America’s inflection point: 4 key things Africa must watch for
In today’s America there are limits to blatant appeals to racial prejudice. Donald Trump absurdly claims to have done more for African-…
Draft Electricity Amendment Bill: Centre crosses federal boundaries
The Centre seems more concerned over profitability of private solar power companies than protecting consumer interests
Cop-out
Hopes were pinned on the latest UN climate summit at Lima. It was supposed to prepare the ground for a new climate deal that will replace the …
'Dolphin-safe' labels for tuna held illegal
World Trade Organisation says US policy restricts tuna trade
When business rules our kitchens
Science & Technology - Briefs
COVID-19 and the global energy structure’s geopolitical framework
The US — one of the largest consumers of global energy from the 1950s till 2018 — is now emerging as a major energy supplier to the …
‘Let me be blunt’: What’s bothering WHO chief on COVID-19
WHO Director-General expresses concern over rising cases of the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19)
Trimming fats
The US is determined to eliminate trans fatty acids from its food. Can India do the same?
Rogue GM crops wreak havoc
Monsanto’s unauthorised GM wheat in the US has spooked the world, but contamination is widespread
Universal health scare
The country’s planners are debating how to provide healthcare to all. In a drastic shift from the 65-year-old public health system, the …
Countries move away from coal even as India moves towards it
Germany, Japan, Spain and the US have all decided to move to renewable energy
US seeks strict scrutiny of World Bank lending to hydroelectric projects
External evaluation process to ascertain effectiveness of lendings recommended
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Why Bihar serves poor quality meals to school kids
There are no guidelines for hygienic preparation and handling of mid-day meals for children; monitoring at local level virtually non-existent
Climate of irrationality
Developed and developing countries are divided over regulating super greenhouse gases under Montreal Protocol
Durban diary: a visual journal
Letters
Nigeria was once an indisputable leader in Africa: What happened?
The intractable problems of Boko Haram and Islamic State, coupled with kidnappings, have created a security crisis in the country
Think before you drink
Studies confirm energy drinks like Red Bull can be unsafe. India yet to limit their caffeine content
Time-out
The 17th Conference of Parties to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change met in Durban in December 2011. Negotiations were heated and …