Society News

The 1992 LA Riots: How Rodney King beating sparked the unrest

The beating of Rodney King sparked the infamous 1992 LA Riots that lasted six days, left 55 people dead and another 2,000 injured. Over $1 billion worth of property was also damaged.

Apr 29, 2017

Queen of Dhwayah 2017: Kerala's next initiative to boost transgender; first-ever beauty pageant for third gender in India

The event is being organised by transgender association Dhwayah Arts and Cultural Society.

May 2, 2017

ISI agent surrenders at Delhi's IGI Airport; agencies verifying travels documents

Muhammad Ahmad Sheikh Muhammad Rafiq, a Pakistani passport holder, had arrived at the airport on an Air India flight from Dubai.

Apr 28, 2017

Earth Day 2017: Why is it observed, what is the theme this year and how is Google creating awareness?

This year's Earth day campaign is dedicated to an ambitious goal – to achieve global climate and environmental literacy within three years.

Apr 22, 2017

Berkeley protests: The truth behind the woman seen being 'sucker-punched' in viral video

This victim, Louise Rosealma, stated that she did not exchange any words with the protesters and was simply standing in the corner

Apr 19, 2017

How Kathrine Switzer’s bib 261 became a symbol for women in sports

Running legend Kathrine Switzer has received numerous letters and photos from women around the world. Switzer first showed them how to be fearless using 261. In 1967, the 20-year- old Syracuse University journalism student, who unofficially trained with the men’s cross-country team, registered for the 71st Boston Marathon, at that time considered a male-only event. Upon her acceptance into the race, she received a bib—number 261. Through what she now calls a series of coincidences, she became the first woman to enter and finish the Boston Marathon with an official bib number. But this feat didn’t come without challenges.

Apr 18, 2017

Kulbhushan Jadhav death row: India cancels maritime security talks as Pak denies consular access for 14th time

A delegation led by Pakistan's Maritime Security Agency (MSA) was scheduled to visit Delhi early next week to hold discussion of matters related to fishermen and search and rescue operations.

Apr 15, 2017

Malala Yousafzai receives honorary Canadian citizenship

The 19-year-old Nobel Peace Prize recipient addressed the Canadian parliament on April 12, after being introduced by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. During her speech she touched on the attack on the Canadian parliament in 2014, and the countrys open refugee policy.

Apr 13, 2017

Liberias former warlords

Liberia has seen long years of conflict and multiple vicious warlords have reigned terror. Some have faced punishment for the crimes and others have found God. 

Apr 13, 2017

India, Pakistan spar over Kulbhushan Jadhav while 17 mentally unsound Indians languish in Pak jails

Pakistan had said that the 17 mentally unsound Indians have completed their jail-terms but they can't be returned until their nationality and exact identity is established. Do they have any takers in India?

Apr 12, 2017

France: Huge fire erupts at Dunkirk migrant camp following clashes

A large blaze has ravaged a migrant camp that is home to over a thousand people in north-western France. More than half of the Grande-Synthe migrant camp near Dunkirk has been destroyed by a huge fire following violent clashes involving up to 150 people earlier in the evening.

Apr 11, 2017

How gay people are being persecuted in Chechnya

More than 100 gay men have been detained in concentration camp-style prisons in the Russian region of Chechnya, according to reports by local newspaper Novaya Gazeta, corroborated by human rights organisations. But what is the status of homosexuality in the disputed region?

Apr 11, 2017

Parliament unites against Pakistan to fight for Kulbhushan Jadhav; here are three options left for the 'spy' in death row

"I would caution Pakistan government to consider the consequences for our bilateral relationship if they proceed on this matter," said External Affairs Minister, Sushma Swaraj.

Apr 11, 2017

Global executions down more than a third but death sentences are at a record high

A new report from Amnesty International UK says the number of executions around the world last year fell by more than a third compared to the previous year with 1,032 executions in 23 countries in 2016 compared to 1,634 in 25 countries in 2015.

Apr 11, 2017

Global executions down more than a third but death sentences are at a record high

A new report from Amnesty International UK says the number of executions around the world last year fell by more than a third compared to the previous year with 1,032 executions in 23 countries in 2016 compared to 1,634 in 25 countries in 2015.

Apr 11, 2017