India's decision to associate itself with the Accord leaves China as only nation from BASIC group who has yet to do so.
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Abhishek Bachchan launches WWF's Earth Hour
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Google says talks with China ongoing
After Wednesday’s comments that Google was prepared to leave China, it now says talks are underway. -
China space program selects first women astronauts
Married women are selected as astronauts to take part in missions to China's planned space station. -
Sony to roll out 3D TVs in Japan in June
Come June 10, viewers can now watch 3D films like "Avatar" from the comforts of their own homes. -
Asia "missing" 96 million women: UN
Female infanticide and abortion have caused a severe gender imbalance in Asia and UN reckons the problem is worsening.
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Chocolate powered racecar
World’s first chocolate powered race car is said to be the most eco friendly machine yet to be ever seen. -
S.Korea unveils 'recharging road' for eco-friendly buses
Electric vehicles suck power magnetically from buried electric strips in roads. -
Ladies, raise your glasses
An alcoholic drink a day may keep women's weight gain away, research shows. -
The looming water crisis
Our inaction over the declining availability of water should be a matter of concern. -
Cruelty in zoos
Savagery in Pakistani zoos is the result of human callousness and nothing will change until attitudes do.
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NATURAL DISASTERS
The blockage of the Hunza spells doomsday for communities dwelling along the basins of the Indus River.
ROBOT BABY
Inventors of the baby-bot show young people the pleasures of parenting as Japan faces a demographic crisis.
WOOD VS WATER
Sierra Leone joins efforts to save mangroves from being destroyed for firewood to make salt.
WATER WOES
Farmers’ wasteful use of water is unsustainable with a fast-growing population and rapidly industrialising economy.
MOBILE SAVIOUR
Mobile technology is a crucial, cheap lifeline for Somalis to stay in touch amidst frequent bouts of violence.
END TO POLLUTION
Tanneries that have poured harmful effluent into the holy river for decades are closing, but at the expense of jobs.
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