Caring for the handicapped
Handicapped children are being helped to overcome their disabilities through special programmes and innovative schemes such as art.
Private sector gives urban rubbish a new look
With government efforts proving inadequate, private organisations recycle the lion's share of urban waste in India.
Unravelling science for the lay person
NCSTC-Network, a voluntary organisation, links and helps smaller organisations working to demystify science for the masses and dispelling blind …
Efficient use of a scarce resource
Many organisations promote the use of fuel-efficient stoves for cooking, which is the biggest consumer of energy in India.
Biogas can solve nation's energy problems
Both government and voluntary agencies are helping to spread biogas technology, which can provide clean fuel and enriched manure as well as …
Teaching people green rights
Many groups across the country are working to educate the people on the importance of the laws that govern people's rights to natural resources.
Waking up to the horrors of child labour
Several groups are working among child workers in India, seeking to improve their working and living conditions
Bringing better health to the Indian woman
Efforts are on to tackle the abysmal state of female health in India, especially among the poorer sections
Natural elements keep homes comfortable
A new architectural technique uses the sun and other natural elements to regulate temperature, thereby helping to conserve non-renewable energy …
Working wonders with neem
There has recently been a flurry of international activity centred around the versatile neem.
Exploring the spirit of Indian science
Two interesting congresses to be held soon will focus on indigenous science and technology. Another programme, launched recently in the Capital, …
Environet
This column will bring you an update on various groups and individuals working in fields related to environment, development and the sciences. …
Traditional cures back in vogue
Ancient health care systems such as ayurveda are gaining popularity once again as people become wary of allopathy and the hazards it involves.
Fighting for a safer workplace
Workers often fail to get proper medical treatment because they are mostly ignorant of occupational diseases.
Charles Kao Kuen: The man who paved way for development of Internet
Known as the ‘Godfather of Broadband’, Professor Kao is known for discovering fiber-optic communication
India’s 5G fantasy: The future looks decidedly dim
The country is dithering over starting field trials while dreaming of securing patents in this revolutionary technology
Health activists ask Centre to stand firm on price control order for 50 life-saving drugs
Contrary to pharma industry claims, price control notifications for 50 cardiovascular and anti-diabetic drugs will impact retail market only …
Agriculture ministry set to get its disaster management plan soon: MHA official
The plan identifies 34 hazards that pose a risk to the agricultural sector and where timely interventions are needed, the official said
Basel Ban Amendment becomes law
Croatia became the 97th country to ratify the ban, which was adopted by the parties to the Basel Convention in 1995, to protect human health and …
The urgent need for climate-resilient tourism in Nepal
The Himalayan country and its sherpas race against time to save themselves and the tourism sector from climate change
There’s need for city-level climate actions
Indian cities need climate action plans that are implementable and have necessary financial, institutional and policy support
Unauthorised use of 4 highly hazardous pesticides, claims report
Unapproved use of chlorpyrifos, fipronil, atrazine and paraquat in crops point to non-compliance with national regulation
Honey as a biomarker for pollution
Areas with heavy vehicle movement and industrial activity had increased concentration of lead in honey compared to agriculture land
Goa introduces tags to protect biodiversity zones
Organisations selling products, which are made using ingredients from these zones, will now have to pay 0.01 per cent of their annual profits to …
Climate action worst-performing area for Indian tiger reserves, confirms Centre’s report
Overall management performance improved compared to last analysis but key parameters remain backbenchers