Economy

Roots Foundation launches ‘Project Parali’ to tackle stubble burning

Roots Foundation, one of India’s leading non-governmental organisations, has launched “Project Parali” to tackle stubble burning, particularly in Haryana and has stopped the environmentally harmful practice on over 3 lakh hectares of land in the past 3 years. Ritwik Bahuguna, Co-founder, Roots Foundation, told businessline in an e-mail interaction that the objective – another alternative […]

Deconstruct vs Plum: Pick the best sunscreen for combination skin to tackle sun damage | Health

Finding the perfect sunscreen for combination skin can feel like a never-ending battle. This skin type needs something that can hydrate dry patches without making oily areas greasy—all while offering strong sun protection. When it comes to choosing the best sunscreen for combination skin, two options—Deconstruct and Plum stand out. While both brands have gained […]

Economy

Cotton mission to look at new technologies to boost yields, tackle pests

The 5-year “Mission for Cotton Productivity” announced in the Budget 2025-26 will look at technologies beyond the transgenics, such as gene editing and others, to develop the new seeds that will not only boost yields, but also resistant to dreaded pests like pink bollworm. The ICAR-Central Institute of Cotton Research (CICR) along with the Agriculture […]

Economy

₹67 cr budgetary allocation likely to tackle issues related to diseases in areca plants

The Central government is likely to earmark ₹67 crore in the coming budget to implement the recommendations of the committee that studied issues arising from diseases in arecanut plantations. The Centre has asked the Karnataka government to earmark its share to tackle this issue. Addressing an arecanut growers’ meeting in Sagar of Shivamogga district on […]