After many disastrous years spent trying to shape the Middle East, the Obama administration has refocused its foreign policy toward defending U.S. interests in economically … How Obama’s Asia Pivot Nudged China Toward Pakistan but Helped Aggravate IndiaRead more
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Hillary Clinton said US could ‘ring China with missile defense’
Hillary Clinton privately said the US would “ring China with missile defense” if the Chinese government failed to curb North Korea’s nuclear program, a potential … Hillary Clinton said US could ‘ring China with missile defense’Read more
Posted inGMO / India
Honey traders oppose GM mustard
Beekeepers association of different states, today, announced a day-long protest on September 28 at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi against government’s proposal on introducing genetically … Honey traders oppose GM mustardRead more
Posted inElectric Vehicle / India / News
Ashok Leyland launches first indigenous zero-emission electric bus
Commercial vehicle major Ashok Leyland on Monday launched ‘Circuit’ Series – first Electric Bus Made in India. Designed and engineered in India, for India, by … Ashok Leyland launches first indigenous zero-emission electric busRead more
Posted inEconomics / Hindutva / India / Medicine / Patent
India agreed to not issue ‘compulsory’ drug licences
India has given private assurances that it will not grant licences allowing local firms to override patents and make cheap copies of drugs by big … India agreed to not issue ‘compulsory’ drug licencesRead more
Posted inGMO / India
Is India about to Make a Catastrophic Mistake with GM Mustard?
Global oilseed, agribusiness and biotech corporations are engaged in a long-term attack on India’s local cooking oil producers. In just 20 years, they have reduced … Is India about to Make a Catastrophic Mistake with GM Mustard?Read more
Posted inGMO / India
Supreme Court stays commercial release of GM Mustard; to hear the matter on October 17
The Supreme Court has stayed the commercial release of genetically modified (GM) variety of mustard, till October 17 when it hears the matter again, Aruna … Supreme Court stays commercial release of GM Mustard; to hear the matter on October 17Read more
Posted inGMO / India
GM mustard may be stalled indefinitely
Even though transgenic mustard (GM mustard) may have been declared safe by a government sub-committee, it may yet remain in the can for an indefinite … GM mustard may be stalled indefinitelyRead more
Posted inIndia / Politics / ToMl
What is striking in India is the indifference of the privileged
You have been protesting wars, from Vietnam to Iraq. And then, there has been the Occupy Wall Street movement. What have been the similarities and … What is striking in India is the indifference of the privilegedRead more
Posted inAfrica / India / ToMl / USA Empire
India and US deepen strategic collaboration in Africa
The Indian and US militaries are partnering in the training of African officers to lead and train troops deployed on UN, and potentially African Union-sponsored, … India and US deepen strategic collaboration in AfricaRead more