Consumers will soon be able to figure out if a pack of biscuits, chips or juice is high in nutrients and low in fats. Labels of packaged foods must now compulsorily list nutritional facts per 100 gm or 100 ml or per serving.

A Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) report attributed the lower noise levels this Diwali to

Amid fears that a global recession may impact the carbon credit market, consultants are advising Indian companies' sale and buyback of certified emission reductions (CERs) through forward transactions.

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Diwali this year was indeed quieter and cleaner. Whether it was because of unusually expensive firecrackers, fears of recession playing festive spoiler or the spread of environmental awareness, the city seems to have burst less crackers this Diwali compared to the last. Air and noise pollution levels on Tuesday dropped significantly over most parts of the city compared with Diwali last year.

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More than 50 countries have banned it. The World Health Organisation says its causes cancer. Even a country that exports it to India prefers not to use it domestically. But India refuses to even label asbestos as a hazardous material and is again ready to internationally commit to import it without any restrictions.

With developed economies staring at a recession, talks of the global financial meltdown forcing climate change negotiations into a freeze have gained ground. The collateral damage from the financial contagion closest home could be to India

Gurgaon: The Gurgaon administration has appointed six sector supervisors to implement the action plan prepared for curbing illegal mining activities in the Aravalis.