Mother Teresa may have been an icon of the West but from a pure Indian perspective she did very little for the country indeed the opposite. The Nobel committee awarded the Peace Prize to her, not to the Father of the Nation Gandhiji who did...

As we approach the 50th celebration of International Literacy Day on Thursday 8 September, we are reminded of the importance of reading when it comes to ensuring children have the skills to reach their full potential. Yet last year alone over...

Cancer is the most dreaded illness that affects one in three of us. It sends shivers and until recently it was unavoidable death sentence. But recent advancement in personalized treatment which is six times more effective will give hope and...

According to NASA, asteroid named Bennu could hit earth in year 2035, causing immense destruction, equivalent to destruction caused by several most powerful nuclear weapons.

By the time this edition of AV and GS lands on your doormats, Jains all over the world would have celebrated Paryushan - the eight days of fasting and religious activities. We would eat very simple foods of pulses and legumes and avoid root...