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India is an agrarian economy where more than 50% of its population is directly or indirectly associated with farming. While India is one of the major — and fastest-growing — economies in the world, the agricultural sector, which employs around 120...

India is an agrarian economy where more than 50% of its population is directly or indirectly associated with farming. While India is one of the major — and fastest-growing — economies in the world, the agricultural sector, which employs around 120 million farmers (25% of the work force) contributes to only 18.1% of the country’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP). Over the years, as other industries like manufacturing and BPO surged, India’s farm productivity has declined. The country’s farmers are getting poorer, leading to growing inequalities.

India’s Promise To Double Farmers’ Paltry Income May Be Too Little, Too Late

“ The West Indies’ 2014 tour to India has been cancelled, thanks to a players’ strike. Could this be the beginning of the end of West Indies cricket?
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Off-Field Drama in West Indies Cricket Strike Heats Up Online Discussion

The West Indies’ 2014 tour to India has been cancelled, thanks to a players’ strike. Could this be the beginning of the end of West Indies cricket?

Off-Field Drama in West Indies Cricket Strike Heats Up Online Discussion

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe has spent 30 million yen on “events” over the past three years. Finance minister Taro Aso has spent 100 million yen on entertainment expenses, and has passed on more than 18 million yen to a mistress.

Japan’s Cabinet Members Are ‘Falling Like Dominoes’ to Corruption Scandals

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“ Has France reached a critical threshold? France’s public debt is set to rise by more than 70 billion euros next year, yet France is currently borrowing at historically low rates.
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France Continues to Attract Investors, but Its Public Debt Worries...

Has France reached a critical threshold? France’s public debt is set to rise by more than 70 billion euros next year, yet France is currently borrowing at historically low rates.

France Continues to Attract Investors, but Its Public Debt Worries Economists

“everybody knows the state doesn’t have the means to control rent.”

It’s a Great Time for Student Housing Across France, Except in Paris

56-year-old Kamla Devi listens to messages about the weather and best climate-friendly crop practices on her mobile phone while working in the cowshed at her home in Anjanthalli village.

As part of the effort to help farmers adapt to changing climates, text and voice messages were sent to 1,400 farmers in 60 Indian villages with important farming information.

How Climate-Smart Villages in Bangladesh, India and Nepal Are Preparing Farmers for the Future