Bobby Ramakant
Bollywood filmstars should 'beedi bujhaye le' otherwise face legal action
Despite of the India's legally-binding Cigarette and Other tobacco products Act (2003) and repeated appeals of India's Health and Family Welfare Minister Dr Anbumani Ramadoss
NAPM opposes the Indo-US Nuclear deal
NAPM demands immediate closure of the Counter-Insurgency and Jungle Warfare School at Vairengte in Mizoram....Ten days Fast in support of Dr Binayak Sen begins in 5 countries
A 10-days fast (16 - 25 June 2008) demanding the release of Dr Binayak Sen began today in India, Pakistan, Thailand, US and UK. More ...ITC undermines pro-people policies: UP Govt suspends license
This posting is based on The Times of India news published on 8 June 2008, to read the news, click here The ITC's ...Will India reaffirm commitment to TB/HIV in New York?
On June 9, for the first-time government, public health and business leaders, heads of UN agencies and advocates are coming together at United Nations (UN) ...Kanpur land-sharks intimidating RTI activist by fabricating false charges
Land-mafia in Kanpur in connivance with officials of Kanpur Development Authority (KDA) have slapped false fabricated charges against an Right-to-Information (RTI) campaign leader - Roby ...Will Manipur government arrest those who discuss govt decisions?
A human rights activist was arrested in Manipur for discussing a state government's decision in a public forum. Sapam Kangleipal Meitei, 27 years, was discussing the ...World Asthma Day today: Asthma control is appalling in most countries
More than 300 million people around the world have asthma, and the disease imposes a heavy burden on individuals, families, and societies.The Global Burden of ...After 1.5 years, RTI provided NREGS documents to Unnao residents
After ten hearings at the Uttar Pradesh (UP) State Information Commission and 1.5 years from first filing the Right to Information (RTI) application ...
Greater resources and stronger political commitment critical in tackling Malaria: WHO
Malaria, a disease without borders, is preventable and treatable however it needs a bolder commitment from donors and member states if it is to be ...Author info
Bobby Ramakant
Bobby Ramakant is a senior journalist, working as Asian Correspondent. He can be contacted at: bobbyramakant@yahoo.com