Kyrgyz author Chingiz Aitmatov, who introduced his mountainous Central Asian nation to the world through novels about ordinary lives under the totalitarian Soviet regime, died in Germany on Tuesday, relatives, colleagues and Kyrgyz officials said.

It's been nearly a decade since "The Matrix" (1999) was released. Despite two disappointing sequels, the film stands at the top of the list of movies that deal with technological paranoia.

Chandigarh, July 29 (IANS) Dissatisfied with the available social history of India and Pakistan, two teachers of Panjab University here have come up with a new book that aims to highlight 'the untouched, humble and obscure corners of the people's past'

From the earliest fables and folk tales passed down through succeeding generations to today's cinematic versions of popular fairy tales, these stories have reflected the changing moral values in society and culture.

Steven M. Kendus, Delaware native and author of "Hunting the First State: A Guide to Delaware Hunting", is conducting a public lecture on Thursday, September 11, 2008 at Prime Hook National Wildlife Refuge.