Johansson raises awareness in India

Hollywood beauty Scarlett Johansson is in India on an awareness-raising visit to help highlight the suffering endured by poor people in the country.

The Lost in Translation has been in India since Monday, and has toured schools and slums in New Delhi.

Ashvin Dayal, south Asian director of charity Oxfam, says: "We are delighted that Scarlett is supporting Oxfam and our work to help end global poverty.

"High-profile support helps us to raise awareness of these issues and urge governments and leaders worldwide to act."