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The Science Problem: Why India lags behind in research & development
Over the past two decades India has invested scant funds in scientific research and development, so while in absolute terms amounts spent have grown from Rs.60,000 Crore to Rs. 1,20,000 Crore between 2010-2020, as percentage of GDP this amount has stagnated at 0.64 per cent, i.e. less than 7 per cent
CAA discriminatory against Tamil refugees from Sri Lanka: DMK
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When laws meant to be emancipatory become weapons of the regime: Teesta Setalvad
Full text of the Rabi Ray Memorial Lecture delivered by Teesta Setalvad in Bhubaneswar on November 26, 2022
Anti-Adani Kerala sea port protest: 3,000 booked over alleged police station attack at Vizhinjam, all-party meeting today
While the police has stated that the protesters had provoked the violence, the representative of the protesters’ has stated that the “violence was scripted by the ruling party with help of the BJP”
‘Ensure your name is on voters’ list or you’ll be sent to NRC Detention Camps,’ Mamata warns people
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Hatebuster! Aaftab Poonawalla- Shraddha murder case had nothing to do with religion!
According to a social media video, 80% of Hindu women who marry Muslim men are later raped or killed
TMC invites comedian Vir Das to Kolkata after Bengaluru show cancelled
Das' monologue "I come from two Indias" had stirred a row a year ago when he was criticised for allegedly defaming the country.
Over 80% Pellet Victims in Kashmir Have Lost Vision: Study
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WB: Tea Workers Struggling as Crony Capitalists Take Over Tea Gardens
Workers are being denied minimum wages, PF, bonuses, etc. As a result, many are migrating to other states.
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