A Japanese delegation visited CSAUAT in Kanpur to share advanced hydroponics & micronutrient tech, promising up to 40% higher vegetable yields. Read how this partnership strengthens India's farm economy.
Madurai's new Institute of Child Health and Research Centre, a ₹40 crore facility with 219 beds, is set to become operational by March at GRH, boosting paediatric care for southern Tamil Nadu.
ICAR-NRCB Trichy's Farmers' Day highlighted AI, IoT for banana cultivation. Over 800 attended, discussing tech adoption & value addition to boost India's horticultural output. Read more.
The head of a key Russian defence research institute died after setting himself on fire at Moscow's Red Square. The incident highlights intense pressure on defence firms to ramp up military production. Read the full report.
ICAR-IIVR in Varanasi organizes a Farmers' Day program on Chaudhary Charan Singh's birth anniversary. The event focuses on sustainable employment and self-reliance for farmers under the Viksit Bharat Mission. Read more.
An ICAR-NBPGR scientist discovers Luffa aegyptiaca var. alba, a new wild sponge gourd with white seeds in Odisha. This find could boost crop genetics and disease resistance. Read more.
Discover the powerful health benefits of butternut squash, a versatile winter vegetable. Learn how it boosts eye health, aids digestion, protects the heart, and more. Start adding it to your diet today!
Nagaland's Nagami mithun becomes the world's first registered breed of this semi-domesticated bovine, a milestone for conservation and tribal livelihoods. Discover its significance.
Drumstick prices skyrocket to ₹500 per kg in Krishnagiri district. Supply-demand mismatch, end of harvest season, and wedding demand cited as key reasons. Read more.
CBI charges eight, including six PGIMER staff, for a Rs 1.14 crore scam. Fake bills and dead patients' names used to siphon treatment grants meant for the poor. Full details inside.
Goa's horticulture corp increases vegetable procurement by 20% to ensure stable supply and prices during the Christmas-New Year tourist season. Key staples like onions, potatoes, and tomatoes are secured in advance.
Japanese scientists discover a marine bacterium, Photobacterium angustum, that targets and destroys colon cancer cells with high precision, offering a potential new treatment.
Panchkula Municipal Corporation cracks down on vendors using coloured lights to mask produce quality. White lights mandated, fines issued. Read how public complaints led to action.
Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER), Chandigarh, has been ranked India's best institute for health technology assessment for 2023-24. Discover the details of this prestigious recognition.
A high-level team from Central Agricultural University, Imphal, visited ICAR-IIVR in Varanasi. They discussed joint projects on natural farming, minor vegetables, and public awareness. Read more.
Decades of marketing refined oils as 'heart-friendly' are under scrutiny. Experts reveal how processing strips nutrients, creates harmful compounds, and disrupts metabolism, advocating a return to traditional oils.
Celebrating 100 years, the Central Coffee Research Institute in Balehonnuru has released 13 high-yield arabica selections & robusta hybrids, revolutionizing India's coffee cultivation through systematic breeding. Discover the legacy.
Jaipur health officials seized over 1.4 tons of 'Super Se Upar' vegetable sauce after complaints. The firm lacked hygiene, pest control records. Samples sent for testing. Read more.
Farmers in Ludhiana's Sahnewal mandi are up in arms over plummeting prices for vegetables like cauliflower and cabbage, selling far below MSP. They demand government intervention.
Union government acknowledges global gender bias in medical research, citing differences in disease manifestation for women. Details Rs 400+ crore funding push via ICMR & DBT for women's health and research.
Bhabha Atomic Research Centre plans a strategic new R&D campus on 3000 acres in Anakapalli. The project, crucial for energy and national security, gets in-principle forest land approval. Read more.
Jaipur households get relief as fresh winter vegetables from local farms flood Muhana Mandi, causing a significant price drop. Traders predict further declines by mid-December. Read more.
Trichy Corporation delays Panjapur park development until after ₹236 crore vegetable market is built, despite HC order. Environmentalists raise concerns over tree loss.
Discover how ICAR-NBAIR's 'Stingless Bee Village' initiative empowers tribal women in Karnataka, offering high-value honey and ecological benefits. Read the full story.
The Litchi Fruit Fest in Chettalli, Kodagu, spotlighted off-season cultivation. Experts from national institutes and progressive farmers discussed research, challenges, and future plans for litchi farming in India. Read more.
ICAR-DCR Puttur celebrated World Soil Day with lectures, demonstrations & soil card distribution for farmers, focusing on 'Healthy Soils for Healthy Cities'. Learn about key soil management practices.
The cast of 'Lawho Gouranger Naam Rey' engaged in a deep panel discussion at Kolkata's Chaitanya Research Institute, exploring spiritual themes. Read about the insightful exchange.
Cold chain storage for new winter vegetables in Indore faces a two-week delay due to slow clearance of old potato stocks. Association cites poor farmer prices. Read the full impact.
A 28-year-old vegetable seller from Lucknow's Kakori died by suicide in the Gomti river, distressed by rapid hair thinning. His body was found after five days. Read the full story.
Despite the rapid growth of quick commerce, Hyderabad's traditional fruit and vegetable retailers are holding strong. Discover why sensory experience and trust are key factors keeping customers loyal to local vendors.