Agriculture & Commercial Farming 19 articles

Rain Disrupts Supply Chains: Vegetable and Fruit Prices Swing at Pune’s Gultekdi Market

Heavy rain has hit the Pune region hard over the past few days. Along with the rain, several landslides have blocked major roads. This bad weather has caused big problems for the transport of goods. The supply of fresh fruits and vegetables to Pune’s famous Gultekdi Market has been badly affected. Because of this, traders […]

Maharashtra Passes Historical Bill to Recognise and Support Women Farmers

Maharashtra has taken a very big step to help women who work in agriculture. The Maharashtra Legislative Council has unanimously passed a new bill. It is called the Maharashtra Women Farmers Empowerment Bill. This bill will finally give women who work on farms the official status of “farmers.” This is a historic moment for the […]

Good News for India: Monsoon Returns with a Big 11% Surplus in July

After a very slow and worrying start in June, the Indian monsoon has made a massive comeback. New reports show that India received 11 percent more rain than normal during the first week of July. This is highly welcoming news for farmers, water supplies, and everyone waiting for relief from the summer heat. A Dramatic […]

Tension in West Bengal: Wife of TMC Leader Arrested Over Police Station Attack Plot

West Bengal is currently witnessing a major political stir following the arrest of Rejina Bibi, the wife of Trinamool Congress (TMC) strongman Jahangir Khan. Police arrested her on Friday night in the South 24 Parganas district. This follows the earlier arrest of her husband, Jahangir Khan, who was picked up by the Special Task Force […]

The Monsoon Is Back: Rain Is Finally Returning to India

After weeks of waiting, there is finally some good news for many parts of India. The southwest monsoon, which had gone to sleep for nearly two weeks, is starting to wake up again. For millions of people, especially farmers, this means the dry spell is coming to an end as clouds begin to gather strength […]

Echoes of ’86: The Unfinished Story of Punjab-Haryana Land Dispute

Forty years. A significant span of time, enough for generations to change, technologies to transform, and the world to look entirely different. Yet, some stories, some challenges, continue to echo through the decades. Today, we’re looking back exactly forty years to June 13, 1986, a day when headlines captured not just India’s internal struggles but […]

West Bengal’s New Cattle Rules: A Snapshot of India’s Dynamic Day

May 14th was another busy day in India, packed with news from across the states and even a glimpse into international diplomacy. From new state policies to ongoing legal battles and local political shifts, the country continued its never-ending churn of developments. Today, we’re diving into some of the most talked-about headlines, with a special […]

Can E85 fuel actually solve India’s energy challenges

The big buzzword in the automotive world right now is ethanol. Recently, there has been a lot of talk about a new fuel called E85 making its debut as a completely separate fuel grade. This marks a much more aggressive phase in India’s ethanol roadmap, moving way past the current E20 blend we are just […]

Mumbai and Bengaluru restaurants face shutdowns as Iran conflict disrupts supplies

Have you ever thought about how an event happening thousands of kilometers away could decide whether you get to eat your favorite plate of masala dosa or vada pav today? It sounds like a crazy movie plot, but it is exactly what is happening right now across India. A major conflict happening in Iran, which […]

The secret ways frogs and cows can predict a change in the weather

Imagine planning the perfect weekend picnic. You’ve checked the weather app on your smartphone, looked at the Doppler radar, and the forecast promises clear, sunny skies. Yet, just as you lay down your blanket, the sky darkens, the wind shifts, and a torrential downpour begins. You were caught off guard—but the local wildlife wasn’t. For […]