Opinion

Dr Kurien: The uncanny corporate reformer

Dr Kurien: The uncanny corporate reformer

In almost every state in India, National Milk Day is being celebrated today November...

Reforms mean controlling input costs; food subsidy goes to run ration shops, not pocketed by farmers

Reforms mean controlling input costs; food subsidy goes to run ration shops, not pocketed by farmers

There is a strong disappointment amongst those who feel that the repeal of the three...

Return of the farm lobby on the political and economic landscape

Return of the farm lobby on the political and economic landscape

With the announcement by Prime Minister Narendra Modi that the three controversial...

Repeal of farm laws: Masterstroke or political compulsion?

Repeal of farm laws: Masterstroke or political compulsion?

The decision announced by the Prime Minister on the morning of November 19 is an...

Systemic inflation is here to stay; hardship is omnipresent, be it in cities or in villages

Systemic inflation is here to stay; hardship is omnipresent, be it in cities or in villages

Inflation, which is turning into one of the issues in the crucial Assembly elections...

WTO MC12: India faces tough challenges in moving from "peace clause" to "permanent solution"

WTO MC12: India faces tough challenges in moving from "peace clause" to "permanent solution"

Before suggesting the way forward, Ambassador Peralta should have looked at two...

Farmers’ movement: Need to broaden its scope by presenting a national platform

Farmers’ movement: Need to broaden its scope by presenting a national platform

Any social transformation requires socio-economic movements which lead to a change...

"Broke to Breakthrough" narrates the story of the rise of India’s largest private dairy company

"Broke to Breakthrough" narrates the story of the rise of India’s largest private dairy company

"Broke to Breakthrough" portrays how a person belonging to a peasant family in a...

India's food security should be non-negotiable at Glasgow COP 26 meeting

India's food security should be non-negotiable at Glasgow COP 26 meeting

In the name of biodiversity, the Indian negotiations must be extremely cautious...

Relevance of Dr Ambedkar’s ideas of “Educate, Agitate and Organize” today

Relevance of Dr Ambedkar’s ideas of “Educate, Agitate and Organize” today

The solution to the present crisis of social divide, religious divide, poverty,...

Making technology relevant: Interventions for transforming Indian agriculture sector

Making technology relevant: Interventions for transforming Indian agriculture sector

Today, the adoption and use of technology throughout the agriculture supply chain...

Gap between farmers’ movement and politics narrowing

Gap between farmers’ movement and politics narrowing

The sequence of events over the last month has been one that has brought the ongoing...

National Monetisation Pipeline: Privatisation of govt-owned assets by another name

National Monetisation Pipeline: Privatisation of govt-owned assets by another name

Asset monetisation raises three sets of questions. First, are the assets identified...

Political signals of 1989 redux at Jayant Chaudhary’s Rasam Pagdi at Chhaprauli and Muzaffarnagar Kisan Panchayat

Political signals of 1989 redux at Jayant Chaudhary’s Rasam Pagdi at Chhaprauli and Muzaffarnagar Kisan Panchayat

The last two weeks have signalled a shift in the farmers’ movement and the politics...

E-trading platform Bijak is helping small and medium-size agri traders expand their business

E-trading platform Bijak is helping small and medium-size agri traders expand their business

Bijak, India’s No.1 agri-trading app, is a one-stop e-marketplace for agri traders...

PMFBY: Introspection, Expectations and Future Road Map

PMFBY: Introspection, Expectations and Future Road Map

PMFBY is a scheme that has been in existence for the last few years and has contributed...

Bihar’s Sudha Eyes Global Expansion Amid Rising Dairy Demand, Targets Gulf and Southeast Asia

Bihar’s dairy brand Sudha is expanding globally, targeting Gulf and Southeast Asian markets amid rising dairy demand. Showcased at...

States

India’s Sugar Output Falls Short of 280 Lakh Tonnes; UP Production Drops 3 Percent

India’s sugar production in the 2025–26 sugar season has reached 275.28 lakh tonnes, higher than last year but below initial estimates....

Agribusiness

India Proposes Rules to Allow Higher Ethanol-Blended Fuels, Paving Way for Flex-Fuel Vehicles

India has proposed amendments to the Central Motor Vehicles Rules to allow higher ethanol-blended fuels, including E85 and E100, paving...

Latest News

Maharashtra Plans Dedicated Seed Law to Empower Farmers, Ensure Quality and Accountability

Maharashtra is set to introduce a separate seed law granting farmers rights to store, use, exchange and sell seeds. The law will mandate...

States

West Bengal Final Phase Voting on Wednesday; 142 Seats Go to Polls Amid Tight Security Arrangements

West Bengal votes in its final election phase on April 29 across 142 seats, including the crucial Bhabanipur constituency where Mamata...

Politics

Amid Hormuz Stalemate Brent Crude Surges Past $111; Demand Destruction Fears Rise

Global oil markets remain under pressure as Brent crude crossed $111 per barrel amid the prolonged Strait of Hormuz blockade and stalled...

International