Deal to streamline world trade takes effect
The first multilateral trade agreement reached under the World Trade Organisation since it was created over a generation ago has taken force, aiming to streamline cross-border trade to the benefit of the developing world in particular.
Feb 22, 2017, 20:44 PM ISTClimate change accord could make India a world leader
The successful conclusion of the Climate Change Summit here will offer India an opportunity to position itself as the leader of the developing world. If, however, India does not agree with the rest of the world to consider the outcome to be worthwhile, the possibility of a global deal will quickly collapse.
Dec 08, 2015, 21:04 PM ISTInvesting in simple diagnostic tests can save many lives
Investing resources in some of the simplest diagnostic tests could save thousands of lives and end disease epidemics in the developing world, say scientists from the Imperial College London.
Dec 06, 2015, 13:55 PM IST