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The panel had also suggested that the company pay compensation of around Rs 20 lakh to the affected patients.. Credit: Reuters/File Photo

Faulty Hip Implants Case: Government Asks ‘Victims’ to Approach State or Central Panels

The move came after a panel said in its...

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Section 377 Verdict Should Be Treated as a Marker of Evolution of Mental Health Rights

Chaitali Sinha 11/09/2018

The Mental Healthcare Act, 2017 was quoted by three...

Vigyan Jyoti’s aim is to arrange for girl students of classes 9, 10 and 11 meet women scientists. Representative image. Credit: mesterjagels/Flickr, CC BY 2.0

A Year Since Launch of Govt Scheme to Get Girls Into Science, What’s Happened?

T.V. Padma 05/09/2018

Some believe that if science leaders and politicians don't...

A fire burns at the National Museum of Brazil in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil September 2, 2018. Credit: Reuters/Ricardo Moraes

Massive Fire at 200-Year-Old National Museum in Brazil

Reuters 03/09/2018

The museum, which is tied to the Rio de...

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Ancient Teenager the First Known Person with Parents of Two Different Species

Michelle Langley 31/08/2018

Ancient DNA in a 50,000+ year old bone tells...

We have ancient ancestors to thank for the cheese we eat today. Credit: Pixabay

The Surprising Role Cheese Played in Human Evolution

Penny Bickle 30/08/2018

Archaeologists have discovered the world's oldest cheese, and it...

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The Ganga Is Dying and This Sadhu Is on a Fast Unto Death to Save It

Sandeep Pandey 27/08/2018

Swami Sanand thinks the present idea of development is...