Analysis of Budget 2012-13
Against the backdrop of a slowdown in growth, deteriorating fiscal conditions, inflationary pressure and political turbulence, Union finance …
Earth crusaders
Ever since the first Earth Day was celebrated in 1970, countries around the world celebrate April 22 by organising programmes to plant saplings, …
Is Internet really free?
The Internet, it is believed, is vital to democracy, a channel that makes possible a continuous worldwide conversation. Its a veritable global …
Urban India's deprived lot
India is becoming dominantly urban, and the urban poor, who are increasing in numbers, face exclusion from basic amenities like safe drinking …
‘Making TB a notifiable disease will benefit patients’
Tuberculosis kills around 1,000 people each day in India and more than two million people are affected by the bacterial disease. This makes India …
Soon, an early warning system for cyclones and floods
Regional Integrated Multi-Hazard Early Warning System (RIMES) for Africa and Asia was put in place soon after the 2004 tsunami hit the Indian …
19 years of reportage on nuclear energy, quakes & tsunami
The first nuclear story Down To Earth (DTE) reported was on Japan. Sixteen years ago, DTE carried a story on 14 tonnes of UK's nuclear waste that …
Climate change meeting begins in Bonn
New deal must not attempt to rewrite or reinterpret the Convention, say developing countries
'Planning Commission big stumbling block in the path of India's progress'
The demand for universal public distribution system is justified, says Congress leader and former cabinet minister Mani Shankar Aiyar. He spoke …
Maharashtra proposes green cess on old vehicles
Transport, taxi unions oppose the move BY RAJIL MENON Mumbai
Gram sabha to be consulted on Vedanta's mining project, says SC
Apex court gives Sterlite, OMCL three months to submit project proposal to affected gram sabhas
Goa government turns focus on illegal mining in forests
Letter from revenue officer of Sanguem taluka complaining about illegal mining in forestland rang the alarm
Chlorine leak in Mumbai suburb sends 120 to hospital
Unclaimed chlorine cylinders at port trust premises were not neutralised despite warnings
World Health Assembly focus on mental health
WHO action plan to strengthen effective leadership and governance for mental health to be discussed
Meet some young scientists of India
Here's what they have to say about how their work can help India progress and what needs to be done to ensure effective and relevant research in …
Fisher people pushed to the edge
Development along coasts has left little space for fishing communities to carry out their activities. Their catch is also diminishing because of …
Vedanta’s red mud pond leaks into Vamsadhara river
A crack in the western part of the red mud pond of Vedanta Alumina refinery has leaked into nearby water bodies and hence into the Vamsadhara river.
Patnaik seeks truce with anti-POSCO activists
Survey of project-affected villages to continue peacefully BY ASHUTOSH MISHRA Bhubaneswar
Odisha Mining Corporation bats for Vedanta: questions rejection of bauxite mining proposal in Niyamgiri hills
Says Union environment ministry does not have powers to overrule Supreme Court which cleared the project
Salur municipal commissioner organises daughter's wedding at waste dump site
Says he was inspired by senior official's initiative to hold regional meeting in cleaned dump yard
UK halts its solar momentum
Will Britain's court of appeal uphold government decision to slash solar power subsidies?
Chhattisgarh unsure of disease outbreak
Scores died of water-borne disease in Chhattisgarh, even as state government failed to identify the cause
Can't give grains for free: Pawar
Agriculture Minister says it is not feasible to give grains for free as suggested by Supreme Court
Push for Ayurveda, Unani and other alternative systems of medicine
They have been brought into the mainstream through the National Health Mission; but funds allocation not high
After several deaths, government finally takes note of the seriousness of swine flu
Haryana reports 23 deaths, Delhi three; Delhi government issues advisory to hospitals to ensure availability of isolation wards, medicines