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...

Karnataka Hamlet Is India?s 1st Smokeless Village

Until last month, Thimmakka had to blow her lungs out even to make a cup of coffee. And this had been her ritual for 40 years now. Not any more. Her kitchen is now fit...

7/7/07: Heart Of Darkness

Reyhaneh Jabbari was just nineteen when she was arrested for the murder of a man who tried to rape her. After six years of torture and torment she was hanged in October 201...

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...

15th River To River - Press Release And Invite For The Pre-Opening Exhibition.

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...

People Don’t Like Women With Guts In This Industry: Anushka Sharma

Anushka Sharma is one woman who doesn’t mince her words and has always expressed her opinions vocally. In an interview with Anupama Chopra, the actress spoke about se...

Nicole Kidman Donating Theatre Earnings To Charity.

Nicole Kidman is donating her pay from her recent West End run to charity in memory of her late father. The Hollywood actress won rave reviews and a Best Actress prize...