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What is nano urea? India’s ‘21st century’ product aiming to revolutionise world agriculture

Nano urea liquid is expected to potentially replace 13.7 million tonnes of conventional urea usage by 2023. IFFCO has also started field trials of the nano version of DAP fertiliser.

Rent, security, maintenance — what could change for tenant & landlord under Model Tenancy Act

With a total of 47 sections and two schedules, the Model Tenancy Act proposes completely overhauling the legal framework of rental housing across the country. 

‘Criticism of govt not sedition’: What Kedar Nath ruling that SC quoted in Vinod Dua case says

The Supreme Court referred to the 1962 Kedar Nath judgment while quashing journalist Vinod Dua’s sedition case, saying journalists are 'entitled to protection’ under it.

Lab leak is the biggest suspect in 1977 flu pandemic. But it took 3 decades to gain currency

The 1977 pandemic — called the 'Russian Flu' — was caused by the Human influenza H1N1 virus. It came to be known as such because it was first reported by the erstwhile Soviet Union.

215 kids’ bodies unearthed in Canada: A look at its indigenous people, residential school system

Bodies of 215 children were discovered at what was once Canada's biggest residential school. Such schools operated from 1880s-1990s to 'assimilate' indigenous children into Canadian society.

How govt prevented a farming crisis by increasing DAP fertiliser subsidy as global prices soar

Di-ammonium phosphate fertilisers are the second most popular in India after urea, and on 19 May, govt decided to increase the subsidy on them by 140%.

What we know about 2014 Ebola outbreak, how is the virus transmitted & its origin

While WHO is uncertain about the origins of the 2014 Ebola outbreak, other US agencies like CDC note that it could have come from insectivorous bats.

Do you have a ‘right to be forgotten’? Here’s what it means and how Indian courts view it

'Right to be forgotten' is the right to have publicly available personal info removed from internet search, databases, websites or other public platforms once it's no longer relevant.

Yuan Longping, the poor farmer’s son who created hybrid rice & saved millions from famine

'Father of hybrid rice', Chinese agricultural scientist Yuan Longping died aged 90 Saturday. His invention helped transform China into a surplus grain economy.

What is DNLA? Northeast rebel group of Dimasa tribe that lost 6 members in Assam encounter

Dimasa tribe is an indigenous, ethno-linguistic community living in Assam & Nagaland. Launched in 2019, Dimasa National Liberation Army demands an 'independent nation'.

On Camera

Azad, Antony, Geetha—6 candidates to watch in 2024. Their win can reshape politics in states

While Chandra Shekhar Azad is a streetfighter who has caught the fancy of Dalit youth, Anil Antony is the face of the BJP’s fresh social engineering attempt.

Air India reduces baggage allowance by 5-15 kg, bringing it in line with rest of industry

Air India’s new policy, effective from 2 May, introduces new weight limits for tickets in each of the different 'fare families' — Comfort, Comfort Plus, and Flex.

China builds road through Shaksgam Valley, India registers protest

New Delhi has, in past, too, objected to Chinese construction activities in Shaksgam Valley. Work in this strategic region gathered pace after the 2017 Doklam stand-off.

Frontrunner is letting the challenger define this poll campaign. Modi still hasn’t found a big theme

A theme has not yet emerged for BJP & people see lack of a contest, which makes it unexciting. For all these reasons, 2024 is turning out to be an unexpectedly theme-less election.