Maternal Mortality Declining But Still Above Goal

Maternal mortality rates have dropped substantially over the past quarter century but still are not declining fast enough to meet ambitious international goals for eradicat...

China's 'Airpocalypse' Prompts Official Pledge to Cut Pollution

China will lower emissions from major polluting power plants by 60 percent by 2020, Chinese officials announced on Wednesday. The commitment?comes amidst ongoing climate ch...

VEER & NCPEDP Celebrate World Disability Day With ‘Walk To Freedom’

Elizabeth Taylor Ran a Safe House, Underground Drug Ring for HIV Patients

The late Elizabeth Taylor is remembered for many things: her violet eyes, her acting chops?and saltiness. But something that usually doesn?? make it in the same breath when...

In India, IBM?? Watson Will Aid Cancer Care Where Doctors Are Scarce

IBM and a?large hospital system in India have partnered to?diagnose and treat cancer care in a country of 1.2 billion residents who often cannot access oncologists, leaving...

Sidharth Malhotra To Raise Awareness About Diabetes.

The actor will join a press conference organised by his eye doctor on Monday here. Sidharth, who’s quite health conscious, says diabetes can strike anyone, irrespecti...

Remembering TV Shows That Speak About AIDS.

Thirty years ago, the nation was in a crisis mode, agonising over the AIDS (Acquired Immuno Deficiency Syndrome) virus. There are an estimated 10 lakh people currently livi...

Retroscope - Unsung Talents

It was the day they got married, remembers Mrs Salil Chowdhury, chuckling to herself, when the letter arrived inviting Chowdhury to Bombay. The particular letter that was t...

50 International Films To Be Premiered At IFFK.

A total of 50 films from around the world will have their India premiere during the 20th edition of the International Film Festival of Kerala (IFFK) A total of 50 films fro...