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Assessing GM Crops: Prof M S Swaminathan
24/08/2016

Media reports indicate that the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change is preparing guidelines for the socio-economic assessment of GM Crops.

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A walk through science and conservation
23/08/2016

What connects the five ecosystems of Sangam literature and a scientific laboratory? How do sacred grove themes find their way into Chennai?

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Good Weather Codes for a good monsoon: Prof M S Swaminathan
22/08/2016

Media reports predict a 6% agricultural growth because of good monsoon. It is therefore time to formulate and implement a Good Weather Code which can help us to maximise the benefits of a good monsoon.

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Dr Smita Mishra passes away
18/08/2016

Dr (Ms) Smita Mishra, a very leading scientist and biodiversity expert of MSSRF passed away in Chennai on 17 August 2016 after fighting cancer for over a decade.

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Centenary of Bharat Ratna M S Subbulakshmi: Prof M S Swaminathan
16/08/2016

I am happy that UN is releasing a special stamp to mark the centenary of the Queen of Music M S Subbulakshmi.

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Achieving Olympic Medals: Prof M S Swaminathan
16/08/2016

The remarkable performance of Dipa Karmakar provides not only evidence of the capability of women athletes but also the need for greater investment in training and nutrition.

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World Food Prize Intern Focuses on Food Security Issues in Kolli Hills
10/08/2016

Every year one World Food Prize intern joins MSSRF under the Norman Borlaug-Ruan Fellowship to work within one of the Foundation’s area of work.

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Nuclear Weapon Free World: Prof M S Swaminathan
09/08/2016

On Aug 6th and 9th nuclear bombs were used in Hiroshima and Nagasaki which caused unparalleled mortality and suffering among the people.

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Streamlining paddy procurement: Prof M S Swaminathan
06/08/2016

Paddy is the most important food crop in Tamil Nadu and its importance will grow in an era of climate change.

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Indian Single Market: Prof M S Swaminathan
04/08/2016

The passing of the GST Bill by Rajya Sabha is an important landmark in the economic management of our country.

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Floods and Wildlife: Prof M S Swaminathan
02/08/2016

Recent heavy floods in Assam and Bihar have led to a considerable movement of both human families and animals.

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Freedom from malnutrition: Prof M S Swaminathan
01/08/2016

The UP government deserves our gratitude for initiating the Hausla Nutrition Scheme to make pregnant women and children healthy.

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