Aquila Ismail’s book, Of Martyrs and Marigolds, addresses a time in history that has, until now, been left mostly untouched in fiction.

Rooney Mara’s Lisbeth Salander is strong and brave enough to lift The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo from a stylish and dark piece of entertainment to a meaningful story that fuels introspection.

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This small national park in Tanzania has the potential to unveil nature that remains hidden, or even nonexistent, elsewhere.

Transparency International release their 2011 corruption index, and the results reflect the public unrest across the world. Additionally, when the data is compared alongside development indicators, a clear correlation arises.

In many countries, if six cabinet ministers were forced to resign because of corruption allegations, you’d expect that voters would be baying for the blood of the top boss too. But not in Brazil. The president is cleaning house.

Besides a peaceful settlement in Afghanistan, human rights, ensuring recent gender gains are not lost in any political compromises and implementing a viable, long-term economic plan are all issues being discussed in Germany.

The media needs to put the spotlight on every political leader, and keep it on, until they all step up and face the scrutiny of the nation.

When the Rains Came, a documentary about the 2010 floods, has been selected for the 6th International CMS VATAVARAN Environment and Wildlife Film Festival and Forum in New Delhi.

A look at the recent major events bruising RIM and impacting the company’s long-term prospects.