The award committee recognised his contribution to the growth of Indian and global economies, crediting 'Modinomics' for reducing social and economic disparity between the rich and the poor.
The green panel said that innocent people drank and bathed in the river with reverence, without knowing that it may adversely affect their health.
The policy, among other things, aims to improve the economic viability of farming by substantially improving the net income of farmers in addition to improving productivity, profitability, land, water and support services and provide appropriate price policy, risk management measures.
Observing that the policy was primarily based on the recommendations of the National Commission on Farmers headed by M S Swaminathan, Agriculture Minister Sharad Pawar said the draft policy suggested by the panel as well as suggestions received from various central ministries and state governments were taken into account while finalising it.
Says current interest rates are a disincentive for growth, especially in the construction sector
If the Ganga manages a rebirth, so will the country.Roy
The star writes on his blog that he has his plate full.
The seventh Tibet Work Forum was held in Beijing on August 28 and 29. Delhi should be deeply concerned, at a time India faces a precarious situation in Ladakh, because the TWF also defines China's western border policies, observes Claude Arpi.
In 2003 when the West Bengal government initiated public sector units restructuring programme, it was believed that off loading government's stake in PSUs would deliver effective social welfare programme in the state.
Over the past six months Rajasthan has introduced some of India's most radical free-market labour, land and welfare reform.
The R Ashwin-led Kings XI slipped to the fifth spot after suffering back-to-back losses against Mumbai Indians and Royal Challengers Bangalore respectively. Overall, the hosts have registered four wins from eight matches this season.
It is often said that the India-Indonesia relationship is overshadowed by mutual neglect.
With Modi's international image seriously damaged -- perhaps, irrecoverably -- and Indian foreign policy finding itself in drift, we move on to the New Year in a depressing scenario, points out Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.
Shameem Akthar outlines four lifestyle errors that lead to hair fall and suggests remedies.
'One per cent of wealthy people have been handed over 99 per cent of our nation's resources. The rest are mute, helpless and very frightened spectators to this loot.'
In fact, given the current tensions and massed troops on both sides, there is a danger that the LAC will become more like the Line of Control with Pakistan, a heavily fortified and strongly defended border where weapon fire exchanges regularly occur. Indeed, Stratfor Worldview research has listed a sharp increase in new Chinese facilities along the LAC in 2019-20.
The Coffee Board plans to include the new variety (Chandragiri) developed by the Central Coffee Research Institute (CCRI), Chikmagalur, in the plantation rejuvenation scheme to be taken up under the 11th Five Year Plan.
Indulge in physiological and psychological exercises that challenge your brain and help it function optimally.
Sources said the Congress Parliamentary Party authorised Gandhi to pick the party's leader in Lok Sabha.
Spain's Alvaro Morata scored a goal in each half as they beat a highly defensive Malta side 2-0 away on Tuesday to move top of their Euro 2020 qualifying group with two wins out of two games.
Former World No 1 Kim Clijsters says, "I admire both Serena and Venus because they have a perseverance that is incredible. They're able to do a lot of things that other people can't do, physically and mentally, so I don't doubt that she will come back, I don't doubt it, but it just takes a little bit of time."
Moscow's example highlights to India that in a balance of power world, India has to learn to deal simultaneously with all major powers to enhance its own national interest.
Congress president Sonia Gandhi told party workers in UP to be ready to go to jail to make the Mayawati government accountable adding that Rahul Gandhi will join them if needed. Gandhi asked the party workers to unitedly strengthen the organisation, and seek an account of the central schemes from the state government.
Author and tarot fortune teller Karmel Nair tells you what to expect in 2019.
'In Kejriwal's re-election, we are finally seeing someone who has successfully bridged his Hindu identity with ground-level development triumphing over the BJP,' notes Saisuresh Sivaswamy.
'Discussions of favouritism and the #MeToo movement really unearthed a lot.' 'I really hope that these movements force people to look inwards and be nicer to each other.' 'But it's definitely not as bad as it's made out to be.'
The rejuvenated effort came with Japan recently showing active interest again in the joint endeavour after remaining lukewarm for about a year on its participation in the G-4.
Ever landed at the hill station only to realise you forgot your sweater? Or at the beach and remember that you left your sunscreen on the bedside table? These tips should help avoid such occasions.
'The leadership is confronted with an economy growing at its slowest pace in 20 years,' points out Claude Smadja.
The first two wheeler factory in West Bengal was inaugurated by Chief Minister Buddhadeb Bhattacherjee at Kamdebpur near Singur in Hooghly district
High humidity causes sweat, dirt and dust along with other toxins to build up on the surface of the skin. Dr Saumya Shetty Hegde tells you how to take care.
Do you suffer from dry skin? Here are some face packs sure to bring back that smooth and healthy glow.
The Liverpool manager hailed his rejuvenated team after they recorded the Champions League's biggest win by hammering Besiktas 8-0.
Industry representatives, corporates and diaspora doctors come together for the cause of healthy India.
Expressing concern over scientific enterprise in the country facing a talent crunch, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Wednesday said universities must reform and rejuvenate to bring back research closer to their campuses.
In the third reshuffle since coming to power, Prime Minister Modi raised the strength of his Council of Ministers from 73 to 76.
Massive dredging of the Jhelum, the main waterway crisscrossing the Kashmir Valley, is finally underway to prevent state capital Srinagar from the flooding it witnessed in September 2014.
Jet Airways, which has acquired Air Sahara for Rs 1,450 crore (Rs 14.5 billion), needs to shell out Rs 800 crore (Rs 8 billion) immediately to rejuvenate the loss-making airline and take charge of it.
India earned over Rs 3.22 lakh crore (Rs 3.22 trillion) worth of foreign exchange through tourism.
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