Doordarshan News has launched its new saffron-coloured logo by announcing that it is now available in a refurbished avatar. The logo’s colour has been changed from ruby red to saffron. “Get ready for a news journey like never before…experience the all-new DD News! We have the courage to put: Accuracy over speed Facts over claims … Read more
Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge in Karnataka. | Photo Credit: ANI An assassination plot has been hatched to ‘wipe out’ Congress President M Mallikarjun Kharge, his wife and his entire family by a BJP candidate, the party general secretary and Karnataka in-charge Randeep Singh Surjewala alleged on May 6. Mr. Surjewala also shared an alleged audio … Read more
(This story originally appeared in on Jan 09, 2022) A ‘chemistry’ that is capable of producing a strong polarisation either around anti-incumbency or Hindutva, with a dash of caste ‘arithmetic’, could be decisive in the upcoming assembly polls in UP, reveals an analysis of voting patterns in the past few elections in the state. Between … Read more
After the idea was discussed, NECTAR scientists began scouting for saffron growers in the state. Sikkim’s saffron cultivation expected to scale up to ten times! Saffron is the most expensive spice in India (a few strands can cost up to hundreds of Rupee) and is cultivated in some areas of Jammu and Kashmir. In order … Read more
Saffron grown in Kashmir has received the geographical indication (GI) tag, with Lieutenant Governor G C Murmu saying that it is a major historic step in bringing the valley’s brand on the global map. The Union government issued a certificate of GI registration for the saffron grown in the Kashmir Valley, an official spokesperson said. … Read more