Down, not out
This is the most common cause of malformation in a new born. Down’s syndrome is not a mental disease. It is a congenital disorder. It cannot be cured but a loving home and specialised care can improve the condition of those suffering from it. Sukhdeep Kaur on families and activists who have stoically taken on Down’s syndrome.

Boy wizard is back The clamorous countdown begins. Potter magic will strike again after seven days as the mania for the soon-to-be-released sixth book in the series, Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince, sweeps bookstores. THE new Harry Potter adventure by J. K. Rowling is sure to be another mammoth bestseller. Daniel Radcliffe (centre) with his co-stars