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Health

Charlie Sheen Donates To Homeless Charity

Charlie Sheen has topped off a charitable year by making a sizeable Christmas donation to help the homeless. The former Two and a Half Men star has handed $50,000 (£33,3...

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Sustainable Development

UK gives £12.5m aid for South Sudan refugees

The government has announced a £12.5m aid package for families fleeing the violence in South Sudan. At least 180,000 people have been forced from their h...

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Sustainable Development

Gardening's future: organics, veggies, adapting for climate change and more

While many gardeners scan the newly arrived seed catalogues to plan their next growing season, the industry’s visionaries are pouring talent and resources into products ...

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Environment

The Endangered Species Act Celebrates Forty Years Of Wildlife Protection (VIDEO)

On Dec. 28, 1973, President Richard Nixon signed a crucial piece of legislation for wildlife protection: the Endangered Species Act. Created “to protect and recover impe...

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Health

Number of polio cases reach 82 in Pakistan this year

ISLAMABAD: The number of polio cases in Pakistan reached 82 this year with five new cases reported in the Federally Administered Tribal Areas as the crippling disease remained...

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Sustainable Development

This Downton Abbey-Inspired Law Would Finally Allow Women to Inherit Noble Titles

Even the British Parliament is obsessed with “Downton Abbey.” Traditionally, the English line of succession doesn’t allow men to pass their noble titles on ...

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Environment

Scientists to create future climate conditions under Antarctic waters

Scientists are preparing to mimic predicted ocean conditions in Antarctica. Under climate change modelling, scientists predict polar waters will absorb greater concentrations...

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Health

Here come cholesterol free and odourless eggs

It’s news that all health conscious people, especially eggiterians, will surely welcome. After healthy drinks and diet supplements, Healthy Eggs have entered the market ...

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Sustainable Development

Corruption, Institutions and Sustainable Development

When civil servants make decisions based purely on their own personal interests, their decisions are not likely to be of benefit to society An argument has been rumbling on f...

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Health

Numbers offer complicated story of health care law

WASHINGTON (AP) — The government churns out tons of numbers, but here’s one you won’t see: 0.0002. That’s the percentage of estimated online visitors t...

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THOUGHT FACTORY: DISCOVERING MAHARASHTRA'S COOL RETREATS

Beat the Heat: unveiling Maharashtra's chilling hideaways for a refreshing summer escape...

April 25 2024

ALTERNATIVE ENTERTAINMENT: THE RIVER OF LIFE

OP Srivastava takes us on the banks of Gautam Ghose's film. Paar, crossing the river of ...

April 24 2024

KALEIDOSCOPE: ANURAG ANAND - THE STORYTELLER ARTIST

‘I am a storyteller with art and writing as my mediums,’ says Anurag Anand, ...

April 23 2024