Candid Conversations

‘Everyone you meet has something to teach you’, goes a saying.

Travelling multiple modes of transport on a regular basis allows for sharing space with a...

Dierks Bentley raises thousands with motorcycle charity event

Country singer Dierks Bentley broke a fundraising record for a Nashville children’s hospital thanks to his annual celebrity motorcycle and concert event on 28 Septemb...

With broom in hand, Sachin Tendulkar joins 'Swachh Bharat' campaign

Cricket icon Sachin Tendulkar on Sunday accepted Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s nomination as one of the ‘ambassadors’ of ‘Swachh Bharat’ camp...

India-US agree to fight climate change through better use of information

India and the United States have agreed to work together on efforts to adapt to the impacts of climate change and improve climate resilience through better use of informati...

Kangana Ranaut, Kanika Kapoor to attend Pratham charity ball

Kangana Ranaut and Kanika Kapoor are among the celebrity guests attending the Pratham UK Gala Ball. The stars have pledged their support for the charity, which is committed...

Pricing row hits pharma industry

Last week’s announcement by the country’s drug price regulator doing away with a provision that permitted it to determine the price of drugs considered ‘n...

How people are coming together to tackle climate change

The People?s Climate March on September 21 was a watershed for the emerging global climate movement, with more than 400,000 people taking to the streets of New York City. B...

New financing facility to help poor countries reach 2015 development goal

Additional funds will speed up progress on women and child health in developing countries To give developing countries an extra push in achieving their health-related Mille...

Rohit Sharma takes part in cleanliness campaign

India opener Rohit Sharma yesterday kick started the ‘Swachch Bharat Abhiyan’ in the state-run Indian Oil by cleaning the place with a broom along with top comp...