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TopicDragon fruit

Topic: Dragon fruit

Haryana farmers to learn about dragon fruit cultivation in Vietnam, subsidised trips on the cards

Exotic fruit fetches ‘returns of Rs 5 lakh per acre — five times the highest rewarding crops’, says a farmer. However, marketing is likely to remain an issue.

Why some farmers in Maharashtra’s drought-prone Sangli are taking a chance on dragon fruit

A low-maintenance crop, dragon fruit does not require much water. And while the initial investment for its cultivation might be high, the profits are even higher.

Gujarat govt to rename dragon fruit ‘Kamalam’ as it resembles lotus, says CM Rupani

Rupani said the reason behind the change was because 'dragon fruit' is not proper, and makes one think of China.

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My grandmother saved her children in Bhopal gas tragedy—and sacrificed her own life

‘Mother kept pouring water in our eyes whenever the burning became unbearable. She pushed our bodies deep into the blanket, making sure not a single part was exposed,’ my father said.

India’s Russian oil imports are showing up in cryptic new places. The crude map stands redrawn

December oil imports from Russia may drop nearly 50%, but Indian buyers already shifting to non-designated Russian entities and opaque trading channels to keep Russian oil flowing.

India to commission new squadron of submarine-hunting Romeo choppers in Goa later this month

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Gaali cricket: Bavuma stands tall, India’s Test ego cut to size

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