India’s soybean acreage to decline as farmers shift to corn, sugarcaneIndian farmers are expected to decrease soybean cultivation this year, potentially shifting to corn and sugarcane due to better profitabili...
27 May, 2025, 04.12 PM IST
Makhana and machli are a deadly combo: Why fish farming is complementary with growing fox nutsThe Mithila region is known for its makhana, a nutritious seed harvested from ponds, often cultivated alongside fish. The rising demand for...
16 Mar, 2025, 02.53 PM IST
View: How newly empowered 'labharthis' are emerging as powerful vote banksTo be sure, no one factor - except fierce anti-incumbency - decides an electoral outcome. The case here is that newly empowered cohorts are...
18 Mar, 2022, 12.33 PM IST
Pride, prejudice and policy reform: A peek into the new Farm ActAPMC and MSP are the two major bones of contention. Despite repeated assurances agitating farmers think government is trying to withdraw MS...
25 Dec, 2020, 01.15 PM IST
Scientists find evidence of Saraswati’s existenceA new research led by the Physical Research Laboratory, Ahmedabad, in collaboration with IIT-Bombay, has reported “unequivocal evidence” th...
09 Dec, 2019, 11.14 AM IST
Development finance is about more than providing loansDevelopment finance aims to serve people and communities beyond the pale of mainstream finance. Credit is transformed from an instrument of...
15 Apr, 2017, 03.21 PM IST
Despite downstream, India underestimating water crunch threat: Arvind SubramanianReferring to the high degree of pollution around Diwali time in Delhi which also saw the visit of British Prime Minister Theresa May, he sa...
18 Nov, 2016, 07.22 PM IST
Haryana Brings Cotton, Paddy under E-procurement ProcessThe move will help resolve discrepancies faced by farmers, arthiyas, traders and procurement agencies that essentially lead to revenue loss.
24 Aug, 2016, 07.04 PM IST
Why is there no adequate representation by common men & women in the AAP Cabinet in Delhi?It was the only party that grew despite the Modi wave in 2014 LS polls and it was the first one to stop the Modi juggernaut in Delhi, winni...
14 Feb, 2016, 11.23 AM IST
Ananth Kumar attacks Lalu, Nitish for 'negative campaign'Union Minister and senior BJP leader Ananth Kumar today hit out at Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar and RJD chief Lalu Prasad for their "n...
06 Oct, 2015, 07.07 PM IST
Centre approves Rs 2,801 crore to hailstorm-hit farmers in Uttar PradeshThe decision has been taken at a high-level meeting chaired by Home Minister Rajnath Singh and attended by Finance Minister Arun Jaitley.
24 Jul, 2015, 08.08 PM IST
Nine simple tips to cut cancer riskA report says that plant-based diets, which are high in natural nutrients, could reduce cancer risk drastically. Here are some food choices...
06 Jul, 2015, 07.52 AM IST
Home Minister Rajnath Singh assures farmers full compensation for crop damageNow, those farmers whose crops are damaged up to 33 per cent will be entitled for compensation. Earlier it was limited upto 50 per cent.
01 May, 2015, 07.43 PM IST
- Loss of diesel-rich crude sends oil up
Seasoned oil market observers have struggled to find an adequate explanation for the surge in Brent prices over the past fortnight.
16 Feb, 2012, 05.26 AM IST
Enlightened pursuit of pleasureEnlightened pursuit of pleasure would entail something like enjoying caviar with caveat, with the knowledge that the source of the commodit...
24 Sep, 2008, 01.25 AM IST
- Wheat, rice futures ban: Consumers may still not have it easy
India’s political class has perfected its response to bad news: Shoot the messenger and do something contrary to what’s needed to set matte...
06 Mar, 2007, 05.27 AM IST
- Govt yet to give details of wheat, sugar imports
Ships bearing food for India will start arriving only after a few months. The government’s attempt to cool food prices is unlikely to make ...
28 Jun, 2006, 12.53 AM IST