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Product patents okayed

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10/12/1997

The group of ministers on patents has opted for recognising product patents in the revised Patents Bill and rejected the transition regime which entailed extending exclusive marketing rights and

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HP to control cataract blindness by 2000

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10/12/1997

Himachal will be the first state in the country to control cataract blindness by the turn of the century. This was stated by Mr P K Dhumal, Chief Minister, while presiding over the state convention

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'98 will be hottest year, say scientists

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10/12/1997

The year 1998 is all set to be the hottest year of the millennium, the latest global temperature measurements show. Thousands of readings from satellites and weather stations across the globe have

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Pakistan to test Shaheen any time says scientists

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10/12/1997

Pakistan can testfire its medium range Shaheen missile any time as all preparations have been completed, media reports said on Sunday. "We can conduct the first test-fire of Sheheen missile any time,

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Sericulture development project for N-E region

The Central Silk Board (CSB) has prepared an Integrated Muga and Eri Sericulture Development project for the North-Eastern States at an estimated cost of Rs 95 crores to be implemented during the

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2,000 MW thermal plant in Bihar likely

The centre would set up a 2,000 MW thermal power plant in Hazaribagh district, the Union Finance Minister Mr. Yashwant Sinha said. The cost of the project and its location were being worked

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Baby boom

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10/12/1997

Japan has too much money and too few people-too few of the right age, anyway. Japan's medium age is now 40, and the birth rate is well below the replacement level. Two-thirds of women under 30 remain

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Spinach takes the bang out of explosives

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10/12/1997

Ordinary garden spinach could be used to neutralise dangerous explosives,according to US scientists. The technique could prove safer,cheaper and more environmentally friendly than any disposal

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Researchers form group on toxins

Researchers on Tuesday formed an academic society to focus their studies on hormone disrupting chemicals, which are causing public concern over their health effects. About 150 researchers working at

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10/12/1997
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Roche pulls heart drug

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10/12/1997

Pharmaceutical firm Hoffmann-La Roche has voluntarily withdrawn its heart drug Posicor from all markets. The move follows concerns that the drug can causepotentially fatal complications when taken in

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