The nation was locked indoors. Streets were deserted, markets silent, factories shut. Fear had entered almost every Indian home, and nobody knew how long the invisible enemy would stay. Then came a voice on television.
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The nation was locked indoors. Streets were deserted, markets silent, factories shut. Fear had entered almost every Indian home, and nobody knew how long the invisible enemy would stay. Then came a voice on television.
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The Unified Payments Interface, launched on 25th August 2016 by the National Payments Corporation of India under the regulatory oversight of the Reserve Bank of India, completes 10 years of transforming digital payments in India. UPI has emerged as the backbone of India’s digital payments ecosystem and a critical driver of financial inclusion.
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India’s farms have sustained agricultural growth, but long-term productivity depends on healthy soils and resilient ecosystems. Regenerative agriculture offers a pathway to restore soil vitality, improve biodiversity, and strengthen resilience against climate stresses.
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Imagine the final scene of Shyam Benegal's celebrated film Ankur. A little village boy silently watches everything around him: the landlord's authority, the poor's helplessness, and the daily drama of injustice. Then, suddenly, he picks up a stone.
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The first light of morning falls on a moving sea of feet. Young men shoulder kanwars, barefoot pilgrims circle sacred hills, and groups of friends climb mountain trails, singing bhajans. Phones stay tucked away, cameras keep clicking, and the name of God rises with every step. This is today’s pilgrimage in India.
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India’s coconut sector supports rural livelihoods, agricultural growth, and cultural traditions. Nearly 30 million people, including around 10 million farmers, depend on the sector. India ranks first in global coconut production, with Keralam leading in area, Tamil Nadu in production, and Andhra Pradesh in productivity.
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The camera rolls. A grand haveli fills the screen. A portly Seth sits on his gaddi, surrounded by ledgers and cash boxes. Nearby stands the familiar Munimji of old Hindi cinema, Kanhaiyalal, with a sly smile and a thick account book. Someone asks for help; he calculates the cost.
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Bipolar disorder is casually described as ‘mood swings’. The phrase makes a serious illness sound like ordinary bad temper. It is anything but that.
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नई इमारत तैयार है। चमचमाता बोर्ड लग गया है। रंगीन ब्रोशर छप चुके हैं। ‘एडमिशन शुरू हैं!’ आर्टिफिशियल इंटेलिजेंस। डेटा साइंस। साइबर सिक्योरिटी। मशीन लर्निंग। रोबोटिक्स। नाम सुनकर लगता है,…
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कर्नाटक के आसमान में बादल तो नहीं थे, पर सरकार की तैयारी पूरी थी। एक टीम ने विमान और मौसम विज्ञान की तरफ देखा; दूसरी टीम ने मंदिर, पवित्र अग्नि और मंत्रों की ओर। अजीब! पर दोनों सरकारी जवाब थे...…
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Makhana, or fox nut, has emerged as a fast-growing agri-food product in India. This is due to its nutritional value, rising health awareness, and increasing global demand.
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