India and the road ahead for GM Crops

India and the road ahead for GM Crops

For the first time in many years, the Genetic Engineering Appraisal Committee (GEAC) has cleared the environmental release for GM mustard. This is likely to make way for its commercial release in the near future. Back in 2002, BT Cotton was the last GM crop approved for commercial cultivation. What would this mean for India as an agrarian nation and is this a step in the right direction for GM crops in India? MR Subramani, head, of Commodities and Agri Business, The Hindu businessline, explains. listen in! Read the full story here [https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/agri-business/geac-clears-gm-mustard-paving-ways-for-its-commercial-release/article66055981.ece]

Dhanlaxmi Bank under RBI monitoring: Here’s why

Delay in capital raising has placed Dhanlaxmi Bank [https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/stocks/dhanlaxmi-bank-ltd/] under RBI’s tight monitoring. What led to the move, What would this mean for the bank in the coming months, and will this make the bank an easy acquisition target? Hamsini Karthik [https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/profile/author/Hamsini-Karthik-15250/], tells us more regarding this increased monitoring of Dhanlaxmi Bank. [https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/stocks/dhanlaxmi-bank-ltd/] Listen in.

Listen: Decoding the debate between the old and the new pension scheme

The demand for returning to the old pension scheme is gaining momentum across several States, and leaders of various political parties are making promises about returning to the old scheme. What is the old pension scheme? Will it be possible to bring it back? Listen in.

Listen: Hurdles on the road to safety

The six-airbag norm for passenger cars, which was to be implemented from October 1, has been deferred by a year on account of supply chain issues faced by auto companies. In this backdrop, we look at the evolution of safety norms in the auto industry, the costs involved, and India’s road safety record.

Now Showing: SSS - ‘Story of Silver Screens’

Whether it is a small budget or a big budget movie, whether the actor is a superstar or a newcomer, whether the language is English or regional one, whether the movie is shot in an exotic foreign location or in rural India, one thing that binds all these is the silver screen. Many movie enthusiasts wonder why movies from South India often shine at the box office. But do we have adequate exhibition infrastructure in the country? Let us explore some of these points in this podcast.