India, a nation perched precariously on one of the most active seismic belts in the world, faces a curious paradox: despite mounting geological evidence and rising urban vulnerability, public understa...
Heatwaves have become one of the most lethal and least acknowledged consequences of climate change in India. What was once an occasional extreme is now a defining feature of India’s seasonal climate,...
India’s coastal regions, stretching thousands of kilometers, are on the frontlines of a creeping environmental crisis—saltwater intrusion. Unlike cyclones or tsunamis, this is a disaster that doesn’t...
Progress in biotechnology has brought in genetically modified (GM) crops that are expected to change the agricultural contours. However, unlike the developed world, there are latent as well as vocal a...
In India, the efficacy of biotechnology and genetic modification appears to have taken a hit with the latest trend anticipating a decline in the yields of Bt cotton and a hostile climate pervading for...
Progress in biotechnology has brought in genetically modified (GM) crops that are expected to change the agricultural contours. However, unlike the developed world, there are latent as well as vocal apprehensions in the developing world regarding the use of GM seeds. Further, legal issues of patenting in different countries are also a serious concern.
In India, the efficacy of biotechnology and genetic modification appears to have taken a hit with the latest trend anticipating a decline in the yields of Bt cotton and a hostile climate pervading for all genetically modified crops. Continued research, however, is non-negotiable if science based advancements are to take root.
