In shallow waters

Skewed approach

When government agencies do give out information, they think it is above reproach

Distant warnings

Liquid danger

Government agencies acknowledge that Delhi's water is unfit for drinking

INNOCENT VICTIMS

Pop butter

Beauty of being natural

Organic farming has many advantages over other farming methods, proves a 21-year long study

Chemical sparks war of words

Another problem

Irredeemable

Government committee again delays norms for soft drinks

Disruptive US

Upsets Montreal pact plan

Uncertain future

If use of pesticides cannot be banned altogether and at once then, at least, some measures can keep them fenced out

Till death do us apart

Despite tonnes of evidence about the ruinous import of pesticides, humankind, especially in the South, are using just that much -- tonnes of it

Soiled schemes

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Bloom fades on Holland's famous flower trade

Dutch export of flowers has fallen in the face of increasing competition from other countries and a drop in the quality of plants at home.

India's miracle tree ready to storm markets

After generating a lot of scientific interest worldwide, neem is now attracting pesticide manufacturers and pharmaceuticals keen to exploit its …

Should customs concessions be withdrawn?

Proposal by manufacturers to withdraw import concessions on certain pesticides is resented by farmers who fear that it will result in major price …

Pest of a problem

Despite stringent criticism directed at its safety standards, DDT still rules as the major pesticide used by India's health sector

Beat the blight

UNITED NATIONS

Poison check

Chemical connection

Prolonged exposure to pesticides can lead to Type-2 diabetes

Victory at last

Cancerous farming

Commotion over a ban

The government bans the use of BHC. The industry files a petition and the issue hangs fire