DEVELOPED countries are busy increasing the breadth and depth of the intellectual property regime, using accusations of piracy. Yet, the innovations that multinationals have patented are heavily

FARMERS and agencies in many parts of the country are experimenting with organic farming-using natural products such as manure - because it is ecofriendly and because such farm products are gaining

When 4,000 scientists gather for their annual session, there's more than serious academic review that takes place. RUSTAM VANIA records his impressions of the recently held 81st session of the Indian Science Congress.

A SUSTAINABLE society is one that is prepared to monitor the impacts of its activities carefully, openly and democratically, analyse them and use its wisdom and knowledge to solve problems. The

A documentary for British children presents an inaccurate and oversimplified image of India.

Stung by unplanned growth, Naini Tal once a queen among hill resorts is being divested of her riches.

SUSTAINABLILITY has both its preachers and practitioners. Despite their intellectual self-righteousness, biodiversity conservation promoted by the first group is still largely informed by an economic

Scientific research and organisation must be completely re oriented to a more balanced development of the planet.

There is increasing likelihood that by the early 21st century, water and not energy will claim the primary focus of world attention. There are substitutes for energy other than depleting fossil fuels

ANFAN Manch, a documentary on literacy and consciousness-raising efforts in Bihar, was telecast by Doordarshan on the occasion of the Education For All summit held in the Capital in December. The