This paper presents a status report of the BRICS nations (Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa) on two crucial development parameters—inequality and poverty—that have a significant bearing on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs; especially SDG-1 and SDG-10). The paper tracks the origins and movements of absolute and relative poverty, …
Western nations clashed with Russia and developing countries on Wednesday over whether climate change was a security matter meriting the attention of the Security Council, the most powerful U.N. body. Diplomats said Russia initially blocked the adoption of a statement on the issue by the 15-nation council, but later agreed …
Countries from India and Indonesia to Russia are tightening their grip on natural resources as they limit exports to build up domestic industry in a trend that will spawn many challenges to World Trade Organization rules. Export barriers are tightening on commodities ranging from food and coal to iron ore …
While some want a legally-binding treaty to force all to fulfil their commitment targets, others do not In the run-up to the U.N. climate change summit to be held in Durban this December, India is once again emphasising the importance of the Kyoto Protocol. The future of the protocol, which …
Russia offered Germany long-term deals for natural gas and rare earths on Tuesday, putting pressure on China, which currently dominates the rare earths market, to end delays in agreeing to imports of Russian gas. China controls 97 percent of the global supply of rare earth minerals -- used heavily in …
Foreign Minister Dipu Moni on Monday said that despite the nuclear disaster in Japan following the recent tsunami, Bangladesh has not abandoned its proposed Rooppur nuclear power plant project with Russian assistance. Replying to a question at a regular press briefing yesterday afternoon, she said Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina will …
Russian President Dmitry Medvedev goes to Germany to meet Chancellor Angela Merkel with a stronger hand than ever to win a long-held aim: closer access to consumers in the biggest market for Russian gas. The host nation is Russia's third-largest trading partner and the biggest buyer of Russian gas, but …
New Delhi: Foreign secretary Nirupama Rao has dropped hints that India may not buy nuclear reactors from countries which refuse to sell enrichment and reprocessing (ENR) technology to it. This was even as she said that India already had reaffirmation of support for the 2008 NSG clean waiver to India, …
Armed With Torpedoes, Nerpa Will Be A Lethal Enemy Hunter TIMES NEWS NETWORK New Delhi: India will finally operate a nuclear-powered submarine by this year-end. The Akula-II class nuclear submarine K-152 Nerpa, to be rechristened INS Chakra, will be handed over to the Indian Navy by its Russian counterpart in …
The first decade of the 21st century was the hottest since the beginning of the Industrial Revolution. Global warming is real and, if present trends continue, its possible effects worry publics and governments around the world. Could it foster armed conflict for resources such as food and water? Will Western …
Omar for direct international flights to Valley SRINAGAR: The Union Tourism Ministry has decided to identify 20 new tourist destinations in the State and set a huge amount for development of three mega circuits. The Ministry intended to hold a laser show in the Dal lake in order to woo …
Need for engaging private research firms: ISRO Chairman TIRUNELVELI: The Indian Space Research Organisation, which has planned to put three satellites into the orbit with its Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle before end of this year, will send its GSAT -14 with its indigenously developed Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle D-5 during …
The future of the Kyoto Protocol is in peril and the global compact could end up being an empty shell by 2012. Major developed countries, including Japan, Russia and Canada, have refused to be part of the protocol in its second phase and to commit targets for reducing greenhouse gas …
Canada confirmed on Wednesday that it would not support an extended Kyoto Protocol after 2012, joining Japan and Russia in rejecting a new round of the climate emissions pact. The current Kyoto Protocol binds only the emissions of industrialized countries from 2008-2012. Poor and emerging economies want to extend the …
Cells of children rapidly divide and hence are more sensitive to any radiation. The brain area exposed to radiation is also large If the World Health Organisation has classified mobile phones as
High volatility and price swings in food commodities are likely to prevail for the rest of this year and could continue into 2012, UN body Food and Agriculture Organisation today said.
Milan World cereals output is expected to rise to a new record in 2011 due to more planting and improved yields but low stocks are set to keep prices high, the United Nations
