Indian-origin businessman elected head of global firm

Last Updated: Sunday, May 24, 2015, 10:32

Ranjit Singh Baxi, chairman of J & H Sales (International) ltd, will serve a two-year term as president of the Brussels-based recycling association.

Telsa unveils battery to `transform energy infrastructure`

Last Updated: Friday, May 1, 2015, 15:19

"The goal is complete transformation of the entire energy infrastructure of the world, to completely sustainable zero carbon," Musk told reporters shortly before unveiling the Powerwall in a warehouse outside Los Angeles.

Trillions of dollars needed for new bid to end poverty by 2030

Last Updated: Saturday, April 18, 2015, 11:23

World leaders have drawn up ambitious goals to end extreme poverty by 2030 and promote development over the next 15 years, but now they have to figure out how to pay the bill.

ADB says committed to supporting smart cities in India

Last Updated: Thursday, February 5, 2015, 22:17

Manila-based Asian Development Bank (ADB) today said it is committed to supporting India's ambitious plan to build 100 smart cities in the country.

'Iran-Pakistan pipeline could be a death sentence'

Last Updated: Thursday, October 24, 2013, 18:29

As Pakistan pushes ahead with an ambitious gas pipeline with Iran despite objections from the US, a leading think tank here warned the project would be a "death sentence" as the prices are too high.

Iran gas imports a disaster for Pakistan: Report

Last Updated: Wednesday, October 23, 2013, 22:10

A Pakistani advocacy group says a plan to import natural gas by pipeline from neighbouring Iran would be an economic "death sentence" for the country.

'Most Indian cos lag behind in innovation, sustainable devpt'

Last Updated: Wednesday, October 16, 2013, 19:10

Most companies in India are not engaged in developing "sustainable and inclusive innovations" as they do not identify with sustainable development or green growth, says a study by ITC and industry body CII.

India Inc moving towards sustainable development: CII

Last Updated: Wednesday, August 21, 2013, 19:14

"More and more companies are migrating away from the 'business as usual approach', as these companies strive to achieve long-term sustainability, they are realising the need to integrate social and environmental issues into business decisions," as per the findings of Policy Watch by CII.

Solar plane inspiration for sustainable development: UN chief

Last Updated: Wednesday, July 10, 2013, 21:35

Applauding the first cross US journey of the solar-powered plane, Ban Ki-moon today said the historic flight could serve as an inspiration to tackle climate change and promote sustainable development.

`Cities should be hospitable and resilient`

Last Updated: Monday, February 25, 2013, 14:08

Dr Cristina Rumbaitis del Rio is an Associate Director at the Rockefeller Foundation.

DSDS 2013 can show a sustainable way to the world: RK Pachauri

Last Updated: Wednesday, December 19, 2012, 11:16

TERI is holding its flagship global conference, the Delhi Sustainable Development Summit (DSDS), in January 2013.

`Green projects contributed to sustainable development`

Last Updated: Thursday, October 25, 2012, 12:21

Ninety-six percent of Indian industry believes the CDM - investment in emission reduction projects - has contributed to sustainable development in the country.