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Why farmers are glad for the January rain
The above-average rainfall in January, following a weak monsoon, has given new life to rabi crops.

Pallavi Pathak is a Senior Sub Editor and Analytical Storyteller with the India Today Group.
A three-year veteran of India Today, she currently drives news innovation as a core member of the Data Intelligence Unit. Her expertise lies in bridging traditional journalism with advanced analytics, where she leverages skills in Python, SQL, and Power BI to uncover and execute impactful, data-driven stories. Her reporting experience spans major news verticals, including dedicated work on Education, Trending topics, Entertainment, and the Food section in Aajtak.
Originally from Mathura, Pallavi holds a Master’s degree in Journalism from the prestigious Makhanlal Chaturvedi National University of Journalism and Communication, following her undergraduate studies in Commerce at Banasthali Vidyapith.
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