Women-led water revolution turns dacoits into farmers in Rajasthan

Until about 15 years ago, Sampatti Devi and many women like her in Rajasthan's Karauli district lived in constant fear, dreading the day their husbands might not return home. Image used only for......

India-Pak tensions: Govt warns traders against hoarding of food items

The government on Friday said the country has ample food stocks to meet domestic demand but warned traders and wholesalers against hoarding of essential food items creating artificial shortage.......

'GM Mustard Must Be Uprooted And Burnt'

'Why should our government opt for unproven technology that has been rejected by most countries across the globe?''Being dependent on any other nation to supply you seed for your good crops is......

'Strong American pressure to introduce GM mustard'

'The RSS has opposed the introduction of GM Mustard tooth and nail, but PM Modi does not give a hoot for what they think.' IMAGE: A farmer examines his mustard crop in a field at Verka village in......

Inflation cools to 6-year low of 3.16% in April

Retail inflation eased to a nearly six-year low of 3.16 per cent in April mainly due to subdued prices of vegetables, fruits, pulses, and other protein-rich items, creating enough room for the......

SJM warns govt over 'dangerous' GM mustard

The Swadeshi Jagran Manch (SJM) on Friday opposed a regulatory body's recommendation for environmental release of genetically modified mustard, calling it "dangerous" and urged the Centre to ensure......

GEAC clears environmental release of GM mustard

The Genetic Engineering Appraisal Committee (GEAC) has recommended the environmental release of the genetically modified (GM) mustard variety DMH (Dhara Mustard Hybrid)-11, paving the way for the......

Return of winter chill may benefit wheat crop

Wheat production during the current season is expected to be better than last year provided the weather remains favourable over the next few weeks, said senior industry executives. Photograph:......

Son of Sardaar 2 Review: Tiring Buffoonery

The jokes don't land. The one-liners fall flat. And worse, nobody from the well-stacked cast looks like they are having fun, observes Mayur Sanap. The only enduring memory of Ajay Devgn's Son of......

Like Alia's Looks At Cannes? VOTE!

Photograph: Kind courtesy L'Oreal Paris Official/Instagram After wearing the Schiaparelli haute couture gown for her debut appearance, Alia Bhatt picked Gucci’s first-ever sari, embellished......

The Reason Why She's Trending...

It's a big month for Mawra Hocane. The Pakistani actor, who got married on February 5, would have probably faded into oblivion in India but the re-release of her 2016 film, Sanam Teri Kasam,......

IML: Sangakkara's ton has England Masters knocked out

  IMAGE: Leading from the front, Kumar Sangakkara turned back time with a rollicking 47-ball undefeated 106, powered by 19 fours and a six, treating the crowd to a masterclass in stroke play.......

WI legends roar! England collapse in thriller

West Indies Masters rode on an all-round effort to hand England Masters an eight-run defeat for their second victory in the International Master League in Navi Mumbai on Thursday. IMAGE: Chris......

Can Ranji Match IPL's Star Power?

'The IPL provides a different ladder in terms of recognition.''If you do well, you will obviously get noticed and it enhances your selection into white-ball formats.' IMAGE: Virat Kohli is bowled......