The parched planet: Water on tap

Researchers are exploring unconventional sources of fresh water to quench the globe’s growing thirst. In an effort to combat his country’s long-standing water c...

Angelina Jolie Helps Open Global Summit To End Sexual Violence In Conflict

Foreign Secretary William Hague and Special Envoy of the UN High Commissioner for Refugees Angelina Jolie opened the Global Summit to End Sexual Violence in Conflict today....

Chennai to host conference on 'International Year of Family Farming'

The Asia-Pacific regional conference on the UN-declared ‘International Year of Family Farming’ will be held in Chennai from August 7 to 10. M S Swaminathan Rese...

Prime Time Thrills

Prime time on Star Plus is bookended (8 pm and 11.30pm) by one of Indian television’s most unusual daily soaps. Primarily, a time slot for family dramas costumed in g...

The New Government and Indian Media : Agenda for Reform

I will begin by taking a cue from a catchphrase Mr. Modi used frequently in his stump speeches through the electioneering. “More Governance. Less Government.” I...

Child Labour In India

This highly civilized, educated and marvelously scientific world of today says that child labour is simply a severe violation of basic human rights; but in spite of this re...

Global Designer Salim Asgarally Sets Example For Fashion Industry To Open Its Arms With Scholarships For The Underprivileged

Salim Asgarally is a name synonymous with high craftsmanship. His creations are a creative blend of the east and the west, with many of them gracefully adorning the homes o...

True Review: Revolver Rani

Critics Rating: 2 Stars

Cast: Kangna Ranuat, Vir Das, Piyush Mishra, Zakir Hussain

Direction: Sai Kabir Shrivastav...