India launches anti-dumping probe into ethyl chloroformate imports from ChinaIndia has launched an anti-dumping investigation into ethyl chloroformate imports from China. A domestic producer alleged unfair pricing pr...
A colonial dilemma about stray dogs: Delhi's 80-year-struggle to deal in 'humane' waysThe debate over humane ways to handle stray animals in Delhi has persisted since the British era. Archival records from 1946–47 show offici...
German police uncover chilling evidence in Brueckner case linking to Madeleine McCann's likely fateA recent police search in Germany has uncovered harrowing evidence implicating Christian Brueckner in the suspected death of Madeleine McCa...
Vatican firefighters install a chimney on the roof of the Sistine Chapel for the papal electionPreparations for the papal conclave on May 7th intensified as Vatican firefighters installed the Sistine Chapel chimney, crucial for signal...
High amounts of harmful chemicals found in sanitary napkins sold in India, says studyThe study by NGO, Toxics Link, found the presence of phthalates and volatile organic compounds in a total of ten samples, six inorganic and...
World Ozone Day: How is the Earth's ozone layer doing, 28 years on?Earth's ozone layer is designed in such a way that most of the harmful radiation from our solar system's central star is dissipated, but in...
India has successfully phased out production, consumption of ozone depleting substances: MoS Choubey
India has successfully phased out production, consumption of ozone depleting substances, says MoS ChoubeyReferring to Kigali Amendment to the Montreal Protocol, which was recently ratified by India, the minister said issues relating to minimisi...
The silly season survives: Puffing up of trivial stories still finds space in the media worldWas this a sign of residual racism or culinary condescension? Did it show how far global understanding of Indian food still had to go or, c...
Global markets, oil rally on vaccine hopes, euro at two-week highsExperts predict a safe and effective vaccine could take 12 to 18 months to develop.
Waldies Compound remains the only supplier of a critical component used for making glass panels in nuclear reactorsThe first batch of owners were British, who passed the company to rich patrons of the Calcutta Rowing Club in the 1930s.
Demonetisation: Shiv Sena asks government to stop using chloroform on peopleInstead of "using chloroform" on people and diverting their attention, the government should focus on the basic questions, the Sena said.
Catalyst converts bio-diesel waste into valuable chemicals"We found that the gold in our catalysts helps stabilise the palladium and prevents it from degrading."
Kerala royal robbed of Rs 300 crore in jewelsKerala police on Tuesday launched a manhunt to nab a three-member gang which allegedly killed a member belonging to the Mavelikkara royal f...
- Cellphone use may be linked to cancer, finds WHO panel
Concerns have risen in recent years that cellphones might be harmful to the health of people who use them.
- Natco Pharma faces criminal action
The country’s top drug regulator plans to initiate criminal proceedings against Hyderabad-based Natco Pharma for selling “substandard” brea...
- Govt orders recall as Natco cancer drug fails toxin test
The drug regulator (DCGI) acted afer the US firm filed a written complaint citing serious side-effects that the generic may cause.