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The 'little boy' in the Pacific, India's monsoon and the big test aheadIndia's crucial monsoon season has begun sluggishly, with a significant rainfall deficit raising concerns for the farm economy. Delayed sow...
A hearty porridge from Tamil Nadu can help you beat the heat, reduce blood sugarBeat the Indian summer heat with traditional, healthy beverages like Tamil Nadu's kambankoozh. This pearl millet porridge, a comfort food f...
Seed stocks adequate, but last-mile delivery remains critical: FSIIIndian seed companies are holding substantial surplus stock for the upcoming kharif season, aiming to mitigate potential losses from a weak...
Does planting more trees on farmland actually hurt bird populations? Here's what a new study reveals about hidden risks of tree plantingNew research from Japan reveals that planting trees for conservation, while beneficial for some birds, can negatively impact species relian...
Ample world inventories may soften El Nino food supply shockA potential super El Niño is expected to disrupt global weather patterns and threaten agricultural output in the coming months, but large e...
Beyond coriander and mint: 7 herbs from around the world you could grow in your kitchen gardenDiscover a world of culinary herbs beyond the usual suspects like basil and mint. Many are easy to grow in pots and can elevate everyday me...
India has achieved self-sufficiency in food production: CTCRI directorIndia is now a global leader in agriculture, achieving food self-sufficiency. Foodgrain production has significantly increased, and agri ex...
Samosa, pani puri in Tokyo: Patna's 'Jaggu Dhaba' brings Bihari desi flavours to Japan. Watch videoA taste of home is now available in Tokyo! 'Jaggu Dhaba', a restaurant founded by a man from Patna, is delighting patrons with authentic No...
Tourism and hotel sector stocks: Time for a correction in business? Are analysts getting it wrong? 15 stocks from the ecosystemThe Indian hotel and tourism ecosystem has benefitted from the post-Covid travel urge. Occupancies were high, room rates firm, supply is, i...
Monsoon advances into Bengal, Sikkim; set to cover more of Andhra, Telangana, Karnataka, Maharashtra this weekThe southwest monsoon is progressing steadily across India. It has now covered Sikkim and parts of Northeast India. The India Meteorologica...
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...
Science at scale: India’s journey from food security to global leadershipToday, India is the world’s largest producer of milk, pulses, and spices; the largest exporter of rice; and among the leading producers of ...
Fiery, spicy, meaty: Chef introduces Maharashtra’s famous Saoji cuisine in Japan. His restaurant serves rich mutton gravies, kaleji fry, chicken sukka and moreA Japanese chef, Takashi Takeshima, has introduced the spicy and meaty Saoji cuisine from Nagpur to his restaurant in Fukuoka, Japan. After...
PM Modi's gifts: Muga silk stole for Italy PM, Ladakhi stole for Sweden PM, Kesar mangoes for UAE prezPrime Minister Narendra Modi presented unique Indian gifts to world leaders during his recent five-nation tour. Items included Muga silk st...
‘How do I eat this?’: US influencer gets confused by traditional food names at famous South Indian restaurant. Kind waiter comes to his rescueFood influencer Kent Burris admitted to being overwhelmed by the menu at a South Indian restaurant in Texas. A helpful waiter guided him th...
BJP serves fish curry and rice in West Bengal to counter food politics jibeNewly sworn-in BJP legislators in West Bengal are hosting fish festivals. These events aim to counter accusations that the BJP is against B...
Pilibhit in UP to get India's first integrated Basmati, organic training-cum-demo farmIndia is set to boost its Basmati rice sector. APEDA will establish a new training and demonstration farm in Pilibhit. This facility will f...
Inflation pulls down demand for cooking oil, Basmati, chickenRussia's invasion of Ukraine that started in last week of February has seen global commodity prices surging as supply chain was disrupted.
- Consumers pay premium price for the look alike of the regional rice varieties
As few buyers can correctly identify the rice variety they love and go more by the name, the market is overrun by traders passing off looka...
- Traders pass off lookalikes to cash in on demand for traditional rice
There is a booming market for traditional regional varieties of rice that command up to 200% premium because they are hardly produced any m...