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IOC tells India it will not drop Dow as sponsor

The International Olympic Committee has reportedly told India's Sports Ministry that it will stand by Dow Chemical Co. as a sponsor of the London 2012 Games despite pressure over the company's links to the 1984 Bhopal disaster.

Athletes will be part of Olympics decision: Maken

The athletes will play a vital role in deciding whether India will boycott the London Olympic Games if the IOC refuses to drop Dow Chemicals as a sponsor of the event, Sports Minister Ajay Maken has said.

Boycott Olympics, not just opening and closing ceremonies

If India believes the Dow's involvement in the London Olympics is untenable it should go beyond the cosmetic protest of boycotting the opening and closing ceremonies.

No decision about boycotting Olympic Opening ceremony

No decision has yet been taken on India boycotting the Opening and Closing ceremonies of the London Olympic Games as a mark of protest against Dow Chemicals association with the mega event.

'Spying' on Bhopal NGOs: How Stratfor conned Dow

Far from being a 'CIA for hire', security thinktank Stratfor may have been milking its clients by peddling 'low-grade' information as insightful commentary.

We know Dow and its dirty tricks: Bhopal gas tragedy activist

Even as Dow Chemical has resisted all compensation claims with regard to the Union Carbide gas leak disaster in Bhopal, it found the money to hire an intelligence research firm to intensively monitor all NGOs and activists working on the issue.

WikiLeaks reveals Dow's espionage on Bhopal activists

The intelligence company is keeping an eye over the internet presence of Bhopal activists and Yes Men for their client Dow Chemical.

Now Indian govt writes to IOC to drop Dow as sponsor

The Sports Ministry has sent a "strongly-worded letter" to the IOC on Friday seeking Dow's removal as an Olympic sponsor.

Dow documents reignite London Olympic sponsorship row

Documents showing that Union Carbide and Dow Chemical used intermediary companies to get around a 1992 court ban of Union Carbide products after the 1984 Bhopal disaster have reignited a row over Dow's Olympics sponsorship.

Olympics row: Documents reveal Dow sidestepped Indian trading ban

In a starting revelation that might deepen the controversy surrounding Dow Chemical's sponsorship of the London Olympics documents have emerged contending Dow's claim that Dow and Union Carbide Corporation are distinct entities which operate independently.