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Impact Of Mothers Learning

Literacy programmes for mothers can not only improve their own learning skills but also impact their children's education, a recent study has found. During the one-year study,...

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Future Of Space Travel Depends On Varsha Jain, Space Gynaecologist

NASA astronaut Peggy Whitson, who's on the International Space Station right now, spent 377 days total in space prior to this mission—the most of any US woman. It's a hu...

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The Sex Slaves Of Al-Shabab

When Salama Ali started investigating the disappearance of two younger brothers last year she made an awful discovery - not only were radicalised young Kenyan men leaving to j...

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Why Instagram Is The Worst Social Media For Mental Health

Instagram is the worst social media network for mental health and wellbeing, according to a recent survey of almost 1,500 teens and young adults. While the photo-based platfor...

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A Fish That Can Father A Near Clone Of Itself

Scientists have discovered a fish carrying genes only from its father in the nucleus of its cells. Found in a type of fish called Squalius alburnoides, which normally inhabits...

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Plants Can See, Hear And Smell - & Respond

Plants, according to Jack C Schultz, "are just very slow animals". This is not a misunderstanding of basic biology. Schultz is a professor in the Division of Plant Sciences at...

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Fierce Female Superheroes Take On Ethiopia's Biggest Problems In 'Tibeb Girls'

Africa's biggest social issues and taboos are no match for these girls. A revolutionary new cartoon series called Tibeb Girls features a group of three young superheroes, who ...

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Hot Docs Announces Awards, Human Rights Watch Festival Unveils Lineup

The Human Rights Watch Film Festival will be presented June 9 – 18, with 21 topical and provocative feature documentaries and panel discussions that showcase courageous ...

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LGBTQ Community Is Misinterpreted In Mainstream: Faraz Arif Ansari

Faraz Arif Ansari, the maker of "Sisak" -- being touted as India's first silent LGBTQ film -- says though presently people are trying to bring the conversation about the commu...

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Diane Kruger: ‘I’ve Always Earned Less Money Than Male Co-Stars For Hollywood Films’

Diane Kruger has never been earned the same pay as her male co-stars on American movies. The difference in salaries for actors and actresses in the industry has been addressed...

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WEST BENGAL’S DEMOCRATIC HOSTAGE CRISIS

Satyabrata Ghosh examines West Bengal’s 2026 Assembly Election, voter deletions, A...

May 1 2026

STUDENT CITY PART 2

In Part 2 of Prof Dr Piyush Roy’s nostalgic campus saga, rivalries intensify, frie...

April 30 2026

RAGHU RAI TRIBUTE THROUGH LENS

A personal tribute by film critic and author Utpal Datta to legendary photographer Raghu...

April 29 2026