Hobby to hustle: Six years ago, the pandemic and lockdowns sparked a wave of micro-entrepreneurs. Here’s how some built to lastIndia’s Covid-era “hobby economy” — spanning gardening, baking, fitness and pet care — has evolved into a ₹1.5-2 lakh cr market, though not...
17 May, 2026, 06.13 PM IST
These mid-cap stocks with ‘Strong Buy’ & ‘Buy’ recos can rally over 25%, according to analystsAs far as India is concerned, the biggest pain point from the US-Iran war in the Gulf region has been the spike in the prices of not only o...
06 May, 2026, 11.19 PM IST
No AC, just pots and plants: How a cafe in Kerala is wowing guests not just with food, but cool atmosphereIn Kochi, Kerala, a unique café offers a cool escape without air conditioning. Fress Trees Garden & Café uses terracotta pots and recycled ...
23 Apr, 2026, 03.18 PM IST
NITI Aayog lays out roadmap for horticulture transformation in J&KIndia’s presence in global markets for apples, walnuts, almonds and saffron remains limited, with increasing import dependence and stagnant...
08 Apr, 2026, 08.12 PM IST
Double Pot Water Mug Trick – The Simple Way to Keep Indoor Basil Alive With One Daily PinchTired of supermarket basil wilting within days? A simple "double pot water mug trick" and a daily pinch can revive your herb. This method, ...
08 Apr, 2026, 02.44 PM IST
IFS officer spots African tree in India, its unusual name sparks memories of Delhi’s Sunder Nursery. The trees seeds are loved by rhinos and hipposAn unusual African tree, known locally as Jhad Fanoos or Balam Kheera, has captured attention in Delhi with its striking maroon blossoms. I...
26 Mar, 2026, 04.29 PM IST
Uttar Pradesh plans to plant over 30 crore saplings in 2026 monsoon; forest cover up 559 sq km in 9 yearsUttar Pradesh is gearing up for a massive tree plantation drive in monsoon 2026. The Forest department aims to plant over 30 crore saplings...
25 Mar, 2026, 01.59 PM IST
Breathless air ahead: Delhiites rush to add 'air-purifying' plants to shopping carts, demand surges as AQI worsensAs Delhi's air quality turns hazardous, residents are flocking to nurseries for air-purifying plants. Varieties like Areca Palm, Snake Plan...
10 Nov, 2025, 06.37 PM IST
FRI Dehradun wraps up training on latest in seed and nursery technologyA three-day training session on 'Advances in Seed and Nursery Technology' concluded at the Forest Research Institute in Dehradun. Sponsored...
26 Sep, 2024, 07.09 PM IST
Mega nursery in J&K near Pakistan border all set to cater to local fruit growers this monsoonAhead of monsoon, a mega nursery of fruit plants set up by the Jammu and Kashmir horticulture department near the India-Pakistan border fen...
04 Jun, 2023, 03.36 PM IST
Delhi govt to launch drive to plant 33 lakh saplings from Jun 5: Gopal Rai"The central government had given us a target to plant 15 lakh saplings in the city last year. We planted 32 lakh saplings. This time, the ...
02 Jun, 2021, 02.19 PM IST
Delhi govt will work with neighbouring states to deal with air pollution problem in winters: RaiThe plantation drive is expected to increase the city's green cover from 325 square kilometres at present to 350 sq km by 2021, which will ...
10 Jul, 2020, 03.15 PM IST
Millennials are changing how and why plants are boughtMillennials are at a life stage where they are just renting a house or buying a flat, and investing in plants for their homes, sensing the ...
21 Oct, 2019, 10.16 AM IST
- Government launches School Nursery Scheme to increase green cover; 10,000 schools will be covered in next three years
Seeking to bring students closer to nature and inculcate in them a sense of urgency to protect environment, the Union environment and fores...
10 Aug, 2015, 04.50 PM IST
Crop planting to pick up in Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, West Bengal after rainsIn eastern Uttar Pradesh monsoon rains on Monday was 177% above normal, giving the much needed moisture.
30 Jun, 2015, 03.55 AM IST
- Centre moots “one child, one tree” plan for green awareness
The government has devised an innovative plan to generate awareness for greater greenery in the country with its “One Child, One tree” prog...
24 Jun, 2015, 08.05 AM IST
- Rare birds return to Sundar Nursery
A little off the beaten track, adjacent to Humayun’s Tomb and next to a busy railway station is Sundar Nursery.
07 Apr, 2015, 03.30 AM IST