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India’s Shortcut To An Emission-Free Future

Scientists in Finland have projected that India can function on a fully renewable electricity system by 2050.

Supermassive Black Hole Found 400 Million Light-years Away

Astrophysicists from India and the US have confirmed the existence of the closest ever binary supermassive black hole system.

Reducing The Environmental Impact Of Leather Production

Researchers in India have used molten salt to treat leather and reduce its pollution profile.

OrbiMed Invests US$551 Million In Asian Healthcare

The leading healthcare investment firm will use the US$551 million raised to support growth-stage product- and services-oriented companies in China and India.

Assaults 40 Times More Deadly For India Women Than US Counterparts

Scientists from India, US and Sweden revealed that women in India are nearly 40 times more likely to die after an assault compared to their US peers.

Asia’s Universities Inching Their Way Up

While Western countries continue to dominate the world ranking of universities, Asia is becoming increasingly visible.

Udupi Ramachandra Rao Passes Away At Age 85

Professor Udupi Ramachandra Rao, who passed away on July 24, 2017, is credited for launching India's ambitious space program.

Dengue’s Spread In Asia Linked To Air Travel

Examining data from Asia over 59 years beginning in 1956, scientists in China show that air traffic is associated with the spread of the dengue virus across Asia.

GM Crops Bounce Back From 2015 Decline

More genetically modified (GM) crops were planted in 2016 than 2015, but the adoption of GM agriculture varied widely across Asia, report says.