India should resist EU, US pressure on data exclusivity in farm-chemicals: GTRI flags

The European Union and United States are urging India to accept “data exclusivity” provisions in free trade agreements, but a GTRI report has warned otherwise. Think tank Global Trade Research Initiative (GTRI) has cautioned that such commitments could damage its agrochemical industry, increase dependence on imports and raise costs for farmers. Furthermore, it could also…

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Melting icebergs create new deep-sea habitats 2,500 metres beneath the Arctic Ocean as rocks transform the seafloor |

Climate change is often framed as a story of ecological loss, but scientists have uncovered an unexpected consequence unfolding nearly 2,500 metres beneath the Arctic Ocean. As glaciers in Greenland and parts of the Russian Arctic destabilise, increasing numbers of debris-laden icebergs are drifting through the Fram Strait before melting and releasing vast quantities of…

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No future tariffs, fair rates, end ‘forced labour’ probe: What India wants from US trade deal

India has outlined key demands in its ongoing trade negotiations with the United States, including preferential tariff treatment and assurances against future tariff hikes, as both countries work towards finalising an interim trade agreement, a trade official said on Monday.A proposed bilateral trade agreement between India and the United States may only be finalised after…

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‘Pallichattambi’ box office collections day 6: Tovino Thomas film collects Rs 9.22 cr India Net; Kayadu Lohar shares gratitude | Malayalam Movie News

(Picture Courtesy: Facebook) Tovino Thomas starrer ‘Pallichattambi’ continues its theatrical run with decent collections on its first Monday.The Malayalam period action drama starring Tovino Thomas registered a noticeable drop even after a promising opening weekend. The film which is directed by Dijo Jose Antony also has a special cameo by Prithviraj Sukumaran. Box office performance…

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In 2016, beachcombers’ discovery of unusual riverbank bones led to the uncovering of Australia’s giant megafauna |

A 2016 beach discovery of ancient megafauna fossils in Australia revealed a past inhabited by giant marsupials and flightless birds. These colossal creatures, including car-sized wombats and enormous kangaroos, roamed the ancient land of Sahul. Image Credits: Seasonal migration of marsupial megafauna in Pleistocene Sahul study/ Figure 1 A leisurely weekend spent by the seaside…

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