Environmental conservationists are, however, wary of engineering nature. They worry that tinkering with genetic material could have serious ethical, ecological, biosafety, health, policy and intellectual property implications. To source
Mumbai has a growing population of 18.41 million, according to provisional 2011 census data and it’s only increasing. With many parts of Maharashtra – Marathwada, Solapur, Ahmednagar, Sangli – suffering from the region’s worst drought in 40 years this year, serious questions have been raised about water consumption in Mumbai. To source
When Filipe Santos began teaching Social Enterprise at INSEAD in 2004 very few of his students had any interest in developing businesses which had a social impact. Now more than 30 percent of his students want to make a social difference. To source
Our philosophy originates from the belief that India is a stable, sustainable growth story. We identify companies that can deliver this growth. To source
They bike hundreds of miles to bring advice and medicine to thousands in remote, impoverished villages. DW has honored the work of Bangladesh's 'Infoladies' with the 2013 Bobs online activism award. To source
With more than 100 million people in India likely to develop diabetes by 2030, a white paper released at the recent national summit on non-communicable diseases (NCDs) described ambiguous policies by the government as a hurdle to containing diseases such as diabetes. To source
The ecoATM offers a quick and simple way to get some cash back for your defunct gadgets. To source
Richard Moreta Castillo has envisioned a grand offshore marine platform on stilts to commemorate the 50th anniversary of beginning of Cancun's development in 2020. To source
Forty-five per cent of deaths of children below the age of five globally are attributed to malnutrition, says a study published as part of a compendium of research papers from The Lancet. To source
More people were displaced in India by natural disasters last year than in any other country, a new global report states. To source
Growing pressure from human rights groups, which have documented similar cases of police brutality against minors, prompted Jammu and Kashmir lawmakers to pass a comprehensive bill in March that raises the age of juvenile jurisdiction in the state to 18 years, from 16. To source
In Power Matrix, you're put in the hot seat as an energy manager responsible for creating a stable and sustainable power grid that uses an intelligent mix of power sources, including traditional power generation as well as renewable energies such as solar and wind power. To source
