Rupam Jain Nair

Greenpeace India staff to work for free after govt blocks funds

by Rupam Jain Nair |May 21, 2015

The home ministry blocked foreign funding to the local branch of the environmentalist group in April as part of a wider crackdown against international and domestic non-governmental organisations ...

Food inspectors order recall of Maggi noodles, say found excess lead

by Rupam Jain Nair |May 20, 2015

The Food Safety and Drug Administration (FDA) in Uttar Pradesh said high lead content was found during routine tests on two dozen packets of instant noodles, manufactured by Nestle in India

Indian scientists have completed final trials of a genetically modified (GM) variety of mustard (Reuters)

Scientists push for commercial viability of GM mustard, to submit report to govt

by Krishna N. Das |May 19, 2015

Indian scientists have completed final trials of a genetically modified (GM) variety of mustard and will submit a report to the government in a month.

Govt investigates bank accounts of Gates Foundation

by Rupam Jain Nair |May 6, 2015

In a statement on Wednesday, the foundation said its work and investments in India were guided by the rules and regulations laid out by the government.

A man carrying goods walks along a street with houses that were collapsed by an earthquake at Bhaktapur, Nepal, on April 30, 2015. (Photo: Reuters)

Nepal quake toll crosses 6,200, $2 bn needed for reconstruction

by Gopal Sharma |May 1, 2015

Disposal of the hundreds of bodies still being found six days after the 7.9 magnitude quake devastated the Himalayan nation of 28 million people was becoming a problem for officials.

Nepal earthquake toll may reach 10,000, says PM

by Gopal Sharma |Apr 28, 2015

"The government is doing all it can for rescue and relief on a war footing," Prime Minister Sushil Koirala told Reuters. "It is a challenge and a very difficult hour for Nepal."

Many said they had slept in the open since Saturday's quake, either because their homes were flattened or they were terrified that aftershocks would bring them crashing down. (Photo: Reuters)

Hundreds flee Kathmandu for plains as earthquake death toll reaches 3,726

by Gopal Sharma |Apr 27, 2015

That number represented a jump of 500 from earlier on Monday. Some in the government fear the toll from Saturday's 7.9 magnitude quake could rise to as much as 5,000.

Cabinet amends real estate bill to eliminate illegal practices

by Aditi Shah |Apr 8, 2015

The new rules will make it mandatory for all projects and brokers to be registered with the real estate regulator who will oversee transactions and settle disputes.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi (Photo: Reuters)

PM Narendra Modi seeks humble, tolerant new image after poll rout

by Rupam Jain Nair |Feb 20, 2015

"The Delhi election results ended the party's honeymoon period with a jolt," a senior BJP leader said, asking not be identified.

Prime Minister Narenda Modi, wearing a dark pinstripe suit repeatedly embroidered with the words "Narendra Damodardas Modi", meets with U.S. President Barack Obama at Hyderabad House in New Delhi January 25, 2015. Photo: Reuters

PM Modi's name-striped suit gave Michelle Obama stiff fashion competition

by Rupam Jain Nair |Jan 27, 2015

Close-up photographs revealed the words "Narendra Damodardas Modi" repeatedly embroidered into the fabric. Damodardas was Modi's father, a tea seller in Gujarat.