With deficient rains, the nutrient-based fertiliser subsidy regime makes sense

The maximum quantity of water on earth belongs to oceans - 96.5 per cent of the total. Only 0.2972 per cent of the total is freshwater, which is needed for meeting human needs, and it comes mainly from lakes, river flows and groundwater aquifers.

Goa government scraps its SEZ Policy 2006, even though the state is plagued by scarce investment and rising unemployment

The case for universal health insurance for the entire Indian population is stronger than ever before, and the question now is how to make it workable and feasible

Recently, the government launched the vastly-improved version of the ministry of environment and forests' Website www.envfor.nic.in, making it accessible and user-friendly through an easy-to-navigate interface. The major focus of the new-look site is to enhance clarity and transparency of the environmental and forestry clearance processes.

The government's flagship job security scheme - the National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (nrega) -is set to undergo major changes by opening its doors to skilled labour and laying emphasis on creation of 'permanent' or 'viewable' assets.

Besides graduating from iron ore trading to mining and setting up an integrated steel and pellet plant, MSPL has also diversified into industrial gases, wind energy and shipping

With an integrated bio-refinery business model, Nandan Biomatrix aims to be the largest biodiesel producer in the country

With a growing demand, India see its import bills on the rise

This time, with reinforced backing, he needs to send out the right signals and take the right decisions