Present tense, future imperfect
Towards 2015/2030, released recently by the UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO). In 2015 there could still be about 580 million people suffering from chronic undernourishment, estimates the FAO.

Navy remembers Kargil heroes
The chief of the Naval Staff, Admiral Sushil Kumar, recently received the Indian Naval Motorcycle Expedition, which was organised by the Indian Navy to commemorate the first anniversary of the Kargil victory, and pay homage to the Kargil heroes.

Stopping the biotech colonisation
Genetically modified organisms (GMOs) and crops are stalking menacingly across the globe. For many countries it is a question of to be or not to be. Thinkers and planners warn the poorer countries not to miss the bus.


  Short Takes
  Crisis groups to manage chemical accidents
  Saving rainwater for dry days
  Short Takes
  Clouds gather over solar pond technology
  Government to mobilise Rs 300 crore from palmoil futures