
India study suggests meritocracy hampered by classist ideas
A study carried out in India suggests old ideas about caste and class may linger - hampering the aspirations of millions - even in system that celebrates education and meritocracy. ... more
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Hard money, soft standards? Tough questions for China's new bank
China scored a diplomatic coup by enticing almost 50 countries including key US allies to join its new development bank. ... more
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Destructive cosmic airbursts likely more common than previously believed
Global food system reforms urged to reverse land degradation and climate threats
Bumpy skies: How climate change increases air turbulence
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India Launches Fourth Satellite in Effort to Develop Own Navigation System
The IRNSS-1D navigation satellite was launched from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre at the Sriharikota Island in the southern part of the country.
Indian President Pranab Mukherjee congratulate ... more
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Governor backs down, seeks 'fix' to Indiana religion law
Indiana Governor Mike Pence, facing a firestorm of criticism, said Tuesday he and state legislators will work to "fix" a contentious new law this week that some warn discriminates against gays. ... more
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Baby among 15 killed by landslide in Indian Kashmir
Emergency workers in Indian Kashmir have recovered 15 bodies including that of a three-week-old baby after a landslide triggered by heavy rains buried several houses. ... more
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Sri Lanka says no deal to restart Chinese port project
Sri Lanka has yet to resolve a dispute with China over a $1.4 billion development in Colombo despite a state visit to Beijing last week, a minister said Monday. ... more
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Rescuers pull six bodies from landslides in flood-hit Indian Kashmir
Rescuers recovered six bodies late Monday from landslides in Indian Kashmir and were searching for those still buried as hundreds fled their homes after flooding triggered by heavy rain. ... more
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