That's My Story

Short stories are that form of popular literature which challenges the writer to succinctly and completely narrate what he/she would take a few hundred pages to say. Likewi...

Adm. Michelle Howard becomes first four-star woman in Navy history

The ceremony included a bit of comedy, but there was no denying the significance: For the first time in its history, the Navy promoted a woman on Tuesday to become a four-s...

Day 3 at the 5th Jagran Film Festival, Delhi 2014 promises to keep the spirit high

Day 3 at the 5^th Jagran Film Festival, Delhi 2014 promises to keep the spirit high

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Where Are the Women? A Look at Male-Dominated Fields

I had the pleasure of attending the S.H.E. Summit at the 92nd Street Y in New York on June 5th-6th. And normally, I wouldn’t be writing about something that happened ...

A reporter’s notebook

Crime against women in Uttar Pradesh might have hit the headlines, but following two Khabar Lahariya journalists on a day’s work shows that little has changed over de...

Brazil’s sustainability tipping point – three lessons for success from the west

When it comes to sustainability, Brazilians should look around and learn from the apathy and advocacy in other markets In terms of mainstreaming sustainability, Brazil look...

Madonna Pledges Support For Detroit Community Groups

Madonna has pledged funding for three Detroit community groups following her recent visit to the city. The Material Girl grew up in the suburbs of Detroit, and made a visit...

Will 2014 Be a Breakthrough Year for Women Directors at the Academy Awards?

In 86 years, only four women have been nominated for a best director Oscar. Only one, Kathryn Bigelow, has won. Lina Wertmuller was the first woman nominated for the 1976 f...

Kate del Castillo Says No To Animal Circuses In Mexico City

Mexico City is poised to ban the use of animals in circuses, with the recently passed bill just awaiting Mayor Miguel Ángel Mancera’s signature—and in a ...