His memories of his mother include her always working hard at home and on their rice farm for many years, something which he says they appreciate more now then they did then. Professor Prasad came from a rural, rice farming family and countered many obstacles early in his life but he did not let the obstacles deter him from his goals. Rice farmers son excels in academia. Looking after 13 children and providing for them may seem like a difficult task for most people these days but Professor...

Addressing a press conference at Lahore Press Club President BGA Hamid Malhi said after one year of deliberations and deep thinking among all the stakeholders concerned it was finally decided to challenge the notification of ministry of commerce of India of May 24, 2006. Addressing a press conference at Lahore Press Club President BGA Hamid Malhi said after one year of deliberations and deep thinking among all the stakeholders concerned it was finally decided to challenge the notification...

Jawara became the first manager to produce and add value to the aforementioned resources so that Gambians can have improvement in the quality of life. Droughts limiting the flow of fresh water from Futa-Jalon highlands (sources of river Gambia) and mismanagement/uncontrolled utilization of this vital waterway have resulted into greater salt intrusion upstream from the ocean and eventual depositions on adjacent lowlands. Droughts limiting the flow of fresh water from Futa-Jalon highlands...

So how exactly does the bird shield work? Walamaku told Business Week that the liquid is first dissolved in water and sprayed on the rice fields during the flowering stage. Bird shield also enables farmers save costs on labour needed to oversee the fields and chase away the birds, especially in large commercial farms with extensive land areas. Bird shield is environmentally friendly and does not kill the birds, there is no contamination with the environment and it breaks down within 7 to...

The classic example is the computer price hike of 10% that is offset by the fact that the quality of the computer is judged also to have improved by 10% You see, the inflation figures that form the basis of the chart (and similar charts in other parts of the world) are subject to almost endless manipulation. Adjustments for quality improvements (but not for quality deteriorations) is another inflation shaving trick being employed. Substitution to less expensive goods: Sometimes, the men in...