Sandhya Somashekhar According to a CDC survery, less than 3 percent of the population identified themselves as gay, lesbian or bisexual. (Carlo Allegri/Reuters) By Sandhya Somashekhar Less than 3 percent of the U.S. …

As the 2014 FIFA World Cup winds down, several news publications have released sociopolitical observations on Brazil and other World Cup-contending nations, including parallels to immigration and integration. These mind-bending pieces trace socio-political history through the lens of futbol.  It …

For generations, Mgahinga dense forests were home to the indigenous Batwa pygmy tribe. This tribe of hunter-gathers, fierce warriors who depended on the forest’s shelter, food and medicine were the …

The Indian Prime Minister Mr. Nerandra Modi has decided to invest $1.2 billion along with funding from private investors for building 100 ‘smart cities’ with high-tech communication all over the …

I visited a friend’s Facebook page recently and her status made me ponder over one of the stereotypes many people and unfortunately, Africans, have on Africa. “But… Why are people …

Avi Ulman and his wife Hanah Ulman saved some money in order to visit Uganda. So, when, early this year, they sent $19,500 (Shs 48.7m) to Ronald Kiggundu, alias Lukwago, …