Saturday, Oct 23, 2021
Oct 05, 2021 Outlook Bureau The central government’s palm oil mission envisages expanding oil palm plantation in the country by another 6.5 lakh hectres out of which 3.28 lakh hectres is proposed in the North Eastern states.
Oct 05, 2021 Outlook Web Bureau On World Cotton Day, stakeholders from the global cotton community come together to speak on the many benefits of cotton.
Eight persons were killed in UP's Lakhimpur Kheri yesterday after an SUV rammed into protesting farmers who in turn set fire to the vehicle.
Oct 02, 2021 Lola Nayar Farmers are keen on getting an incentive despite having seen evidence of how agro-waste can help in enriching the soil and improving yield
The product is equipped with a built-in display that offers a step-by-step growing guide and real-time data monitoring
Chief Minister Charanjit Singh Channi said the Centre’s decision to postpone the Paddy procurement at the eleventh hour would further lead to resentment amongst the farmers, who were already on agitation against the farm laws.
Aquaculture is a traditional activity in Southern Asia Region, particularly the Indian subcontinent. The earliest examples of aquaculture were raising fish in homestead ponds primarily for family consumption.
In India, construction of new greenhouses is heavily subsidised. Government also provides support to farmers and horticulturists in growing safe food products.
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The Samyukta Kisan Morcha, an amalgam of over 40 farm unions and earlier appealed people to join the bandh.
Experts agree there are advantages in taking up greenhouse farming but also add a word of caution.
How Tata Trusts, through its implementation organisation Himmotthan, supports Uttarkhand farmers in establishing better market linkages
The BJP government in Gujarat had named Dragon fruit as 'Kamalam' in January this year. The Yogi Adityanath government in Uttar Pradesh has decided to give a grant of ₹ 30,000 per acre to the farmers cultivating dragon fruit.
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‘This year’s August sales is not strictly comparable with last year corresponding due to the pent-up demand then, following nationwide lockdowns’
Duty free apples from Iran have been coming to India via Afghanistan under the India - Afghanistan Free Trade Agreement for last two years. In spite of numerous petitions and representations made by the farmers of Himachal and J&K to the government of India these Iranian apples have not stopped coming. Will the Indian fruit survive the odds?
The BKU leader's statement in Shimla has evoked a strong reaction from the state government.
The Tehsildar wrote a letter titled, 'make Raksha Bandhan memorable, get sisters to voluntarily give up their rights'.
The steepest fall in the CPI numbers for agricultural and rural labourers was experienced by Tamil Nadu
More than Rs. 19,500 crores transferred directly into the accounts of over 9.75 crores beneficiary farmer families
Members of the Muslim community conduct Friday prayers in an open site amid heavy police presence, during protests by residents and members of various pro-Hindu organisations, at Sector 12 area, in Gurugram.
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Bihar Governor Fagu Chauhan presents a memonto to President Ram Nath Kovind at Raj Bhawan, in Patna.
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A worker arranges lanterns at a shop ahead of the Diwali festival, in Thane.
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A security person stands guard near the venue of Union Home Minister Amit Shah's scheduled public meeting, in Jammu.
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Workers weigh groundnut at Khetiwadi Utpann Bazar Samiti yard at Bedi in Rajkot.
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SRK’s persona evokes the kind of Indianness that denies categorisation into singular, exclusive identities. And thrives on making others feel welcome.
Shah Rukh Khan is the soothing balm for millions of Indian women living an oppressive life in an insensitive, patriarchal society.
How the larger-than-life Hindi film hero of yesteryears gave way to the relatable charm of Shah Rukh and the other Khans.
Virat Kohli will step down as T20 captain of India and RCB but that will not take away the fact that he remains a unique leader
Sep 20, 2021 Arijit Ghosh 
With all foreign soldiers out of Afghanistan, the Taliban is now in a position to do pretty much what it wants.
Sep 13, 2021 Seema Guha 
It can be a crucial stepping stone to develop young minds to appreciate the importance of practising honesty throughout their academic journey and lay the foundations for successful professional careers.
Sep 12, 2021 Chaitali Moitra 
One can be pro-religion, but against coerced religion; one can be pro-vaccines, but against coercion and mandates
Sep 12, 2021 Kameswari Chebrolu 
