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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




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Crude oil trades higher as market monitors developments in West Asia 

At 9.56 am on Friday, December Brent oil futures were at $74.50, up by 0.16 per cent, and December crude oil futures on WTI (West Texas Intermediate) were at $70.28, up by 0.13 per cent




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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




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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




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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




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Coconut water, evening walks & meditation




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Growing up in the times of air pollution

High levels of pollution put children at the risk of getting viral/pneumonia infections 




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Time for action

On UHC Day (December 12), focussed on “Health For All: Time for action”, WHO urges governments to invest in resilient health systems — as climate and conflict threaten humanity’s existence




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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




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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




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Sport, me-time and a mindful diet

Chief product officer of Adroit Vantage on consistent exercise, prioritising sport and mental health for a balanced and satisfying fitness journey




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Medication safety

Patient harm due to unsafe care is a leading cause of death and disability worldwide




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Morning run, nutritious meals and unwinding

Prioritise mornings with running, balanced diet, revitalizing workouts and meditation for mental health, says Nishant Pitti, CEO and Co-Founder, EaseMyTrip




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Making India a go-to for medical treatment

India stands at the crossroads of innovation and tradition, offering medical solutions for the world, where life-saving treatments are delivered with precision and care




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Runing, cycling & a ‘colourful’ meal

Maya Nair, Executive Director of Elixir Consulting, on her fitness regimen, diet and love for table tennis




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Health and climate meet

The ‘Health argument for climate action’ meet on the sidelines of the High-Level Political Forum on Sustainable Development (July 9) — will review SDG Goal 13




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Dial M for mental health support and ring-in resilience

From workplace woes to societal pressures, it’s time mental health became a priority




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Mindful eating, short walks and melatonin window of sleep

Founder & CEO, Khyaal, Hemanshu Jain, on his exercise routine, practising mindful eating and more.




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Fresh meals, light dinners & walking the dogs

CEO & Co-Founder of Dozee, Mudit Dandwate, on his five tips to maintain health




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Code grey: Hospitals as safe zones for medical practitioners, patients

Amid rising violence, medicos call for a stringent Central Act to ensure safe workspaces and speedy action




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Why maternal nutrition is blue-chip investment

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




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Sweet summer sweat

Mythili Rajkumar recalls a time when Chennai summers meant much more than power cuts and water shortages.




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High moisture content leaves cotton growers worried in some Indian States

Telangana and Maharashtra badly hit as CCI looks for low moisture content




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NSRCEL launches second cohort of Circular Economy programme

Pernod Ricard India Foundation to offer continued support




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Arya.ag bags $19.8 million from US International Development Finance Corporation

These funds will be utilised to connect farmers and FPOs with buyers across the country




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Helping lift economic status of rural women — the Kissandhan way!

The SLCM subsidiary offers short-term loans, plans new products with longer term




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India’s H1 agriculture exports a tad lower at $12.13 billion on dip in cereal shipments

As per APEDA, the fall in non-basmati rice exports pulled down the overall cereal shipments by 8.35 per cent to $5.22 billion during April-September period from corresponding last year’s $5.69 billion




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Rubber Board urges tyre makers to continue procuring rubber in domestic market

Mutual support of all stakeholders crucial in the value chain for sustainable market, says Board’s ED




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6 weather models point to La Nina not emerging during Nov-Feb, says Australia’s BoM

IOD negative conditions likely by November, but may turn neutral by December




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3F Oil Palm partners Karnataka horticulture department to support growers

The company said this partnership will provide farmers with access to advanced agricultural technologies, training programs, and essential resources to enhance productivity and support Karnataka’s growing horticultural sector




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Blue Pearl, a new fish farmer producer company launched in Kodungallur

Highlighting the rapid growth of the fisheries sector, the Minister said the Centre has outlined several schemes dedicated to strengthening the fisheries sector




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Big boost to rice procurement in second fortnight of October, Central purchase reaches 84 lakh tonnes

The purchases were 48 per cent lower at 20.7 lt in until October 15, whereas in the second fortnight over 63 lt rice was procured by the Centre




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India’s night temperature rise in October breaks all time record, November may be ‘above normal’

October was the warmest pan-India basis since 1901, with the mean temperature recording 1.23 degree Celsius above normal




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Can solar energy transform farms for sustainable agriculture and environmental conservation?

Time to follow ancient belief of sun and farm produce to help improve economics of agriculture




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Stanford Blade named interim D-G of ICRISAT

Blade, currently the Deputy Director General (Research) at the institute, will lead the institute until the new Director General, Himanshu Pathak, assumes the position next year




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Farmers’ reliance on paddy and maize threaten pulses, oilseeds crops

The shifting from pulses and cash crops towards stable paddy and maize has thrown challenges before policy makers on how to align the crop pattern as per the country’s needs




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India’s cotton and pulses farmers shift to paddy, set to produce record 120 million tonnes rice

Area under paddy this year surged to record 43.37 million hectares (mh) from 40.73 mh year-ago.




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Government re-starts sales of rice, atta under ‘Bharat’ brand, raises prices

After flagging off the mobile vans of these cooperatives, carrying the items, Joshi said that the intervention would continue till the allocated stock gets exhausted




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India-US farm trade to get a boost with Trump’s comeback

Experts predict an increase in India’s exports, including tea, coffee, and spices, while imports of American farm products like tree nuts and fresh fruits are also likely to rise




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‘Lifting of MEP on non-Basmati rice helps India compete globally’

The Food Ministry has announced another tender for 50,000 tonnes set to open on November 18




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World experienced its second-warmest October last month, says European weather agency

2024 “certain” to be the warmest year on record, says Copernicus Climate Change Service 




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Govt withdraws sugar stock disclosure order citing comfortable domestic availability

Food Ministry says sufficient quantity of sugar is available in the country to meet the domestic demand throughout the year after reviewing prices and availability of the sweetener




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Exporting community welcomes Tea Board’s move to issue notice to over 2,000 companies for defaulting on export returns

Every business licensee registered with Tea Board must submit monthly export returns through the online portal




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This time for Africa: Asian tea producers to explore possibilities to create market opportunities in Africa

Asia Tea Alliance plans to expand tea market in Africa to increase global consumption, focusing on sustainability and quality




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Ahmedabad to host third National Spice Conference on Nov 15,16

The event’s stated goal is to help farmers understand the importance of sustainable spice production and quality assurance




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Key challenges faced by farmer producer companies in the agricultural ecosystem

Building genuine connections and understanding the intrinsic motivations of farmers can create a vibrant ecosystem




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Centre to develop 100 climate-resilient coastal fishermen villages

The initiative will be fully funded by the Central government and is designed to support sustainable economic and livelihood opportunities for fishers, bolster infrastructure, and enhance resilience against climate threats




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Government considering sweet sorghum as additional feedstock for ethanol, sources say

Top official sources say that the Prime Minister’s Office is keen to see the use of sweet sorghum as an additional feedstock for ethanol amid the issue with availability of sugarcane, rice and maize in some years




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Two-day NAARM meet on sustainable agri start-ups from November 12

A-Idea is a technology business incubator promoted by the NAARM




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Gujarat launches procurement of soyabean, urad & moong from farmers

Under the Price Support Scheme (PSS), purchases will be conducted over 90 days from 3.7 lakh farmers who have registered for this scheme