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Threefold Surge In Drinking Among Indian Teens
A study shows that 74 percent of Indian men born between 1981-85 started drinking in their teens.
‘Malarial Barcode’ Spurs Sequencing In India
Scientists have developed a genetic barcode that could be used to help track the emergence of drug-resistant malaria strains.
Fighting Back Against Research Fraud
Is July retraction month? Three retraction cases in a single month highlight the need to address scientific fraud in Asia.
Could IITs Help Engineers Embrace The Humanities?
IITs do have existing humanities and social science programs, but could do more to offer a comprehensive education, Dr. Pushkar writes.
Himalayas ‘Too Seismic’ For Big Dams
Scientists have raised concerns that the ambitious dam projects planned in the Himalayan region do not adequately account for seismic activity.
Pan-Asian Trials Could Replace Domestic Studies
Improved adherence to ICH guidelines means that data from Asia-wide trials could be extrapolated to specific countries.
Tata Communications To Invest US$200 Million In India Data Center
Tata Communication's US$200 million investment will double the capacity of its data center in New Delhi.
TB Diagnosis: Rollout Strategy As Important As New Tests
A study shows that improving the doctor referral network could have just as much impact on TB as implementing expensive new testing.
Cheap Nasal Spray May Save Snakebite Victims
Scientists are planning for clinical trials in India to test a simple nasal spray that could reduce snakebite fatalities.
