Agriculture And Industry
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War in Ukraine has forced India to look for alternatives to Russian fertiliser
The country’s requirement of 30 lakh tonnes of potash is totally met by imports from Belarus and Russia.
Mimansa Verma, qz.com
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How a company run by Adivasis in the Nilgiris won a prestigious UN prize
The Aadhimalai Pazhangudiyinar Producer Company offers a lesson in indigenous economics.
Arathi Menon
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In Assam, ‘perfume tree’ has provided a window of opportunity to the struggling tea industry
Dealing with high production costs and low profit margins, tea growers are planting agarwood for financial viability.
Azera Parveen Rahman
Trending
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In Varanasi, worried Muslims flock to Gyanvapi mosque in greater numbers after part of it is sealed
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Opinion: Why is Modi the only prime minister who is haunted by Nehru’s ghost?
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‘The bell-eared demon’: When Swami Vivekananda warned how worship could become fanaticism
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Petrol prices to come down by Rs 9.5 a litre, diesel by Rs 7 as Centre cuts excise duty
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DU professor gets bail after being held for post on shivling claimed to be found in Gyanvapi mosque
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India’s plan to collectivise millions of small and marginal farmers may fall short
By 2024, the government plans to set up and support 10,000 new farmer producer organisations, where ryots come together as shareholders.
Shreehari Paliath, IndiaSpend.com
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India’s three new agricultural ordinances will weaken state finances – and shortchange farmers
The Central government has thrown its weight behind traders, investors and corporations.
Narasimha Reddy Donthi
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Kerala’s attempt to revive traditional farm practices puts tribal women at the forefront
The state’s Kudumbashree Mission is using agrobiodiversity to tackle malnutrition and drive up incomes.
Mahima Jain
Video
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‘A topic that should be discussed freely’: Singer Selena Gomez advocates for mental health support
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Eco India Episode 183: How young eco warriors are saying yes to a sustainable, plastic-free world
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‘William Bowery’: Actor Joe Alwyn reveals why he used a pseudonym to write songs with Taylor Swift
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Watch: Dog cannot contain her excitement on meeting her favourite character at Disneyland
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‘How may I help you?’: This robot is assisting commuters at Bengaluru airport
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Farm loan waivers encourage defaults and add to non-performing assets, says RBI report
Large though it is, the amount owed by the entire agriculture sector is the same as the amount owed by the top 10 Indian corporate borrowers.
Shreehari Paliath, IndiaSpend.com
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In Goa, community farming is being used to stave off the march of real estate development
Small farmers are joining hands to claim back arable land from builders, miners and coastal developers.
Pamela D’Mello
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Illegal variants of Bt cotton are growing popular in India, further threatening indigenous crops
Experts say government backing is a must for a large-scale shift from hybrid cotton to desi varieties.
Meena Menon
The Reel
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‘Stranger Things’ season 4: Watch the first eight minutes
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‘Escaype Live’ review: A cautionary tale of the desperate pursuit of fame and success
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‘Baymax!’ trailer: ‘Big Hero 6’ spin-off follows the adventures of the friendly healthcare companion
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Watch: ‘Mad Max’ director George Miller returns with fantasy film ‘Three Thousand Years of Longing’
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‘12th Man’ review: Oversharing between friends is overrated (it can lead to murder)
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No country for women: The dark side of palm oil production in Mizoram
By facilitating the replacement of traditional Jhum farming with palm oil cultivation, the state has disenfranchised many women.
Purabi Bose
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Honey processing is yielding sweet returns for farmers in the Kashmir Valley
Farmers growing fruits and vegetables in Kashmir are doubling as beekeepers to boost incomes.
Athar Parvaiz
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At a meet in Indore, a heated debate: Could GM soyabean help stem falling yields in India?
Opponents claim that the gains are only short-term and that more studies must be conduct to allieviate concerns about the safety of genetically modified crops.
Mridula Chari
The Field
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Hockey: Rajani Etimarpu to lead Indian women’s team in inaugural edition of FIH Hockey 5s
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Hockey, FIH Pro League: Savita Punia to lead India, Rani Rampal set for a comeback in Europe leg
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Badminton, Thailand Open Super 500: PV Sindhu loses to Chen Yufei in semis, India’s campaign ends
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Chess: India’s Praggnanandhaa beats world champion Magnus Carlsen for the second time in 2022
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Badminton, Thailand Open, SF as it happened: PV Sindhu loses against Olympic champ Chen Yufei