Dangerous play

Solid biomass as cooking fuel is a killer

Use of biomass takes high toll

Baby food contaminated with endocrine disruptor bisphenol A

Air to lung to DNA

Get your own vaccine

Inaction discourages positive change in industry

Hidden hunger?

There is a rush to cash in on micronutrient deficiency in India through fortification of food

Neo-addiction

Youngsters are getting hooked on flavoured e-cigarettes. Studies belie manufacturers’ claims

Emergence of South

2013 human development report applauds efforts of developing nations. Is India on track?

New safety norms for toys

Meant to check use of toxic phthalates

Small doses of chemicals harm foetus

IN SHORT

Junk games and school children

Lancet series launch in India angers health activists

Series of papers calls for engaging private sector in fighting malnutrition

Victims of vaccination

Vaccine trials in a Madhya Pradesh government hospital are making children sick. Culprit: harmful chemicals in high amounts

IN SHORT

News 360° - Briefs

News 360° - Briefs

China on high alert over deadly virus

PR companies give public face to corporate agenda

Big pharma’s dirty tricks

Drug giants from GSK, Abbott and Pfizer to Bayer have been fined for serious malpractices. They should be under close watch in India

India Exposed!

It is unimaginable. Air quality in most Indian cities is at critical levels. And the culprit - respirable particulates - are way above danger …

Mounting Evidence, Collapsing Public Health

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Science and Technology - Briefs