14 infographics of the biggest global development moments of 2014

2014 was a big year for global development. The Ebola crisis proved why aid and strong health systems in developing countries matter. The growing inequality gap helped put ...

The Violence Against Women Project’ reinvigorates the pertinent issue: Day 2@Thespo!

After an impactful start yesterday, Thespo 16 came back with an extraordinary day 2. India’s most exciting youth festival lived up to its image every bit as the openi...

Shekhar Kapur takes International TV plunge, to direct the sequel to horror classic The Omen

~In his first television foray, film-maker to work with ‘Homeland’ actor Bradley James, series produced by Fox to air in 2015~

Mumbai, December 5, 2014:...

True Review - Exodus: Gods and Kings

Critics Rating: 2 Stars*

Cast: Christian Bale, Joel Edgerton, Aaron Paul, Ben Kingsley, John Turturro, Ben Mendelsohn.

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‘Superbugs’ Kill India’s Babies and Pose an Overseas Threat

AMRAVATI, India — A deadly epidemic that could have global implications is quietly sweeping India, and among its many victims are tens of thousands of newborns dying ...

Antibiotics During Pregnancy May Increase Child’s Obesity Risk

A new study reports that antibiotic use during pregnancy is associated with an increased risk for obesity in the child. Researchers studied 436 mothers and their children f...

Climate Change Will Be Hazardous to Your Health

The dangers of a warming climate are frequently presented through an economic or an existential lens, either as a financial gamble whose costs may ultimately outweigh the s...

Waves of Change

My recent visits to the beach have been rather fulfilling, owing to my new found passion, Surfing. My perception of it was altered by my very first experience of a wipeout....

Drug-resistant TB now epidemic among HIV+ people in Mumbai

A recent study has revealed that many HIV-positive patients in Mumbai have now developed drug-resistant tuberculosis (DR-TB). The study was conducted by international non-p...