THE Darjeeling tea industry is battling for survival after witnessing record low harvest in 1997. According to the Darjeeling Planters' Association (DPA), the apex body of tea growers, due to

A group form Shinshu University and the National Institute of Materials and Chemical Research, Japan said it has developed a new way to manufacture biodegradable gels that can absorb water to become

Indo Mobil has launched a new eco friendly product in the coolant category called 'Mobil Coolant Plus' to supplement its already existing range of automotive lubricants and associated products. The

The first domestic oceanographic satellite is ready for an early 1999 launch. To be christened OceanSat -1, the first such foray from India will incorporate sensor designs such as the ocean colour

Hewlett-Packard Co. is introducing free software that will allow Internet users to have customized 'newspapers' from Internet sites printed automatically on their desktop printers. When installed on

The future of the passenger airline as we know it may be doomed. Along with other fossil fuel guzzlers, the jet could have to find alternatives to survive beyond the middle of the next century. By

Gujarat is setting up a Rs 1,000 crore ($235.6 million) information technology park, a senior government official said. Gujarat has earmarked 200 acres(80 hectares) near the capital Gandhinagar for

Assisted conception of coniferous trees can be a boon for both the environment and the lumber industry

In 1996, industries in Delhi were hit by a series of court orders requiring them to take measures to reduce pollution 1,328 industries were closed down; 90,000 units were notified for relocation; and all factories in 28 industrial estates were asked to j

Some television companies in the US are trying to use controversial subliminal adverts, but they cannot hide from the system patented by Ericsson of Stockholm. By measuring the energy distribution in