India’s GDP projected to grow at 7.6% in 2015-16
Agriculture, forestry and fishing sector is estimated to grow only marginally at 1.1 per cent
Synthetic influx
Synthetic menthol threatens the livelihoods of 400,000 families of farmers who grow Mentha
Creepy-crawlies on my plate
The writer tasted creepy crawly creatures during a conference on indigenous food in Shillong, Meghalaya
Government agencies, companies must be accountable for peddling harmful chemicals
The Supreme Court's order to compensate endosulfan victims within three months is a welcome move, but India still needs to strengthen its …
Supreme Court stays commercial release of GM Mustard; to hear the matter on October 17
The apex court is hearing a petition which seeks moratorium on the release of any genetically modified organisms into the environment pending a …
Parliamentary panel finds tobacco harmful for forests
The panel found that financial benefits due to tobacco cultivation were negligible as compared to losses suffered in terms of deaths
Genetically engineered foods safe for health, environment: Study
The report recommended that new crop varieties should be regulated on a plant’s characteristics rather than the process by which it was …
Environmentalists hail Indonesia's moratorium plan on new palm oil permits, mining operations
According to a study published in 2014 Indonesia had the highest rate of deforestation in the world
Sweet ’n’ sour
Moringa and tamarind are popularly known as the trees of life for Indians. Moringa is in fashion as the world eyes India to feed its frenzy for …
Coalition of NGOs demands rejection of commercialisation application for GM mustard
If approved, GM Mustard would be the first genetically-engineered food in India. DMH-11, has been developed by the Centre for Genetic …
Palm oil giant IOI challenges suspension order in Zurich court
The compnay has challenged the suspension of its certification by the Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil in the Zurich district court
FAO and WHO joint body contradicts IARC’s finding on chemicals posing carcinogenic risk
WHO-FAO joint meeting finds some insecticides unlikely to pose carcinogenic risks
India to be fastest growing large economy in 2016: UN report
Consumer and investor confidence in India has risen
