23/12/2010
Harvard's first woman president on why her mother never thought she'd get the job
Harvard's First Female President
Drew Gilpin Faust is the first woman to lead Harvard University. She has had a long career as a distinguished historian and award winning author. But it wasn't the future her parents set out for her.
Seeds of Peace
Two young people extending the hand of peace across the divide between India and Pakistan. 25 year old entrepreneur Qasim Aslam from Lahore in Pakistan, and 23 year old law student Parinaz Vakil from Mumbai in India share their experiences of working towards a better future
Insect Man
Igor Siwanowicz breeds exotic insects in his home in Germany. His fascination with bugs started when he was a toddler, filling his pushchair with creepy crawlies
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