World Environment Day : Climate Change And Small Islands

As we celebrate World Environment Day (WED) every year on 5th of June, many people pledge to make some positive contribution for the environment, whereas for some this day ...

Sponsor A Child In India

For 50 years, SOS Children has supported vulnerable children and families throughout India. We provide long-term support, as well as essential services during emergencies. ...

On World Environment Day, PM Narendra Modi Pledges To Save 'Mother Earth'

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday sought people’s participation in protecting environment and also pledged to save the “mother Earth” through gover...

Taylor Swift Donates $50,000 To Children’s Hospital Of Philadelphia

The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) announced a $50,000 gift from seven-time GRAMMY winner Taylor Swift, which will be used to create specialized programmi...

Vivanta By Taj presents Manhattan Short 2014 in India - Call For Entries

Into its fifth year in Mumbai, the global film festival is looking for indie short films that will represent India in the much competed final round

Mumbai, May 2014...

Bangladesh Expands Training Of Midwives To Improve Maternal And Neonatal Health

When midwifery lecturer Farida Yesmin arrived at a hospital in south-west Bangladesh, she was expecting to teach student midwives. She ended up saving a baby’s life. ...

Nearly 30% People In The World Are Overweight Or Obese

United States is home to the biggest chunk of obese population – 13 per cent, India and China together account for 15 per cent Considered to be one of the most compre...

First Nations Development Institute Awards $400K To 12 Native Food-System Projects

First Nations Development Institute announced June 3 that it is divying up $400,000 in grant awards to 12 Native organizations. The grants, made possible by the W.K. Kellog...

Bihar Fast-Tracks Nuclear Power Plant

Project back on track after state water resources department assures water availability from Phulwaria dam reservoir The proposal to set up the first power plant in eastern...