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Traditional knowledge and limits to GI
It is often considered that geographical indications (GI) can be used to protect traditional knowledge and communities. Hence, many countries, including India, have adopted GI laws. Historically, the concept of GI has evolved from principles such as unfair trade practices, consumer protection against deception, ‘passing off’ (when some products are passed off as authentic GI), …
Inflation beyond control of monetary policy
In an open economy, RBI can do little do bring inflation under check. Its rate hikes are, in fact, counter-productive. The RBI has been on an ‘interest hike’ spree for quite some time now, but inflation has not come down. The misconception that a hike in interest rate can contain inflation is based on monetarism, …
A Tag Is Not Enough
The granting of the geographical indication tag for Banglar rosogolla has brought cheer to Bengal. While it may be true that Bengal is the origin of Banglar rosogolla and that the state may also be producing the best rosogollas in the world, will this recognition bring any substantial benefits for the rosogolla and its makers? …
India needs to build solar-electricity storage system: Researcher
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Bad air isn’t just a Delhi problem, a lot more than ‘odd-even’ is needed
With the quality of Delhi’s air has again reached critical levels with severe pollution, alarm bells have gone off, and the Delhi government announced it would bring back the “odd-even” scheme, that seems to be turning into an annual ritual. (The plan has been temporarily kept on hold after the National Green Tribunal directed that …
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How WTO’s ruling against India will hurt solar industry
The WTO has ruled against India in the solar dispute with the US. It could not have come at a worse time for the solar equipment manufacturers of India. The industry is already suffering from a crash in prices of solar panels in global market, slackening of demand in foreign countries and stiff competition from Chinese …
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This isn’t case of tech theft
The developed nations’ argument that compulsory licensing in India will scare foreign investors, is bogus India’s National Manufacturing Policy, that intends to ensure the success of the Make in India programme, has also given a push to the Technology Acquisition and Development Fund, which will help promote access to technology through patent pooling and compulsory …
G20 Summit: Much heat without light?
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Coal must be mined sensibly
The use of clean coal mining and processing methods can ensure that a greater share of our coal reserves is put to use, and in a sustainable manner. Read More at: