Food safety concerns: An emerging issue with climate change

Food safety concerns: An emerging issue with climate change

Dr. J. Abraham Consultant Meat Technologist   The issue of climate change is increasingly receiving attention from scientists, the public, and policymakers. The United Nations (UN) Convention on Climate Change defines climate change as “a change of climate which...
Why observe an International Vulture Awareness Day?

Why observe an International Vulture Awareness Day?

The first Saturday of every September is observed as the ‘International Vulture Awareness Day’. The sharp decline in vulture population of South-Asia is often linked to Diclofenac, the non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug used in animal treatment.

The humanist President: who loved animals as well

The humanist President: who loved animals as well

The humanist President Dr APJ Abdul Kalam’s love towards animals is fondly remembered by all those who were close to him. He always had a soft corner to injured and handicapped animals and birds and would go to to any extent to help them. The staff of...