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Artist Is Creating A Parthenon Made Of 100,000 Banned Books

With the rise of Far Right candidates in Europe and in America, along with creeping dictatorship in Turkey and authoritarianism in the Philippines, the idea of democracy an...

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Woman Who Debated With Buddha

Neelakesi proved that anybody can be a rishi, irrespective of birth A couple of weeks ago, I wrote about a fascinating character, who serves as the focal point for a now lo...

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Brian May And Peter Egan Back NAVS’ Call To End Misleading Animal Tests

Ahead of World Day for Laboratory Animals on Monday April 24th, animal advocates Queen guitarist Brian May and actor Peter Egan are supporting calls by the National Anti-Vi...

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Whirlpool of History

Gurinder Chaddha’s latest film Viceroy’s House was inspired by the charming memoir by Pamela Hicks, daughter of Lord Louis and Edwina Mountbatten, covering her ...

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Soon, Doctors Can ‘See’ A Fever

Visual, non-invasive monitoring of body temperature of patients without using a thermometer may become a reality soon, thanks to the work carried out by a team of scientist...

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Kristin Davis Appointed UNHCR Goodwill Ambassador

UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, today announced the appointment of internationally acclaimed actress and philanthropist Kristin Davis as its Goodwill Ambassador. Three years ...

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The Conservationists, The Butterfly Hunter And The Trade In Mounted Species

Mark Greaves, a butterfly enthusiast, points out the slope where he first spotted Phillip Cullen. “He and his mate parked in the layby, climbed over that locked gate,...

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Oprah Winfrey Will Deliver Agnes Scott Commencement Address This May

Global media leader, philanthropist, producer and actress Oprah Winfrey will deliver the commencement address for Agnes Scott College’s 128th graduation ceremony on S...

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Bill And Melinda Gates Foundations Sunset Claus Is To Ensure That Inequality Is Reduced In This Generation

We are often asked why Bill and Melinda Gates and foundation trustee Warren Buffett have pledged to give away more than 95% of their wealth. Indeed, it can be difficult to ...

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FICCI Frames 2017: IPR Policy Philosophy Should Be To Protect Knowledge To Spur Innovation And Investment

MUMBAI, 21 March, 2017: The new National Intellectual Property Rights policy of the Government of India has established a unified institutional mechanism for implementation...

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