Farmers plough their paddy field at Sherpur village, about 56 kilometers (35 miles) north of Allahabad. Sowing has begun earlier than usual this year because of the early onset of the annual monsoon rains on farms that provide a livelihood for more than 60 percent of India's 1.1 billion people. Photo: AP
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Edible oil recovers on fresh buying, strong global cues
New Delhi (PTI): Wholesale edible oil prices recovered by Rs 50 to Rs 100 per quintal during the week ending today in the national capital on revival of buying by stockists and retailers amidst firm global cues. Marketmen said buying activity ... More

Mango festival concludes
New Delhi (PTI): Neeleshwari, Baby Fida, Jehangir, Suwarn, Neelam, Malika, Laila-- these interesting names are not given to children by their parents but certain mouth-watering varieties of mangoes on display at the annual mango festival, which ... More