-Down to Earth Drier-than-normal conditions in Southeast Asia are likely to develop around July to August and persist through the end of the year The survey of international weather models made by the Bureau of Meteorology under the Government of Australia shows steady warming of the central tropical Pacific Ocean is expected over the next six months. Moreover, at least six models suggest that El Nino thresholds will be reached by July...
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Rising urban consumption revives ragi crop production -Soumya Gupta
-Livemint.com Major consumer goods players have caught on to the emergence of ragi as an alternative food, triggering production of the millet crop in India New Delhi: Just like the humble quinoa, which has risen to global prominence as a ‘super food’, ragi or finger millet was once a subsistence crop—a poor man’s staple. For the last four years or so, all that has changed. “Demand for ragi has come back as people are...
More »Plenty wrong with the new maternity Bill -Subramanyam S
-The Hindu Business Line By trying to appear more women-friendly than is necessary, the law may deter industry from employing women altogether The amendment to the maternity Bill, long overdue, calls for some serious reconsideration due to its skewed philosophy. While the most prominent flaw is its emphasis on employees in the new-age services sector, there are several other shortcomings. What is wrong Firstly, the need for expansion of the existing benefit lacks scientific basis....
More »Poultry row : India asks US to withdraw $450-million WTO fine demand -Amiti Sen
-The Hindu Business Line New Delhi: India has demanded that the US withdraw its plea at the World Trade Organization (WTO) seeking authorisation to impose a retaliatory fine of $450 million annually on the country as it is now fully compliant with the dispute panel’s orders on removal of restrictions on poultry imports. “In view of the fact that India has brought itself into conformity with the recommendations of the DSB (Dispute...
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-The Hindu Business Line The effectiveness of the revised Maternity Benefit Act depends on its proper implementation India now lags only Canada and Norway in the level of maternity benefits such as paid time off work extended to women. India’s statutory maternity leave is now the third best in the world and is certainly something to be proud of. However, the law is no assurance that the situation of working women will...
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