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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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Watch: Tiger drags safari vehicle backwards in Bengaluru’s Bannerghatta park
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Sushant Singh death: Republic TV, Times Now reporting ‘prima facie contemptuous’, says Bombay HC
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Australia vs India, Brisbane Test: Rain, thunderstorm in weather forecast for Day 5 at Gabba
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Coronavirus: UP health worker dies day after getting vaccinated, official denies link to inoculation
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Watch: Beyoncé’s daughter Blue Ivy dances with contagious energy
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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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Oath Keepers, neo-Nazi tattoos, and more: This video decodes symbols spotted at the US Capitol siege
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Watch: Recap of Kamala Harris’s journey from being a presidential candidate to the US VP
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Caught on camera: ‘New Yorker’ journalist followed Trump’s supporters as they stormed the US Capitol
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‘You can’t enforce non-law’: Trader Joe’s manager rejects entry to spirited anti-mask protestors
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‘Teddy bear mama’: This woman from Hungary has collected over 20,000 teddy bears
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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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‘Gandii Baat’ trailer: AltBalaji erotic thriller series is now into season six
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‘The Legend of Hanuman’ trailer: Animated series features the voice of Sharad Kelkar
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‘Mission Frontline’ trailer: Rana Daggubati anchors a tribute to the Border Security Force
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How Netflix series ‘Bridgerton’ adapted the period costume drama for the digital age
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Last chance to watch: Documentaries and animated films about women and nature
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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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I-League: Coach Stanley Rozario parts ways with Aizawl FC to be there for daughter’s wedding
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Tennis: Davis Cup Finals increased to 11 days to ease burden on players, teams to be reduced
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Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy: Unbeaten Baroda reach knockouts, defending champs Karnataka remain in hunt
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ISL: Goalkeeper Debjit Majumder stars as ten-man East Bengal hold Chennaiyin to goalless draw
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India vs England: Hosts to name squad for first two Tests on Tuesday, Virat Kohli set to return