Sharp Rise in Cancer Cases, Deaths, worldwide

Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer-related morbidity and mortality in the world, shows the latest data released by the International Agency for Research on Cancer (...

Industry must throw out its casting couch

Yesterday, this paper ran a front-page report about a television cameraman promising a young aspiring actress a break in television serials. His promises of course came on ...

Thought Factory : Tedious Terrains

“Landscape is   . . .   
devoid of chance, and every falling leaf fulfils, as it falls, one of the greatest laws of the universe.”

–...

Climate change and pollution are killing millions, says study

Almost a fifth of all ill health in poor countries and millions of deaths can be attributed to environmental factors, including climate change and pollution, according to a...

TRUE REVIEW: THRILLED BY THE GAME CHANGER

As the Anil Kapoor produced and helmed 24 draws to a close this weekend, viewers are most likely to feel a tinge of withdrawal symptoms on Friday-Saturday nights.  On&...

A Simple Community Health Remedy in Mali

Deploying community health workers to treat sick children rapidly can make an enormous difference in how many live and how many die, according to a study done in Mali. Read More

Big B wants polio-free nation, happy no polio

Bollywood megastar and UNICEF goodwill ambassador Read More

Denise Richards helps raise money for kidney cancer charity

Denise worked with ShoeDazzle to create a new slingback pump to raise money for the Kidney Cancer Association during the lunch event. The footwear was titled &lsq...

Fishy business: will venture capitalists embrace sustainable seafood?

Fish 2.0, a sustainable seafood business competition at Stanford University this month, aimed to connect entrepreneurs with investors. Can it help jump start the ...