From millet-based cereals, smoothies, idli-dosa batters to restaurants with millet-only menus launching over the last few years, it looks like millets are seeing their heyday
5 min read19 Nov 2018Home-grown retailers are seeing the potential of millets and joining the bandwagon
3 min read13 Oct 2018Non-communicable diseases like diabetes and gluten allergies are on the rise. But can this indigenous grain pave the way to a healthier future?
6 min read13 Oct 2018Bajra contains phytic acid, tannins and phenols, all potent antioxidants which help in preventing ageing and metabolic diseases like heart disease, stroke and cancer
1 min read2 Sep 2021Karnataka govt has stopped the sale of paddy seeds in some districts hoping to get farmers to switch to ragi and jowar among other coarse grains
3 min read5 Sep 2017A uniform standard which clearly lays out labelling requirements, punishment for fraudulent practices will help sector grow at 20% annually, says ICRIER study
1 min read24 Aug 2017Embrace the goodness of millets they are packed with nutrition, high in fibre and gluten-free
7 min read28 Jun 2017Drought-hit Karnataka has been giving a lot of push to millets since they can be grown without irrigation and can withstand an up to 30% deficiency in rainfall
2 min read17 Apr 2017Major consumer goods players have caught on to the emergence of ragi as an alternative food, triggering production of the millet crop in India
3 min read14 Mar 2017Millets hold enormous hope for food and nutritional security, particularly for the poor in India
3 min read15 Apr 2013The Union Budget contains details about the estimated receipts and the expenditure of the government for a particular fiscal year. The Budget is allotted for the upcoming fiscal year, which runs from 1st April to 31st March of the next year. Here is a quick guide on how the Union Budget is prepared