Non-communicable diseases: The unrecognised public health threat
Health is rarely the topic of discussion at the UN general assembly. But starting September 19, the UN began a high-level meeting to debate a …
Heavy metals in cosmetics
Chandra Bhushan, deputy director general at Centre for Science and Environment talks about the growing cosmetic industry and the presence of …
Bundelkhand: drought, miseries and hope
What needs to be done to overcome environmental challenges of the region
Punjab bans gutkha
It is the ninth state to do so
Clinical drug trials: registration of contract research organisations put on hold
Absence of regulatory infrastructure to assess them cited as reason
The Real India Story
Case of profiteering from coal block comes to light
Company allotted captive coal block sold stakes; coal ministry issues show cause notice
Will India’s wheat imports lead to global food crisis?
Traders have already placed orders for importing 100,000 tonnes from Australia
Can clay idols replace all PoP idols?
Sale of clay idols is on the rise, but switching completely to clay is not easy
Most cancer patients in India die without medical attention: study
'It is a myth that cancer is prevalent only in urban areas'
Assam heat wave kills over 10 people
Cyclonic disturbance diverts monsoon winds; tea plantations affected
Out of pocket health spending has risen in rural India: study
Even after adjusting inflation, spending has increased 25 per cent in six years
National Solar Mission: bidders quote low tariff, bag projects
Lowest bid in second batch of solar energy projects was for Rs7.49/unit
Organ transplantation act to regulate tissue transplantation too
New Act expected to improve quality of treatment
Call to make healthy choices available and affordable
Health experts lash out at food industry for putting public health at risk
DTE Reportage
'Lifestyle' diseases spur UN to act