Dr M S Swaminathan, who made India self-sufficient in food, passes away

M S Swaminathan, renowned agricultural scientist and a lifelong crusader against hunger who bet on sustainable farming passed away in Chennai on Thursday. He was 98 and is survived by three......

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......

Unwell Nitish skips Chennai but Friday's Opposition conclave is very much on

Ill-health forced Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar to cancel his scheduled visit to Chennai on Tuesday, where he was invited by his Tamil Nadu counterpart MK Stalin, a key aide of the Janata......

The Two Faces of India's Democracy

How should one billion Indians, for whom deprivation has become an inescapable way of life, join us in celebrating 75 years of Independence? And where do we go from here? asks Kalyan Singhal.......

Nirma's new clothes: The journey of detergent brand towards healthcare

How Hiren Patel, founder Karsanbhai’s son, is reinvigorating Nirma by administering a shot of pharma. Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com Nirma’s tryst with the pharmaceutical......

How veganism is spawning a robust plant-based industry

In India there are vegan cafés and restaurants, vegan cooking classes, vegan tours, vegan conferences and even vegan e-tailers, reports Chintan Girish Modi. Photograph: Morris Mac......

Stock limits on pulses imposed till Oct to prevent hoarding

To prevent hoarding and check price rise, the Centre on Friday imposed stock limits on all pulses, except moong, held by wholesalers, retailers, importers and millers till October. The stock......

Why India's healthcare system is near collapse today

An analysis of Budget speeches made by finance ministers over 75 years also offers a glimpse of how low on the priority list healthcare has featured for the political class and policy-makers, which......

Kabaddi players served food in a toilet, official suspended

Have directed UP sports department to take strict action against contractors, officers: Anurag Thakur on Saharanpur incident IMAGE: Videos of kabaddi players collecting their food from a toilet......

How BCCI is planning to revamp NCA

IMAGE: BCCI president Sourav Ganguly, left, with NCA cricket head Rahul Dravid. Photograph: Hitesh Harisinghani/Rediff.com The National Cricket Academy, which has often been criticised for its......

Buzz: Ish Sodhi returns to Royals as spin consultant

IMAGE: Ish Sodhi will be working closely with bowling coach Sairaj Bahutule and Chief Operating Officer Jake Lush McCrum. Photograph: BCCI Rajasthan Royals on Thursday appointed New Zealand......