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Experts demand ethical framework and standards for AI systems

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Two-day international colloquium on ‘Ethics and Governance of Autonomous Al Systems …
February 18, 2019
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Agriculture

Scientists identify proteins linked with wheat infection

Wheat infection
Karnal Bunt, the infection, reduces yield and quality of grains as they start giving off …
February 18, 2019
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Governance

‘The govt’s version of history is less dependent on science, more on divine sayings’
Ganesha writing the Mahabharata
Journalist Tony Joseph debunks the myth of India being the homeland of the Aryans and …
February 18, 2019
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Governance

Gujarat land activists allege detention for demonstrating over rights
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Protesters seek land rights under Forest Rights Act, roll back of decision to give land to …
February 19, 2019
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Environment

Sterlite plant in Thoothukudi to remain shut: SC
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Supreme Court sets aside NGT decision to reopen copper plant
February 18, 2019
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Health

New report flags use of antibiotics on animals
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Out of 155 countries, 45 acknowledged using antibiotics on animals, says report by World …
February 18, 2019
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Forests

India Eco Watch: Major ecological happenings of the week (Feb 10-17)
Wildlife
Down To Earth brings you the top happenings in the world of ecology, botany and zoology
February 18, 2019
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Economy

World’s working-age population growing slowest in over 2 decades
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The unemployment rate will continue to be high for years to come
February 16, 2019
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2020 Tokyo Olympics will recycle e-waste to make medals

For the first time in the history of Olympics, medals will be made from metal recovered from old cell phones and laptops

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लोकतंत्र की हत्या कर सत्ता पर काबिज रहने की जुगत

बिहार में ग्राम पंचायत स्तर पर अगड़ी जाति के पुरुष सत्ता बचाने के लिए दलित महिलाओं से शादी कर रहे हैं। क्या इसे लोकतंत्र के बाईपास का संकेत मानें 
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Director General of Centre for Science and Environment (CSE) and the Editor of Down To Earth magazine. She is an environmentalist who pushes for changes in policies, practices and mindsets

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While every week, Down To Earth brings you the top environmental cases heard in the Supreme …
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Full coverage: Impacts of climate change on Hindu Kush Himalayan region

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