When Economic Growth Doesn't Make Countries Happier

Rich people are happier than poorer people on average, and richer countries are happier than poorer countries. And yet growing national wealth is not always accompanied by ...

Bhutan Tackles Violence Against Women For "Refusing Sex, Burning The Dinner"

Sonam Zangmo endured abuse at the hands of her husband for two years before finally walking out on him after the birth of her daughter.
"He used to lay his hands on me...

Jamie Oliver Wants Food Education On G20 Agenda

On World Food Day last week, Jamie Oliver took the opportunity to share again his Food Revolution Day petition in the lead up to the G20 summit in Turke...

The Rise And Fall Of Television In India.

Why does TV focus endlessly on the deeds of the least inspiring section of our society, the politicians? A friend of mine recently donated her TV set to her maid. She says:...

The Simpsons co-creator Sam Simon to give away $US100 million fortune after his death

They gave him three months. The year was 2012. And Simpsons co-creator Sam Simon, who had until then rocketed through Hollywood and earned the descriptions of “brilli...

True Review: Week-ends [Spoiler Alert]

Critics Rating: 3.5 stars*

Cast: Karin Viard, Noémie Lvovsky, Jacques Gamblin, Ulrich Tukur, Aurélia Petit.

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Teen Wolf's Holland Roden Speaks Up For Homeless Dogs

Teen Wolf star Holland Roden is used to working with furry, four-legged costars — but that’s no werewolf in her new video for peta2, PETA’s youth division...

Kasabian To Play Benefit Gig For War Child

British band Kasabian has announced a gig to benefit War Child. The rockers will hit the stage at London’s O2 Shepherds Bush Empire on June 18 to raise money for the ...

Women of Substance walk the ramp for Designer Salim Asgarally and Smile Foundation

“Children being children, are unable to ask for and take what is rightfully theirs. Child rights aren’t simply child rights. They are women’s rights, ...