Both August and September this year have witnessed a fall in diesel usage

Sales percentage increases as Russian buyers turn active

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

Increase in tensions in West Asia also boosted the price of the commodity. The latest developments in West Asia have created apprehensions in the market over possible crude oil supply disruptions from the region.

The Trump administration could stimulate economic growth in the US, which could help boost consumption demand in that country, say analysts

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

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

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

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

The Expanded Programme on Immunization (EPI) — an initiative of the World Health Organization (1974) turns 50 this year

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

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

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

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

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

Indian biotech sector poised for growth with cell and gene therapies revolutionising healthcare, positioning India as a global leader

Vote for health: As India approaches election season, will health reforms become a rallying point?

This year marks a decade of a polio-free India — one of the country’s most profound public health achievements to date.

Chemists’ manifesto: Call for fair play gets louder amidst deep discounts from online pharmacies

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

As political tides change, the public sets sights on inclusive and robust healthcare reforms

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

Deaths from viral hepatitis-related causes are increasing, with around one hepatitis death every 30 seconds, says the WHO, ahead of World Hepatitis Day (July 28).

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

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

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

Sales drop to less than 70 per cent in leaf and dust

Warns of action against units not heeding to mandatory order

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

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

Question mark over availability of the coarse cereal from kharif as the jury is out on the acreage

With continued government support, private sector investment, and public participation, India can become a global biofuel leader

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

Production of rice, maize, bajra, ragi may be around last year’s levels

Good liquoring teas were lower by ₹1 - ₹2 along with medium and plainer teas, witnessing a lot of withdrawals

Factors such as continuous heavy rainfall with intermittent sunshine, low temperatures and high humidity help in the spreading of this disease in arecanut plantations

Diversifies into flower and vegetable seeds with the latest buyout

The farmers growing crops other than paddy and cotton are facing a serious challenge. They are not getting institutional credit: Kanneganti Ravi of Rythu Swarajya Vedika

Trade sees no impact on prices in near term due to imports

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

Government controls fertilizer sales, imports drop significantly, concerns raised over availability and pricing impacting farmers and production targets

India’s sugar availability looks comfortable on previous year stock amid likely fall in production

31st Swadeshi Science Congress inaugurated at Kochi’s ICAR-CIFT 

Grassroot campaign to convert producers into consumers

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

A technical seminar with the theme ‘Unlocking Poultry Potential’ will be held on November 26

Output drop witnessed in North and South India

Consumers should know the quality of blends used in the packets, says itsIndian Tea Association chief Hemant Bangur

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