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Topic: Rice

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.

In struggling Fukushima town, unsellable rice turned into low-carbon plastic is bringing hope

The plastic isn't biodegradable but using rice cuts petroleum products involved and growing more rice in Namie reduces overall atmospheric CO2.

After India, Bangladesh & Vietnam, now Philippines harvests GM Golden Rice to cure ‘hidden hunger’

Vitamin A-enriched rice found in India consists of reconstituted rice. However, Golden Rice is a genetically modified variety developed by the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology.

India to permit export of broken rice backed by letters of credit issued before sudden ban

This move will help traders ship 3,97,267 tonnes of broken rice as the export ban on 8 September trapped nearly 1 million of the grain.

Heavy rain forecast for October raises concern about India’s rice, wheat crops

Monthly rainfall is expected at 115% of the long-term average based on the India Meteorological Department, posing risks for summer-sown crops such as rice and the planting of wheat.

On Camera

New promo video by PLA Navy is a teaser of China’s deep blue capabilities

Rather than functioning as conventional propaganda, the video operates as a device for interpretation, subtly shaping expectations about future developments in China’s naval trajectory.

Adani’s giant copper plant hits technical setbacks in first year

The 500,000 tonne-per-year plant produced just 94,000 tonnes of refined copper from April 2025 to February this year.

Indian drone tech company ideaForge signs MoU with Japanese firm to develop next-gen AI powered drones

By pairing Indian drone engineering with Japanese semiconductor expertise, the two firms aim to develop more advanced autonomous systems tailored to both defence & commercial use.

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.