By Sahana Ghosh, Shillong, (IANS/Mongabay), In Meghalayas tough hill terrains that limit field visits, space technology is aiding the selection of areas that are suited for growing and expanding cultivation of boro rice which is sown in winter and harvested in… Continue Reading →

By Frank F. Islam , (Frank F. Islam is an entrepreneur, civic and thought leader based in Washington, D.C. The views expressed are personal). When Narendra Modi was running for office, he promised to create 10 million jobs per year. The… Continue Reading →

By Brajendra Nath Singh, New Delhi, (IANS), Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the ruling BJP face a tough challenge in the Lok Sabha elections in the coming summer in the wake of its defeat in the recent Assembly elections in Madhya… Continue Reading →

By Jaideep Sarin, Chandigarh, (IANS),While the Indian government is seeking to project the country as a rising economic and political power, a report by a Canadian government agency has painted a dim picture of India and said that various socio-economic… Continue Reading →

Akshay, 50, and Salman, 52, are the only two Indians in the list, which was unveiled on Monday. Akshay is ranked 76th, while Salman is placed on 82 in the list, which includes athletes, musicians, personalities, actors and comedians. According… Continue Reading →