UCLA gets $10 million for center to spur socially conscious projects

Former EBay Inc. President Jeff Skoll has donated $10 million to UCLA for a center that will encourage students to create socially conscious entertainment projects.

NRI billionaire Manoj Bhargava pledges Rs 500 crore for Uttarakhand development

A charitable organisation founded by billionaire NRI entrepreneur Manoj Bhargava has pledged Rs 500 crore to fund development activities in Uttarakhand.

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A mobile key to maternal health

Dr Anita, who just goes by her first name, has a flourishing practice in Bihar. She is the most sought-after consulting gynecologist in a state with India’s highest f...

Sandip Soparrkar performs at fundraiser in Mumbai for Catalyst for Social Action

Bollywood ace choreographer Sandip Soparrkar performed at the 5thannual Charity Brunch to raise funds for the NGO Catalyst for Social Action (CSA), here, on Sunday.

Taking a stand against child marriage- UCSD’s Anita Raj works to bring equality to women around the globe

Early marriage of girls increases their health risks, particularly in the context of pregnancy and delivery. They are more likely to experience complications in pregnancy, ...

Drug-resistant TB now epidemic among HIV+ people in Mumbai

A recent study has revealed that many HIV-positive patients in Mumbai have now developed drug-resistant tuberculosis (DR-TB). The study was conducted by international non-p...

Cinema spree continues on Day 7 of 16th Mumbai film festival

Mumbai, October 20, 2014: It has been a week since the 16^th Mumbai Film Festival started and cine goers are yearning for more with every passing...

Day 6 of the 16th Mumbai Film Festival ends on a high note

Mumbai, October 19, 2014: The 16th Mumbai Film Festival’s glitz and glamour was at an all time high as the weekend bonanza of city’s most await...

Day 5 Of The 16th Mumbai Film Festival Marks The Start Of A Cinematic Weekend Part – 2

Mumbai, October 18, 2014: 16^th Mumbai film festival organized by the Mumbai Academy of Moving Image (MAMI) touched a new high on Day 5...