More Indians will discover the fun in philanthropy: Melinda Gates

Asked recently what he admired most about his wife, Bill Gates replied that it was her “people dynamics”. Melinda Gates, who mingles comfortably with women heal...

Gender equality creates sustainable development

The recent UN report called World Survey on the Role of Women in Development 2014: Gender Equality and Sustainable Development, which focuses on women’s rights, capab...

In race for Ebola vaccines, technical hurdles loom large

Drugmakers sprinting to develop Ebola vaccines face a series of technical hurdles if they are to get millions of doses ready for use next year — even assuming clinica...

PM?s panel on climate change to be revived

The government is all set to reconstitute and revive the Prime Minister?s Council on Climate Change, an advisory body that has not met in the last three years, as India pre...

Amitabh Bachchan urges support for flood-hit Kashmir

On behalf of the Indian film fraternity, Bollywood megastar Amitabh Bachchan Tuesday appealed to all citizens to contribute to the cause of rehabilitating the flood-ravaged...

Jennifer Lopez's Daughter's Health Scare Inspired Charity

Singer/actress Jennifer Lopez was inspired to start her own charity for women and children following a frightening health scare with her daughter.

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Rice and Reason

A recent and disturbing study conducted by Harvard University has established that consuming just one cup of white rice (polished rice) everyday can put you at risk to diab...

$2.5tn shortfall for sustainable development in developing countries

A step change is needed in the amount of private finance available for sustainable development. The bad news is the financial sector is still headed in the wrong direction....

India wants focus on adapting to climate change at upcoming UN Climate Conference

Ahead of United Nations Climate Conference, India on Monday made a strong pitch for focusing on adaptation and common but differentiated responsibilities (CBDR) as part of ...