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February 14, 2013

Low-arsenic rice could have major health benefits
Amsterdam, Netherlands (SPX) Feb 14, 2013
Millions of people worldwide are regularly exposed to arsenic through drinking water and eating rice grown in soil and water containing high amounts of arsenic. Long-term exposure can lead to the development of different types of cancer as well as serious cardiovascular, neurological, and other health problems. Scientists have now identified aromatic rice from Bangladesh that has far lower arsenic concentrations than found in non-aromatic rice. The other important benefit is that it contains highe ... read more

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India joined with Asia 10 million years later than previously thought The peaks of the Himalayas are a modern remnant of massive tectonic forces that fused India with Asia tens of millions of years ago. Previous estimates have suggested this collision occurred about 5 ... more		Tibetan monk's burning marks 100th immolation bid A Tibetan monk doused himself in petrol in a Kathmandu restaurant on Wednesday and set himself on fire, marking the 100th self-immolation bid in a wave of protests against Chinese rule since 2009. ... more		Nepal police report 100th Tibet self-immolation bid A Tibetan man is in critical condition after setting himself on fire in Nepal on Wednesday, police said, the 100th self-immolation bid since 2009 according to a toll by Tibet's exiled government. ... more
				Shell India plans floating LNG plant Shell India will invest $1 billion for a floating liquefied natural gas terminal off the coast of India. ... more		Daimler India Sets Up Solar Power Plant To Meet Purchase Obligation Daimler India Commercial Vehicles has announced that it has set up a 300 kW solar power plant at a cost of Rs 4 crore to meet the 'solar purchase obligation (SPO)' mandated by the Tamil Nadu governm ... more

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Amazon seeks relaxation of India e-commerce rules US online retail giant Amazon said Tuesday it had asked New Delhi to consider relaxing a law that stops its Indian subsidiary from selling directly to customers. ... more		India IT exports picking up steam Exports by India's flagship IT outsourcing industry are set to grow by 12 to 14 percent in the next financial year, an industry group said on Tuesday, suggesting signs of recovery. ... more		Sidekick autonomy software guides YFQ-42A test mission for CCA program Infleqtion lists shares on NYSE as neutral atom quantum firm Top Chinese gaming companies continue to challenge		US economy picks up, China might slow: OECD indicator Economic activity in the United States is rising, in the eurozone it is steadying, but in China and India the growth trend is slowing, leading indicators from the OECD showed on Monday. ... more
				Major fighter jet deal, trade dominate Hollande's India trip French President Francois Hollande's visit to India this week is dominated by trade issues, including a $12-billion deal for Rafale fighter jets, nuclear energy and potential tie-ups for new metro lines. ... more		Italy defence firm chief arrested for India bribes: reports Italian police on Tuesday arrested the chief executive of aerospace and defence giant Finmeccanica for corruption and embezzlement in relation to alleged bribes given to the Indian government, Italian media reported. ... more

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Outside View: Free of Russian influence Late last month, Russia's foreign minister confirmed that his country's forces are in the process of vacating a major radar station in Azerbaijan. The Gabala radar was a vital part of Russia's late Cold War missile tracking system, covering all of the Middle East, Iran, Pakistan and even as far as India. ... more		The Safety Zone now Features Solar Powered Warehouse Independence Solar, together with its installation partner, Pat Munger Construction Company, have announced the completion of a rooftop solar energy system at the Connecticut distribution center for ... more		Solar-driven ionosphere charges may nudge stressed faults toward rupture Stable black carbon in mangrove soils boosts coastal climate role Low crystallinity iron minerals show promise for chromium cleanup and carbon storage		India parliament attack plotter hanged A Kashmiri separatist was executed Saturday over his role in a deadly attack on the Indian parliament in 2001 - an episode that brought nuclear-armed India and Pakistan to the brink of war. ... more
				China, India tourists triple Australian visits Australia's strong dollar has done little to dampen its popularity with Chinese and Indian visitors, with tourist numbers from those countries tripling in the past decade, data showed Wednesday. ... more		India's solar program a trade issue The United States has launched a complaint with the World Trade Organization over India's National Solar Mission. ... more

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F-35A Completes 3-Year Clean Wing Flutter Testing Program

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Japan's Mazda swings back to profit

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Bulgarians protest high energy costs

Diageo Transitions to 100 Percent Renewable Electricity at its North American HQ

Venezuela devalues again amid downturn

Shell India plans floating LNG plant

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	REC Supplies 10 MW For Two Solar Power Plant Installations In India REC has announced that it was the exclusive supplier of high-performance solar panels for two five MW solar power plants in the region of Gujarat, India, known as the 'solar energy hub'. "The ... more		US challenges India at WTO over solar panel rules The United States took the first step towards a full-blown trade dispute with India Wednesday on the solar power sector, the World Trade Organisation said. ... more		Dassault sweats on Rafale deal in India, hopes for 2013 France's Dassault Aviation hopes to conclude its $12-billion deal to sell Rafale jets to India this year, with negotiations set to be taken up by President Francois Hollande next week. ... more		India 'concerned' over China running Pakistan port India's defence minister said Wednesday that New Delhi was concerned by Pakistan's decision last month to transfer management of a strategically located deep-sea port to China. ... more

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Afghan deployment report causes stir in Sri Lanka		Sri Lanka rescues 138 stranded on sinking boat: navy		Nepal launches census of Royal Bengal tiger		Global firms eye lucrative contracts at India air show		GNLA guerrillas kill two in India

Israel seeks major arms deals with India

India's changing appetite throws up meaty issues

India gives Seychelles Dornier aircraft

Elbit Systems and Windward Team to Introduce Advanced Maritime Surveillance Solution for India

Asia manufacturing eases in January

India urges China to respect its river rights

China convicts Tibetan burning 'inciters' of murder

Iran seeks to salvage gas pipeline deal

Madagascar braces for cyclone Felleng

Troops shoot one dead in west Myanmar: govt official

Tibetans in India launch drive against China

India wheels out new long-range missile in annual parade

China tries two Tibetan self-immolation 'inciters': media

Researchers Create Method for More Sensitive Electrochemical Sensors

Tibetan nomad dies in self-immolation: rights group

Construction of Bangladesh N-plant from October

Top Kashmir minister calls nuclear conflict warning 'daft'

India and Israel deepen defense ties

Indian Kashmir advises people to prepare for nuclear war

France uses Mali war to boost Rafale jet

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