The interim budget for FY2020 is big on vision and big on delivery. In one stroke, it aims to address the stress in the farming sector, provide social security cover to the unorganised sector, and put more money in the hands of our tax-compliant middle class. The government must be applauded for presenting a holistic …
Agricultural scientist MS Swaminathan tells Vishwanath Kulkarni of the challenges in ensuring food security. Exceprts: How do you assess the growth of Indian agriculture in the post-liberalisation era vis-a-vis the Green Revolution years? Agriculture growth in India was practically stagnant until the onset of the Green Revolution. The term Green Revolution refers to production advance through productivity improvement through …
Women across India have come together under the banner of a non-partisan platform called Shakti – Political Power to Women. Hotel Chalukya in Bangalore was abuzz with activity on December 8 with women of all ages busily preparing for the launch of a non-partisan platform for greater gender equality in politics. The group’s express aim …
Tired of Being on the Sidelines, Women Join Hands in Fight for Political Empowerment Read More »
Water is undoubtedly a necessity for everyone, but for several drought-hit rural villages in India, it is considered to be a luxury. A classic example of this is the heartbreaking story of the water wives of Dengamal in Maharashtra. Dengamal is a village that has been hit by severe drought in the last few years, …
Farmer Son’s Low-Cost, Zero-Electricity Purifier Cleans 500 Litres of Water Daily! Read More »
Mumbai girl Garima Arora, who has worked in the kitchens of some of the world’s greatest culinary stars—including René Redzepi of Noma, celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay and India’s star chef Gaggan Anand—has earned her spot in the prestigious Michelin guide. In an announcement on November 14, chef Arora was awarded one Michelin star for her …
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