Science
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The Science Of Dishonesty
FALSIFICATION, FABRICATION AND PLAGIARISM OF RESEARCH HAVE FAR-REACHING CONSEQUENCES LAKSHMY RAMAKRISHNAN
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July 16, 2019
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Labelled Rabid
Most rabies deaths occur in India. Yet, the government is dragging its feet over controlling dog population, vaccinating them or even making enough shots available for victims
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August 01, 2018
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How To Fight Water Scarcity This Monsoon?
Though the monsoon is behaving erratically, drought-prone districts are still water rich
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August 01, 2018
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Curbing Patent Monopolies
The competition law is being used against drug patent holders to ensure they don't abuse their market power
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August 01, 2018
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Finger On The Pulse
Despite having immense nutritive and medicinal properties, the rice bean is a lesserknown pulse
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August 01, 2018
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Who Is Serving US GM Food
In a first-of-its-kind study in India, the Centre for Science and Environment (CSE) tested 65 food products available in the market to see if they contained genetically modified (GM) ingredients. To its horror, CSE found GM genes in 32 per cent of the products; almost 80 per cent of them imported. How did these products find their way into the country when food safety law prohibits the manufacture, import and sale of GM food? Who is to be blamed for this illegality?
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August 01, 2018
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Why Is India's Technical Education In Totters?
The National Medical Commission Act of 2019 is facing massive protests. Doctors and activists across the country say it will corporatise medical education and lower the quality of healthcare providers. The debate around the Act lays bare the problems that rankle all technical education institutes in the country, which hardly ensure quality education to the aspiring youth
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August 16, 2019
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Awaiting Indemnity
Women fall victim to failed sterilisation, while the government remains unaware of this missing link in population surge
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October 1, 2017
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Civil Lines- Replaying History
The NDA government is repeating the mistake of the Vajpayee regime by relying on the formal sector for job creation
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October 1, 2017
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A Nationwide Wave
Farmers are under heavy debt, but loan waivers only treat the symptom, not the disease afflicting India's farm sector
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July 1, 2017
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Himalaya's Magical Grove
Apart from being a religious place, Hariyali Devi’s forests harbour several herbs.
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January 01, 2018
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Sacred, A Way Of Life
Every morning, Kamla Devi offers water to the tulsi plant in her courtyard.
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January 01, 2018
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Inherent Faith Runs Deep
In Jharkhand, sacred groves define social and cultural consciousness of tribal people.
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January 01, 2018
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Surviving Through Ages
Western ghats’ kathalekan retains its vegetation even after a millenium.
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January 01, 2018
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Vanishing Oases
Sacred groves are losing patronage in Rajasthan.
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January 01, 2018
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Restore Lost Groves
The decline of sacred groves began in the Indian plains in tandem with agricultural expansion.
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January 01, 2018
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Liability Turns Resource
Noida takes the help of Centre for Science and Environment; plans to harvest its stormwater to check flash floods while replenishing depleting groundwater.
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January 16, 2018
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Coal Concealment
The Goa government does a U-turn and increases the capacity of Mormugao Port. This will exacerbate air pollution in the area.
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January 16, 2018
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A Model On A Rampage
Rural communities went against the Bharatiya Janata Party in the recent Gujarat elections. Resentment among rural communities has been brewing since 2002 due to agrarian crisis. But it was for the first time that the Gujarat Model was put to test.
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January 16, 2018
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BJP's Farming Headache
Four states with a predominantly rural population that have witnessed a huge agricultural crisis and large-scale farmer protests would hold assembly elections in 2018. After a relatively poor result in rural Gujarat recently, should the Bharatiya Janata Party be worried about its electoral prospects?
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January 16, 2018
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Breed Basket
Even when it comes to dogs, we still haven't got over the colonial hangover. We import breeds and give them English names. RAJAT GHAI speaks to S THEODORE BASKARAN, whose recent book explores little-known indigenous breeds.
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January 16, 2018
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Sweet Nothings Over Rosogolla
Bengal entrepreneurs add tulsi and stevia to rosogolla, turn their passion into a wellness business.
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January 16, 2018
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Rosewood Fades In India
After putting up a fight at CITES, will India be able to provide an alternative trade regime to rosewood artisans of the country?
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November 01, 2017
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Under Salty Waters
Is Andhra Pradesh turning a blind eye to illegal shrimp rearing?
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November 01, 2017
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Given To Imperious Decisions
Most of Indira Gandhi's decisions were in the right direction, but were not swayed by people's movements, which are the very soul of genuine environmental activism
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November 01, 2017
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No Just An Affair Of The Heart
Indira Gandhi made conservation a part of political discourse and her leadership on environment remains unparalleled globally
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November 01, 2017
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Poverty@25, India@70
Poverty remains conditional to one's social status
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November 01, 2017
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Bucking Extinction
Even as the number of species nearing extinction increases each year, here's a look at the conservation strategies that have helped revive four key species
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November 01, 2016
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Pulse Paradox
A record production of pulses is in the offing. But neither farmers nor consumers stand to benefit because the government is withdrawing procurement from farmers and flooding the market with imported pulses
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November 01, 2016
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Lessons From Beijing
In just four years, Beijing has improved its air quality by setting time-bound targets and implementing a comprehensive regional action plan
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