Death in a vial: Five cases lay bare many uncomfortable truths about Indian healthcareFive young mothers in Kota died after childbirth, with suspicion falling on oxytocin injections. Investigations revealed the vials containe...
05 Jul, 2026, 08.32 AM IST
Countries agree to end mercury tooth fillings by 2034Nations have agreed to a global phase-out of mercury dental fillings by 2034. This historic decision aims to protect health and the environ...
08 Nov, 2025, 06.38 AM IST
Bollywood’s 2025 Breakup Wave: Zodiac Secrets Behind Tamannaah - Vijay, Ananya - Aditya and More Splits2025 wasn’t just the year of breakups, it was a celestial reset. With Venus clashing with Pluto and Saturn demanding emotional maturity, as...
06 Nov, 2025, 05.11 PM IST
Plastic pollution keeps growing. Here are three ways to solve itThe main target of the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change is to eliminate net greenhouse gas emissions by 2060.
02 May, 2024, 09.56 AM IST
The ugly side: Chemicals in 'too good to be true' cosmetic products can affect reproductive health of young womenCosmetics companies market beauty products to young women that are laced with chemicals that can mimic human hormones, disrupting their nor...
12 Jun, 2023, 06.18 PM IST
Why there is so much unease about SoftBank's funding strategy and methodsAs India’s startups enjoy green shoots of a funding resurgence, SoftBank’s looming presence is occupying a lot of mindspace. Its steps will...
09 Jun, 2018, 11.15 PM IST
L'Oreal rejects Maharashtra FDA's mercury claims"Mercury traces were below detectable levels in all of the tests, a table levels in all of the tests," a L'Oreal spokesperson said.
26 Sep, 2016, 11.10 AM IST
Exotic Geckos: Smugglers new love in North EastThe regions stretching from deep North East to the Indo-Nepal border in northern West Bengal witness seizures and apprehensions of people t...
15 Jun, 2016, 11.07 AM IST
Illegal multi million dollar lizard trade continues in northern West BengalHigh value illegal trade of a Lizard, 'Tokay Gecko' is going on unabated from NE region and adjoining Indo Bhutan border region.
09 Jun, 2016, 06.39 PM IST
How Indian philanthropists are channeling their wealth to deepen democracy and governanceWhy are Nilekani and Madhukar keen on the media space? It’s not a desire to be media moguls of sorts. It stems from an inclination to help ...
04 Nov, 2014, 04.16 AM IST
- Mercury ban in India within 6 to 10 years
India will have to phase out mercury within six to 10 years as the country has signed a global treaty - Minamata Convention - which makes i...
26 Sep, 2014, 05.19 AM IST
High metal content in some fairness products, claims studyThe CSE said that despite the prohibition of use of mercury in cosmetics in India, its study found mercury in 44% of the fairness creams it...
15 Jan, 2014, 09.58 PM IST
- Water bodies getting polluted due to immersion
Year after year, religious festivals culminate with idol immersions in lakes and rivers.
11 Oct, 2012, 03.34 AM IST
- From October 1, all imported cosmetics to be regulated for safety
Govt has cleared draft guidelines that bar sales of imported cosmetics unless manufacturers get them registered with CDSCO.
16 Sep, 2012, 05.14 PM IST
- From Wasteland to Wonderland
GEPIL is standing true to the test of waste management and resource recycling in South Gujarat and India Gujarat Enviro Protection and Infr...
28 May, 2008, 03.04 AM IST