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The Challenge Of Reforming India’s Higher Education Sector

There is a lack of societal pressure on Indian political parties to address higher education issues, writes Prof. Pushkar of BITS Pilani Goa Campus.

Features

How Can Asia Protect Its Water Resources?

The economic rise of countries in Asia has created serious pressure on their water supplies, writes Justine Doody.

Health

Harmful Immune Responses Dampened By Blocking Cytokine IL-21

Mice lacking the receptor for the cytokine IL-21 have less severe symptoms, suggesting that IL-21 is a potential therapeutic target in immune diseases.

Academia

India’s Obsession With University Rankings

With only 20 percent enrollment in higher education, India remains near the bottom of global standards, writes Professor Ranjit Goswami.

NSF Reports US Lead In R&D Shrinking, Trails Asia

The United States' leadership in science and technology was chipped away by Asian nations during the last decade, according to a new NSF report.

Features

Crystal Clear: Asia’s Advances In Structural Biology

Charu Chaudhry celebrates Asia's many achievements in structural biology in the International Year of Crystallography.

Health

Vedolizumab Shown To Be Effective For Treating Inflammatory Bowel Diseases

The results from two phase 3 studies evaluating vedolizumab for the treatment of ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease have been published.

Features

Encouraging Corporate Fair Play In Family-Run Businesses

SMU Associate Professor Chen Xia studies corporate governance and financial management of family firms.

Features

Harnessing Technology To Improve The Consumer Experience

SMU Associate Professor Guo Zhiling is studying the impact of information technology on consumer behaviour and business strategy.

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