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Environment

CLIMATE CHANGE: Himalayan glaciers melting more rapidly

The Himalayan glaciers that feed major south Asian rivers like the Indus, the Brahmaputra and the Ganges are melting more rapidly, reveals a major new study which says that...

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Movies

True Review - 22 Jump Street

Critics Rating: 4 STARS*

Cast: Jonah Hill, Channing Tatum, Ice Cube, Amber Stevens

Direction: Phil Lord and Christ...

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Environment

Climate change may slowdown crop production in 20 yrs

Washington, July 26 (ANI): A new study has revealed that climate change could lead to major crop production slowdown in the next 20 years. The experts from Stanford Univers...

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Environment

Climate change ‘single biggest hindrance’ to human development

The recently released Human Development Report has identified six major threats to human development and proposed a set of policies and reforms to address these vulnerabili...

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Sustainable Development

India can increase GDP by more than a quarter by giving more women jobs

The rate of India’s female graduates entering the workforce is lower than the rate of illiterate women finding a job. India ranks the second lowest in the Group of 20...

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Environment

Global agreement on climate change linked to availability of financing through Green Climate Fund: Prakash Javadekar

At the meeting of the Major Economies Forum currently underway in Paris, Environment Minister PrakashJavadekar has made it clear that a robust global agreement on climate c...

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Environment

Wanted: more international funding to fight climate change

The Economic Survey 2013-14, announced on Wednesday, appears to be setting the tone for India’s climate change negotiations on global fora. It is in line with a state...

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Sustainable Development

Railway budget promises clean water, better hygiene and safety

Ministry says it is seeking Cabinet approval to allow foreign direct investment in rail sector The Railway Budget 2014-15, which is also Narendra Modi government’s ma...

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Sustainable Development

Agriculture Dept plans to shut shop in Bangalore, rates city zero farm zone

Department proposes total exit from city as farmland under the plough plummets to 0-300 hectares in RSKs from up to 7,000 hectares earlier Bangalore city is poised to soon ...

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Bollywood

Bollywood Celebrities Who Have Pledged To Donate Their Organs

Bollywood celebrities are often seen supporting good causes as they have a number of followers around the world and their support might really help spreading awareness. Thi...

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