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Inflation likely to align with RBI's projection in Q1: Bank of Baroda reportBank of Baroda's report anticipates inflation aligning with RBI's FY26 projections, particularly in Q1, driven by a favorable statistical b...- Manmohan Singh 1991 Budget: Full speech of a budget that changed our fortunesManmohan Singh, as Finance Minister in the early 1990s, introduced critical reforms to liberalize, privatize, and open India's economy duri...
- What's the impact of an erratic monsoon on the fields? A ground reportFarmers in parts of the country have had to face an erratic southwest monsoon—excess rain in July followed by a record-dry August. ET trave...
- Re-imagining rice, a crop that feeds the worldIn China, a study showed that extreme rainfall had reduced rice yields over the past 20 years. India limited rice exports out of concern fo...
- Enter the maize: How corn from the Old World replaced millet in IndiaRoasted bhuttas, or corn on the cob, is a much-loved monsoon treat.
- Why milk pips meat as the primary source of animal protein in IndiaWhile Indians might have more chicken and fish and other protein sources in the coming years, it is dairy products that are going to domina...
- World's longest flight makes a comeback, without cattle classWhile the premium-economy seats offer an eight-inch recline, the pitch -- the distance between yours and the one in front -- is a standard ...
- The many journeys of the marvellous mashed potatoFrom Joel Robuchon to ragda pattice, it's been a big mash.
- PM Narendra Modi visits IRRI, contributes two Indian rice seed varieties to its gene bankA large number of Indian scientists are working in the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) in Los Banos, an urban locality situate...
- Indian, Australian scientists partner to develop salt-tolerant riceAn agreement was signed between the University of Tasmania and MS Swaminathan Research Foundation in Chennai last week for a USD 2 mllion p...
- No scientific evidence to prove GM crops harmful: GovernmentThe 12 crops ready for field trials include cotton, rice, castor, wheat, maize, groundnut, potato, sorghum, brinjal, mustard, sugarcane and...
- Japanese ate Indian PoWs, used them as live targets in World War IIMany Indian soldiers who were taken prisoner to renege on their oaths of loyalty in the face of extreme torture showed remarkable bravery.
- Food Fables: Black-eyed peas, the wonder proteinFascinating nuggets from epicurean history.
- Honour for India’s green heroesFarmland Rainwater Harvesting Systems, which developed a ‘V-Wire injection well’ technology for runoff rainwater harvesting and recharge in...
- Scientists develop 200 GM crops, await govt nod for trialsIndian scientists have over the years developed more than 200 genetically modified (GM) varieties of as many as 15 crops including cotton, ...
- Monsanto’s climate-resilient crop patent claims rejectedIndia’s patent appeals board has denied Monsanto a patent for a genetically-engineered method of increasing climate resilience in plants.
- India's cooking oil market is deceleratingLast January, a kg of cooking oil was available for Rs 48. This year, it’s worth Rs 60. City people who buy branded packs have no choice.
- We need to build our food security: MS SwaminathanScientist and Member of Parliament MS Swaminathan in an interview with ET says that the future belongs to nations with grains and not guns.
- Farmers can breathe easy as salt-tolerant crops arriveFaced with the enigma of rising salinity ingress on their farmlands, farmers can now look forward to transgenic crops.
- Basmati export adulteration leaves bad taste in mouthFor five years,Indian traders have been passing off a lesser quality rice, CSR 30, as the world’s finest long-grained, aromatic rice, Basma...
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