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Hiren Kumar Bose
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Tired of the flooding every year, a village in Maharashtra came together to restore its river
The Kajli river used to flood the Kondgaon-Sakharpa village regularly, but not any more.
Hiren Kumar Bose
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In Maharashtra’s arid Solapur, many farmers are prospering by growing drumstick
Perfectly adapted to dry land farming, moringa requires little effort and investment to grow but fetches a handsome price.
Hiren Kumar Bose
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In Maharashtra, one village has found prosperity in custard apples
The fruit has proved so lucrative for farmers in Pimpari Dumala that they have spurned opportunities to find industrial employment.
Hiren Kumar Bose
Trending
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In heated Maharashtra poll battle, Uddhav Thackeray emerges as Opposition alliance’s strike weapon
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Why there should be no place for a ‘Brahmin conference’ at Indian universities
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These innovations have made Amrik Sukhdev Dhaba in Murthal the truck drivers’ favourite since 1967
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‘iParent’: An eye-opening, sobering read for parents raising an always-online generation of children
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May global fiction: Six hot-off-the-press books to take you on a world literary tour
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Maharashtra is encouraging fisherfolk to conserve mangroves by introducing lucrative crab farming
As the crab farmers utilise the space between the mangrove shrubs, the community no longer cuts the branches for fuel wood or other purposes.
Hiren Kumar Bose
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Farmers in Maharashtra’s Konkan area have struck green gold with bamboo farming
The newfound interest in the cultivation of bamboo is helping transform the rural economy in the region of Maharashtra by boosting incomes.
Hiren Kumar Bose
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How rearing fish in small ponds is helping farmers boost incomes in Maharashtra
Farm ponds, built to harvest rainwater and irrigate rain-fed fields, are doubling up as fishponds, helping farmers overcome vagaries of agriculture.
Hiren Kumar Bose
Video
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Eco India, Episode 260: Can technology's societal benefits extend to environmental sustainability?
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Video: How free and fair are Indian elections today?
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Watch: Aishwarya Rai Bachchan walks the Cannes red carpet with an injured arm
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Watch: Meet Figaro, the curious cat who loves to ‘help’ her human making pottery
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Watch: Messi, the dog from ‘Anatomy of a Fall’, walks the red carpet at the Cannes Film Festival
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Indian farmers are planting coconuts in deserts to create an oasis of livelihood opportunities
Introducing coconut farming in arid areas helps meet a growing demand.
Hiren Kumar Bose
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Adivasi farmers in Maharashtra are reviving indigenous crop varieties to withstand climate change
Recognizing the significance of traditional crop varieties, farmers have started to conserve and propagate local cultivars.
Hiren Kumar Bose
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With few takers for safflower oil, farmers are moving away from this healthy, hardy crop
Despite its many health advantages, the cultivation of safflower for its oil is declining across India because farmers are not finding a ready market.
Hiren Kumar Bose
The Reel
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‘It Ends With Us’ trailer: Blake Lively stars in drama about an abusive relationship
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‘Thalaimai Seyalagam’ review: Overcooked and unsavoury
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‘Kartam Bhugtam’ review: Lots of sowing but little reaping
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‘Baahubali: Crown of Blood’ review: More of the same, only in animation
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‘IF’ review: Film about ‘imaginary friends’ is low on imagination
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The humble jackfruit, once the most wasted fruit, enjoys a second spring in Kerala
The fruit is hardy and easy to grow, has medicinal values, and has spawned a growing industry of processed food products.
Hiren Kumar Bose
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'One is enough for the entire family': A new variety of guava is winning buyers and farmers in India
The variety often weighs more than half a kilo and has a long shelf life.
Hiren Kumar Bose
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Impure big-brand honey is eating into the margins of small producers
Independent, small beekeepers are uniting against adulterated honey sold by companies fighting a price war.
Hiren Kumar Bose
The Field
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IPL 2024: Mumbai Indians end forgetful season in last place after loss to Lucknow Super Giants
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Football: Sunil Chhetri retires – ‘Always wanted to bring value and not be carried by the team’
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Boxing: India to contest for women’s 57kg quota at 2nd Olympic Qualifiers after Parveen’s suspension
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Badminton, Thailand Open Super 500: Satwik-Chirag, Ashwini-Tanisha enter semi-finals; Meiraba exits
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Shooting, Olympic Trials: Anjum Moudgil, Sift Samra, Aishwary Tomar, Swapnil Kusale book Paris berth