Government's objective is to bring down the cost of cultivation through efficient use of fertilisers and agro chemicals, and increase in realisation. It is, thus, planning to connect 200 agricultural mandis with electronic National Agricultural Mandis this year and 225 next year, to enable farmers to sell their produce hassle-free online.
Sharad Kumar smashes continental record for gold in men's high jump
Bihar being in the grip of a Dusshera festival mood, leaders of rival political groups including Rashtriya Janata Dal supremo Lalu Prasad Yadav on Tuesday used examples of slaying of Ravana to attack each other.
Kripalu Maharaj, whose ashram witnessed a stampede killing 63 people, fled from the complex two hours after the tragedy and is untraceable, a district official said on Friday.
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Radha Mohan, who had directed Mozhi and Abhiyum Naanum, will direct the film. It will star Prakash Raj.
Non-performers were not punished, performers were not rewarded, points out Utkarsh Mishra.
The apex court said there was no law, which prohibits live-in relationship or pre-marital sex. The apex court made the observation while reserving its judgment on a special leave petition filed by noted south Indian actress Khusboo seeking to quash 22 criminal cases filed against her after she allegedly endorsed pre-marital sex in interviews to various magazines in 2005.
Mumbai based designer Neeta Lulla sent out a powerful message through her latest collection.
The daughter of veteran actor M R Radha, sister of actors Radharavi and the late Vasu and wife of star Sharad Kumar, Radhika is a much-acclaimed and awarded actress. Her latest avatar sees her as the successful producer of television serials, so much so that she has often been compared to Ekta Kapoor.
Having won the three-match ODI series 2-1, India are currently leading the five-match T20 series 2-0.
We present an excerpt of one of the most touching scenes in Mother India.
The NIA, which came into existence in February this year with the appointment of Radha Vinod Raju as its first director general, has to accomplish important tasks in next 100 days.
As many as 48 ministers of National Democratic Allaince government were in the fray in the general elections.
The IAF 'evidence' shows that the S-2000 laser-guided munition hit the intended targets causing significant 'internal damage', sources said.
In one of the largest Holi celebrations in the United States, more than 15,000 people, including school and college students, played with colors at a festivity facilitated by the Sri Sri Radha Krishna Temple in Spanish Fork, Utah.
The polling for the sixth phase on May 12 covers 6 states and one Union Territory.
Aseem Chhabra watched some great films and some huge disappointments in 2020.
Karthika, the daughter of Telugu actress Radha and niece of Ambika, on life after Josh.
The Attorney General said whatever is being said by this court is sent before the United Nations.
In a volteface, the Bajrang Dal has said it is not averse to Valentine's Day as long as the youths behaved decently on that occasion.
MHA officials told Business Standard that Radha Vinod Raju, the recently-appointed Director General of the NIA, had been functioning from a room in the Sahastra Suraksha Bal headquarters located in the CGO complex in New Delhi ever since his appointment on February 15.
The National Investigation Agency, set up in the wake of Mumbai terror attacks, will have members handpicked by its first chief Radha Vinod Raju, who was appointed on Thursday. "He has been requested to join immediately and quickly begin recruitment," Home Minister P Chidambaram, who recommended Raju, said.
Radha Vinod Raju, Special Director General of Police in Jammu and Kashmir, was today appointed as Director General of the newly established National Investigation Agency (NIA). A 1975-batch IPS officer, 59-year-old Raju, who heads the vigilance department in the militancy-hit state, will be the head of the NIA till January 21, 2010, an official spokesperson said.
For fathers who love their daughters, this is your pick. Definitely worth a watch.
Religiously put aside 30 per cent of your earnings into carefully chosen investments. Spend the rest of the money, the way you want and please.
Fashion designers Swati and Sunaina's collection worked with the master weavers of Banaras for their latest collection 'The Lightness of being Radha'.
A look at the film folk who attended the Zee Classic Timeless Asha concert.
The Central Information Commission has directed the PMO to answer the question within 15 days.
In a bid to improve coordination between the party and the government, at least one Union minister will be available at the BJP headquarters everyday starting Wednesday to hear grievances and suggestions from partymen.
Karnad, a recipient of Jnanpith Award, was also conferred the Padma Shri in 1974 and the Padma Bhushan in 1992.
Union Home Minister P Chidambaram is also believed to be keen on Raju's appointment. Official sources said the ministry has written to Jammu and Kashmir government seeking release of Raju, who is due to retire on July 31, this year.
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A day after being sworn-in, the new ministers took charge of their portfolios. Here's a look at the various new ministers on their first day at work.
Sanskara Eye Care's model of charging fee from only 20 per cent of the patients is sufficient to make each hospital self-sustaining in three to five years. But is not the only source of its sustenance. In the US, children are donating their pocket money towards eye surgery in these hospitals. It is $30 for a surgery, says founder R V Ramani.
Sandeep Chaudhary claimed the top honours with a best throw of 60.01m, which he managed in his third attempt.
Security of Union Finance Minister Arun Jaitley has been upgraded to topmost Z-plus category and he will be guarded by paramilitary commandos drawn from Central Industrial Security Force now.
It was a mixed outing for super rich candidates as five of them emerged victorious and an equal number suffered defeat in the Lok Sabha polls.
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