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Where is science in the developing world?

A series of articles, written by TWAS members and published by Nature, discusses the status of science in the South

Tackling cyclones in the Indian Ocean

How can countries better forecast, prepare for and adapt to future cyclones? SciDev.Net examines the issues at hand

Pakistan's science advocate steps down

The scientist behind massive increases in Pakistani scientific research spending has resigned


News in brief

Round up of news from or about South Asia

Opening the debate on Indian patent bill

Is India being too hasty in drafting a new law to increase university patenting?

Kidney disease baffles Sri Lanka doctors

An epidemic of kidney disease among farming communities is puzzling Sri Lankan researchers


Science in Himalayan countries

Sustainable technologies are making the best of local resources


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- Indian National Science Academy
- Indian Academy of Sciences
- National Academy of Agricultural Sciences
- Vigyan Prasar

Regional science portals

Other websites containing information about science and technology in South Asia