Four crises – of liquidity, growth, employment and thus of national security – continue to threaten India’s future - Crises still building
 

The sector, which was opened to 100 per cent FDI in 2001, encountered a series of takeovers between 2006 and 2010 - Flip-flop in the pharma sector

Macroeconomic Number - STATSGURU

A Planning Commission committee has called for pooling of farm land for landless and woman farmers - Booking a meal for tomorrow

Currently, potato prices are quoted at Rs.1,200-2,800 a quintal across India. West Bengal and Uttarkhand, where the current harvest is on, are the only states that have registered a decline in prices since July, compared to 4-22% rise in other states - West Bengal to allow inter-state transfer of potato after October

Science and Technology : Device can help cut down power consumption - Technopark firm develops high-end solar-powered inverter

Agriculture : Not only buds, but leaves too are under attack by another pest, Spodoptera: farm expert.‘It could be due to crop developing resistance to bollworm or problem with seed quality’ - Crop attacked by bollworm at the crucial flowering stage

According to data , - 61.4 per cent rainfall was recorded till date - Scanty rainfall worries farmers

Economy : In less than half a decade the mood of India’s economic policy establishment has swung from hubris to dismay - Finding the will to govern the economy

Doctors advise caution while dealing with Prostate cancer.Early detection may not always help - Screen with care

Contrary to popular belief, researchers have found that the majorityof rice varieties are not singularly responsiblefor causing diabetes - Rice to the rescue

Economy : The fiscal deficit target for the current financial year will be reassessed after mid-year review depending on the pace of expenditure and resource position of the government - Fiscal deficit target to be reassessed: FM

In a low-returns world, with limited capital gains, finding equities with steady dividend payouts will be crucial - Investing for low returns

Agriculture : We are predominantly an agricultural economy, with the agricultural sector providing employment and subsistence to almost 70 per cent of the workforce - GM crops are no way forward

The Government has taken up the development of the power and energy sector in India on priority - GROWING IN STRENGTH

Agriculture : Cultivation of high yielding varieties of pomegranate with intensive care and management in the recent past under irrigated condition led to certain severe pest problems - Management of Anar butterfly in pomegranate

Economy : Compared to several western countries, India though endowed with a lot of natural resources, lags behind in agricultural production - High-density planting increases banana yield and brings hope

Agriculture : The rare gene found in the roots can improve yield by 60 per cent - Growing rice in soil poor in phosphorus possible

Being an effective leader is challenging and honest self-reflection is the key to creating a successful organisation - Self-discovery and leadership

Most women are plagued with the malady of ‘terminal niceness’.Unfortunately, many women are inherently programmed to be ‘people pleasers’ - Stop trying to please everyone