New Year Shocker: Ngos See Red Over AIDS Control Body’s Cost-Cutting Measures

Maharashtra State AIDS Control Society’s order states: ‘Starting January 1, cut down gatherings, IEC activity, street plays aimed at HIV prevention’ THE N...

A Kabaddi Tournament Helps Break Gender Barriers

For many of the families of Shivaji Nagar, even the idea of girls entering the playground without an accompanying male family member was alien. When Sabiya Sheikh tried to ...

Spending On Child Healthcare Soars, But 40 Mn Children Stunted

Here are some health statistics for Indian children five years or younger: 38.7% are stunted (below normal height for the age), 19.8% are wasted (underweight and short) and...

Amitabh Bachchan: Challenge To Make Films Matching Global Standard

Megastar Amitabh Bachchan says it is a “challenge” to make films that match programmes of international standards which viewers are used to watching on televisi...

This Year, Carnival To Ensure Gender Justice

KOCHI: Over the past 32 years, Cochin Carnival has become one of the most important events in Fort Kochi’s festival calendar. But it has long been considered male dom...

Sacha Baron Cohen And Isla Fisher Donate To Help Syrian Children

Sacha Baron Cohen and Isla Fisher have made a $1 million donation split equally between Save the Children and the International Rescue Committee to support victims of the c...

India, Germany To Begin Research In National Priority Areas In Health Research & Biomedical Sciences Soon

In order to facilitate bilateral cooperation between the scientific communities of India and Germany by way of joint research projects, India and Germany will soon research...

DD To Telecast Special Programme On Mental Health Problems & Prejudices

The Doordarshan flagship programme Aaj Savere will focus on issues relating to mental health awareness and public education.

Consultant psychiatrist Dr Avdesh Sharm...

Sundance 2016 Announces Its Short Film Line Up

The 2016 edition of Sundance Film Festival has unveiled its complete lineup of 72 short films. The festival runs through January 21to 31 in Park City, Salt Lake City, Sunda...