Hollywood human trafficking summit slams Roman Polanski, says stars can do more

If Hollywood wants to do more than give lip service to the issue of human trafficking and a worldwide pandemic of child rape, it can start by disowning Oscar-winning direct...

TB vaccine may prevent infection too, says study

BCG vaccine effective in fighting infection only in countries more than 40° latitude above the equator The vaccine against tuberculosis (TB), bacillus calmette- guerin ...

Bihar on the verge of drought, warns chief minister

Bihar to be declared drought-hit soon, says state chief minister The chief minister of Bihar, Jitan Ram Manjhi, on Saturday declared that his government was ready to declar...

SOS Children’s Villages of India spreads awareness on the importance of family in individual development

At the 25th edition of The Tara Ali Baig Memorial Lecture

New Delhi, August 11, 2014: SOS Children’s Vi...

Climate Change: Frequency, strength of tornadoes rising, thanks to global warming

The global warming and unabated pollution is contributing to climatic imbalances on the Earth. Despite severe awareness programs, global pacts and international call for co...

Tamil Nadu to set up five model villages to promote organic farming

If everything goes well, Tamil Nadu will boast of its eco-friendly ‘organic villages.’ As part of its efforts to promote organic farming, the Tamil Nadu governm...

7th Advantage India Short Film Contest organized by Pocket Films, calls for entries

Mumbai: Pocket Films has organized a short film contest, 7th Advantage India in association with River to River Florence Indian Film Festival, Italy. With ...

True Review: Guardians of the Galaxy

Critics Rating: 3.5 STARS*

Cast: Chris Pratt, Zoe Saldana, VIN Diesel, Bradley Cooper, Dave Bautista

Direction: Ja...