>> The US state of Hawai has introduced a web service that puts patients face-to-face with doctors. Doctors hold 10-minute appointments, which can be extended for a fee. They can also file prescriptions and view patients

One night, in a country torn by a long and harrowing armed conflict, Liberian social worker Leymah Gbowee dreamt she gathered women together to pray for peace. Her dream was realized in 2003 at St Peters Lutheran Church in the country

On a recent visit to Tokyo, I watched Climate in Crisis, an excellent documentary co-produced in 2006 by Japan

>> On October 11, Kerala

Documentary>> Katputli

MTV has come up with a series of four promotional clips and five short films to expose the greenwash promoted by companies, politicians and celebrities. Known as the Switch Campaign, this is part of the Viacom-owned global TV broadcaster

On September 23 and 24, people in the Fijian capital, Suva, were treated to a unique film festival. The films on show were about climate change affecting the Pacific Ocean islands. The festival was rganized by the iucn, the Pacific Regional Environment Programme

>> Four environmentalists working with the NGO Nature

Madhur Tankha

NEW DELHI: To celebrate World Animal Day, Animal Planet will telecast a special programme dedicated to wildlife conservation and awareness on Saturday.

The 12-hour-long programme that intends to celebrate human relationship with the animal kingdom will begin at 12 noon.

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