Absence of evidence is not evidence of absence

Over 300 organochlorines have been identified in the

India needs to ban the dirty dozen

Dioxins, which are by products of industrial processes, are not volatile and are extremely persistent chemicals. They bioaccumulate up the food chain easily as they dissolve readily in oils, fats and non polar solvents. Dioxins are among the deadliest che

On the issue of quantitative restrictions on the use of flexibility mechanisms by industrialised countries to meet their emission reduction commitments, once again the EU compromised on its

Monsoon means celebrations for the people of Madhya Pradesh and Gujarat who script success stories of rainwater harvesting. But in Rajasthan they are questioned: who own the raindrop?

A development project, which has got patronage from the panchayat, is changing the face of many villages in North Bengal

There is euphoria in the villages which have harvested rain. Overcoming hurdles, village communities learn the first lesson in water management

He loves to dabble with pumps. Fourteen-year-old Sukumal Dutta along with the other members of the community has undergone training as a mechanic for diesel pumpsets. With help from the NBTDP, the

Our stock brokers can learn a few things about rising and falling prices from the Rabha tribe. Sheetin Rabha is a dynamic and wise women. Her group of 24 members decided to invest and took Rs 600