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Scientist fights global war on hunger

Dr Amit Roy, president and chief executive officer, International Fertilizer Development Center, could very well be the next Dr Norman Borlaug. Like Nobel Laureate Borlaug -- considered the father......

A Giant Of Science Passes Into The Ages

In Professor Sulochana Gadgil's passing, India has lost a scientific giant, a fierce intellect, and a compassionate soul, remembers Dr Madhavan Nair Rajeevan. Kindly note that this illustration......

'Father of Green Revolution' given Padma Vibhushan

Dr Norman Borlaug, 92, known as the father of India's Green Revolution, was presented the Padma Vibhushan on Thursday by India's ambassador R K Bhatia in Mexico City. The ceremony took place at a......

'Our farmers are second to none'

A memorial service for Nobel Laureate Norman Borlaug will be held at the Texas A&M University in Texas today, October 6. Dr M S Swaminathan, who worked closely with Dr Borlaug on India's Green......

Dr Swaminathan changed India's destiny from begging bowl to food basket

"As I was working on agriculture, my family wanted me to take over the management of our plantations. But my aim was to master the art of developing new varieties, that is genetics and breeding. As......

US to fete Father of Green Revolution

Dr Norman Borlaug, considered to be the father of the Green Revolution of the 60s, will be honored with the United States' highest civilian honour, the Congressional Gold Medal. He was presented......

'Don't be afraid of new technology'

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh called for a second Green Revolution at the Congress chief ministers' meeting in Nainital on Sunday.When he was presented the Padma Vibhushan in Mexico City last......

The man who saved billions from starvation

Image: Norman Borlaug rescued India from a severe food crisis. Photograph: Jason Reed/Reuters The work of Norman Borlaug, who helped save billions from starvation, is worth recalling, especially......

Why Dr Kurien Deserves The Bharat Ratna

It is largely due to his vision and efforts that we have almost quadrupled our per capita milk availability in the last 40 years, points out Shailesh Dobhal. IMAGE: Dr Verghese Kurien cuts a cake......

Dr Norman Borlaug

News for Dr Norman Borlaug

Scientist fights global war on hunger

A Giant Of Science Passes Into The Ages

'Father of Green Revolution' given Padma Vibhushan

'Our farmers are second to none'

Dr Swaminathan changed India's destiny from begging bowl to food basket

US to fete Father of Green Revolution

'Don't be afraid of new technology'

The man who saved billions from starvation

Why Dr Kurien Deserves The Bharat Ratna

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