A Guide to the Social Factors That Put Transgender Lives at Risk

News coverage of transgender issues frequently includes devastating stories of violence and loss. Every year, we read about trans women who are brutally murdered, or trans ...

Why Are Women Worldwide Not Using Contraceptives—Even Though They Don’t Want A Pregnancy?

Significant numbers of women worldwide don't use birth control due to fears of side effects, negative beliefs about contraception, and because they don't think they need it...

Over 61 Per Cent Scheduled Tribes population In Maharashtra Lives Below Poverty Line

The condition of Scheduled Tribes staying in the hinterland of Maharashtra appears to be one of the worst in the country with almost 61.6 per cent of them living below pove...

Cyclone Nada weakens, TN coastal areas see rain

Tamil Nadu's coastal areas, including Cuddalore and parts of Chennai, on Thursday received rainfall under the influence of cyclone Nada, which now lies 270 km south-east of...

To control bird population, Barcelona to feed contraceptives to pigeons!

Indians are not alone to be stunned by the over populated pigeon community; many European countries too are troubled by their overwhelming presence. from rural to urban, th...

Dear Zindagi: Amid Objectifying Songs This Album Makes You Hopeful About Life

The moment you turn on the radio, you switch to your favourite channel that promises melodious songs, which also include yesteryear’s iconic numbers sung by Mohammad ...

Stella McCartney On Innovating The Fashion Industry From Within

As a fashion designer, Stella McCartney has always challenged the way in which things are made, actively turning to innovation in order to operate a global business built o...

Do We Know What Our Children Want?

"There's always room for a story that can transport people to another place."

J.K. Rowling

Over the last one century or so, ordin...

Intel Wants To Replace Fireworks With Drones

Ah, the raucous thrill of a fireworks show. Whether it’s the Fourth of July, Guy Fawkes Night in Britain, or a New Year’s Eve celebration, the ecstasy of loud, ...