The Hungry World

The world produces enough to feed its entire global population of around seven billion people.

Why They Go Hungry?

Food waste has become a complex phenomenon attracting the attention of scientists, consumers and activists alike. The fact that emphasis is given to increasing agricultural produce and then a third of all the food produced ends up as waste is being termed as a global paradox.

It Is Not Famine But Hunger Which Is The Problem

People suffering from severe hunger is not a thing of the past despite progress in many other fronts.

Loyalty Programmes Across The World To Woo Customers

Loyalty programmes are the perfect retention tools for businesses.

Emerging Needs Of Organic Farming

As the demand for healthy food rises in India, organic farming is experiencing a surge.

Undergoing Surgery For Diabetes?

If I were a diabetic, would I go for a surgery that promises to halt the disease even for a few years and lasts an hour with a hospital stay of one day? A surgery that would leave four tiny scars on my belly and allow me to eat grilled fish?

Mother Earth Temple-Promotes Harmony With Nature

The idea of Mother Earth was originated in 1970 by Gay Lord Nelson, a Senator of the USA.

TED Talks India: An Innovation In 'positive' News

The 15-20 minute discussions on international TED Talks have been instant hits worldwide.

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NATURE BEAT

Shreyas: Hum Sa So hum, So hum humsa

This basically means “I am That, That is me.” And to me, in many ways, this phrase defined my Shreyas experience.

Indian Oil - The Energy Of India

Indian Oil Corporation (Indian Oil) is India’s largest commercial enterprise with a sales turnover of ₹4,38,710 crore ($ 65,391 million) and profits of ₹19,106 crore ($ 2,848 million) for the year 2016-17.

Technology: Bbattle Of Machine Versus Man

Technology is the use of scientific knowledge for practical purposes or applications, whether in industry or in our everyday lives.

Business Ethics And Spiritual Values

The concept of business ethics denotes what is right or wrong in the workplace and doing what’s right.

Who Threatens The Media?

Afghanistan, according to a global survey, is the most dangerous place for journalists. Eight journalists were killed last year. World over, democracy is at stake; so are the journalists. In India, too, death of a journalist is becoming common.

Message Of India

The Earth is a specific planet of the universe, which is stupendous –beyond imagination and governed by the one eternal and universal law. Man, endowed with extraordinary virtues like intellect and creativity, is the top-notch creature on the Earth.

Cars That Kill

When you buy German cars you have given your consent to them for all the monkeys and humans they have maimed and killed. It has now been discovered that German automakers funded studies that had humans and monkeys inhaling diesel fumes.

Solar Charkha- Training Centre To Enable Women To Earn - A Step Taken By Dr. H. P. Kanoria

The hands that used to wash dishes once are now cutting the threads to be independent by getting hold of the ‛charkha’

Can renewable energy be the answer to the crisis in India's power sector?

The demand for energy depends on the rate of a country’s industrial growth as well as residential and commercial demands. India is the world’s fourth largest energy consumer. According to market insiders, India’s coal industry is failing to meet its mark under the NDA government.

Macneill Engineering Diversifying Into Polypropylene Bags

Pradip Churiwal, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Macneill Engineering Ltd. (MEL), the 65 crore Kolkata-based company in manufacturing and rendering services in the materials handling equipment sector, outlined his company’s future in a detailed interview with BE’s Kingshuk Banerjee.

Firecracker Industry Showing Signs Of Revival

Historically, fireworks and pyrotechnic shows existed as a form of royal entertainment in India.

Non-state Actors Have A Role To Play In Waste Management

India generates around 62 million metric tonnes of waste every year.

Delhi Enveloped In Toxic Air

The festival of Diwali has been identified as a major pollution trigger in New Delhi, the Indian capital.

Yoga Is An Invaluable Gift Of Our Ancient Tradition

For thousands of years before the Industrial Revolution, per capita incomes of humanity were largely stagnant with only some small variations.

Four Traits Of Successful People

What is it that takes you to the heights of greatness? Here’s something to think about.

Technological Interventions In Public Healthcare Of West Bengal

Article 21 of the Indian Constitution states that the right to health is integral to the right to life and the government has a constitutional obligation to provide health facilities.

Improving The Health Of The Healthcare Sector

The recent outbreak of Acute Encephalitis Syndrome (AES) in Bihar leading to a rising death toll of children points to the dilapidated public healthcare system in the country.

Judicial Reforms – The Need Of The Hour

For a country like India where the number of pending cases runs into millions, courts remaining closed for long periods is not a viable option. The policy of our courts remaining closed for fixed periods every year needs to be reviewed.

Bariatric Surgery - A Solution To Obesity

Bariatric surgery is a team work which needs dedicated and efficient team members from various specialities. Thus, there are huge opportunities for young, dynamic, and qualified health professionals to get involved in various bariatric centres.

Steel Industry Is Demanding Auction Of Iron Ore Mines

The World Steel Association had estimated steel demand in India to touch 103 MT till the end of this year, against 96 MT which was registered in 2018. It would further grow to about 110.2 MT in 2020.

Central Budget 2019 At A Glimpse

In an election year, the central budget gets bifurcated into two parts - a vote-on-account and the full budget. While the goodies are generally packed into the first basket having an eye on the forthcoming ballot game, the latter gets the not-so-sweet or bitter pills. The Central Budget of fiscal 2019-20 presented and tabled by the newly appointed Finance Minister (FM) Nirmala Sitharaman on July 5, 2019, was no exception.