Modi@2: Hits and misses in science and tech

'Well begun is half done, today there are more hits than misses by the Modi government in its support towards science in India,' says Pallava Bagla. Modi@2 Is the glass of science half-full or......

'Isi' Siddiqui joins Center for Strategic and International Studies

Ambassador Islam A ‘Isi’ Siddiqui, who recently resigned from his position as chief agricultural negotiator in the office of the United States trade representative, has joined the......

TEXT: President Patil's last address to Parliament

President Pratibha Patil on Monday addressed Parliament for the last time as President when she flagged off the Budget session. Here's the text of her speechHonourable Members I welcome you to this......

President's address to the Parliament

Following is the trascriptof President Pratibha Patil's address to the joint sittingof Parliament on Thursday.Honourable Members, I convey my good wishes to you and to all our people. On behalf of......

What are locusts? And why are they such a big menace?

Swarms of immature pink locusts and adult yellow locusts are currrently active. Not only are fresh locusts swarms expected to arrive in the coming weeks, but even those already present in India......

Why farmers in several states are turning to maize

Low rain coupled with the fact that maize prices in the open market have surged from around Rs 15-16 a kg to almost Rs 25 this year have forced farmers to turn to this crop. Amid the gloom......

US companies seek 'fair play' in India

Businesses in the US continue to face an evolving array of tariff and non-tariff barriers Asserting that US businesses continue to face an "evolving array" of tariff and non-tariff barriers in......

Two Jain sisters eye global market for 'halal' cosmetics

Ecotrail Personal Care, a start-up by sisters Mauli and Grishma Teli, is the only company in India that makes halal cosmetics Two young Jain sisters who have ventured into the super niche segment......

Profile: Dr Vijay Mallya

Dr Vijay Mallya -- Chairman and Managing Director, Force India Formula One Team The UB Group is one of India's largest conglomerates with annual sales of over US$ 4 billion and a market......