Priorities

It is obvious why farming is dying

The euphoria in the stock markets, after a strong mandate for Narendra Modi, hogs the national headlines. Unfortunately, the loud cries of wailing farm widows have been lost i...

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HIV must be revealed to partners

A group of infectious-disease experts maintains non-disclosure of HIV infection to a sexual partner should never be grounds for criminal prosecution. A provocative position an...

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Environment: Clear the air on green clearances

The new government needs to bring in second-generation reforms for environment which can strike a balance between the need for economic development and rights of a local commu...

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Child Labour In India

This highly civilized, educated and marvelously scientific world of today says that child labour is simply a severe violation of basic human rights; but in spite of this reali...

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Elen Rivas Gets Out Her Spanish Melons For PETA

Lounging on a fruit and veg stand and covered only by a vine of grapes and a pair of luscious melons, former WAG Elen Rivas stars in a sexy new ad campaign for People for the ...

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Teenager diagnosed with HIV at 18 claims he ‘learned nothing’ at school about the dangers of unprotected sex

An HIV-positive teenager has today called for lessons about the virus to become compulsory in all schools, claiming he learned nothing of it in sex eduction classes. Luke Ale...

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Melting ice caps may slow negative effects of global warming

Huge amounts of dissolved iron being released into the oceans from melting ice sheets may cancel out some of the negative effects of global warming, a new study has claimed. A...

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How will climate change affect livelihoods in South Asia?

How does a warming environment affect rainfall, cropping patterns, livelihoods? What could be the alternatives that people whose livelihoods are hit by the effects of climate ...

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Indian journalists win Diageo’s inaugural women’s empowerment ‘WE’ journalism awards

Diageo, a premium drinks company, has recognized and honoured five winning journalists from across Asia-Pacific for their outstanding reporting of women’s issues at the ...

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Women-only cab service launched in Kochi

ith the support of the Kerala government, a women-only cab service called “She Taxi” has been launched here to ensure safety and empowerment of the fairer sex. Koc...

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TWO POWERFUL THEATRE REFLECTIONS

Sohaila Kapur reflects on two compelling theatre experiences — the experimental st...

May 13 2026

THE STING BEHIND BOLLYWOOD PAPARAZZI

Khalid Mohamed, without being judgmental, reports on the love-hate relationship of the c...

May 12 2026

MAHOGATHA REVIVES MAHASHWETA DEVI’S LEGACY

Prof Dr Avinash Kolhe reviews Mahogatha, a powerful Marathi theatrical adaptation of thr...

May 11 2026