J&K: Kalari cheese business soars after 'Mann Ki Baat' mention, demand spikes

IANS | May 8, 2026 7:58 PM

Jammu, May 8 (IANS) A pointed reference to Kalari cheese -- a traditional delicacy of Udhampur in Jammu and Kashmir, in Prime Minister Narendra Modi's radio programme 'Mann Ki Baat' recently has done wonders to its business, significantly pushing up its demand in the local markets as well as those in adjoining districts.

West Bengal’s shifting regimes and the politics of colour

Jayanta Bhattacharya | May 8, 2026 12:36 PM

New Delhi, May 8 (IANS) Colour has long mirrored political change in West Bengal, vividly reflecting shifts in power over the last half-century. From the Left Front’s iconic red to the Trinamool Congress’s blue-and-white, political transitions in the state have often found expression through colour.

PM KUSUM scheme brings relief to farmers in MP's Bundelkhand region

IANS | May 6, 2026 11:55 PM

Damoh, May 6 (IANS) In Madhya Pradesh's Bundelkhand region, where timely irrigation has long been a challenge, the PM-KUSUM (Pradhan Mantri Kisan Urja Suraksha evam Utthan Mahabhiyan) Yojana has emerged as a lifeline for farmers. The initiative is transforming agriculture by providing reliable irrigation, reducing costs, and boosting incomes.