Some small tea farmers saw in the downturn a message: return to what Assam tea started with — a specialty beverage — or perish. Two decades ago, they found a mentor in the award-winning Canadian farm specialist Peggy Carswell, who transformed the lives of many tea farmers by inspiring them to use organic and sustainable farming techniques. One of the beneficiaries is Gobin Hazarika, whose plantation in Lakhimpur district became the first organic small tea garden to celebrate its silver jubilee last year. … [Read more...] about Assam’s tea growers are boldly experimenting with a variety of specialty teas
Nominate plan to blend tea
Biden taps former financial regulator to head SEC
Biden also plans to nominate Federal Trade Commission member Rohit Chopra, who helped set up the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) after the 2008 financial crisis, to serve as the next director of the CFPB, Biden's transition team said in a statement. … [Read more...] about Biden taps former financial regulator to head SEC
Every party has the right to strengthen its base, Puducherry Congress Committee chief says
Reacting to ally DMK’s plan to contest all 30 seats for the Assembly elections in the Union Territory, Puducherry Congress Committee (PCC) chief A. V. Subramanian on Tuesday said the Congress would always cherish the alliance with the Dravidian party because of ideological bonding. At the same time the Congress would respect the right of other political parties to strengthen their base. … [Read more...] about Every party has the right to strengthen its base, Puducherry Congress Committee chief says
From ragpicker to research assistant
“I do not know much about this Women’s Day really, it does not work… I just wanted Shresta to grow up with more confidence than I have,” she said. She insisted that the interview should mention that she “loves to work on urban poverty.” … [Read more...] about From ragpicker to research assistant
‘Gentlemen, we are at war!’
General Manekshaw didn't waste time. He gave a short and sweet speech which went thus: "Gentlemen, we are at war! I propose to finish it soon, but till then you all will ensure that we strike hard at our enemy. I will not accept any shortcomings or cowardice. I have ordered your army commander (General Bewoor) to ensure that you and the troops under your command are supplied all the requirements.' … [Read more...] about ‘Gentlemen, we are at war!’
