Opinion
Release of GM mustard: A progressive decision
This decision to remove the long-existing unscientific ban on GM crops reflects...
Know your onions: Cheers to govt, tears to farmers
For the government and the consumers, it could be a win-win situation as both are...
Let's manage our potato and onion; we can do better than others in inflation control
In order to keep inflation under control, India must opt for supply augmentation...
Bridge skill gap to enhance career growth in tier-2 and -3 cities: Become a Digital Native
The Digital Natives of India have the capability to reach the top ranks in industry...
Gandhi and Gram Swaraj: Theory and practice
It is appropriate to see where Gram Swaraj (GS) stands on the birthday of Gandhiji,...
How to increase the productivity and production of foodgrains
India’s current population of 1.39bn is likely to reach 1.51bn by 2030. The country...
Inflation could derail India consumption story
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman had to do some plain speaking to India Inc earlier...
NRLM has set an example in women empowerment and the mission has progressed well
The convergence of the NRLM with various programmes of the Central Government, the...
Access to safe drinking water is welcome, but sustainability is key to Har Ghar Jal
The Prime Minister announced that 52 per cent of rural households had access to...
MSP in India targeted using WTO’s deeply flawed methodology
The flaws are several. The first and the most significant flaw is that the quantum...
Economic self-reliance necessary for agriculture sector and farmer that provide self-reliance of food security to country
The foodgrain production in the country crossed 300mn tonnes last year. This shows...
Urban India aspires for 5G; Bharat connectivity on BSNL’s shoulders
It was a somewhat pleasant surprise when the Union Cabinet approved a bailout package...
Much more besides MSP within wide purview of committee; questions raised no sooner than it is formed
The way the SKM does not want to be a part of the committee, the latter may meet...
Ease of living not easy when cost of living goes through the roof
The Cost of Living (CoL) is refusing to ease, even if we go by the government data...
No respite for the common man on inflation front; WPI in double digits for 15 months
The WPI inflation has been 15.18 per cent for the month of June, which is marginally...
No discussion about PSH at MC12 disappointing; Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies also to lead to troubles
The “MC12 Outcome Document” makes no mention of the PSH issue. This happened despite...
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