Recent outbreak of rubella and especially mumps with a rise of some 350% in just over a year, affecting children and young men in educational establishments like schools and Universities has indeed taken these families by surprise. 

The carnival in the state of Goa is the most famous festival and has been celebrated since the 18th century AD as a precursor to the abstinence of Lent. The carnival is exclusive and unique to Goa, and was introduced by the Portuguese who ruled...

Are other AV and GS readers being plagued and pestered by ‘phone calls we receive at any odd times from people trying to sell their goods and services or companies asking you to participate in their surveys? 

Women's rights for equality are lagging behind because of male dominations over them for centuries. Bridging this inequality gap at present is moving at a slow pace and needs speeding up. Representation of women is below par in the field of...

Narrative from Downing Street suggests that maybe our Prime Minister might finally question the BBC and its relevance to us in its present state. In my view, and let me be upfront from the start, the BBC has lost its way. It appears to be abusing...

Award-winning actor, musician, story teller and activist Riz Ahmed will be performing in an emotional live music show, The Long Goodbye, which will merge rap music and theatre, exploring his complicated relationship with Britain.