A new cholera prediction model can warn of outbreaks 11 months in advance and also describe the possible severity.

Tribal people in the hills of Tamil Nadu have better knowledge of millet varieties than taxonomists, a study shows.

A conference in India has heard calls for new, science-based development indices in the run-up to the Rio+20 summit.

Higher temperatures could decrease wheat yields by causing the crop to age prematurely.

Pakistan's medical laboratory workers need better biosafety awareness says a new study.

Bhutan has successfully brought down malaria cases, but fears reversals from global warming.

Offices of research, innovation and commercialisation (ORIC) are set to improve links between Pakistan’s universities and its enterprises.

Nepal plans to expand its household biogas programme, a model for developing countries, into commercial use.

Pakistan's science academy hosted six scientists from its Indian counterpart this week, leading to pledges on joint research projects.

Asia now collectively invests slightly more than the United States in research and development, says a report.

Indian health officials are describing hard to treat cases of TB as 'extra XDR-TB' amid warnings that the disease is not being managed properly.

Recent scandals have exposed weaknesses in India's ability to police its own doctors as they participate in international drug trials.

Cutting methane and soot emissions could quickly tackle climate change while boosting crops and health, says a study.

Indian initiative toward open access wins laurels, despite lacklustre government support.

Developing countries could prepare better for extreme weather events if they used more than one weather model, say scientists.

Indian premier Manmohan Singh wants the country’s scientists to follow policy using science and technology to push inclusive growth.

Science and tech played big roles in events such as the Arab Spring and tackling natural disasters ― but they struggled to be heard elsewhere.

South Asian countries should drop political agendas in favour of collaboration in sustainable development research, experts say.

Indian Kashmir needs to prepare for a major temblor, going by new satellite data.

Man-made activity is contributing to pressures on an Indian biodiversity hotspots, says study.