Scientists discover `super gene` that boosts rice yields

Last Updated: Tuesday, December 3, 2013, 22:40

A rice gene that can increase the production of indica rice varieties, which includes basmati, by up to 36 per cent, has been discovered by a group of international scientists.

India to retain top rice exporter rank, says CARE Ratings

Last Updated: Thursday, November 21, 2013, 20:30

India's production of rice hit an all-time high in 2011-12 crop year (period from July to June) and crossed the 100 million tonnes level.

Panasonic Appliances India eyeing new markets in Africa

Last Updated: Thursday, November 21, 2013, 12:05

Panasonic Appliances India, a manufacturer of rice cookers and super grinder mixers, is now eyeing new markets in Africa.

Worst-hit typhoon areas grow third of Philippines` rice: UN

Last Updated: Thursday, November 21, 2013, 09:25

The areas worst hit by Typhoon Haiyan grow a third of the Philippines` rice, the UN food agency said, calling for "urgent assistance" to farmers who need to sow new seeds.

No military solution to Syrian conflict: US

Last Updated: Friday, November 15, 2013, 13:13

Insisting that there is "no military solution" to the conflict in Syria, a top US administration official said that a political solution will not emerge spontaneously in the war-torn country.

Eight killed as mob storms Philippine rice store: Official

Last Updated: Wednesday, November 13, 2013, 13:42

Eight people were crushed to death as a huge crowd of typhoon survivors stormed a rice warehouse near the devastated city of Tacloban, a Philippine official said today.

Puducherry govt rolls out free rice scheme

Last Updated: Friday, November 1, 2013, 18:43

Puducherry Chief Minister N Rangasamy on Friday launched a scheme to provide 10 kg of rice free of cost every month to ration cardholders here and in Karaikal.