The Search For 'Red Gold' In Kashmir

The harvesting season for one of the most expensive spices, Saffron, also referred to as 'Red Gold' has begun in Kashmir. Kashmir's saffron, known for its flavour and colour, is harvested just once......

These Scientists Shaped India

I suggest we build a Vigyan Mandir (Temple of Science) with the ambience of a place of worship, so that it becomes a destination for pilgrims.We should embed on its walls bronze plaques describing......

The Chaiwalas Who Drive An Audi

IMAGE: Meet Mumbai's Audi Chaiwalas. Photograph: ANI Jaya and Moti's amazing story. The Top Videos of the Week, listed by Shailajanand Mishra. Also see: The Indian Army's military prowess. The......

Jallikattu in Madurai: Teen spectator gored by raging bull, 59 injured

An 18-year-old spectator was fatally gored by a raging bull at the Avaniyapuram Jallikattu in Madurai on Friday. IMAGE: A bull tamer attempts to tame a bull during the Avaniyapuram jallikattu as......

Bihar Aquaponics Farm Blazes A Trail

'Aquaponics can effectively cushion the impact of a calamity like COVID.'Sudhir Kumar reports. All photographs: Kind courtesy Krishak Farms Every day the father-son duo would look rather wistfully......

How the iconic Modern bread travelled from Chennai to Mexico

It was the first branded bread, launched more than half a century ago by the government. Sindhu Bhattacharya reports. Wrapped in blue and orange wax paper, it’s a familiar sight on the......

Covid effect: India's gold demand drops 30% in Q3

Gold demand in India dropped by 30 per cent during the July-September quarter to 86.6 tonnes, compared to the same period last year due to Covid-19 related disruptions and ruling high prices, the......

Tea planters' cup of woes is spilling over

The tea industry, hit by rising costs, falling prices and political unrest in the North Bengal plantations, is especially vulnerable to the COVID-19 lockdown. Boutique teas from Darjeeling, the......

Shooters excel in Asian Games but Olympics will be the real test

IMAGES: Palak Gulia, centre, and Esha Singh, left, h made it a one-two in individual 10m air pistol. Photograph: SAI Media/X Indian shooters made a huge statement at the Asian Games,......

Proud Indian athletes sign off from Asian Games with record haul

  Indian athletes touched the magical figure of 107 medals at the Asian Games with their blood, sweat and toil over the last fortnight to give the country an early Diwali gift and a promise of......

Son of soil: Boxing champ Amit Panghal speaks up for farmers

'Being a farmer's son, it is my responsibility to raise my voice for them' IMAGE: Amit Panghal helped his father with harvesting of wheat and in the process witnessed farmers’ misery.......

Gold eludes India on Day 2 of Asian wrestling

With two silver and three bronze medals on Wednesday, India's medal tally swelled to one gold, three silver and four bronze. IMAGE: Rahul Aware produced a dominant display to beat Jincheol Kim of......

Asiad, Day 9: Neeraj the 'spear' head as India's harvest of athletics medals swells

IMAGE: Gold medalist Neeraj Chopra of India. Photograph: Darren Whiteside/Reuters Farmer's son Neeraj Chopra harvested another record-smashing gold in javelin throw as India's track-and-field......