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Contents page
Mar 1-15, 1998
Cover Story
Business ultimately depends on profit. Sustained growth depends on wise investment. But as economies grow and productivity rises, resource use also increases, leading to wastage. This need not be so. Profit making and resource conservation can be complementary, says a book named Factor Four
Editor's page
News
As the first-ever assembly of the 161-member Global Environment Facility (GEF) draws near, many non-governmental organisations are left out in the cold. Only 28 such organisations worldwide are being funded by the GEF to attend the assembly
The people of Kalahandi may have survived droughts and floods. But they see little hope in their battle against exploitation
Experts believe that the smog which enveloped Indonesia last year may return to aggravate the economic crisis that has engulfed the country
Government policies and land prices are preventing companies from setting up wind mills in Nagercoil
Awareness about the various techniques and voluntary blood donors can reduce the shortage of blood supply in Delhil
Development threatens the world's largest floating park situated in Manipur
Two Indians figure in the 12-member World Commission on Dams
Interview
Crusader for the rights of over eight million Indian fisherfolk, Thomas Kochery , 57, made news headlines when he rejected the US $150,000 Fellowship...
Science & Technology
Welcome to Sheba. Here, 50 scientists will endure extreme weather conditions to better understand the Arctic climate and global warming
Escaping farmed salmon are interfering with native Pacific salmon off the coast of Canada
Phytoplankton are wrecking marine ecology as scientists struggle to find a way to stop further attacks
From battling cancer, to curing fractures in no time at all... Ultrasound is coming of age
Now that the culprit finally in sight, scientists are trying to finish it. This time for good
Tickling does not amuse the psychologists. For them, it's not a laughing matter
Medical science promises a new lease of life to all potential heart-transplant patients
In a politically correct world, it is indeed surprising that the male cells enjoy an unabashed superiority when it comes to mutation
The amoebae's intriguing hunger "call" has the whole scientific community excited
Who would have thought that the roundworm could ever shock the geneticists?
Scientists have developed a more efficient biogas plant that can operate continuously
India has a potential to develop geothermal energy. It is time the government utilises it
Best out of waste? These scientists have taken it further, making a supercomputer out of electronic "junk"
Metallic alloys and polymers that can change their shapes at will... that's the future
Zap! And another pollutant bites the dust
Special Report
Alang, Gujarat. This is where ships from across the world are sent to be wrecked. A shipbreaking industry has emerged as a consequence, which is spelling doom for the ecology of the region
Science takes on nature as climatologists try to predict El Nio patterns in an attempt to warn governments of climatic anomalies
Angry residents of Delhi flooded the chief minister's office with phone calls to protest against the withdrawal of a ban on polluting vehicles
The Fortnight
A US company has acquired the patent to what it claims is a new variety of basmati rice
Leader
Crosscurrent
The role of non-government organisations (NGOs) in the international arena is changing. They have to devise new strategies to consolidate their position
Review
Grassroots
Rejuvenation of the Ruparel river in Rajasthan has brought about a wave of prosperity in the region. The gains are manifold
