Changing landscape

Land devoted to non-agricultural use has increased three-fold since Independence. It is set to increase further and faster, according to this …

Odisha bans sterilisation camps after reports of use of bicycle pump in surgery

On November 8 in Chhattisgarh’s Takhatpur block of Bilaspur district  

US approves better sunscreens to reduce cases of skin cancer

In Europe, ingredients are regulated as cosmetics, but in the US, sunscreens go through a process similar to drug approval, says news report

Scientists find new tools to detect tuberculosis in Asian elephants

Identifying disease is difficult in elephants as most of them don't show signs of being infected, says expert

Police begins probe into Mahan dispute on high court order

Residents of Amelia village say their signatures were forged to show they had given consent to mining project of Hindalco and Essar

Low-income African countries awarded funding for renewable energy projects

Criteria used for selection include low energy access rates, energy development strategies, governance and implementation capacity

'Development goals in BRICS should include universal health coverage'

Non-communicable diseases, traffic injuries, environmental health are among other health challenges for BRICS nations, says WHO

Five developments that may define 2014 elections

From influence of civil society to 12 crore first time voters joining the lists, these developments are likely to govern the public verdict on …

Chromosomal change in democracy

Out of India’s total voters, 49 per cent are women. They may not have proportional representation in legislative bodies, but they are …

Where is the green party?

Whenever a general election to India’s Lok Sabha approaches, two questions tend to emerge: When will India get a green party? Are …

Island of tsunami debris heading towards US? No, says NOAA

Media reports suggested 'toxic monster’, ‘Texas-sized debris’, resulting from the tsunami that hit Japan in 2011 may reach US shores

Extreme rains, floods play havoc across India

Over 200 people killed; over 1.7 million people affected in 41 districts; farms in about 180,000 ha inundated

Brush with cancer

Documentary>>Cancer Katha, Director Vasudha Joshi, Produced by Public Service Broadcasting Trust, 26 minutes

Forget Union budget, track state budgets now

National Water Resources Council approves water policy

Centre will not encroach upon state’s rights, says Prime Minister

Budget through the years

Many poor patients forego operation

They don't have family attendants to care for them after surgery

Himalaya at risk of major quakes

Massive earthquakes have left clear ground scars in the Himalayas, say scientists

Chhattisgarh tribals to get sterilisation facilities after 30 years

Planning Commission asks state to ensure no discrimination

India's hunger level constant for past 15 years

Economic growth didn't result in hunger reduction after 1996, says Global Hunger Index

SC: Why not ban endosulfan?

Decision to ban pesticide only after ICMR study

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.