Little understood pillars of our lives

Small is more

A small water harvesting structure can produce amazing economic crossover effects. The same may not be true for large canals

Skin-deep Hinduism

Desperate Hindu extremists are making a mockery of the real problems that the river Ganga faces

Citing an international meet

Another international meet fails to address the concerns of local poor people and follows the path shown by global bullies

Driven by the market

There is more to profit from alternative fuel technologies than meeting emission norms with conventional fuels. But is the industry listening?

Foot in mouth disease

Only a sea change in farming techniques will help save the European agricultural sector from disasters like the foot-and-mouth disease

A warm warning

There are enough indicators and links to suggest heat waves are not natural. It's time to wake up

Eco-links

India's first Human Development Report needs to look beyond numbers at ecology-poverty linkages

Business in Bali: The science is clear, it's high time to sort out the politics

Ecological reasons to oppose Sethusamudram project

Another year, another ritual

Terms of estrangement

Time running out in Manibeli

Diesel needs to be dearer still

Diesel will cost more now. But not for any compelling health or environmental reason

Outlaw enforcement

Another disincentive to sound forest management for Indians

Burnt fingers

It is a great shame when the World Bank tells us how to rehabilitate our people

Very vague

Delegates came and talked but failed to arrive at any conclusions at the World Water Forum

WTO and drugs

What has Doha done to help poor nations meet their drug needs?

Sandal act

Winds of change in the scented wood

CITES, round 12

Sustainable use of wildlife comes to the fore; India remains backward

Tradition incorporated

Patents are welcome only if the traditional rights of people are protected

President's choice

K R Narayanan's keen interest in environment leaves a lasting mark on Rashtrapati Bhavan

Work for food

Employment guarantee means entitlement to rural livelihood and food security

Lobby of choice

How many can India relocate?