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Why the US and pharmaceutical giants want a provision in India’s patent law revoked
Section 146 of the Patents Act seeks to know how companies are using patents in order to ensure access to medicines.
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Mega trade blocs are imperiling India’s role as pharmacy of the world
Secret negotiations are on to bring the stifling provisions of the Trans Pacific Partnership into a proposed regional trade agreement that India is part of.
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If we have a nuclear war, both India and Pak will win, but neither will exist: Pervez Hoodbhoy
The Pakistani nuclear physicist says his country is more advanced in irrational thought but India is catching up.
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Trending
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Fact-checking five days of Narendra Modi’s speeches: A catalogue of lies
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Banana republic in the making?: A South Asian perspective on India from Kathmandu
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Uttarakhand restricts sale of land for agriculture as locals protest tourism infrastructure boom
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Expelled BJP Minority Morcha leader Usman Ghani arrested in Rajasthan
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By mixing Carnatic and Hindustani, Mysore’s kings helped create a unique body of music
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WTO talks explained: What's at stake for Indian agriculture
Will India pick and choose what is central to its concerns or will it take on the leadership mantle for developing countries?
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Sangh Parivar groups fighting GM mustard run into a new opponent – Sangh Parivar groups
A few organisations linked to the RSS are pushing acceptance of genetically modified mustard as it comes up for regulatory approval.
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Can BJP pull off a coup in Kerala’s local body elections with its caste politics?
The saffron party's alliance with a social organisation that represents the Ezhava caste has sent alarm bells ringing in the CPM.
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Video
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Watch: K-Pop singer Aoora sings in Assamese as he collaborates with Nilotpal Bora in a new folk song
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Watch Anu Malik and Sonu Nigam’s impromptu performance of ‘Main Hoon Na’ at Farah Khan’s home
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Watch: Doordarshan newsreader faints on live TV in Kolkata owing to severe heat
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Watch: Spice Girls sing ‘Stop’ as bandmates reunite to celebrate Victoria Beckham’s 50th birthday
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Watch: Over 350 ballerinas come together to break the world record for standing on tip toes
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India’s solar energy mission is under attack from the US (and it's doing nothing about it)
The WTO has upheld the US challenge to India’s solar policies. Will New Delhi fight back?
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Industry report warns of 'serious defects' in nuclear reactors of French company supplying to India
The Narendra Modi government signed an agreement with the French company Areva that a report says is 'technically bankrupt' with 'few credible prospects'.
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Will India support a small firm's bid to make a cheap diabetes drug or cave in to big pharma?
If the government grants Hyderabad's Lee Pharma a licence overriding AstraZeneca's patent, more than 60 million diabetes patients will benefit.
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The Reel
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Aditi Rao Hydari on playing diverse characters: ‘I want the audience to take me home with them’
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The story of India’s unique ‘Milk Revolution’ is going to the Cannes Film Festival
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The story behind the ‘Kuch Kuch Hota Hai’ title track: ‘Just write very simple poetry’
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‘Juna Furniture’ review: A simplistic crusade against the neglect of senior citizens
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‘Late Night with the Devil’ review: A deft satire on the price of success
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Australian aboriginals vs Adani Mining: 'We reject any land-use agreement'
Adrian Burragubba, the spokesman for Queensland's indigenous people, said the project would 'tear the heart out of our country'.
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Indian drug companies once saved millions by producing cheap medicines – but no more
Instead of making cheaper generic versions, pharmaceutical companies are being lured by voluntary licensing agreements.
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On the India-Pakistan border, a decade of peace lies shattered
The sudden spurt in crossborder firing has shattered the calm in parts of Jammu and Kashmir.
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The Field
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Badminton, Uber Cup 2024: Indian women’s team beat Singapore to inch closer to quarter-finals
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India tour of Bangladesh: Focus on T20 World Cup preparation after moving on from last year’s drama
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IPL 2024: Sanju Samson and Dhruv Jurel earn Rajasthan Royals easy win over Lucknow Super Giants
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Badminton, Thomas and Uber Cup 2024: Indian men beat Thailand in campaign opener; women beat Canada
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IPL 2024: Jake Fraser-McGurk’s whirlwind knock powers Delhi Capitals to win over Mumbai Indians