New land and forest fires similar to those that blanketed the region with smog last year are breaking out in Indonesia and parts of Malaysia, the Straits Times newspaper said on
A major milestone was crossed today in the development of Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle (GSLV) with the successful qualification test of the liquid propulsion strap-on stage (L-40). The
After a delay of over a year, the World Bank-sponsored programme for biodiversity conservation in seven globally-significant protected areas (PA)of the country has taken off with the hiring of
South India's tea industry is gearing up to face a possible impact of the warm water E1 Nino effect, drawing up contingency plans. "There are fears on E1 Nino inducing drought and affecting
Incressing competition, excess refining capacity and mounting cost of investments needed to tighten environmental standards threaten the profitability of the oil refining industry and cast a shadow
An integrated scientific framework must be evolved for planning management of the fragile ecological resources of the Himalayan region, with a focus on watershed management. This was stressed here by
Two team of researchers from US have said they have made progress towards vaccines that work against melanoma, a deadly form of skin cancer. Both vaccines give extra help to the body's immune system
Chinese scientists have begun researchers to develop a unique vaccine for the deadly human immuno deficiency virus (HIV) based on the research of an effective antidote to a fatal horse disease
There isn't enough air for all: Major environmental organisations in the United States are divided over the question of dealing with the effect of increased population on the environment - particular
Engelhard Environmental Systems Ltd, a 70:30 joint venture between the $3.2 billion Engelhard Corporation and the Chennai-based UCAL Fuel Systems Ltd, has commenced work on India's first multi
