'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......

'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......

Weak pricing offsets strong volume show of Indian agrochemical majors

Despite volume growth in the export segment and strong demand in the domestic market, pricing uptick is eluding Indian agrochemical companies. Photograph: Amit Dave/Reuters Most agrochemical......

Pharma cos okay with QR codes to combat counterfeit drugs

As the Drugs Controller General of India (DCGI) is set to crack down on companies to ensure compliance with printing QR codes on top-selling brands to curb counterfeiting, top pharma companies say......

Crop protection companies to reap bumper Q2 harvest

After being underweight on domestic agrochemical companies and preferring global plays, brokerages believe that the former may perform better in the quarters ahead. Photograph: PTI Photo from the......

Don't panic! Bad June doesn't mean bad monsoon

The southwest monsoon has started on a weak note and this has delayed the sowing of kharif crops. Photograph: PTI Photo Though a cause for concern, the situation hasn’t reached a stage......

PIX: Real Sociedad shock Barcelona; Napoli hold Inter

Becker goal hands Real Sociedad shock win IMAGE: Real Sociedad's players celebrate after Sheraldo Becker scored the goal against Barcelona during the LaLiga match at Reale Arena, San Sebastian, on......

Bundesliga PIX: Bayern win; champions Leverkusen held

Stunning Musiala goal steers Bayern to victory IMAGE: Bayern Munich's players celebrate winning their match against St Pauli at Millerntor-Stadion, in Hamburg, on Saturday. Photograph: Lisi......

Liverpool's Colombian sensation scores hat-trick in Champions League

IMAGE: Liverpool's Luis Diaz celebrates scoring their third goal. Photograph: Molly Darlington/Reuters Liverpool's Luis Diaz scored a hat-trick as they maintained their perfect Champions......

Leverkusen held at home by Stuttgart

IMAGE: Bayer Leverkusen's Florian Wirtz in action with VfB Stuttgart's Anthony Rouault during their Bundesliga match at BayArena, Leverkusen, Germany, on Friday. Photograph: Thilo......

PIX: Inter-Juve in thrilling draw; Bayern, PSG win

Inter and Juventus share spoils in eight-goal thriller IMAGE: Juventus goalkeeper Michele Di Gregorio makes a save during the Serie A match against Inter Milan at San Siro stadium, in Milan.......