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Raman recently bagged the Genome Saviour Award 2016 instituted by Plant Varieties Protection and Farmers Rights Authority of India for his lifetime efforts for conservation of traditional rice varieties.

2016 Year of Change: Farming no more economical'

Raman is unhappy because all his four children, including two sons, have left farming.

29 Dec 2016 7:19 AM IST

Obama Administration is unlikely to fulfill its promise made to the Modi Government before its term expires January 20, informed sources said.

New draft proposal could pave way for India's NSG membership

American push for India to become a full-fledged NSG member would now have to be pursued by the incoming Trump admin.

29 Dec 2016 7:16 AM IST

Now a major chunk of work is done by machines, resolving the issue of labour shortage.

2016 Year of Change: Follow scientific farming'

There should be areas in Kerala where organic vegetable farming should be focused.

29 Dec 2016 7:15 AM IST

2016 Year of Change: Set on green route

2016 Year of Change: Set on green route

So the maintenance of rice cultivation and rice culture has become an ecological necessity rather than one of a mere...

29 Dec 2016 7:10 AM IST

Water samples are being taken four times a year from the selected wells. The samples are also being tested for quality

Ernakulam is in for acute water crisis

SCMS Water Institute indicated that the groundwater level in the city will decline by one metre in the next 10 years.

29 Dec 2016 7:06 AM IST

NSS volunteers of Edakkara GHSS conduct literacy camp for tribal children.

Kerala NSS volunteers conduct camp for tribal children

The NSS volunteers conducted inspirational camps for children at Pallikuthu, Valanodi, Nariyampoyil tribal colonies.

29 Dec 2016 7:01 AM IST

The Union Minister of State, Rajiv Pratap Rudy receiving the memorandum from industrial associations in Coimbatore on Wednesday. (Photo: DC)

Union minister Rajiv Pratap Rudy defends note ban as poll promise...

The industry bodies' demands included various changes in the implementation of ESI and PF schemes as part ease of doing...

29 Dec 2016 7:00 AM IST