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Global Warning: The deadly future impacts of climate change on human health
Since time immemorial, western as well as Indian texts have highlighted how the environment has a direct impact on our health. Dr Nitish Dogra reports.
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‘Nokia wants to be a leading company in tackling environmental issues.’

Nokia has recently launched its ‘Take-back’ campaign in India. Used handsets and accessories, regardless of the brand, can be dropped at any of the 1300 recycling bins set up at Nokia Priority Dealers, Nokia Care Centres, or Nokia Concept Stores. In return, the company will plant a tree for every ‘taken back’ handset. Arani Sinhatalks to Esko Aho, Executive Vice-president of Nokia Corporation, about this ground-breaking initiative, and more.. read more

Radioactive Drinking Water: An insight into what is poisoning the people of Punjab

This beautiful silver-white material has been fascinating human beings for ages. Its appeal increased further when its radioactive properties and usage were discovered by the scientists. Now, widely used by scientists to estimate the age of igneous rocks, as a fuel in commercial nuclear plants, and in the field of medicine, this material is none other than uranium! But, what if it enters the water we drink? The people of Punjab are struggling to find the answer to the same question. Jyotsna Singh throws light on the issue.

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Outbreak: The Swine flu pandemic

After Avian influenza or bird flu, the world is now reeling under the threat of swine flu. The WHO has already declared a global pandemic alert level of phase five. With the rising death toll and an increase in the number of confirmed cases, swine flu is set to become a global epidemic. Nitin Jugran Bahuguna digs deep into the issue.
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Organic Wave: Choice for a new, healthy India?

As Indians become more and more health-conscious, the interest in organic food rises sharply. People are opting for this ‘greener’ and ‘healthier’ choice, often being unsure about its benefits. Dr Archana Pande analyses the organic food wave that is overtaking the country.

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The sacred forest: An oasis in the midst of the barren Aravallis

What do the forests bear? Soil, water, and pure air’– Song of the Chipko Movement. The song resonates in the heart of every individual who learns about this movement. And India has had several such instances where people have protected forests even at the cost of their lives.

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The Paradox: rising food prices vs falling inflation rate

Food prices in India have risen sharply in the past year. And this is affecting millions of people across the country. Ironically, the latest reports suggest that the rate of inflation has reached an all time low. Surajit Das tries to explain this emerging paradox in the Indian economy. .
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