Rise in Carbon Emissions Linked to Rise in Heatwaves

A study that examined the impact of global climate change on the basis of wet bulb temperature (WBT), found a steady rise in occurrences of humid heat waves . Wet Bulb Temp...

Resurfacing from the Dark: The World Is Headed Towards A Brighter Change

Last week, the world witnessed pantomimic celebration across all platforms on World Population Day. However, the consequence of an ever expanding population is not a matter...

Indian Filmmaker & Activist Sridhar Rangayan Invited To Attend Worldpride Madrid

Sridhar Rangayan will be speaking at two panel discussions at the Human Rights conference which is being held as part of WorldPride 2017 at Madrid, Spain. The panel discuss...

Top Fashion Houses Found Buying From Highly Polluting Factories In Asia

Global fashion brands including H&M, Zara and Marks & Spencer are buying material produced in factories that devastate peoples’ health in Indonesia, China and...

Indian Cinema, At Home And In The World

For the 2nd edition of our monthly salon, Lounge Lounge—where we bring together thought leaders for a deep dive—we deliberate on India’s current status in...

India's Health Budget Among The Smallest Globally; Maternal Mortality Rate One Of The Highest In South Asia: WHO

India grapples with one of the highest Maternal Mortality Rates (MMR) in South East Asia, has one of the highest incidences of Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTD) but has one...

147 Films From 45 Countries To Screen At KASHISH 2017

Delegate Registrations open for South Asia's biggest LGBTQ film festival

South Asia's biggest and India's only main...

Amitabh Bachchan Appointed WHO Hepatitis Ambassador In Southeast Asia

WHO announced in a statement that the veteran actor has been brought on board to boost awareness and intensify action to arrest the Hepatitis epidemic. Bollywood actor Amit...

India, Neighbours, Push For Leprosy, Kala Azar Elimination By 2020

Countries in the WHO South-East Asian Region including India today resolved to fast-track efforts to eradicate and eliminate neglected tropical diseases (NTD) such as lepro...