India may miss U.N. Millennium Development Goal for maternal mortality rate

India, which accounts for the largest number of maternal deaths in the world, is unlikely to achieve the fifth Millennium Development Goal of reducing maternal mortality to...

On World Day, UN spotlights tourism’s role in promoting sustainable development

In harnessing the benefits of global tourism, the international community will take “critical” steps forward in advancing the United Nations’ sustainable ...

If I Become Your Fan Mr. Modi, Will You Lose Popularity?

Because that is how it’s been in all my years. I have always been in support of those leaders who are more unpopular in India than their counterparts who have thrived...

Victoria Beckham Named As UNAIDS International Goodwill Ambassador

The Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS) today appointed British fashion designer Victoria Beckham as its International Goodwill Ambassador, with a focus on ...

Spanish Cinema to be part of 5th Jagran Film Festival

Spanish cinema has achieved high marks of recognition. The 5^th edition of Jagran Film Festival presents an exciting line-up ...

Emma Watson To Co-Host UN Women HeForShe Campaign Event

British Actor and UN Women Goodwill Ambassador Emma Watson will co-host a special event for UN Women’s HeForShe campaign on 20 September 2014, at the United Nations H...

‘Starting Small With Shorts’ Panel Discussion With Mr. Saameer Mody, Pocket Films at Jagran Film Festival

Mumbai, September, 2014: Mr Saameer Mody, Managing Director, Pocket Films will be one of the panelists of the discussion on “Starting small with shor...

16th Mumbai Film Festival Set To Rise Like A Phoenix

•  Over 185 films from more than 65 countries to be screened
•  USD 200,000 to be awarded as cash prizes Read More