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MS Swaminathan’s unfinished dream for women farmers may finally see the light of day

At long last, a new Rajya Sabha Bill seeks to establish a national commission to secure the rights and entitlements of women farmers.

The Tamil Nadu trio that took India from begging bowl to bread basket

In 'M.S. Swaminathan', author Priyambada Jayakumar offers a tribute to the scientist who freed India from hunger.

Feminist, Gandhian, quiet diplomat—new book looks at the many roles of MS Swaminathan

At the launch of the book Swaminathan: The Man Who Fed India, Shashi Tharoor, Kanimozhi Karunanidhi, and Navtej Sarna, among others, reflected on MS Swaminathan’s many roles.

MS Swaminathan’s centenary celebrated in Delhi. ‘A scientist who knew how the govt works’.

One recurring theme of the day—Swaminathan’s role as all-rounder—was emphasised greatly by his daughters. Both of them spoke about their father beyond his agricultural contributions.

Bharat Ratna to Narasimha Rao and MS Swaminathan dispels the notion of a North-South divide

The contributions of former PM Narasimha Rao and scientist MS Swaminathan show how innovation and determination can eliminate challenges. They were not sectarian and did not dedicate themselves to just their states alone.

Bharat Ratnas to ex-PMs Rao, Charan Singh & scientist Swaminathan — how it helps BJP’s politics

BJP leaders say party has empowered icons not recognised by Congress during their time. Rao had a falling out with Gandhi family, Congress had withdrawn support to Charan Singh govt.

Top grain producer but also top in undernourished kids: When MS Swaminathan talked India ‘paradox’

MS Swaminathan, the 'Father of the Green Revolution', passed away Thursday. In this 2004 interview, he talked about his vision for India's agriculture & the need to look at it as India's pride.

Dire need of ‘Bell Icon’ for Manipur’ & ‘Maharashtrians not allowed in Mumbai’

The best cartoons of the day, chosen by the editors at ThePrint.

Chromosome sketches, rare photos, handwritten notes — glimpses from the life of MS Swaminathan

Archives at National Centre for Biological Sciences provide insight into mind of Father of India’s Green Revolution, include diary entries, Guru Nanak quotes, records of crop experiments.

‘Transformed lives of millions, more than a scientist’: Tributes for MS Swaminathan celebrate legacy

MS Swaminathan, the father of the Green Revolution and globally renowned agricultural scientist, passed away in Chennai Thursday morning. He was 98 years old.

On Camera

Writings on the wall: Bengal’s epitaph for Left is, I let doctrine become dogma, ideology obstacle

In West Bengal, Left is in a dead heat with Congress for the wooden spoon; Maoism in the tribal heartland has been entombed; and in Kerala, the Left fights double incumbency.

Haryana’s new industrial policy in the works, but industry says old problems remain unsolved

Increase in employment subsidy, Rs 500 crore for estate revamp, new townships in pipeline—but land cost, power breakdowns and inspector raj top among key worries for industry leaders.

Military pushes for private participation in space, more Indian satellites. ‘Can’t rely on single entity’ 

CDS Anil Chauhan says future space capability will not be built by government agencies alone. ‘It will be co-developed with industry, start-ups, and technology innovators’.

Trump, Netanyahu’s Iran gamble: The regime change rebound

American objectives are unmet. They neither have muscle nor motivation to resume the war. As for Iran, the regime didn’t just survive, it’s now led by more radical individuals.