Insight - Page 17

Due to a series of external shocks, neither the Fourth Plan could meet its ‘ambitious’ growth target nor could it ease the inflationary pressure —...

Made from the wood of jackfruit tree, Maddalam or Shiva’s Drum, a 13th century wooden-leather craft that still thrives in the hamlets of Kerala’s...

Following an unsuccessful Third Plan, the three Annual Plans provided a breather to the economy by envisaging the launch of Green Revolution,...

Credit to improved road network and security situation, GI-tagged Mandarin oranges — ace among the wide variety of citrus fruits grown in the...

Organically grown perennial chilli, Dalle Khorsani enjoys a premium position in the world of chillies on account of its unique flavour and high...

Preparation * Place mayonnaise, lemon juice, garlic, anchovies, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper in the bowl of a food...

To ensure smooth habitual changes, New Year’s resolutions should be smartly designed so as they don’t become a burden on self and allow us to restart...

Going forward in 2023, technology promises a transformative shift in the treatment of a wide array of mental health issues, but not without flipsides

The story of poinsettia, a flower with showy-red bracts used for Christmas decorations in America since the 16th century, is a classic example of...

Institution of an investigative commission is long overdue on the carnage unleashed during India’s Partition

All-round achievements of Indian women post-independence — though at limited scale — have been remarkable, now is the time to pledge for scaling up

Simply watching a train trundle or rumble by has a strange power over me, one that morphs time and makes me smile. What seems like a complete eternity...