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Great Indian Paan caught in health vs livelihood battle. Ban hurting magahi betel, areca nut

Over 55 per cent of the world’s betel vine and areca nut—the ingredients that go into making Paan or betel quid—are produced in India.

How the wet grinder revolutionised Coimbatore’s industrial hub

In 2015, there were over 700 units in the Coimbatore district alone, producing over 75,000 wet grinders each month and employing more than 20,000 people directly.

Enough cherry picking, India needs to aim for the cake. Start from Baramulla mishri

A robust quality control mechanism needs to be put in place before Baramulla’s canned cherries can access global markets.

India, say cheese: How a new White Revolution is transforming a nation of paneer eaters

The global market for cheese products is estimated to be worth approximately $65 billion, out of which mozzarella alone accounts for almost $8 billion.

Why India’s beautiful flowers miss the plane of exports while Kenya & Ethiopia fly high

Ethiopia and Kenya have promoted floriculture in key markets, offered tax holidays, organised producers and worked to create infrastructure for farmers.

Almost every temple across India has ‘ghantis’ from UP’s Etah. Govt needs to take note

Kedarnath to Mahakaleshwar, temples have bells cast by Etah artisans. While the One District One Product initiative helps, there's more to be done.

Agra’s parchinkari — How ODOP is taking Mughal-era marble handicrafts to modern markets

Parchinkari art form continues to be practised using technology that has remained unchanged for the last 400 years. It now supplement Agra’s original ODOP, leather goods.

How a tiny, remote Sikkim district became the world’s leading producer of black cardamom

Organic, fair-trade and sustainable, Sikkim currently holds a monopoly over black cardamom. And the district producing it has a population less than Lajpat Nagar in Delhi.

From ban to brand, Indian govt now champions mahua liquor. But Chhattisgarh isn’t cashing in

In a dramatic move, the Indian government adopted a positive attitude towards the indigenous tribal produce mahua. But Bijapur’s finest is yet to become a brand.

China loves Guntur chillis — How the Andhra district produced a spicy global product

But the Guntur’s chillis’ got competition, 29 other districts in India chose chillis as their signature product too.

On Camera

UNGA was Nepal’s missed opportunity. It can’t ignore foreign policy during domestic turmoil

The decision not to send PM Sushila Karki or a high-level delegation to the UNGA reflects how foreign policy often receives the least attention in Nepal.

Market regulator SEBI clears Adani Group of impropriety alleged by Hindenburg Research

SEBI probe concluded that purported loans and fund transfers were paid back in full and did not amount to deceptive market practices or unreported related party transactions.

Maharashtra Police places order for US-made sniper rifles even as MHA recommends ‘Make in India’

New Delhi: The Maharashtra Police placed an order last week for 15 US-made Barrett Multi-role Adaptive Design (MRAD) sniper rifles and related accessories worth...

Something’s hidden in the Oval Office photo of Trump, Munir, Sharif. India must look closely

What Munir has achieved with Trump is a return to normal, ironing out the post-Abbottabad crease. The White House picture gives us insight into how Pakistan survives, occasionally thrives and thinks.