NGOs welcome draft policy on voluntary sector
At long last a positive note has been struck to end the Union government's ambiguity towards non-governmental organisations (NGOs). The Planning …
The Baigas and their weavers
The buzzword these days in Baigachak is the Baiga Mahapanchayat. It is an effort of Nai Disha, a non-governmental organisation (NGO) in Sijhora …
Controversial plan to sell water from Sheonath river
Ajit Jogi, Chhattisgarh chief minister, has announced an enquiry into the legality of India's first private project to supply water to industry …
Experiments with truth
Innovative science teaching scheme relegated to supplementary status
Modified?
GM regulators consult NGOs, seed companies on biosafety
Murder mystery in Bihar
The killing of two social activists has left behind a series of unanswered questions. On the evening of January 24 social activists Sarita and …
Cancun impact felt in Dubai
The tone and tenor of the failed Fifth World Trade Organization (WTO) Ministerial Conference in Cancun found an echo in the annual meetings of …