Irresponsible gaps in corporate social responsibility
Over 6,000 companies are required to spend on corporate social responsibility. But two-thirds have defaulted and there is no penalty
Nagpur citizens oppose power tariff hike, load shedding
Hike proposed is fifth in a year; people blame power distributor for not recovering dues from the powerful
How to green the corporate sector
Companies Act, 2013 has taken steps to improve governance; however, key to improvement in environment and social performance is enhanced disclosure
EU, China settle row over solar panel dumping
Agree on floor price for imported Chinese panels; upset European solar manufacturers mull legal action
Basel Convention: Tenth Conference of Parties begins Monday
Meeting may end up defeating the very purpose of the international treaty on hazardous waste says SAVVY SOUMYA MISRA
Tourism in Uttarakhand needs regulation
1.3 million pilgrims go for Char Dham Yatra in a month; no assessment of impact, carrying capacity
US pharma strikes back
Upset by the Supreme Court’s endorsement of India’s patent law, the American drug industry is lobbying with Obama to tighten the …
Environmental fallout of cooperation
Whether energy cooperation will benefit the environment or create problems in South Asia depends largely on whether hydropower is considered …
Madras High Court stays implementation of some provisions of Food Safety Act
Traders have been protesting the Act saying it is impractical and harsh