The State has added about 180 MW to its existing wind energy capacity during the last 12 months, taking the total installed wind energy capacity … T.N.’s installed wind energy capacity goes upRead more
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Posted inIndia / Politics / ToMl
The Coming Second Emergency
Even if this shocks some people, I can accurately predict that a second emergency, like that we witnessed during 1975-1977, is coming in India, may … The Coming Second EmergencyRead more
Posted inHunger / India / ToMl
Hunger levels in India still ‘serious’
India has improved its ranking in the new Global Hunger Index report released by the International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI), a Washington-based global non-profit. … Hunger levels in India still ‘serious’Read more
Posted inEconomics / India / ToMl
First Modi budget spells austerity for Indian science
Finance minister Arun Jaitely presented the 2014–15 budget on 10 July, just 45 days after the formation of the government. He tempered expectations by saying … First Modi budget spells austerity for Indian scienceRead more
Posted inGovernment / India / ToMl
Narendra Modi government plans to restructure Food Corporation of India
After announcing the dismantling of Planning Commission in its present form, the Narendra Modi-led NDA government has set about restructuring another organisation—the Food Corporation of … Narendra Modi government plans to restructure Food Corporation of IndiaRead more
Posted inGMO / India / Monsanto-Bayer / ToMl
Selling India Out To Monsanto
On 15 August, India will mark its 67th anniversary of independence from Britain. It may seem strange to some that a nation would publicly celebrate … Selling India Out To MonsantoRead more
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India ranked 135 in Human Development Report 2014
The latest Human Development Report released by the United Nations Development Programme in Tokyo on July 24 has ranked India 135 in a list of … India ranked 135 in Human Development Report 2014Read more
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India’s Great Invisible Workforce
According to census data released this month, a whopping 160 million women in India, 88 percent of who are of working age (15 to 59 … India’s Great Invisible WorkforceRead more
Posted inGMO / India / Politics / ToMl
BJP Government Grants the “Green Light” to Monsanto
The Indian government is facing strong opposition for its decision to allow field trials of genetically modified (GM) crops. The Coalition for a GM-Free India … BJP Government Grants the “Green Light” to MonsantoRead more
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Drained royally by MNCs
NEWSPAPERS have leapt with delight on the statement by Maruti Suzuki India (MSI) that it “firmly believes that the patent law in India is very … Drained royally by MNCsRead more