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Bt Brinjal may be the first mass produced genetically modified veggie to land on the Indian table. Monsanto Mahyco is doing field trials.

The NCERT quotes historical proof to justify a Class XI text saying ancient Aryans, Brahmins were partial to beef. An HC PIL forced their hand.

Orissa, in a bid to stem hooch deaths, is amending the 1915 Bihar-Orissa Excise Act. Life terms, no bail, heavy fines are on the anvil.

It’s on the UPA’s achievements list, but the anti-AIDS rail wagon, the Red Ribbon Express, is yet to chug out. India is worst hit now: 5.7 mn cases.