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Satyamev Jayate Impact: Delhi HC asks for report on banned pesticides

August 18, 2012
Amir Khan hosted Satyamev Jayate may be over, but the show sure has a lingering effect.  After the show highlighted how pesticide use was going unchecked exposing us to potential health hazards, the Delhi High court has directed …

Organic basmati the new buzz among Jammu farmers

July 2, 2012
With an eye on growing national and international demand, Jammu's agriculture department has begun cultivating organic basmati rice in the region. "The organic paddy is produced using organic manure and no chemical fertiliser or …

Organic food and farming – your queries answered

October 25, 2012
The 24th June broadcast of Aamir Khan’s Satyamev Jayate, on the toxic effects of pesticides, has given rise to a flurry of thoughts and queries in many people’s mind. Here we offer answers, to some of the most frequently …

Satyamev Jayate: Episode exposes the pesticide feast you’re exposed to!

December 14, 2012
Today’s episode basically dealt with the harmful and long-term effects of pesticides. Pesticides became part of our nation’s staple during the Green Revolution. The Green Revolution refers to phase when the country’s crop …