Butterfly wings to the aid of glaucoma patients
INSPIRED by tiny structures on transparent butterfly wings, scientists have developed a light-manipulating surface for more effective and longer-lasting eye implants for glaucoma patients. Researchers
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The real concerns
The controversy over the population growth rates only serves to deflect attention from serious issues such as the declining sex
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Pollution unchecked
A Supreme Court appointed committee comes down heavily on the Kerala State Pollution Control Board for its failure to stop industries from polluting crucial river systems such as the
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A chance to fight
The Supreme Court's order to disburse among the Bhopal gas victims the unspent compensation amount remaining with the RBI presents an opportunity to reopen and correct the distortions in the 1989 settlement reached between Union Carbide Corporation and the Government of India.
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Flood of fears
Another monsoon, and the level of fear and tension rises in Harsud and other towns affected by the Sardar Sarovar project.
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A promise belied
The Common Minimum Programme of the United Progressive Alliance lets go of the opportunity to present a bold new vision to conserve the environment through sustainable development.
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Debris danger
Rubble from the landslide that occurred 10 months ago on the Varunavat mountain in Uttarkashi threatens to swamp the town during this monsoon. Debris on the slope of the crumbling Varunavat mountain. Uttarkashi town is seen at the foothills.
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Bengal's bane
With the monsoon yet to run its course, north Bengal, where the rivers are already in spate, lives in fear.
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Battling Bihar
As northern Bihar reels under heavy floods, the worst in a decade, the State government struggles hard to take relief to the people.
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The tears of Assam
Every year the Brahmaputra and its tributaries bring death and destruction to Assam. Yet, there is no long-term plan to tackle floods in the State.
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Vidarbha's trauma
The Vidarbha region of Maharashtra sees a spate of suicides by farmers, but the State's Agriculture Minister denies any connection between these incidents and government policy.