Can India become a mango export powerhouse? Opportunities, challenges and road ahead

India’s king of fruits is sweet, fragrant and beloved across continents. Every summer, Alphonso, Kesar, Dasheri, Langra and Chausa mangoes trigger memories of family gatherings, school vacations and seasonal indulgence.Yet India’s position in global trade tells a very different story.For a country that dominates global production, it contributes only about 2-3 per cent of global…

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US Shoots Down Iranian Drones, Escalating Strait of Hormuz Tensions | World News

American forces shot down four Iranian drones heading toward the Strait of Hormuz on Friday and followed up by hitting Iranian coastal surveillance radar sites, escalating tensions that continue to test an already fragile ceasefire.US Central Command said the drones were “one-way attack” unmanned aircraft that posed an immediate threat to ships moving through the…

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“She isn’t upset”: Blake Lively reportedly reacts to missing Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce wedding invite | NFL News

Reports claim Blake Lively is not expected to attend Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s upcoming wedding, reflecting the apparent distance in their once-close friendship. An anonymous source said Lively understands the decision and believes her presence would create a media frenzy due to her recent legal controversy. While she reportedly wishes to support the couple,…

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EXCLUSIVE | ‘At 15, he should still be immature’: AB de Villiers on protecting Vaibhav Sooryavanshi – Part 1 | Cricket News

AB de Villiers at The Times of India’s Bombay Sport Exchange podcast In an exclusive conversation with Bombay Sport Exchange, de Villiers shares his candid views on why Test cricket faces its biggest challenge yet, the immense expectations surrounding teenage prodigy Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, his emotional retirement from international cricket, and the conversation with Virat Kohli…

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Science word of the day: Allele, know its meaning, who introduced the term, and its practical applications |

Every living organism inherits a unique combination of traits, from eye colour and blood type to resistance against certain diseases. These characteristics are determined by genes, but genes themselves can exist in different forms. These alternative versions are known as alleles. While one allele may produce a particular trait, another may result in a different…

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Ram Dass Quotes: Quote of the day by Ram Dass: “The quieter you become, the more you can hear”; wisdom from the Harvard psychologist who found his guru in Neem Karoli Baba

In our hyper-connected world, true quiet is a rarity, leading to a subtle exhaustion from constant information intake. Spiritual teacher Ram Dass, known for ‘Be Here Now’, suggests that embracing silence allows us to hear our inner voice and the world’s subtle cues. This simple practice, like mindful walking or sitting still, sharpens attention by…

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