BRICS+ agriculture beyond borders: Trade and resilience for a food-secure worldWith India’s leadership and BRICS+ cooperation, agriculture can become not only a source of food, but a foundation for resilience, prosperi...
El Niño clouds loom over kharif crops, farm payA developing El Niño event thousands of miles away poses a significant threat to India's agriculture. This weather phenomenon is linked to ...
Indian industry invests CAD 11 billion in Canada, generates over 33,000 jobs: reportIndian companies have invested close to CAD 11 billion in Canada. These investments span various sectors, creating over 33,000 jobs. Indian...
Aap Jaisa Koi Nazia Hassan & BidduNazia Hassan's debut in 'Aap Jaisa Koi' introduced a fresh sound to South Asian music. Her voice was crystalline and modern, perfectly comp...
Indians can afford more food. Why are they still eating poorly?Indians are eating poorly despite earning more. Low-quality cereals fill plates, while proteins, vegetables, and fruits are lacking. This a...
Record pulses buffer to act as shield against El Nino, says govt officialIndia holds a substantial 43 lakh tonnes pulses buffer that will protect against supply disruptions and price hikes due to a potential El N...
Thali costs climb in May: Crisil reportHome-cooked vegetarian and non-vegetarian thalis saw a 5% and 7% price increase in May, respectively, due to rising costs of tomatoes, vege...
In 1956, an electrical engineer grabbed the wrong resistor and helped create the life-saving pacemakerAn inventor, Wilson Greatbatch, accidentally created a regular beat while working on a heart sound recorder. He realized this pulse could s...
Government's wheat procurement surges 17pc to 35 million tonnes, exceeds target for 2026-27 seasonGovernment wheat procurement has exceeded target for the 2026-27 rabi marketing season. Over 35 million tonnes of wheat have been procured,...
Chana prices climb over 9% in a monthChana prices are rising despite a strong harvest and large buffer stocks. Government procurement is a key driver, absorbing a significant p...
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...
Can photons really spend negative time? New quantum physics experiment on rubidium atoms challenges — What scientists know about timeA breakthrough quantum physics experiment has revealed a startling result. Scientists measured “negative time” as photons moved through a c...
Government raises onion buffer stock purchase price 24% to Rs 15.80/kgThe government has set a higher onion procurement price at Rs 15.80 per kg, a step designed to uplift farmers and regulate market rates eff...
Assam govt suspends distribution of ration items for two months due to interim budgetAssam has temporarily halted the distribution of subsidized pulses, sugar, and salt under its public distribution system for two months, ef...
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...
India eyes Myanmar rare earths as President Min Aung Hlaing visitsMyanmar President Min Aung Hlaing's visit to India presents a significant opportunity for New Delhi. India aims to secure rare earth minera...
Dry Days Ahead: Monsoon likely to be below normalIndia anticipates below-average monsoon rains this year, with precipitation expected to be less than 90% of the long-period average. This f...