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Family Planning Spurs Development In Asia
Family planning is central to national economic development in Asia, writes Amy Tsui, Director of the Bill and Melinda Gates Institute of Population and Reproductive Health.
5 Take-Home Points From India’s Historic Novartis Patent Case
The Indian Supreme Court ruling dismissing a patent application by Novartis for a new version of its leukemia drug raises five important points, writes Arvind Subramanian.
Lead Levels In Rice Cause For Concern, Study
Rice imported into the United States from certain countries contains levels of lead that could pose health risks, according to a new study.
PM Singh: India To Double Renewable Energy Capacity By 2017
During his keynote speech at yesterday's Fourth Clean Energy Ministerial, PM Manmohan Singh pledged to double India's renewable energy capacity by 2017.
India To Launch “Grand Challenges” In Biotechnology
India's science and technology minister, S. Jaipal Reddy, has announced a new 'grand challenges' program with partners like the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation.
Of Shady Journals & Bored Students
India's elite institutions must take the lead in addressing the menace of fake journals and uninterested students, writes Dr. Pushkar.
Researchers Discover Aging Blue Supergiant Star In Virgo Cluster
Researchers have discovered an aging blue supergiant star located far beyond our Milky Way Galaxy in the constellation Virgo.
BRICS Countries Agree To US$50 Billion Development Bank
The five BRICS countries have agreed to set up a bank that will fund development and infrastructure projects in developing countries.
Times Higher Education Uni Rankings Show Competition Among Asian Tigers
Led by Japan in first position, Asian Tiger economies continue to make progress in the higher education sector.
