These Scientists Shaped India

I suggest we build a Vigyan Mandir (Temple of Science) with the ambience of a place of worship, so that it becomes a destination for pilgrims.We should embed on its walls bronze plaques describing......

'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......

Is that a painting or a sari weave?

Can you ever imagine seeing Shrinathji of Nathdwara in Rajasthan weaved to come alive in Jamdani? This sari is to mark the 2021 Handloom Day Special on August 7, masterfully crafted by acclaimed......

Exports dip 1.2% in Jul; trade deficit widens to $23.5 bn

After remaining in the positive zone for three months, India's exports contracted 1.2 per cent to $33.98 billion in July, while the trade deficit widened to $23.5 billion. Photograph: Aly......

Exporters demand fiscal incentives, credit at affordable rates in Budget

Exporters on Thursday demanded fiscal incentives, tweaking in customs duties on certain products and credit at affordable rates in the forthcoming Budget to boost exports and create jobs.......

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......

Demand slowdown, global uncertainties impacting India's exports

Subdued demand from developed countries and blocs like the US and EU is impacting exports of key sectors including engineering, gems and jewellery and may have implications on India's exports in......

PIX: Jiah Khan, Geeta Basra walk the ramp

Actress Jiah Khan walked the ramp in a majestic white Anita Dongre dress at a fashion show organised by the Cotton Council at JW Marriott in Juhu, a western Mumbai suburb, on May 8. The actress......

Breaking barriers: All-female match officials for Women's T20 WC

Photograph: Kind Courtesy ICC T20 World Cup/X The International Cricket Council (ICC) unveiled an all-female panel of match officials for the upcoming Women's T20 World Cup 2024. A group of......

NZ thrash Sri Lanka in second T20 to level series

IMAGE: Tim Seifert celebrates with Tom Latham. Photograph: Black Caps/Twitter Adam Milne's five-wicket haul and Tim Seifert's unbeaten 79 set up New Zealand's nine-wicket victory in the second......

Saliva ban: Malcolm Marshall to bowlers' rescue

England's premier ball manufacturer has some advice for bowlers worried about being unable to generate swing due to a ban on the use of saliva to shine the ball: "Carry a cotton towel." Polishing......

India's Lakshmi first woman on ICC international panel of match referees

The 51-year-old , who first officiated as a match referee in domestic women’s cricket in 2008-09, will be eligible to referee international games with immediate effect. IMAGE: GS Lakshmi has......