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Leaders, activists come together against GM crops

Political leaders cutting across party lines have joined hands with the civil society to launch a nationwide campaign against GM crops and the Biotechnology Regulatory Authority of India Bill. The......

PM Hasina's Awami League closer to landslide win in Bangladesh polls

Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina is set to secure a record fourth straight term as her Awami League party was on Sunday leading in most of the seats in the general elections marred by......

'Chances of sabotage are very remote'

'To avoid accountability and cover the mismanagement of the head of the department, they create this kind of sabotage theory.' 'If it's a sabotage theory, then the higher-level officials can go......

India's fastest train pelted with stones during trial run

Photograph tweeted by GM ICF Sudhanshu Mani. The Railways' fastest train -- Train 18 -- which is scheduled to be flagged off by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on December 29, was pelted with stones......

'Nobody should feel only some opinions are heard, and some opinions are ignored'

'Have you seen a situation like this anywhere before, globally or in India, where a government says, okay, we are withdrawing a law because you don't want it?' IMAGE: Bharatiya Kisan Union leader......

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......

Is GM mustard a hazard for honey bees?

There has been strong opposition from organisations influential with the government against approval to GM foods. The Genetic Engineering Appraisal Committee (GEAC) under the environment ministry......

Zombie wheat case: GM food safety debate far from settled

Efforts by Indian activists to challenge the Biotechnology Regulatory Authority Bill, now pending in Parliament, may get a boost from a controversy that has broken out in the US Agricultural......

Study finds GM ingredients in packaged foods in India

The study also found that most GM foods did not disclose the fact on the label. “A few also made false claims of being GM-free,” the study by CSE said. Despite a wide ban on its......

Why is India's cotton dream turning sour?

A few days back, Atul Ganatra, president of the Cotton Association of India, presented a grim scenario of the crop’s prospects in the 2024-25 season that starts in October. Photograph:......

'He has insulted #KashmiriPandits'

'Depicting the genocide of 3 lakh #KashmiriHindus cannot be called vulgar.' Israeli film-maker Nadav Lapid, jury head of the 53rd International Film Festival of India (IFFI), described The Kashmir......

'Hushaar will keep you on the edge of your seats'

In an industry dominated by star sons and influential god fathers, Kannada actor-director Adarsh is an exception. He entered the film industry after a successful stint on television......

'I can't imagine making a film without Boman Irani'

Farhan Akhtar, writer, filmmaker and actor, came to New York last week with his director-sister Zoya Akhtar for the screening of Luck by Chance at the I View Film festival. "Film festivals are......

'Born Defective GMs Are Grumbling'

'The championship was well fought this year.''Ding played better than expected. Gukesh was below his level but good enough to beat Ding.' IMAGE: D Gukesh receives his trophy on winning the FIDE......

How Do We Prepare For LA 2028? We Don't.

You don't prep for 2028 but for 2040, or even 2044.Sustained sporting excellence is based on mass support, grassroots development, and funding -- and it is this trifecta India needs to work on,......

Proud mom says Gukesh's win 'yet to sink in'

From digging into savings and crowd-funding to fuel his dream, to sacrificing academics, it all pays off says Candidates Chess champion D Gukesh's mom Padma Kumari. IMAGE: A young D......

Proud mom says Gukesh's win 'yet to sink in'

From digging into savings and crowd-funding to fuel his dream, to sacrificing academics, it all pays off says Candidates Chess champion D Gukesh's mom Padma Kumari. IMAGE: A young D......

It's the hallmark of a world class player: Sundar hails Praggnanandhaa

IMAGE: India coach GM M Shyam opened up on R Praggnanandhaa’s ability to defend in pressure situations. Photograph: FIDE Chess/Twitter R Praggnanandhaa's ability to defend seamlessly in......

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Leaders, activists come together against GM crops

PM Hasina's Awami League closer to landslide win in Bangladesh polls

'Chances of sabotage are very remote'

India's fastest train pelted with stones during trial run

'Nobody should feel only some opinions are heard, and some opinions are ignored'

GEAC clears environmental release of GM mustard

Is GM mustard a hazard for honey bees?

Zombie wheat case: GM food safety debate far from settled

Study finds GM ingredients in packaged foods in India

Why is India's cotton dream turning sour?

'He has insulted #KashmiriPandits'

'Hushaar will keep you on the edge of your seats'

'I can't imagine making a film without Boman Irani'

'Born Defective GMs Are Grumbling'

How Do We Prepare For LA 2028? We Don't.

Proud mom says Gukesh's win 'yet to sink in'

Proud mom says Gukesh's win 'yet to sink in'

It's the hallmark of a world class player: Sundar hails Praggnanandhaa

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