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India rejects US charge of rice dumping, says exports are premium-grade basmati

New Delhi: India rejected on Monday U.S. accusations that it is "dumping" rice in the United States, saying its rice exports are primarily premium-grade...

Indian scientists are arming plants through gene editing. And climate-proofing them

‘We have pampered our plants so much that they have lost their ability to fight against what’s trying to kill them,' said Shivaprasad, associate dean of research, NCBS, Bengaluru.

Sushi was a form of tax payment in medieval Japan. Then, it became street food for labourers

In ‘Rice: A Global History’, Renee Marton explores how rice shaped societies and cuisines.

Iron-fortified rice will lower anaemia in India. It has no known adverse effects

Fortification of rice, a staple in India, with iron, vitamin B12 and folic acid has the potential to reduce and even eliminate iron deficiency & anaemia in the country.

Global rice prices set to rally further as weather, India’s farm perks threaten supply

The price of Indian rice exports has jumped 9% to a five-year high, following a hike of 7% last month in the price the government pays farmers for new-season common rice.

India to approve wheat and broken rice exports to four nations

Following requests, India would allow exports to Indonesia, Senegal and Gambia in 2023-24. It also approved request from Nepal and allowed exports in current financial year.

Rice is both a victim and villain of climate crisis. Here’s why

It is estimated that climate change may lower rice yields by 15% by 2050.

On Camera

Smog’s unseen impact: pollutants on our food plates

Air pollution not only harms health but also lowers protein, iron and micronutrients in food, risking nutrition and food security.

Grounded no more: Andhra govt revives no-frills Dagadarthi airport near Nellore to boost south coast link

As Visakhapatnam readies a mega airport, the Andhra Pradesh government has revived its shelved Dagadarthi project, aiming to boost cargo and connectivity on the south coast.

Oreshnik, ATACMS & Storm Shadow: All about the missiles Russia and Ukraine are firing

Both the Russian and Ukrainian militaries are leaning on drones, but they’re also firing cruise and ballistic missiles, some of them relatively new and experimental.

Thank you Donald Trump, again. India now has reason to shed fear of trade deals and risky reform

UK, EFTA already in the bag and EU on the way, many members of RCEP except China signed up, and even restrictions on China being lifted, India has changed its mind on trade.