India’s IT hub and world’s back office is headed towards a power crisis. The Karnataka Government has announced that it will cut down the city’s power supply by 20 per cent, which roughly translates into over four hours of unscheduled power cuts. However, that’s not all. In case the rain situation does not improve, Bangalore could face power cuts lasting over six hours...Industries continue to be bulk users of diesel as they are heavily dependent on diesel-run generators. But with load shedding on, industries and corporate offices are trying to stretch supplies.

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The link between poverty and obesity may be counterintuitive, but it is well documented. Hunger and obesity are not at opposite ends of the continuum from poverty to wealth; rather, they are opposite sides of the same coin of malnutrition. As food prices continue to inflate, so will waistlines. And increasing rates of diabetes, heart disease, stroke and a host of other chronic disease will likely follow. Obesity isn't simply about too much food. It's about the type of food, how it's prepared and the balance of calorie intake with physical activity.

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Prime Minister Gordon Brown has outlined 5 points of action he will be taking to help the UK " leave the old wasteful, oil dependent ways of yesterday and embrace the new cleaner and sustainable energy future of tomorrow."

Ministers are in talks with supermarkets about emergency food reserves in case fuel protests lead to shortages at shops. The government wants to ensure retailers and suppliers can continue to sell basics such as meat, bread and milk if hauliers bring the country to a halt. They have asked supermarkets to make contingency plans “in case the infrastructure of the country breaks down”. Among those who have taken part are farmers, dairies, bakeries and supermarkets.

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