Kaleidoscope - Nirbhaya Again

The horrific case of the brutal rape of a Kerala law student has reminded everyone of the December 16, 2012 gut-wrenching incident that has come to be known as the Nirbhaya...

Retroscope - In admiration

“ You must be the writer?!” The tall man greeted me sitting in the large drawing room .

His unexpected, if direct greeting, knocked me down that night w...

Why Widespread Fusion Energy Is Taking So Damn Long

The dream of fusion energy hit a roadblock on Monday after it was revealed that it would take at least another decade and 4 billion euros for an international coalition to ...

National Awards: Amitabh Bachchan ‘Touched’ By President Pranab Mukherjee’s Speech

Megastar Amitabh Bachchan, who has been honored with the Best Actor Award at the 63rd National Film Awards, says he was humbled and touched as President Pranab Mukherjee me...

IN PHOTOS: THE LARGEST BURNING OF IVORY IN HISTORY

Kenya torched 105 tons of ivory worth an estimated $105 million over the weekend in a bid to highlight the impact of poaching. Eleven piles of ivory, representing the tusks...

The Gender Beat: South Asian Women Earn 80% Less Than Men; Kerala’s First Woman Boat Master

A new study published by the international organisation Action Aid titled The Price of Privilege: Extreme Wealth, Unaccountable Power and the Fight for Equality in the 21st...

Tobacco Smoke Exposure in Home Risks Kids' Health

The dangers of smoking near a child have been well-documented and now, a new study has revealed that exposure to tobacco smoke inside the home can increase their childhood ...

5 Little Girls Who Changed History

If you ask these influential little girls, all it takes to change the world is a hint of curiosity and a will to spark action. These youngsters have made waves, armed with ...

JURY ANNOUNCED FOR 2016 FASHION FILM FESTIVAL

CHICAGO, IL — May 1, 2016 — The fourth annual Fashion Film Festival Chicago (FFFC), today announced its jurors — a diverse group of fashion industry and f...