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COVID-19 lockdown: 50 PDS shops sealed in Bihar for illegal trade

A ration shop in Delhi. Source: Wikimedia Commons
According to officials, more PDS shops will be sealed and action taken against shopkeepers …
April 07, 2020
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Health

COVID-19: How will India plan its lockdown exit?
At Connaught place, Delhi, on day 1 of nationwide lockdown. Photo: Vikas Choudhary
The PM has directed all chief ministers to devise a common exit strategy 
April 07, 2020
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Wildlife & Biodiversity

‘Chinese medicine’s use of animals a threat to entire world’
Traditional Chinese Medicine products made of animal parts. Photo: Wikimedia Commons
Down to Earth speaks to US scientist and doctor, David Gorski about Traditional Chinese …
April 07, 2020
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Economy

COVID-19 exposes India’s dependence on China for active pharma ingredients
India’s pharmaceutical industry is the third-largest in the world in terms of volume Photo: Needpix
India imports around 90 per cent of APIs used to make antibiotics, says an expert
April 07, 2020
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YOUNG

Bored at home? Catch famous authors reading out their best stories for you
Bored at home? Catch famous authors reading out their best stories for you
To help children cope during their period of confinement, authors of famous children books …
April 06, 2020
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YOUNG

Chasing the storm
Chasing the storm
The wild winds huff and puff, destroying all that comes in its way. But, does it have a …
April 03, 2020
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Health

How the fowl, chicken’s ancestor, travelled the world
How the fowl, chicken’s ancestor, travelled the world
Indians were probably the first to domesticate the red jungle fowl and realise its …
April 02, 2020
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YOUNG

What does quarantine mean and when did it begin
What does quarantine mean and when did it begin
In the 14th century, ships arriving at Venice were made to sit at anchor for 40 days before …
April 03, 2020
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Urban commons. Hyderabad's financial district. Source: Wikimedia Commons

Urban commons

March 03, 2020
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Wildlife & Biodiversity
Asian elephants. India recently held the 13th CoP to UNEP CMS. Photo: iStock Photos

FULL COVERAGE: Conservation of Migratory Species of Wild Animals CoP in Gandhinagar

March 02, 2020
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India's population: Fertility rate below replacement rate in 20 states, UTs | COVER STORY

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Uterus removal in India: Operative spread

The prevalence rate of hysterectomy is 17 per 1,000 women in the country. Andhra Pradesh and Telangana lead in the number of operations performed

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