India needs income-centric agri policies, greater Centre-state coordination: EAC-PM chairmanIndia must transition agriculture towards income generation, emphasizing crop diversification and market reforms, said S Mahendra Dev, Chai...
23 Jul, 2026, 04.30 PM IST
Farmers should be ‘businessmen’ who respond to market demand, not just grow rice and wheat: NITI Aayog’s Ashok LahiriLahiri stressed the need for greater adoption of science and technology, noting that productivity per acre for several Indian crops remains...
23 Jul, 2026, 04.12 PM IST
Quote of the Day by Michael Bloomberg: “Did I want to risk an embarrassing and costly failure? Absolutely. Happiness for me has always been the...” - Inspiring life lesson on embracing uncertainty, taking bold risks, and finding purpose beyond comfort from Bloomberg's timeless quoteToday's Quote of the Day by Michael Bloomberg is a reminder that meaningful success rarely comes without uncertainty. Drawing from his own ...
22 Jul, 2026, 06.58 PM IST
Chinese scientists turn diamonds into futuristic data vaults that could preserve information for 100 trillion years with over 99% accuracyResearchers developed diamond storage technology using atomic defects. This system offers immense storage capacity and extreme durability f...
20 Jul, 2026, 11.54 AM IST
Superstar Shah Rukh Khan doesn’t follow a diet. How does he keep fit at 60?In an old interview, superstar Shah Rukh Khan admitted that he doesn’t follow a particular diet, nor does he believing in starving himself....
18 Jul, 2026, 12.37 AM IST
Ethanol, a fuel, not the fuel of choiceIndia's ethanol program achieves blending targets and energy security goals. However, it shifts land use from food crops to maize productio...
16 Jul, 2026, 11.34 PM IST
Have all possible headwinds been priced in by the street? 7 agro-chem stocks with upside potential of up to 38%June was one of the worst monsoon months since records began to be kept. That is bad news for agro-chemical companies, though better rains ...
16 Jul, 2026, 06.06 PM IST
If countries without GM seeds can get better yields in pulses, why can't India: Chouhan to ICAR scientistsAgriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan urged ICAR to increase pulse and oilseed productivity. He emphasized research must address groun...
16 Jul, 2026, 03.55 PM IST
PM Modi pushes to cut imports to shield India from shocksIndia is likely preparing a major import substitution drive as geopolitical tensions and supply chain risks push the government to reduce d...
16 Jul, 2026, 12.25 PM IST
Whisky, cars and more: What gets cheaper as India-UK FTA kicks inIndia UK Free Trade Agreement: The India-UK Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement is now in effect. Nearly all Indian exports will gai...
15 Jul, 2026, 05.57 PM IST
Skill shortage could derail India's bio-input ambitions: Agriculture CommissionerIndia's bio-input expansion faces a skilled workforce shortage. This gap requires urgent development of training programs for biological sy...
15 Jul, 2026, 02.26 PM IST
Quote of the day by Maya Angelou: 'The problem I have with haters is that they see my glory, but they don't know my...' - Legendary American poet's timeless lesson on resilience and unseen strugglesMaya Angelou was a celebrated writer and activist whose words inspired millions. Her memoir "I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings" gained worldw...
14 Jul, 2026, 02.21 PM IST
CJP protest day 25: Sonam Wangchuk in 'immense pain', refuses to end fast without dialogueActivist Sonam Wangchuk persists with his hunger strike, now on its seventeenth day. He has lost significant muscle mass and endures immens...
14 Jul, 2026, 02.04 PM IST
Monsoon gains lift kharif hopes, but El Nino threat remains; govt support on seeds, diesel and livestock keyWhile the narrowing rainfall deficit has eased immediate concerns, experts say it is far too early to conclude that El Niño’s influence has...
13 Jul, 2026, 12.20 PM IST
India, Canada conclude third round of talks on proposed trade pactIndia and Canada concluded their third CEPA negotiation round in Ottawa. Both nations aim to finalize this comprehensive economic partnersh...
12 Jul, 2026, 01.33 PM IST
Kharif sowing picks up, but still 21% below last yearKharif sowing lags significantly behind last year due to delayed and uneven monsoon rains. Paddy, pulses, and oilseeds acreage shows substa...
07 Jul, 2026, 12.37 AM IST
Buffer stocks, imports to keep pulse prices steadyPulse prices are set to remain steady until December, defying concerns over delayed sowing and rainfall. Ample government reserves, coupled...
03 Jul, 2026, 12.37 AM IST