The 2nd Green Revolution, courtesy the US?

Will United States President George W Bush's visit herald India's second Green Revolution? It most probably may. To begin with, President Bush is expected to announce $100 million (about Rs 440......

The PM's seven steps to a Green Revolution

Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh on Tuesday said it was time for India to usher in the second Green Revolution with a special focus on dry land agriculture and small and marginal farmers.......

Toxic Delhi: Father of Green Revolution has the solution

With Delhi choking with smog created by burning of paddy straw in neigbhouring states, noted agri-scientist M S Swaminathan today suggested to Prime Minister Narendra Modi ways to commercialise the......

'BJP Takes Electorate For Granted In Its Arrogance'

'The ceaseless process of privatisation is shrinking the space of reservation.''Where will reservation go if you keep privatising?' IMAGE: Anshul Avijit Kushwaha, the Congress candidate from the......

Still waiting for a second green revolution

The Planning Commission has offeredan objective assessment of the unsatisfactory situation as far as Indian agriculture is concerned in its mid-term appraisal of the 11th Five-Year Plan. The......

Time for 2nd green revolution: economists

Two prominent economists and industry figures in India say the new government that would assume office next month should accord top priority to the agriculture sector, as it is time for the second......

US to fete Father of Green Revolution

Dr Norman Borlaug, considered to be the father of the Green Revolution of the 60s, will be honored with the United States' highest civilian honour, the Congressional Gold Medal. He was presented......

A second green revolution yet to become a reality in Bihar

Farmers find it difficult to source quality seeds or fertiliser on time from government agencies at subsidised rates.  Image: Govt fails to help farmers in Bihar. Photograph: Reuters  ......

Sonu Niigaam rocks Atlantic City

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Almost sure that I am not going home: Shakib's shocking U-turn!

IMAGE: Shakib Al Hasan has not been home since protests erupted in July but the Bangladesh Cricket Board has assured him he will not be harassed on his return. Photograph: BCCI Bangladesh's......

South Africa thrash England

England recorded their lowest total in a Twenty20 international as South Africa bowled them out for just 111 before easing to a seven-wicket win in the World Cup second round match on Thursday.......

Ashes: 'Goal is to become one of the greatest...'

IMAGE: With the prestigious Ashes set to get underway, world champions Australia are determined to cement their place as one of the greatest teams ever. Photographs: Paul Childs/Reuters Ahead of......

Why US Soccer briefly removed emblem from Iran flag

IMAGE: US Soccer's social media pages displayed Iran's national flag without the emblem of the Islamic Republic. Photograph: Matthias Hangst/Getty Images The United States Soccer Federation......

The Ashes: Milestones to watch out for...

IMAGE: The prestigious series will get underway on Friday in Birmingham. Photographs: Paul Childs/Reuters The cricketing world will light up with excitement, thrill and nostalgia as two of the......