Ethical Question
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The scientific potential of synthetic embryos and the ethical questions they give rise to
The human-like embryos were made by reprogramming human embryonic stem cells, without sperm or ova. But for now, they have limited viability.
Kathryn MacKay, The Conversation
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Firms are increasingly tracking users’ eye movements, to the discomfort of ethicists
Companies developing eye-tracking products tend to dodge responsibility by asking for self-regulation of the nascent AR industry.
Patrick Lecomte, The Conversation
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A for-profit market for breast milk is emerging around the globe (including in India)
Breast milk products are often marketed as safer, vegan, better for the immune system and infant development.
Sarah Steele, The Conversation
Trending
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When an emperor came calling on a newly independent India to learn from its early successes
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How the high demand for coaching classes reflects India’s employment and economic distress
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Will the upcoming Indian election be free and fair?
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‘Crew’ review: A sexy, funny and honest airline heist movie
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Kotak firm’s Rs 60 crore donation to BJP coincided with crucial RBI decisions on Kotak Mahindra Bank
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Ethical responsibilities: What Pankaj Mishra asked his Indian publisher – and the reply he received
Mishra had questions about the publisher’s decision to bring out Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s book.
Pankaj Mishra
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Stirring the pot: Baba Ramdev's presence at World Food India fair posed a conflict of interest
The yoga guru’s Patanjali corporation is patronised by BJP governments and he in turn helps the party politically.
Shoaib Daniyal
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Killing Hitler: When is assassination justified?
The film '13 Minutes' dramatises an attempt by Georg Elser to assassinate Hitler in 1939, to prevent the war the Führer was preparing for. How clear-cut was the moral justification for that act?
Janna Thompson, The Conversation
Video
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Watch: Comedian sings Ed Sheeran song in the style of artists ranging from Sonu Nigam to Kumar Sanu
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Watch: Woman holds abdominal plank position for over four and half hours
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Watch: Kuno National Park posts video to celebrate cheetah cub Mukhi’s first birthday
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Watch: Migrant workers travel in train toilet owing to unavailability of seats
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Watch: PTI posts video accusing male ANI reporter of assaulting and abusing its woman journalist