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Sustainable Development

India world No 2 in global fish production

The Government is planning to develop a policy for aquaculture growth in the country, Union minister for Agriculture Radha Mohan Singh said here today. Addressing after ina...

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Bollywood

Punks, Pereras and Happy Hookers: Women of the South Asian musical diaspora

A number of young South Asian women are making inventive, cutting edge music, channeling the spirit of Grace Jones, Patti Smith and punk rather than Raj Kapoor. Are we livi...

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Health

Too much sun could make you a UV addict, raise cancer risk

It is common knowledge that exposure to sunlight helps the skin synthesise vitamin D. But at the same time prolonged exposure can also lead to skin cancer. The degree to wh...

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Environment

FAO report shows how climate change is impacting small fishers

Outlook for fisheries and aquaculture better than for other food sectors, but UN agency calls for adaptation and mitigation to secure future food requirements Climate chang...

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Environment

Water pollution killing Goa’s marine population

The next time you want to dig into a spiced, crunchy fried mussel or fancy some coconut-laced clam gravy while lounging in a Goa beach shack, you might have to look harder ...

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Hollywood

Champion Big Wave Surfer Maya Gabeira Stars In New Oceana PSA

To celebrate World Oceans Day on June 8, Oceana, the largest international ocean conservation organization, released a new public service announcement (PSA) starring Brazil...

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Environment

Farmers' battle to cope with climate change could spark rural renewal

Shifting world agriculture to a "climate-smart" approach will not only help prevent future food security crises but holds the promise of sparking economic and agricultural ...

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Hollywood

Star Wars 7: Lupita Nyong’o And Gwendoline Christie Join Cast

The 12 Years a Slave Oscar-winner and the Game of Thrones star are the latest recruits aboard JJ Abrams’ Star Wars: Episode 7, which is currently shooting in London T...

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Environment

Southwest Monsoon To Hit Kerala In 48 Hours : Met Department

Heavy rains and strong winds will precede monsoon onset, fishers warned The southwest monsoon is set to hit the coast of Kerala on June 5, according to the forecast made by...

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Sustainable Development

Child Labour In India

This highly civilized, educated and marvelously scientific world of today says that child labour is simply a severe violation of basic human rights; but in spite of this re...

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