Though the summer is expected to be hotter, global and domestic forecasts point to good rains.
One way to do a reality check on the official numbers will be to develop a desi version of what came to be called the Li index in China.
Indian farmers practise an agro-silvo-pastoral system and that livestock is a crucial part of their economy. Taking away the meat would demonetise their assets. It would kill their income, says Sunita Narain.
Heating foods like potatoes and eggs can be quite harmful for the body.
Britannia, which last week announced a management rejig putting COO Varun Berry in charge of Indian operations, has always believed in quickly identifying new trends in the food and beverage segment.
Sanjeev Nayyar visits an Amma canteen in Chennai, and comes back impressed
Stopped drinking milk? Kavita Devgan gives you 8 reasons to start again.
Why did such a 'socially conscientious' people adapt to cash-for-votes and the like, as fish to water? N Sathiya Moorthy offers an explanation.
'Businessmen are reluctant to invest because there is a fear that private investors are being targeted by various agencies.'
The condition of your gums has a close possibility of directly affecting the health of your baby-to-be and is prone to preterm birth, says Dr Karishma Jaradi.
What are the most worrisome aspects of climate change for India? Can they be solved?
In diplomacy, a prime ministerial visit should be viewed as a rare event, not a routine one, which should be taken recourse to only when other options like ministerial visits are not available. But Modi has a different style of functioning. He wants to do everything himself, says Rajeev Sharma
Budget has laid emphasis on enhancing expenditure in farm & rural, and social sector including healthcare, education, skill development, job creation and infrastructure
The load-shedding has been in force for the last several months as the water level in reservoirs depleted drastically due to deficient rainfall last year.
Bala creates a world so mad yet meticulous and unlike no other in Mard Ko Dard Nahi Hota, raves Sukanya Verma.
Over the years India's governments have turned several public goods into private ones, says T C A Srinivasa-Raghavan.
FSSAI will put the draft guidelines in front of a seven-member expert committee.
Pricing, durability, battery life, camera and magnetic charging are the five reasons why the Sony Xperia Z3 will fare better than Apple's latest, the iPhone 6.
Food and grocery a favourite category for e-commerce players.
Lt Governor Najeeb Jung, who is now administering Delhi after President's rule was imposed, on Tuesday made it clear that none of the decisions and initiatives taken by the Aam Aadmi Party government will be scrapped, including the 50 per cent subsidy on power tariff.
Shekhar Bajaj, chairman and managing director of the firm, explains to Viveat Susan Pinto on what led to this sales jump, besides throwing light on the benefits accruing to the sector on account of the GST rate cuts in appliances.
'The only way to minimise logical inconsistencies and confusion is to develop the two rates of 12% and 18% as the ones that apply to almost all items.' 'At a later stage, these two rates could be merged into a single rate,' advises T N Ninan.
A lot of people are hesitant to use this route because of the heavy turnover of these assistants.
Magsaysay Award winner Sonam Wangchuk speaks to Claude Arpi about his journey, his fights, his hopes and how he became an inspiration for the Bollywood blockbuster.
'Our body functions in a particular system. We pass urine. We pass motions. We swallow food. We drink water. We breathe properly.' 'If there is an obstruction to any of these things -- difficulty swallowing, difficulty passing urine, passing blood in the urine, passing blood in the stools or severe pain anywhere, lasting for more than a month, or for example the skin, which covers our body, has a few moles that start increasing or bleeding... then you need to see a specialist.'
India has an unprecedented opportunity to develop solar industry because like China, it offers scale which is critical to reducing costs and to stimulate innovation, says Shyam Saran.
The new tax rates will come into effect from January 1, 2019.
Quit smoking, cut down your caffeine intake and spend more time with your family.
The one common theme across companies that have rewarded shareholders is consumption.
Here are seven simple food habits you should change to have a better life.
Rather than shaming Indian women (and men) who don't want to drink, through peer pressure and barbs, let's consider respecting their, perhaps more sensible, choices instead, says Sankrant Sanu.
Facing a tough electoral battle, Congress on Friday made an array of promises in its manifesto like significant cut in power rates, Wi-Fi facilities in public transport, waving off pending water bills and ensuring a graft-free administration if voted to power in Delhi.
'It is your government and you are running away from the people. Women's security is a big issue and one shouldn't delay in taking action.' Allegations fly against the Delhi chief minister, as the split in the Aam Aadmi Party widens. Manu Shankar reports from New Delhi.
While Manmohan Singh had to deal with high oil prices, inflation and trade deficit, Narendra Modi is lucky as major threats have receded, says T N Ninan.
For prices starting from Rs 25,000 and going up to Rs 4-5 lakh, you can convert your home into a smart home.
Don't be led by emotions while self-introspection your efforts, but get a grip on the facts, says Suhita Saha.
People who are inactive are more likely to develop colon cancer, says Roy De Souza.
The 2019 election gives the Indian public the same choice: Between growth and oligarchs (or, in our case, dynasts and crony capitalists). If we chose wisely, well and good. If not, well, we have the Nehruvian Rate of Growth and massive corruption to fall back on. In a large sense, it is a choice between the India of the Lutyens elites and the Bharat of the real citizen, says Rajeev Srinivasan.
In a competitive market, pricing is the management's business. The consumer has so many choices -- single screens, multiplexes, TV, online streaming or DVDs. Nothing forces him to go to a multiplex. Nor are films an essential commodity where prices have to be regulated, says Vanita Kohli Khandekar.
A consortium of three US-based firms - AECOM, KPMG and IBM - was given the task of developing the master plan.
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