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This is the first time Apple's high-end iPhone Pro series will be made in a country other than China.

The iPhone 16 series made its debut in India in September, with the flagship iPhone 16 Pro Max starting at Rs. 1,44,900 for the 256GB variant.

The rise of uPVC in the Indian construction sector can be attributed to several factors. Unlike traditional materials such as wood and aluminum, uPVC offers excellent thermal insulation, reducing energy consumption for heating and cooling.

As word spread about the success of the half-hour schedule, some early adopters became curious after the clinic director and the team showcased the benefits.

Sachin Samrat Medavarapu, a recognized leader in AI-enhanced security and performance optimization, has built an impressive career marked by a series of significant achievements.

Naga Lalitha has become visible as someone who is changing the face of technology for industry verticals like supply chain and manufacturing.

Ottan Thullal artist Kalamandalam Suresh Kaliyath tells how he is propagating the art he loves.

Jodharam Kumar, the third generation Chhau exponent, tells us how he is engaged with all aspects of the dance form.

Sharmila Biswas and her co-artists discuss with Anjana Rajan the thought behind “Antar Yatra”, a cross-genre production that shares the journey of a woman dancer.

Jagyaseni Chatterjee goes on the trail of Bharatanatyam's roots

A fine Kuchipudi repertoire was displayed by Bala Tripura Sundari’s students

Folk melodies with urban interpretations was the highlight of Lok Sangeet Sammelan, while versatility of gharanas was the hallmark of Ibtida.

The dancer delineated the theme skilfully.

Swift and striking movements marked the depiction of five mythical weapons in “Divya Astra”.

Vinitha Nedungadi has imaginatively enlarged the repertoire in Mohiniyattam by adapting literary works and poetry in the dance form.

Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan’s dance fest in Coimbatore showcased myriad themes.

Sandhya Raju, who won the national award for best choreography for ‘Natyam’, discusses how she wanted to make the dance compositions appeal to moviegoers 

‘Detritus’, a multiform performance, highlights the urgent need to switch to sustainable art practices

How traditional enterprise can adopt digital transformation

The real value of an MBA cannot be ascertained based on considerations of either the first paycheque or the graduate making the C-suite

… you agree with someone’s view but just cannot acknowledge it with a firm ‘yes’

The pandemic has brought into focus the role of the Chief People Officer, who has to handle unprecedented circumstances that are not covered in the rule book

This variety of rice constitutes 25% of the total rice export from the country

Global shortage of 400 million kg of tobacco spurs export demand for the crop; premium leaves fetch farmers in Prakasam and Nellore districts a record ₹210 a kg during e-auctions

Standing Committee also questions the high GST rate on components of fertilizers

Farmers associated with as many as 16 farmer outfits from the States Punjab, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, and Uttarakhand would be participating

Traders claimed the central government's decision to impose 40% duty on the export of onions till December 31, 2023 will adversely affect the onion growers and its export

Duty exemption would be available on parboiled rice lying in customs ports which have not been granted LEO and are backed by valid LCs before August 25, 2023

Is there a demand-supply mismatch? Why is the government planning to offload buffer stocks? 

Basmati rice below $1200 per tonne will not be allowed to export

Reduced import duty on produce and relaxed norms will affect farmers and traders here, they say

A look at the various limits and bans on wheat and rice stocks and exports in the recent past, and their impact

The association also urged APEDA to exempt imported raw cashew nuts from Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) clearance in customs.

Farmers’ organisations say the MSP did not match the increase in input costs

The decision was informed by Information and Broadcasting Minister Anurag Thakur after the Cabinet meeting

Onion prices have further risen to ₹65-80 per kilogramme in the retail market of the national capital on lower supply.

Production in India, the world’s largest rice exporter, is under unusually intense focus after New Delhi banned exports of non-basmati white rice in July, sending global prices surging

On August 19, the Union government imposed a 40% duty on the export of onions until December 31,

India’s banana export destinations extend beyond the Middle East, with potential opportunities in major global players like the USA, Russia, Japan, Germany, China, the Netherlands, the UK, and France.

Economic think tank GTRI (Global Trade Research Initiative) in its report said that India needs to cut its reliance on imported vegetable oils to promote better health outcomes and also reduce the import bill

The Cooperation Minister said that before the sowing operation, tur farmers can register on the portal to sell their produce to NAFED and NCCF

Govt prepared to extend necessary support to the company in expanding its oil palm and dairy businesses 

Centre says the Genetic Engineering Appraisal Committee is a statutory body and the committee had examined relevant scientific data before giving the go-ahead for the environmental release

Food and fertiliser subsidies are expected to be increased in the Union Budget 2024, sources say