Women, business and the law 2024
Women, Business and the Law 2024 is the 10th in a series of annual studies measuring the enabling conditions that affect women’s economic opportunity in 190 economies. To present a more complete picture
Women, Business and the Law 2024 is the 10th in a series of annual studies measuring the enabling conditions that affect women’s economic opportunity in 190 economies. To present a more complete picture
Our cities and small towns are reeling under severe air pollution made worse by the government s muddled approach to air quality planning. Only a court directive and public outcry have recently compelled the government and industry to get their act togeth
Over a year has passed since Germany s Green party came to power in 1998 by joining hands with their allies, the Social Democrats. Looking back, the Greens seem to have achieved little but there is scope for a fresh start, says <font class='UCASE'>Frithj
The key points adopted by Alliance 90 to address certain vital issues
the fund-starved Himachal Pradesh government has decided to lift the 16-year ban on felling of green trees. This move is expected to bring in additional revenue to the tune of Rs 40 crore for
the Goa bench of the Bombay high court has banned the playing of loud amplified music between 10 pm and 7 am throughout the state. The interim order, issued in response to a public interest
The Guwahati high court has asked the state government to take necessary steps to preserve the Borsola and Sorusola beels (wetlands) in the city. The beels , which are situated in the
For the past several months, Delhi has been witness to a half hearted government being prodded by a determined Supreme Court to clean the Yamuna. In September 1999, when the court banned the discharge of industrial effluents into the river, several indust
In a bid to combat air pollution, authorities in Italy have banned the use of cars on Sundays
The Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers has moved the Bombay High Court to seek a clarification on whether the India 2000 and Euro II anti-pollution norms apply to two and three-wheelers. In
The Delhi government plans to file an appeal before the Supreme Court seeking sanction for another two years to phase out the old Delhi transport Corporation (DTC) buses running on eight-year-old