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World Samosa Day: This Unique Samosa Shop In Jaipur Uses A Shovel To Mix Aloo Masala
World Samosa Day: Check out this unique samosa shop in Jaipur, known for its delicious samosas and unique preparation process.
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The Flaws In Modi Government's New Farm Bills
When India was born as an independent nation, it was, quite literally, very hungry. Food was so short that Nehru began growing sweet potatoes in his kitchen garden in Teen Murti House, and championed rotis made out of a dough that was a mix of atta and shakkarkandi. It was a time when those who grew food went without it because landlords and moneyl...
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From Karnataka, A Reality Check On Farm Loan Waivers
Bhadramma grows tomatoes, maize and potatoes on her one acre land in Karnataka's Doddaballapur Taluk. Like millions of farmers across the country, she took a loan to help improve her condition - a loan that has now been waived by the Karnataka government.
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Was Kim Jong Un Too Busy Visiting Potato Farm To Meet Mike Pompeo?
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un may have been too busy visiting a potato farm to meet US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, Pyongyang's state media implied Tuesday.
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Shaking Up Elections, Corporate Tax: What India's 3-Year Plan Looks Like
Any talk of taxing farm incomes turned out to be a political hot potato but NITI Aayog's three-year action agenda - discussed between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the Chief Ministers last week - has set out several ambitious goals.
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'I Should Have Died Too' - Nepal's Earthquake Widows Struggle To Survive
Rani Maya Shrestha was working on a neighbour's potato farm when the first of Nepal's two massive earthquakes struck last year. She rushed home to find her husband buried in the ruins of their house northeast of the capital Kathmandu.
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What's Next? Potatoes to be Grown on Earth in Mars-like Conditions
The goal is to raise awareness of the incredible resilience of potatoes, and fund further research and farming in devastated areas across the globe where malnutrition and poverty are rife and climbing, researchers said.
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Potatoes To Be Grown On Earth Under Martian Conditions
Scientists plan to grow potatoes in Mars-like conditions simulated on Earth, in a major step towards building a controlled dome on the red planet capable of farming the invaluable crop.
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Farmers in Punjab Will Have A Dull Baisakhi This Year
The Punjab government has projected a damage of around three lakh hectares of farming due to this year's unseasonal rains. By state government estimates most standing crops - wheat, mustard, potato, and grams - have been damaged between February and March because of hailstorms and heavy rains.
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Kenya's Rags to Riches Marathon Star Says Can Go Faster
Just a few years ago, Dennis Kimetto was working on his family's farm in Kenya's Rift Valley highlands, growing potatoes, maize and taking care of livestock.
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World Samosa Day: This Unique Samosa Shop In Jaipur Uses A Shovel To Mix Aloo Masala
World Samosa Day: Check out this unique samosa shop in Jaipur, known for its delicious samosas and unique preparation process.
-
The Flaws In Modi Government's New Farm Bills
When India was born as an independent nation, it was, quite literally, very hungry. Food was so short that Nehru began growing sweet potatoes in his kitchen garden in Teen Murti House, and championed rotis made out of a dough that was a mix of atta and shakkarkandi. It was a time when those who grew food went without it because landlords and moneyl...
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From Karnataka, A Reality Check On Farm Loan Waivers
Bhadramma grows tomatoes, maize and potatoes on her one acre land in Karnataka's Doddaballapur Taluk. Like millions of farmers across the country, she took a loan to help improve her condition - a loan that has now been waived by the Karnataka government.
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Was Kim Jong Un Too Busy Visiting Potato Farm To Meet Mike Pompeo?
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un may have been too busy visiting a potato farm to meet US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, Pyongyang's state media implied Tuesday.
-
Shaking Up Elections, Corporate Tax: What India's 3-Year Plan Looks Like
Any talk of taxing farm incomes turned out to be a political hot potato but NITI Aayog's three-year action agenda - discussed between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the Chief Ministers last week - has set out several ambitious goals.
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'I Should Have Died Too' - Nepal's Earthquake Widows Struggle To Survive
Rani Maya Shrestha was working on a neighbour's potato farm when the first of Nepal's two massive earthquakes struck last year. She rushed home to find her husband buried in the ruins of their house northeast of the capital Kathmandu.
-
What's Next? Potatoes to be Grown on Earth in Mars-like Conditions
The goal is to raise awareness of the incredible resilience of potatoes, and fund further research and farming in devastated areas across the globe where malnutrition and poverty are rife and climbing, researchers said.
-
Potatoes To Be Grown On Earth Under Martian Conditions
Scientists plan to grow potatoes in Mars-like conditions simulated on Earth, in a major step towards building a controlled dome on the red planet capable of farming the invaluable crop.
-
Farmers in Punjab Will Have A Dull Baisakhi This Year
The Punjab government has projected a damage of around three lakh hectares of farming due to this year's unseasonal rains. By state government estimates most standing crops - wheat, mustard, potato, and grams - have been damaged between February and March because of hailstorms and heavy rains.
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Kenya's Rags to Riches Marathon Star Says Can Go Faster
Just a few years ago, Dennis Kimetto was working on his family's farm in Kenya's Rift Valley highlands, growing potatoes, maize and taking care of livestock.
