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Sustainable Development

'Swarm Electrification' in Bangladesh Lets Neighbours Swap Solar Electricity

Ten households in Shakimali Matborkandi, a village in the Shariatpur district of Bangladesh, have seen a dramatic change over the past year in the way they light their home...

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Trending

Former Independent Editor Amol Rajan Named BBC's News Media Editor

Rajan leaves his role as editor-at-large of The Independent. He became the newspaper’s editor in June 2013 and remained there after it closed its print operation in M...

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Festivals

Emma Stone, Ryan Gosling to Be Honored by Santa Barbara Film Festival for ‘La La Land’

The Santa Barbara International Film Festival has selected Emma Stone and Ryan Gosling for its 2017 outstanding performers of the year award for their work in “La La ...

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Thought Factory

Tired Hands, Weary Feet

‘Slavery is legally banned. But millions of India’s children live and work in slave labour conditions — bonded labour,...

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Health

WHO Doubles Recommended Number Of Health Visits During Pregnancy

The World Health Organization revised guidelines on antenatal care on Monday, saying pregnant women should have twice as many contacts with health providers - eight - as it...

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Environment

Every Breath Is An Effort': Delhi Residents Suffer Amid Smog Crisis

Article Residents and visitors to Delhi are struggling to cope with severe levels of toxic air pollution that have prompted authorities to declare an “emergency situa...

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Hollywood

Ricky Gervais And Moby Help Launch Animal Defenders International Online Store

Animal Defenders International (ADI) has joined forces with comedian Ricky Gervais and musician Moby to give shoppers a great way to raise money for animals in need, with t...

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Bollywood

"This Diwali, Spread the light Of Awareness" says Bollywood actress Taapsee Pannu to her country and fans

“Lets stop talking about gender equality and woman empowerment and instead do something. This Diwali, spread the light of awareness,” is the message Taapsee Pan...

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Festivals

Mumbai Film Festival: Day 3 And 4 Highlights

It’s a mixed bag as the Dardennes disappoint, Verhoeven provokes and Larrain delights Turns out the director of Basic Instinct, Starship Troopersand Showgir...

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Health

Condoms On Call: An SMS Can Save You From Having That Baby

If you are still shy of buying a condom or if you just remembered that you needed lube, here’s help at hand. Here are two initiatives helping people avoid being embar...

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