Social media footage showcasing non-resident Indians in the US frantically purchasing rice at grocery stores have gone viral. Mint delves into the causes behind this panic buying and examines the recent spike in global food prices. Why are NRIs worried about rice availability? Global food prices have been simmering sinceRead More →
The Indian Meteorological Department has forecast a the fourth straight year of normal monsoon rainfall. The IMD classifies normal rainfall as between 96% and 104% of the Long Period Average (LPA). This forecast brings some relief to the economy, which is currently grappling with high food inflation and slowing globalRead More →
Easterly winds that bring monsoon to Northwest India have been absent, resulting in the dry spell in North India in June, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said on Friday. In absence of easterly winds, southwesterly winds took the monsoon clouds to Northeast, resulting in excessive rainfall and floods there. WhileRead More →
