Consider life term for milk adulteration with chemicals, SC tells government
The Supreme Court on Friday directed the central government to consider to suitably amending the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006 and the Indian Penal Code to incorporate penal provisions making adulteration of milk with chemicals.
Aug 06, 2016, 01:51 AM IST
Tests show no harmful chemicals in bread: Bengal bakeries
The West Bengal Bakery Co-ordinators Committee and West Bengal Baker's Association said tests showed the absence of certain harmful chemicals which were reported in bread samples by a recent Centre For Science and Environment (CSE) study.
Jun 14, 2016, 16:27 PM IST
This summer say bye to wet wipes!
It is even medically proven that wipes do not provide any skin benefits.
Mar 05, 2016, 20:13 PM IST
Is Russia using white phosphorus on civilian areas in Syria?
Russian airstrikes are reportedly using deadly white phosphorus on civilian areas in Syria.
Dec 01, 2015, 12:05 PM IST
India must emerge as higher education destination: Pranab Mukherjee
The President urged those present to segregate the initiatives which do not require any funds and are within the control of the institutions themselves from the ones which need additional funding.
Nov 07, 2015, 17:30 PM IST
Study highlights key hindrances to organic farming
The study noted that 95.5 per cent consumers are aware of ill effects of chemical-based agricultural products while 88.6 per cent consumers feel organic products are better than chemical based.
Oct 29, 2015, 14:21 PM IST
Chemicals important to life spread across the universe
The Virgo cluster, located about 54 million light-years away, is the nearest galaxy cluster and the second brightest in X-rays.
Oct 27, 2015, 13:12 PM IST
Avoid cosmetics during first trimester for a healthy baby
Besides cosmetics and lotions, the list of products that expectant mothers should avoid during first trimester.
Oct 27, 2015, 13:09 PM IST
Beware! Your new clothes may have harmful toxins
Several substances related to health risks were identified and not even organic cotton was a guarantee for non-toxic textiles, researchers said.
Oct 26, 2015, 09:56 AM IST
Indrani Mukerjea's FSL report rules out drug overdose, says no chemicals found in stomach wash
Indrani Mukerjea's FSL report rules out drug overdose, says no chemicals found in stomach wash
Oct 03, 2015, 18:40 PM IST
'Explore coal gasification as feedstock for petrochemicals'
India should explore using coal gasification as feedstock to produce chemicals and petrochemicals in order to increase domestic output of these energy products, a top official said on Tuesday.
Jul 07, 2015, 20:39 PM IST
