India supports Asbestos for PIC list

Combining antibiotics with silver nanoparticles may help address drug resistance

Researchers at Delhi’s Jamia Millia find that a combination is more effective against bacteria than when using either antibiotics or silver …

COVID-19 exposed dependence of world, India on China for active pharma ingredients

APIs are crucial for drugs and countries have put their eggs in a single basket; India has been discussing the issue for sometime

Evidence of pre-modern iron technology found in Nagaland

Wui village of Tuensang district in the state is known for its traditional art of iron-smelting and iron tool production since pre-colonial times

Poison, unlimited: India's chemicals industry remains dangerously

India has failed to come up with effective legislations for its chemical industry even 35 years after the Bhopal tragedy

Three pharma units under scanner for exposing workers to polyacrylate hazard

Gujarat High court directs medical check-up of all employees

Vizag gas leak: Govt report details short and long-term impact on nearby areas

The gas leak resulted in several impacts on the health of the people who lived in five villages located near the chemical plant managed by the&…

COVID-19 also brings focus back on pollution due to pharmaceuticals

No time for quick-fix measures. India needs stricter laws  

Delegates at UN Bonn summit adopt new framework to reduce risks from hazardous chemicals

Bonn Declaration that aims to prevent exposure, phase out harmful chemicals also adopted  

There is a demand-supply mismatch in solar manufacturing. Is India making the right choice?

Lack of financing support, inconsistent government policy, lack of scale and competition from low-priced Chinese imports have undercut India’…

Rise in Chinese solar PV module price: The implications on global solar growth story

Rising prices may force state-owned power giants in China to push projects into 2022; delays may make 2021 first year of negative growth in …

Vizag gas leak: Curtain calls on the accountability of LG Polymers

Lapses in managing styrene monomer gas in the plant and lack of timely emergency response measures led to the styrene gas leak

‘Drop Dow’s name from Olympic sponsors’ list’

Sports ministry writes to International Olympic Committee

World Health Assembly: WHO to develop surveillance systems, robust database to track chemicals that impact health

Report on impact of the linkages between chemicals, pollution, waste and human health to be submitted before 6th UNEA next year

UN conference calls for global action to save people from toxic chemicals

Delegates agreed though that the key 2020 goal for sound chemical management could not be met by that year

37 years of Bhopal gas tragedy: High Covid-19 fatality rate shows health impact of victims wasn't 'temporary'

Age-old questions resurface along with new ones in a novel campaign for justice

A new type of chemical bond: The charge-shift bond

You have likely heard of covalent bonds and ionic bonds. But you probably don’t know about a third type of bond, discovered in the …

Drugs and cosmetics amendment bill withdrawn from Rajya Sabha

Newer areas like stem cells, regenerative medicines, medical devices and clinical trial cannot be effectively regulated under the existing law, …

Bhopal: The Verdict

Activists gather at Jantar Mantar, New Delhi, to protest against the June 7, 2010 verdict. See more videos»

India reverses stand on asbestos at Rotterdam Convention meet

Opposes its inclusion in prior informed consent list; campaigners accuse industry lobby of influencing government

Bhopal : A Toxic Legacy

Bhopal Solidarity - Harsh Kapoor

Internet activist Harsh Kapoor speaks out against the Bhopal June 7 verdict.

Bhopal Solidarity-Sumit Chakravartty

Mainstream Editor Sumit Chakravartty speaks out against the June 7, 2010 verdict.

Bhopal Solidarity - Shahnawaj Khan

Bhopal Lawyer Shahnawaj Khan speaks out against the June 7, 2010 verdict.

Bhopal Solidarity - Bak Krishna Namdeo

Local Bhopal Activist Bal Krishna Namdeo speaks out against the June 7, 2010 verdict.