2 day literature carnival Lit o Fest bids goodbye

~ Eclectic mix of personalities such as Gulzar saab, Hariharan, Dr Jaspinder Narula, Radhakrishnan Pillai and many others soak in the infectious vibe ~

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The truly dictatorial ordinance didn’t come from Modi: it came from Rajasthan

Laying down educational qualifications for panchayat and zila parishad elections endangers democracy. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has received plenty of flak for resorting...

Historic WASH Summit inaugurated in Rishikesh to save lives of children

Today marked a landmark moment in the history of India. Some of the most renowned leaders and greatest minds across the globe have come together and joined hands in the &ld...

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...

Private sector urged to invest in sustainable development at World Investment Forum

“There is a strong business case for investing in sustainability. Private sector approaches can help us to innovate,” UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said in a...

Designed By Varuna D Jani, The MAMI Trophy Rises Like A Phoenix From The Ashes And Takes A New Form

Mumbai, October 2014:The 16th edition of the Mumbai film festival organized by the Mumbai Academy of Moving Image (MAMI) will have a sparkling touch this y...

“Indian audiences are ready for almost anything – it’s the broadcasters that have to take the onus.” Says Ritu Bhatia in her exclusive interview with us

1. What is your writing background?

I studied film and TV at XIC and then learned on the job in films. I assisted on several films and then wrote A...

Indian city of Surat anticipates worst effects of climate change

Gujarat city on India?s west coast is preparing to cope with twin disasters brought on by rapid growth and global warming According to the climate change experts, it is onl...

Climate change likely to widen health inequities: WHO paper

Poorer populations and children will be disproportionately affected? Emphasising the urgent need to fight climate changes, the World Health Organization (WHO) on Wednesday ...