borderTension is high in the Lapangap area along the Meghalaya-Assam border. A recent peace meeting between representatives from both sides concl...19 May, 2026, 06.29 PM IST
- Wealth creation is also about ignoring noise on the street: 15 mid- and small-cap stocks from different sectors which fit the billIn the April 2022-September 2024 bull market, every management appeared capable. Margins expanded, working capital looked manageable, capit...10 May, 2026, 12.18 AM IST
- Amazon signs $30 million deal to buy carbon credits from Indian rice farmersAmazon has signed a $30 million (around ₹280 crore) agreement with the Good Rice Alliance, backed by Bayer, Temasek’s GenZero and Shell, to...22 Apr, 2026, 11.36 AM IST
- From struggle to stardom: 5 famous actors whose fathers were farmers, from Pankaj Tripathi to Manoj BajpayeeMany of India’s most admired actors come from farming families, where discipline and perseverance are a way of life. Growing up in villages...19 Apr, 2026, 08.27 AM IST
- Re-imagining rice, a crop that feeds the worldIn China, a study showed that extreme rainfall had reduced rice yields over the past 20 years. India limited rice exports out of concern fo...22 May, 2023, 09.39 AM IST
- 'Paddy field conversion poses grave threat'Posing a grave threat to the environment and food security, about 41,000 hectares of paddy field in Kerala have been converted into cash cr...02 Feb, 2008, 08.04 PM IST
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