More new norms wanted

By regulation, the soft drink industry must use potable water. But what s that? Who ensures municipalities meet standards? What standards? Under which law?

Deadly pesticides found in 12 leading brands of soft drinks

The prevalence of gallbladder cancer, the commonest biliary malignancy, shows geographical and racial variations. It is reported to be rare in India. However, the incidence of gallbladder cancer in north and central India is very high—it is the commonest gastrointestinal cancer in women. Even Indian migrants to different countries have a higher risk of having gallbladder cancer as compared to the respective native populations.

NIDHI JAMWAL looks at ways to utilise flyash, and so combat a polluting scourge

Urbanisation in developing countries is marked by large increases in population and has consequences such as sprawl. As a physical phenomenon, urbanisation takes two paths: through expansion of existing urban bodies by engulfing adjoining villages into th