Illegal smuggling of insects from the Himalaya comes into focus with the arrest of two Russians in Sikkim

On April 26, 2001, Ukrainians commemorated the darkest day in their history

russia has started the construction of world's first floating nuclear plant despite concerns about its safety. The plant, being built near Severodvinsk situated on Russia's northwestern coast,

Eight countries decide that it is time to have uniform standards for vehicular emissions

to help various countries assess the complexity of the hazards posed by persistent organic pollutants ( pops) ,

Thousands of people, including orphan children, face a bleak future living in the world s most polluted city

A study on polychlorinated biphenyls in Russia may throw up some startling findings

FATHER Valentin and son Sergei Pazhetnov were former hunters. But now they specialise in training orphan bears to survive in Russia's deep forests. With help from international donations, the

tuberculosis has devastated Russia's population. Tatyana Dmitrieva, Russian health minister, says that the incidence of tuberculosis had more than doubled since 1991, reaching 68 cases per

two major Russian oil firms have planned to join hands. According to Russian officials, the merger would create a new force to be reckoned with on the domestic and global energy. Yukos, Russia's