India has contingency plans in place amid 40% rainfall deficit, says Agriculture CommissionerWhile India is currently facing 40 per cent rainfall deficit, the country has prepared district-level contingency plans to tackle possible ...
23 Jun, 2026, 03.15 PM IST
650g cucumber, 20g namkeen: Top nutritionist reveals how different 100 calories can lookDiscover how food volume significantly impacts fullness, even with the same calorie count. Nutritionist Lovneet Batra highlights that 100 c...
23 Jun, 2026, 09.52 AM IST
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...
23 Jun, 2026, 04.35 AM IST
Is boba tea healthy? Harvard-trained gut doctor shares 8 common foods that may be harming your digestive healthMany everyday 'healthy' choices like boba tea, flavored oatmeal, and diet snacks can secretly harm your gut health, according to gastroente...
22 Jun, 2026, 03.19 PM IST
More than 1000 years old, this ‘divine’ drink helps people beat the heat in Orissa, has a nutrient rarely found in vegetarian foodDiscover Tonka Torani, a traditional Odia summer drink steeped in history and offered to Lord Jagannath. This fermented rice beverage, blen...
22 Jun, 2026, 09.37 AM IST
Best proverb of the day: 'When planning for a year, plant corn. When planning for life...' Life lessons on happiness, goals, immediate results, sustainable foundations, lasting legacy, investments and true successBest proverb of the day reminds us that the goals we set decide the actions we take. The Chinese proverb, often linked to Guanzi, explains ...
22 Jun, 2026, 04.41 AM IST
Basmati prices may fall 5–10% as Strait of Hormuz closure hits exports"After the interim (US-Iran) peace deal was announced, exporters started buying basmati rice in good quantities for shipment to the Middle ...
22 Jun, 2026, 12.19 AM IST
Rupee rebounds, but risks aboundThe rupee has experienced a brief rebound fueled by optimism surrounding the potential reopening of the Hormuz Strait and a decrease in oil...
21 Jun, 2026, 11.15 PM IST
Iranian Guards' business empire to win big if US sanctions liftedA potential deal to end the war between Washington and Tehran presents a paradox: sanctions relief could significantly empower Iran's Revol...
20 Jun, 2026, 08.52 AM IST
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...
19 Jun, 2026, 09.41 AM IST
Texas Rice University students raise $1.85 million to build drone network for life-saving medical deliveries. Here's how it worksSeven Rice University engineering students have launched Haast Autonomous, a startup poised to revolutionize medical logistics. Securing $1...
18 Jun, 2026, 08.23 PM IST
Lower crude may not mean cheaper fuel immediately: NIPFP economistGlobal crude oil prices may fall after Middle East peace efforts. However, fuel prices in India might not decrease immediately. Oil compani...
17 Jun, 2026, 12.06 PM IST
Life Lesson of the Day by the prolific songwriter Tim Rice: 'The biggest lesson I had in my life was...'- The famous Hakuna Matata lyricist's powerful life lesson about resilience and successTim Rice's life demonstrates that failure is not an endpoint but a powerful teacher. His journey from unperformed musicals to global acclai...
16 Jun, 2026, 06.51 PM IST
India's rice stocks climb to record high; wheat inventories at five-year peakIndia's government warehouses hold record rice stocks, up 15% from last year. Wheat inventories are at a five-year peak. These abundant res...
16 Jun, 2026, 05.50 PM IST
Durable US-Iran peace deal to provide predictable environment for trade: CRFA US-Iran peace deal promises greater regional stability. This will benefit Indian exporters with reduced costs for shipping, insurance, an...
16 Jun, 2026, 12.32 PM IST
India Inc gears up for Middle East rebound after peace dealIndian businesses are preparing for a surge in Middle East demand following a peace agreement. Companies are increasing production and secu...
16 Jun, 2026, 12.10 AM IST
Priyanka Chopra's mother Madhu, a doctor, shares secret behind why she has a 'head full of hair' at 73. The formula is 1400 years oldPriyanka Chopra's mother, Dr. Madhu Chopra, shared her DIY hair mask recipe at 73, featuring coconut oil, fenugreek, chia seeds, cooked ric...
15 Jun, 2026, 08.25 PM IST