b

Global Organic Textiles Standards bans 5 Indian cotton firms for faking documents

Two firms used non-existent shipping firms to show transactions, the others submitted fake transaction certificates




b

Aluminium futures retain positive bias

The price region between ₹228 and ₹230 is a demand zone




b

India’s rice procurement drops by a half during October 1-15

Purchases for buffer stocks hit by storage and other issues in Punjab and Haryana




b

Global steel demand to drop a tad in 2024, rebound in 2025: worldsteel

Ongoing weakness in housing construction, driven by tight financing conditions and high costs, cited as reason for the fall in demand




b

India decides to ease rice export curbs further

High-level inter-ministerial meeting clears scrapping $490/t MEP on white rice, 10% export duty on parboiled rice




b

Natural gas: Futures in bear grip

Traders can consider going short 




b

Stronger monsoon winds bringing more rainfall to arid regions of north-west India: Southampton varsity study

The study reports 40% increase in south-west monsoon rainfall over north-west India in recent years  




b

Nickel prices likely to be under pressure on market surplus

Analysts peg its average price for 2024 at around $17,000/tonne




b

Global oil prices should hopefully come down, says Oil Minister Puri

One thing that is very clear is there is no shortage of oil in the world, said Puri




b

Global steel output down 4.7% in September

India’s production decreased by a tad y-o-y




b

SEA asks members not to increase prices of old stock of edible oil

Solvent extractors seek Centre’s help to export oilmeals




b

Diesel, petrol demand to grow 50,000-55,000 barrels per day Y-o-Y in Oct-Dec

India’s appetite for oil products in October-December is set to get a boost from the upcoming festival season as well as the agricultural season




b

Board to convene consumers meeting next week over falling natural rubber prices

Rubber Board officials said prices exceeded Rs₹200 on June 11 but plummeted 24 per cent to ₹187 per kg by October 21. The Board may ask consumers to proactively purchase in the domestic market




b

Easing West Asia tensions bring back overseas tea buyers to Kochi 

Sales percentage increases as Russian buyers turn active




b

Festivals, agriculture, elections set to boost India's oil demand: S&P Global Commodity Insights

According to the commodities information services provider, India's oil demand decreased in September on a yearly basis, due to above normal rainfall, which affected road movement, construction, and mining activities




b

CCI begins purchase of cotton for 2024-25 season at MSP from Telangana

The Centre has declared an MSP of Rs ₹7,121 per quintal for the medium staple and Rs ₹7,521 per quintal for the longer variety for the 2024-25 cropping season, an increase of around 7 per cent over previous year




b

Fuel price update: Jet fuel sees 3.3% hike; commercial LPG rates rise by ₹62

In contrast, domestic LPG rates remain unchanged at ₹803 for a 14.2-kg cylinder




b

Manufacturing method of lab grown diamonds should be declared before export and import: CBIC

The new norms, which will help in quick processing and inspection of consignments, are to be effective from December 1




b

Trump effect: Base metal prices surge on demand spike after slumping post-Trump win

Aluminium, zinc and copper futures climb on November 7, the day after Trump’s election, say PTI reports




b

Down the AI rabbit hole, strewn with health benefits and ethical pitfalls 

Regulatory frameworks covering AI need fine-tuning to harness its potential without halting growth 




b

Golden morning, balanced diet & tennis




b

Calisthenics, rock-climbing and laughter




b

Balancing innovation and access to healthcare

The draft Patent (Amendment) Rules, 2023, have prompted extensive discussion and debate, drawing attention to India’s pivotal role in providing affordable medicines, especially to those in need




b

COPing with cascading health concerns that climate change brings to our doorstep

Climate and Health: A global challenge needs a local solution to build resilient health systems




b

Crystal-ball gazing: Diagnostics, faster & more precise

Comprehensive remote monitoring has the potential to revolutionise healthcare




b

Nutrition, hydration & neighbourhood runs

Marathoner shares 20-year fitness regime of cardio, strength, and stability, prioritising training and recovery for marathon success




b

Budget offerings?

Will the Interim Budget bolster schemes insurance programmes or research-linked tax-sops for the pharmaceutical industry?




b

Union Budget: Hopeful of an investment blueprint for healthcare

India’s healthcare sector needs government-private sector partnerships, funding for screening and diagnostics and lower taxes to enhance services




b

No turning back on the biotech super highway

Industry experts call for support to firms pursuing cutting-edge technologies as they forge ahead 




b

A pitch to walk the fine line between innovation and access

 Ahead of USTR’s Special 301 report, India campaigns for flexibilities in international trade laws




b

Funding healthcare: Stable investment in a volatile market

Investors are increasingly focusing on India’s healthcare sector for stable returns, with promising growth and investment opportunities




b

‘Yes! We can end TB’

Estimates say, 10.6 million people fell ill with TB in 2022 and 1.3 million people died from it




b

Tennis, yoga and unwinding with a book

Ritesh Kumar’s daily routine includes yoga, a plant-based diet, contemplation, tennis, and unwinding with a good book.




b

The rising global tide of genomics for public health

Genomics is advancing our understanding of the genetic basis of health and disease and shaping strategies to promote population health.




b

BP alert!

Hypertension is a major cause of premature death worldwide




b

MMA, Wim Hof breathing and intermittent fasting

Boost your day with Wim Hof breathing, meditation, MMA, fasting, and outdoor exercise for optimal health and wellness




b

Tobacco exposed

May 31 is World No Tobacco Day




b

Walks, conscious nutrition and switching off with Buzo

Akshay Chaturvedi, Founder CEO of Leverage.biz, shares tips on health, fitness and his beloved German shepherd




b

More than just a number: A call to improve adverse event reporting

Heal the hurt: Redressal and support are critical to keep the faith in the system from breaking down




b

Data integrity alarm sounded for CROs, the backbone to pharma industry

USFDA cautions CROs; says such incidents “undermine the reputation of generic industry”




b

Boosting health insurance coverage

In a landmark move, the IRDAI’s recent guidelines aim to streamline and enhance the health insurance claims process. Groundbreaking among them is setting the three-hour timeline on cashless claims. 




b

Thalassemia patients’ ask from Budget

A concerted effort from the government, healthcare institutions, NGOs and the public is essential to create a robust blood transfusion system that prioritises safety and supports patients.




b

Breaking down ‘patent thickets’ without smothering innovation

With recent patent-linked rejections, governments push back on big pharma’s strategy




b

Reviewing TRIPS, an opportunity for evidence-based policies

Colombia calls for review of TRIPS Agreement implementation, highlighting need for evidence-based IP law and policy




b

‘Closing the gap’ to ensure healthy babies

Despite the benefits, only half of Indian infants are breastfed successfully—what’s holding us back?




b

Advent of an assisted baby boom

How IVF clinics in India are plotting healthy growth plans amid falling fertility rates 




b

Why maternal nutrition is blue-chip investment

Guaranteed maternal nutrition can break the cycle of malnutrition passed from one generation to the next




b

Companies harness pester-power to boost sales



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b

Yodelling his way into our hearts: A tribute to Kishore Kumar



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b

HML succeeds in bringing back workers to Wayanad tea plantations 

This is evident from the number of workers in the tea estates of the hill district rose by five per cent to 40 per cent during the past two months