Everything you need to know about Susta: news, reviews, in-depth analysis, opinion and more
Everything you need to know about Susta: news, reviews, in-depth analysis, opinion and more
Washington, April 20 (IANS) Indian-born Kamaljit Singh Bawa, a distinguished professor of biology at the University of Massachusetts, Boston, has been elected a member of the prestigious American Academy of Arts and Sciences.
New Delhi, April 17 (IANS) Communications Minister Kapil Sibal Tuesday said many foreign companies have shown interest in manufacturing the second version of the low-cost tablet Aakash 2 in India.
London, Apr 17 (ANI): Human rights groups have dismissed London Olympic chief Sebastian Coe's claims that the upcoming sport event 'will be the greenest ever Games' as 'corporate spin', and will stage a protest against the Olympic committee for picking up sponsors responsible for the 1984 Bhopal gas tragedy, and causing other environmental damage.
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London, Apr 17 (ANI): Human rights groups have dismissed London Olympic chief Sebastian Coe's claims that the upcoming sport event 'will be the greenest ever Games' as 'corporate spin', and will stage a protest against the Olympic committee for picking up sponsors responsible for the 1984 Bhopal gas tragedy, and causing other environmental damage.
New Delhi, Apr 16 (ANI): India is all set to host the World Information Technology Forum (WITFOR) 2012 at the Vigyan Bhawan here on Tuesday.
Canberra, April 15 (ANI): Australian Prime Minister Julia Gillard has disappointed the country's Olympic chief and athletes by turning down invitations to the London Olympics and the team's key fund-raising event.
Washington, April 12 (ANI): On warm days, the beach seems an ideal destination for family vacation.
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United Nations, April 6 (IANS) The 2011 version of a UN report on urbanization has projected that there will be significant increases in population in cities on the Asian and African continents by the year 2050, an official said here.
Helsinki, April 6 (IANS) Nordic carrier Finnair has said it will focus on growing traffic between Europe and Asia, where it offers the shortest routes, to limit global warming pollution from aviation.
Beijing, Apr.3 (ANI): Chinese Vice-Premier Li Keqiang has told the Boao Forum in Hainan Province that his country will expand regional cooperation, and seek greater engagement with Asia.
Boao (China), April 2 (IANS) Chinese Vice Premier Li Keqiang Monday called for joint efforts to push forward Asia's sound and sustainable development in the wake of complex global situations.
United Nations, March 31 (IANS) The UN will observe Earth Hour Saturday by turning off the lights for one hour at its facilities around the world.
New Delhi, March 30 (ANI): The Chinese delegation has described five-nation BRICS summit as a success and added that members have reached a consensus in a just-concluded meeting in New Delhi.
New Delhi, March 29 (IANS) The Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) has started its admission process for three online courses on sustainable sciences, a statement said Thursday.
London, Mar 29 (ANI): A report has cautioned that major changes are needed in agriculture and food consumption across the world in order to adequately feed future generations.
Seoul, March 27 (IANS) Sustained efforts are required to address the issues of nuclear safety and nuclear security in a coherent manner that will help ensure the safe and secure peaceful uses of nuclear energy, the Nuclear Security Summit declared Tuesday.
Nagpur, March 26 (IANS) Thousands of farmers and farm widows across Vidarbha Monday 'mourned' the tenth anniversary of the introduction of US-based GM Seed's revolutionary "BT Cotton" in India, an activist group said here.
Nagpur, March 25 (IANS) Thousands of farmers and farm widows shall 'mourn' and protest the tenth anniversary of the introduction of US-based GM Seed's revolutionary "BT Cotton" in the country Monday, an activist group said here Sunday.
Islamabad, Mar 23 (ANI): Pakistan Petroleum and Natural Resources Secretary Muhammad Ejaz Chaudhry discussed on bilateral trade of petroleum products forward and the progress of the Turkmenistan-Afghanistan-Pakistan-India (TAPI) pipeline project with Indian counterpart GC Chaturvedi in New Delhi on Thursday.
New Delhi, Mar 15 (ANI): Union Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee on Thursday presented the Economic Survey for fiscal 2011-12 in Parliament.
New Delhi, Mar 15 (ANI): Union Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee on Thursday presented the Economic Survey for fiscal 2011-12 in Parliament.
Washington, Mar 9 (ANI): A Chinese company has achieved a unique engineering feat of taking only 15 days to build a pre-fabricated 30-story building in Changsha, the capital of Hunan Province.
Washington, Mar 9 (ANI): A Chinese company has achieved a unique engineering feat of taking only 15 days to build a pre-fabricated 30-story building in Changsha, the capital of Hunan Province.
New Delhi, Mar.5 (ANI): India's Sherpa to BRICS New Delhi Summit and Secretary, Economic Relations in the Ministry of External Affairs, Sudhir Vyas, today asked scholars and experts from BRICS nations to strive for building the world's default "go to" institutions and agendas to meet global challenges.
New Delhi, Mar.5 (ANI): India's Sherpa to BRICS New Delhi Summit and Secretary, Economic Relations in the Ministry of External Affairs, Sudhir Vyas, today asked scholars and experts from BRICS nations to strive for building the world's default "go to" institutions and agendas to meet global challenges.
Beijing, Mar.3 (ANI): China intends to expand international cooperation through continued high-level visits to foreign countries, the country's top political advisor, Jia Qinglin, revealed on Saturday.
Beijing, Mar.3 (ANI): China intends to expand international cooperation through continued high-level visits to foreign countries, the country's top political advisor, Jia Qinglin, revealed on Saturday.
New Delhi, Mar 1 (ANI): Asserting that India-Africa cooperation needs to be built on principles of shared vision, and mutual understanding, Union Minister for Science And Technology Vilasrao Deshmukh on Thursday said that the soft prowess of scientific and technological cooperation can be effectively leveraged by building bridges between the scientific communities of both the nations.
New Delhi, Mar 1 (ANI): Stating that quality employment is the foundation of India's vision for growth, Union Labour and Employment Minister Mallikarjun Kharge today said that coming together of the countries of South-South will lead to an understanding of the best practices prevailing in these countries, and development of effective technical cooperation programmes.
New Delhi, Mar 1 (ANI): Asserting that India-Africa cooperation needs to be built on principles of shared vision, and mutual understanding, Union Minister for Science And Technology Vilasrao Deshmukh on Thursday said that the soft prowess of scientific and technological cooperation can be effectively leveraged by building bridges between the scientific communities of both the nations.
New Delhi, Mar 1 (ANI): Stating that quality employment is the foundation of India's vision for growth, Union Labour and Employment Minister Mallikarjun Kharge today said that coming together of the countries of South-South will lead to an understanding of the best practices prevailing in these countries, and development of effective technical cooperation programmes.
Leh, Feb 19. (ANI): The arid land of Ladakh truly reflects the age old beliefs of Buddhism evident through the mesmerising colourful prayer flags fluttering over the vast expanse of otherwise bland snow desert. It is a land of rich culture, traditional knowledge and natural wonders. The strength of locals to tolerate the geographical and climatic extremities often leaves the visitors flabbergasted. Ladakhis are the proud possessors of a hypnotising heritage.
Dr. Kamal Bawa, an Indian-born biologist at the University of Massachusetts Boston, is awarded the Gunnerus Sustainability Award for the year 2012.
Leh, Feb 19. (ANI): The arid land of Ladakh truly reflects the age old beliefs of Buddhism evident through the mesmerising colourful prayer flags fluttering over the vast expanse of otherwise bland snow desert. It is a land of rich culture, traditional knowledge and natural wonders. The strength of locals to tolerate the geographical and climatic extremities often leaves the visitors flabbergasted. Ladakhis are the proud possessors of a hypnotising heritage.
London, Feb 12 (ANI): Meredith Alexander, a former member of the London Olympic watchdog, who resigned in protest over naming controversial Dow Chemical Company 'with the blood of Bhopal on its hands' as a sponsor of the sporting extravaganza, has reignited the row, accusing a senior Olympic official of misrepresenting her.
London, Feb 12 (ANI): Meredith Alexander, a former member of the London Olympic watchdog, who resigned in protest over naming controversial Dow Chemical Company 'with the blood of Bhopal on its hands' as a sponsor of the sporting extravaganza, has reignited the row, accusing a senior Olympic official of misrepresenting her.
There is desperately a need of permanent solution to sort out the problem of climate change across the globe, said India today in an International Conference on Climate Change.......
New Delhi, Feb 2 (ANI): Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh on Thursday said that India has a vital stake in the evolution of a successful response to climate change.
New Delhi, Feb 2 (ANI): Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh on Thursday said that India has a vital stake in the evolution of a successful response to climate change.
Peshawar, Feb 1(ANI): Preliminary talks held recently by the US and Afghanistan's Hizb-i-Islami resistance group have created the opportunity for more meaningful talks in the future, a political adviser to the group's leader Gulbadin Hikmatyar has said.
Peshawar, Feb 1(ANI): Preliminary talks held recently by the US and Afghanistan's Hizb-i-Islami resistance group have created the opportunity for more meaningful talks in the future, a political adviser to the group's leader Gulbadin Hikmatyar has said.
London/Bhopal, Jan.26 (ANI): A London 2012 Commissioner revealed Wednesday that she has quit in protest over Dow Chemical being allowed to sponsor the Olympic stadium wrap.
New Delhi, Dec 28 (ANI): India and Japan has condemned terrorism in all its forms and manifestations, committed by whomever, wherever and for whatever purpose.
London, Dec 20 (ANI): The Turin Shroud, one of the most studied artefacts in human history, could be the authentic burial robe of Jesus Christ, researchers say.
New Delhi, Dec 13 (ANI): Chief Economic Advisor to Finance Ministry Kaushik Basu, has said the Delhi Economic Conclave to be held here would help India occupy bit of a global space in the area of knowledge and knowledge creation.
Doha, Dec 7(ANI): India has called for intensifying global efforts for realization of sustainable global energy order for all.
Chennai, Nov 18 (ANI): Union Minister of Shipping G.K. Vasan today said his ministry is closely monitoring incidents of piracy through the Director General of Shipping, in close coordination with the Navy, Defence and External Affairs ministries.
Kolkata, Nov. 15 (ANI): In a new roadmap for development, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Tuesday announced the launching of educational and sanitation programmes in the region.
Utrecht (Netherlands), Oct.6 (ANI-Business Wire India): The European head office of the Indian research institute TERI (The Energy and Resources Institute) has been opened in Utrecht, Netherlands.
New Delhi, Sep 30(ANI): Union Science and Technology and Earth Sciences Minister Vilasrao Deshmukh today said that the Himalayan ecosystem is vital to the ecological security of the Indian landmass.
New Delhi, Sept 29 (ANI): It is that time of the year again, when students wishing to study abroad, begin frantic preparations to choose the correct university.
New Delhi, Sept 29 (ANI): It is that time of the year again, when students wishing to study abroad, begin frantic preparations to choose the correct university.
New Delhi, Sep 8 (ANI): President Pratibha Devisingh Patil on Thursday said that increasing female literacy has the potential of becoming a force multiplier in pushing forward socio-economic development of the nation.
New Delhi, Sep.5 (ANI): Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh embarks on his first ever visit as the head of government to Dhaka tomorrow, heralding a new chapter in relations between India and its immediate eastern neighbour: A relationship which should have been warm and friendly and yet has been beset with complications.
Washington, Aug 4 (ANI): A new building material that can retain and release heat according to specific temperature requirements has been developed by researchers based at the University of Nottingham Ningbo China (UNNC).
Washington, July 3 (ANI): A new building material that can retain and release heat according to specific temperature requirements has been developed by researchers based at the University of Nottingham Ningbo China (UNNC).
Washington, July 30 (ANI): A new design by a team of engineers from the University of Minnesota has improved the efficiency of solar cells.
New Delhi, July 18 (ANI): The negotiating teams of the government and the Nationalist Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN), which met here on Monday issued a joint statement saying differences between the two parties have narrowed, and some of the proposals would require further negotiations to reach a mutually acceptable solution.
New Delhi, July 16 (ANI): The Prime Minister, Dr. Manmohan Singh, on Saturday said that climate change has emerged as a major challenge to India's agriculture.
Washington, July 10 (ANI): A New York company has developed a new form of solar panels, which are shaped like artistically fashioned ivy leaves decorating a wall's surface.
New Delhi, July 7 (ANI): Pakistan's National Assembly Speaker, Fehmida Mirza, on Thursday said that there was need for the parliamentarians to go beyond state level dialogue and ensure that the people of both the nations develop close relations. "Last year when we were here for the CPA meeting, I raised it with Meira and I requested her to form friendship groups in their parliament and today we have friendship group in Pakistan and India both. The whole idea behind it was through these friendship groups, we have more parliamentary exchanges," said Mirza, who arrived here on Thursday to hold talks with Lok Sabha Speaker Meira Kumar.
Kabul, July 4 (ANI): The US and its coalition partners have only agreed to fund an increase of around 46,000 Afghan security forces next year, a significantly smaller expansion than had been expected, Western diplomats have said.
Kabul, July 4 (ANI): The US and its coalition partners have only agreed to fund an increase of around 46,000 Afghan security forces next year, a significantly smaller expansion than had been expected, Western diplomats have said.
New Delhi, July 1(ANI): Union Water Resources Minister Salman Khurshid will participate in the Singapore International Water Week starting from Monday.
New York, June 28(ANI): A new survey conducted by scientists of Wildlife Conservation Society scientists and supported by the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) has revealed that large mammals, including Asiatic black bears, gray wolves, markhor goats, and leopard cats are surviving in parts of Afghanistan despite braving years of conflict.
New York, June 28(ANI): A new survey conducted by scientists of Wildlife Conservation Society scientists and supported by the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) has revealed that large mammals, including Asiatic black bears, gray wolves, markhor goats, and leopard cats are surviving in parts of Afghanistan despite braving years of conflict.
London, June 17 (ANI): Two companies from India - Abellon Clean Energy Ltd. and Husk Power Systems were on Thursday night announced as winners of this year's Ashden Awards for Sustainable Energy'.
London, June 9 (ANI): Two Indian and one Pakistan firms are the finalists from the Asian region for the world's leading green energy prize-The Ashden Awards for Sustainable Energy 2011.
New Delhi, June 8 (ANI): Union Agriculture Minister Sharad Pawar on Wednesday said agriculture has to become more competitive, efficient, and profitable and develop mechanism to reduce its vulnerability to climate change.
New Delhi, May 30 (ANI): Expressing concern over rising pollution in India, R. K Pachauri, chairman of UN International Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) on Monday urged the public to minimise pollution, as the effects of global warming are looming large over the world.
Washington, May 28 (ANI): A study has found that rising sea levels will impact humans living well beyond coastal cities.
New York/Nairobi, May 13 (ANI): India consumes just four tons of the world's four key resources - minerals, ores, fossil fuels and biomass per capita per year, while citizens of the developed countries consume an average of 16 tons of the same.
New Delhi, May 3 (ANI): Stating that India has emerged stronger over the course of about 65 years, External Affairs Minister S.M. Krishna said New Delhi is well prepared to address developmental challenges and to contribute to global peace and development.
New Delhi, May 2 (ANI): Union Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee will leave for Vietnamese capital Hanoi tomorrow to attend Asian Development Bank (ADB)'s 44th Board of Governors' annual meet.
New Delhi, Apr 20 (ANI): The Prime Minister, Dr. Manmohan Singh, will inaugurate the 'Civil Services Day' here on Thursday.
Jammu, Apr 15 (ANI): Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has said talks between India and Pakistan will always matter unless some other credible alternative top dialogue is found.
Washington, April 09 (ANI): A new study by an Indian researcher has indicated that the addition of alumina nanoparticles can improve the performance and combustion of biodiesel.
Washington, Apr 9 (ANI): Scientists have revealed that fossilized mollusks from some 3.5 million years ago hold clues that can predict global climate change of the future.
Washington, April 8 (ANI): A new study has warned that fast-growing urban areas worldwide, especially in developing countries, will suffer disproportionately from the impacts of changing climate.
Washington, March 17 (ANI): Scientists have developed a new technique for doubling the efficiency of computer chips simply by trimming away the portions that are rarely used.
New Delhi, Mar 15 (ANI): The Union Cabinet today approved the establishment of the Mahatma Gandhi Institute of Education for Peace and Sustainable Development (MGIEP).
New Delhi, Mar. 15 (ANI): Minister of State for Environment and Forests, Jairam ramesh, on Tuesday said that India's strength lay in encouraging domestic action against climate change.
New Delhi, Mar 7 (ANI): Union Minister for Overseas Indian Affairs and Civil Aviation Vayalar Ravi met Thierry Mariani, French Minister of State for Transport, Ministry of Ecology, Sustainable Development, Transport and Housing, to discuss the Indo-French civil aviation cooperation issues.
New Delhi, Mar.3 (ANI): The chairman of Syngenta AG, Martin Taylor, on Thursday said attaining food security is becoming a major challenge, and added that a solution was possible only through proper and efficient use of technology localized for the particular area.
New Delhi, Feb.28 (ANI): Reacting to the Union Budget today, environment watchdog Greenpeace said Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee has not only missed a historical opportunity to ring in a concrete policy to address the soil health crisis but also failed to respond to the aspirations of the farmers in the country.
Washington, Feb 17 (ANI): Scientists at U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) are working with colleagues at Purdue University to extend the shelf life of tomatoes.
New Delhi, Feb 9 (ANI): Commerce and Industry Minister Anand Sharma will inaugurate the 7th Eco-Products International Fair (EPIF 2011) here tomorrow.
Washington, Feb 8 (ANI): Do you know how much fuel can be saved by avoiding stop-and-go traffic, closing your window and not using air conditioning? Well, a new study has all the answers for you.
Washington, Feb 6 (ANI): Valentine's Day is filled with cards, sweets, flowers and gifts, but its celebrations can create unintentional environmental side effects.
New Delhi, Feb 4 (ANI): Union Minister for New and Renewable Dr. Farooq Abdullah on Friday met Environment Minister of Finland Paula Lehtomaki and stressed on potential cooperation between both countries in the field of renewable energy.
New Delhi, Feb 3 (ANI): Afghanistan President Hamid Karzai, who is presently on a two-day visit to India, on Thursday said his country is still far behind in tackling issues of development vis-'-vis sustainable environment.
New Delhi, Feb 3 (ANI): The Prime Minister, Dr. Manmohan Singh, on Thursday said that India is set to reduce the emissions intensity of GDP by 20 per cent between 2005 and 2020.
New Delhi, Feb 3 (ANI): The Prime Minister, Dr. Manmohan Singh, on Thursday said that India is set to reduce the emissions intensity of GDP by 20 per cent between 2005 and 2020.
London, Jan 19 (ANI): A new study has found that people with good jobs in big cities tend to have a more pro-environmental attitude.
New Delhi, Jan.7 (ANI): Salman Taseer, the Governor of Pakistan Punjab is dead, killed by his own guard who, it is being said, could not tolerate his liberal views, especially in relation to the draconian Blasphemy Law.
Melbourne, Jan 4 (ANI): Qantas is planning to use rubbish in an effort to power the airline's fleet with greener fuel, for which it will build a biofuel plant in Sydney.
Ahmedabad, Dec.20 (ANI): A three-day traditional food festival was organised by the Society for Research and Initiatives for Sustainable Technologies and Institutions (SRISTI) here during the weekend.
New Delhi, Dec 12 (ANI): Scores of farmers took part in a 'Kisan Swaraj Yatra', a rally, which began from Sabarmati in Gujarat and culminated at Mahatma Gandhi's memorial Rajghat here on Saturday, to draw the attention of the government towards the issues concerning the farmers and the continuing agrarian crisis in India.
New Delhi, Dec 7 (ANI): The Indian economy may cross the nine per cent growth mark this year itself.
