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Why gas is not just hot air




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Why people make mistakes

This book dissects the process of ‘judgment’ and why it goes wrong more often than not




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Leadership in a WFH world

Relationships, accountability, motivation and processes are vital for a high performance team




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Rooted in ancient wisdom

The book brings a fresh perspective to the leadership debate




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How individuals shape institutions

RK Talwar, SBI’s legendary Chairman, inspired an entire generation of bankers




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Rushdie’s trysts with truth

Essays in meditation on story, storytelling and storytellers




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For people with aspirations

A book that focuses on an oft neglected aspect — soft skills




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‘India has carved out its own path in foreign policy’

In his new book, former diplomat Vijay Keshav Gokhale throws fresh light on India-China relations since Independence




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A memoir which leaves a lot unsaid

Amartya Sen’s book does not focus enough on his towering academic and professional life




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Book Review: Demystifying Leadership: Unveiling the Mahabharata Code by Asha Kaul and Vishal Gupta

The Mahabharata shows that leaders need to navigate moral codes that are as complex, varied, and subtle as the situations in which they find themselves 




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With Alyque on your mind 

The book has some of Alyque’s craziest ideas but it ends up falling between a bunch of stools 




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Book Review: In the Shadow of a Legend: Dilip Kumar

The book is a tribute to Dilip Kumar the man more than the actor




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Start-up Compass: How Iconic Entrepreneurs got it Right

A relevant book for those about to embark on their entrepreneurial journey, or can serve as a useful resource for those who like to track the start-up ecosystem 




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M.S. Swaminathan, the scientist who sliced potatoes

Not once did the ‘Rice Man of India’ keep his publisher waiting




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T.N. CM Stalin announces naming of Thanjavur Agricultural College after late scientist M.S. Swaminathan

In an announcement made in the Legislative Assembly on Wednesday, the CM, praising the renowned agricultural scientist’s contributions, also said a student award would be instituted under his name




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Paddy varieties with protein, zinc content get thumbs up in Odisha’s tribal pocket

Paddy varieties have high protein (10.1%) and moderately high level of zinc (20 ppm) content




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IISR-Kozhikode develops new high-yielding pepper variety

The variety named ‘IISR Chandra’ is expected to be a game changer in the black pepper industry




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Centre to provide 15,000 women self help groups with drones that can be rented out for agricultural purposes

The scheme will help in infusing advanced technology in agriculture for improved efficiency, enhance crop yield and reduced cost of operation for the benefit of farmers




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Feeding humans has trapped the world in debt, degradation: FAO report | Explained

A new FAO report blames “unsustainable business-as-usual practices” for escalating human and environmental costs of producing food.




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Filmmaker-farmer duo script a story of transformation with natural farming

Vishy, a Rex Karmaveer Chakra Fellowship awardee advocates popularising the farming practices and the broader promotion of natural farming and popularising his co-award winner Narayanappa’s farming practices




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West Bengal farmers organise indigenous seed festival

Hundreds of farmers from different districts brought native varieties of paddy, pulses and vegetables and exchanged traditional knowledge




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‘Very sweet’ variety gives fresh hope to Pineapple farmers in Kerala

Possibility for mechanised processing for value addition and export being studied




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Fertilizer subsidies to come down, Mandaviya says

The Minister said the Centre increased subsidy to protect farmers interest, and added that it is likely to come down




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In Araku, strawberry farms are drawing visitors in large numbers

Fill your baskets with juicy strawberries at the farming fields this season at Pedalabudu village near Araku in Andhra Pradesh




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MSP law cannot be brought in a hurry; farmers should come forward for talks with govt: Arjun Munda

Union Agriculture Minister Arjun Munda cautioned protesting farmers about some elements usurping their protest for political benefits




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Why Kaji Nemu is so dear to the Assamese

Kaji Nemu, a variety of indigenous lemon, was declared the state fruit of Assam, and lovers of this fruit, share thoughts about this tangy delight




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A natural farm from wasteland at Andhra University in Visakhapatnam

The Andhra University Avani Organics Gardening Hub in Visakhapatnam has grown into a thriving natural farm and is building a community of urban dwellers that is transforming a wasteland into a patch of green




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Research paper warns against nationwide switch to natural farming without proper studies

It can hamper national food production, say authors, who cite contrasting results from two studies




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From beauty parlours to farming, prisoners in India’s jails are channeling their time into creative new outlets

Some trivia from prisons across the country




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Mango output is set to increase by 14% this year; heat wave unlikely to impact yields

The total production of mangos could jump to 24 million tonnes in the 2023-24 crop year, as against 21 million tonnes in 2022-23




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Centre aims seven-fold jump in wheat procurement from Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, Bihar this year

“Even as the ban on outbound shipments of wheat continues, “it will be a dream for us to export now”, Food Secretary Sanjeev Chopra said.




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Innovations in traditional methods revolutionising farming in Rajasthan’s parched Shekhawati

The decline in the groundwater level is a major issue for agriculturists in all four districts of Shekhawati — Sikar, Jhunjhunu, Churu, and Neem Ka Thana




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How can small-scale farmers benefit from trees on farms?

The adoption of agroforestry at scale in India by smallholders is currently stymied by ecological and socio-economic factors




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2024 turns out to be the worst-ever season for mango growers in Rayalaseema in five decades

With over 80% dip in yield following adverse weather conditions, the prospects of earning profits have faded; the situation has turned adverse, as competitors from Telangana and Tamil Nadu started supplying stocks to the pulp units predominantly located in Chittoor district




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Farm loan waivers and elections: How do they affect farmers and governments?

Promises to waive off farm loans have been issued by most political parties during this Lok Sabha election. Here’s a look at how these waivers are implemented, the effect on farmers and governments and what alternatives exist



  • Lok Sabha Elections

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Chittoor farmers worried about frequent crop-raiding by jumbos

A herd of 16 elephants raided the paddy and tomato fields at Irikipenta village of Somala mandal on Saturday




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Mango growers demand uniform relief of ₹30,000 per acre, fixed prices at tripartite meeting in Krishnagiri




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More aquatic animals were farmed than fished in 2022, for the first time ever

The total amount of aquatic animals captured in the wild fell to 91 million tonnes and the global production rose to 94.4 million in 2022, the FAO said




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GI tag sought for the Senkanthal seed whose flower holds a special place in Tamil literature

Minister for Agriculture and Farmer’s Welfare M.R.K.Panneerselvam, while presenting the State’s Agriculture Budget, had said that Geographical Indication tag would be obtained for 10 agricultural products at a cost of ₹30 lakh




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Watch: This Kerala agrarian fair is over 800 years old

What started as a cattle fair, is at present, a market for agricultural produce and products from cottage industries




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Eyebrows raised as Central team visits Anantapur to assess rabi drought during rainy kharif

The team choosing mandals like Vidapanakallu and Vajrakarur which received excessive rain in June, draws flak from farmers and district officials alike; farmers worry as to how to present their drought woes to the officials who are visiting their fields which are now rain-fed and green




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‘Dairy dilemma’ engulfs women farmers in CM Chandrababu Naidu’s constituency Kuppam with sudden fall in milk price

Recently, the dairy industry has experienced a decrease of ₹5 per liter in the milk price, causing concern among the predominantly women farmers involved in the sector. 




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‘Outstanding work’: IIT-M team makes mineral nanoparticles with water

Infusing soil with silica nanoparticles made using the technique could transform agriculture




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Scientists found a bacteria tricked a wasp to get rid of its males

A new study reports Wolbachia may have taken it a bit too far, after scientists found it manipulated the evolution of Encarsia formosa wasps




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Watch: Budget 2024 | What’s in it for agriculture?

A look at how the Union Budget has treated the agriculture, food, public distribution and consumer affairs sectors




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Shivraj Chouhan blames Congress again for problems in agricultural sector; Opposition walks out in Rajya Sabha

Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar asks Mr. Chouhan to look at pending issues of farmers




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Watch: What is Makhana and why is it in high demand?

The people who harvest the seeds of the high-protein crop say the government offers them little support, and they now want a minimum support price to ensure that the crop is sustainable for cultivation




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Cabinet clears new scheme to supply virus-free planting material

It will cover all farmers, regardless of their landholding size or socioeconomic status: Ministry




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Centre launches new system to understand cropping patterns, impact of weather

Union Agriculture Ministry launches Krishi-DSS, a digital platform providing real-time data insights for stakeholders in Indian agriculture




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Centre talks to States on new mechanism to gather crop data

The national conference discusses the Digital General Crop Estimation Survey to enhance agricultural statistics accuracy and transparency for policy formulation and planning