‘Without the web, I’d still be searching for a diagnosis’

Amy Garton-Hughes is 22, but the size of an eight-year-old.

She has Cockayne Syndrome – a rare genetic disorder which degenerates the body an...

True Review: THE WEEK NIGHT DHAMAAL

THE WEEK NIGHT DHAMAAL

It?s the longest running sitcom on Indian television. Over 1200 and it's still running. Inspired by Duniya Na Oondha Chashmah written by colu...

Israeli woman appeals rabbinical ruling she must circumcise son

An Israeli woman appealed to the Supreme Court on Wednesday against a rabbinical ruling that ordered her to circumcise her one-year-old son, the Justice Ministry said,...

Malaria deaths among children under five halved since turn of the century

World Health Organisation report identifies 51% drop among under-fives between 2000-12, and 45% fall across all ages

Between 2000 and 2012, malaria deaths among und...

Ranbir,Abhishek take on Dhoni and men in a celebrity football match for charity

The funds raised from the match went to the Magic Bus Organisation, which works for charity for underprivileged children. Virat Kohli launched the team for his foundation &...

Of Khobragade, Richards, Equality, Fairness & Uniformity

I’ve been following the Devyani Khobragade story since its emergence at the prime centre of global media, and to me, it smacks of one more gaping hole, bigger than th...

Television’s AAM AADMI – Comedy Night with Kapil Sharma

As a child I read a story about a very famous circus clown, who was unrivalled in his art. One night, as he was getting dressed for the show, his wife took very ill, and di...

True Review: Dhoom 3

DHOOM 3 – GOOD STORY & STYLE, NOT MUCH EXCITEMENT

STAR RATING: 2 & ½ STARS

DHOOM 1 –SUPERB.

DHOOM 2 – OUTSTANDING.<...

The Stow Away Who Touched Our Lives

As was customary, when our friend SD’s ship sailed into Bombay Harbor, my mother, brother and I visited his ship. As we headed towards the bridge, we saw two havaldar...