India’s Finally Polio-Free. Here’s Why it Matters

As of today, India has gone three years without a single case of wild polio virus, which means it’s now officially “polio-free.” India’s achievement...

‘Breaking Bad’ Walter White charity fundraiser raises $17k

Walter White – played by Bryan Cranston in the AMC drama – was laid to rest at a ‘funeral’ ceremony in Albuquerque on Saturday (October 19), where t...

Garry Lyons – Writing For Society

No one can see beyond the horizon of their own lives. We are threads in the great tapestry of time. Have faith. Every stitch has a reason – Anon

Inte...

Salman Khan to produce a film only for charity in 2014

Rising ticket prices hurt Salman as he wants his fans to go and see a film at a cheaper price, which is more affordable.

Even in the case of Jai Ho, his brother Soh...

Crow Tales

Even now as I sit in my bedroom writing this piece, my friendly crow sits perched on the window cawing and daring me to shoo him away. I ignore him, so he hops on to the wi...

They Brought Laughter Into Homes

Surfing through the channels late Saturday night, I found Sarabhai v/s Sarabhai on Star Utsav. Although relegated to Star One and not the premium channel Star Plus, in its ...

Cyclists start 2014 pedaling for charity

SMYRNA — More than 60 people started 2014 by burning calories for a cause during the Indoor Cycling for Charity event Wednesday at North Rutherford YMCA Ronald Reagan...

Climate change affects mangroves in Florida

Washington, Jan 1: Mangrove trees, which are highly sensitive to cold, have expanded enormously on the Atlantic coast of Florida as the frequency of frosts has diminished, ...

Destitute City

Here and Now

In a difficult time

Where every man commits a crime

There lies in filth, a ...