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.

Latha Jishnu

· May 02, 2018 · 02:30 pm

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.

Latha Jishnu

· Jul 08, 2016 · 02:30 pm

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.

Latha Jishnu

· Feb 22, 2016 · 01:30 pm

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?

Latha Jishnu

· Dec 15, 2015 · 12:30 pm

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.

Latha Jishnu

· Dec 07, 2015 · 09:15 am

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.

Latha Jishnu

· Nov 06, 2015 · 06:30 pm

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?

Latha Jishnu

· Sep 24, 2015 · 05:30 pm

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'.

Latha Jishnu

· Jul 17, 2015 · 09:00 am

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.

Latha Jishnu

· Jul 13, 2015 · 09:05 am

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'.

Latha Jishnu

· May 03, 2015 · 09:00 am

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.

Latha Jishnu

· Mar 29, 2015 · 08:45 am

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.

Latha Jishnu

· Jan 10, 2015 · 06:45 am