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Asian nations slam U.S.-China trade war

Asian countries have voiced concern about the potentially devastating impact of a U.S.-China trade war, with Ministers calling for the acceleration of talks for a gigantic Beijing-backed free-trade deal that excludes the United States.

posted by Jawwad Kazi 5th Aug 2018

A game-changing diaper?

A team at IIT Madras develops a biodegradable, super-absorbent polymer.

posted by Jawwad Kazi 5th Aug 2018

Mcr-1 gene seen in K. pneumoniae bacteria

A study published in Antimicrobial Agents and Chemotherapy found that about 10% of the K. pneumoniae bacteria studied were resistant to colistin.

posted by Jawwad Kazi 5th Aug 2018

Every ounce counts

Basic nutrition:World Breastfeeding Week (August 1-7) is celebrated every year to encourage breastfeeding and improve the health of babies around the world.

posted by Jawwad Kazi 5th Aug 2018

‘Anti-lynching law need of the hour’

CPI (M) general secretary Sitaram Yechury hoped that the government would bring in a law to tackle crimes such as mob lynching in this session.

posted by Jawwad Kazi 5th Aug 2018