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April 11, 2021 03:34 PM IST In theory, hydroponics can guarantee higher yields and profits than conventional farming, which is at risk from weather, water shortages and pollution from unregulated pesticide use. While not saturated with pesticides, hydroponic products, poo-pooed as bland by detractors, generally are not labelled organic.
April 11, 2021 02:05 PM IST From clashes in Northern Ireland, to the substance abuse epidemic in West Virginia to Easter celebrations in South Africa, this photo gallery highlights some of the most compelling images from around the world.
April 11, 2021 01:14 PM IST Hundreds of Pakistani Hazara women are learning how to deliver side kicks and elbow blows as martial arts booms within the marginalised community.
April 11, 2021 10:36 AM IST Last week, BSE Sensex fell 438.51 points or 0.87 percent to finish at 49,591.32 and while the Nifty50 shed 32.45 points or 0.21 percent to close at 14,834.9 levels.
April 11, 2021 07:57 AM IST IPL 2021: Prithvi Shaw and Shikhar Dhawan's opening stand powered Delhi to a win in their first game of the season. Suresh Raina's 36-ball 54 went in vain.
April 10, 2021 02:50 PM IST India's coronavirus epicentre Maharashtra went into a state-wide weekend lockdown on April 10 as the country battled exploding infection numbers and shortages of vaccines, drugs and hospital beds.
April 10, 2021 02:04 PM IST Although the vaccination rollout has been choppy in much of the world and some places are still waiting for their first doses, there’s an urgent push to inoculate people in hard-to-reach places that may not have had COVID-19 outbreaks but also may not be well equipped to deal with them if they do.
April 10, 2021 12:53 PM IST Nepal has limited number of hospitals and health workers and services are out of reach of most people. Cataracts, which form a white film that cloud the eye’s natural lens, commonly occur in older people but also sometimes affect children or young adults. The condition first causes vision to blur or become foggy because the eye is unable to focus properly. As the cataract grows and matures, it can eventually block out all light. Exposure to harsh ultraviolet radiation, especially at high altitudes as in Nepal, is a major risk factor.
April 10, 2021 08:42 AM IST Last week, rupee ended lower by 163 paise at 74.74 per dollar on April 9, against its March 31 closing of 73.11 per dollar.
April 10, 2021 08:05 AM IST These five stocks are trading way above their 200-daily moving average (DMA). Interesting fact, 46 out of Nifty50 companies are currently trading above their 200-DMA.
April 10, 2021 07:35 AM IST IPL 2021: Harshal Patel's 5-wicket haul and AB de Villiers' quick 48 powered Bangalore to a win in the opening game against Mumbai.
April 09, 2021 08:52 PM IST COVID-19 restrictions, which are gradually being lifted across the country, meant crowds were thinner than would normally be expected for such a major royal event. But some people still felt duty bound to pay their formal respects.
April 09, 2021 08:21 PM IST Almost sixteen months since the outbreak of the pandemic, researchers are discovering new information about the novel coronavirus.
April 09, 2021 07:14 PM IST Buckingham Palace says Prince Philip, husband of Queen Elizabeth II, has died aged 99. A look at the events in the long life of Britain's Prince Philip.
April 09, 2021 06:13 PM IST The death of the Duke of Edinburgh is a profound loss for the 94-year-old Queen Elizabeth II, who once described him as her "strength and stay all these years". Here are five snapshots of Prince Philip's life, from his nomadic upbringing through World War II and becoming the British royal family's patriarch.
April 09, 2021 05:49 PM IST From COVID art, candy-based theme park to Easter bunny appearance at the White House, take a look at some of the odd and unusual images from around the world.
April 09, 2021 05:02 PM IST Among sectors, the pharma index gained more than 3 percent and PSU banks added 2 percent, while metal, infra and auto sectors ended in the red.
April 09, 2021 03:19 PM IST This photo gallery highlights some of the most compelling images in Asia and Pacific.
April 09, 2021 02:12 PM IST Here are all the cars and bikes that were launched or revealed in the last week.
April 09, 2021 01:42 PM IST Just four percent of Vietnamese have tattoos, according to a small survey. It also suggested that 25 percent of the people "feel scared" on seeing body art.
April 09, 2021 09:35 AM IST Coronavirus surge in India: Check state by state COVID-19 cases numbers.
April 09, 2021 08:00 AM IST Check out the companies making the biggest headlines before the bell.
April 08, 2021 10:13 PM IST Top players from around the world have gathered for the 14th Indian Premier League, which starts on Friday for a 52-day Twenty20 extravaganza played in empty stadiums because of the coronavirus pandemic. Here are five stars who could be key in stopping Mumbai Indians winning for a third straight year.
April 08, 2021 09:25 PM IST Election rallies led by political leaders like Prime Minister Narendra Modi and other major figures, as well as crowded festivals and religious gatherings, have characterised the record resurgence of the new coronavirus.
April 08, 2021 09:17 PM IST The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2021 is all set to kick-start amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. The tournament will begin on April 9. It will be played across six Indian cities. Let's take a look at the full squads of eight IPL teams.
