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Free speech crusader Gurmehar Kaur in Time magazine's list of 10 Next Generation Leaders

Kaur grabbed headlines earlier in February 2017 when she raised her voice against the campus violence by ABVP.

Oct 14, 2017

Won't allow Sabarimala to be made a Thailand: Temple body chief stirs a storm

Opposing the women's entry, Prayar Gopalakrishnan said that the board will not allow "to turn the shrine into a Thailand."

Oct 14, 2017

Bangalore's pathetic roads: When daily commute to work becomes a nightmare!

Thanks to the incessant rains, most of the roads in the garden city are in a pathetic state while officials turn a deaf ear to citizen's complaints.

Oct 13, 2017

International Day of the Girl Child: Best quotes, messages, wishes and greetings to share with daughters

International Day of the Girl Child is observed by the United Nations on October 11.

Oct 11, 2017

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Shocking video shows Miami Dolphins coach Chris Foerster snorting white powder

The video was reportedly sent by Foerster to Kijuana Nige, who then posted the clip on Facebook. In the video, Miami Dolphins offensive line coach Chris Foerster can be seen snorting three white lines before going to a meeting, and reminiscing about previous times he had taken the drugs. The Miami Dolphins have released a statement saying they are aware of the video.

Oct 9, 2017

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Egypt makes World Cup for first time In 28 years

Egypt have qualified for the football World Cup for the first time since 1990.Mohamed Salahs injury-time penalty gave them a 2-1 win against Congo, making them the second African team after Nigeria to secure a place in next years tournament in Russia.

Oct 9, 2017

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Drone footage of Rohingya refugee camps shows colossal scale of crisis

The Disasters Emergency Committee has released drone footage which shows thousands of makeshift camps put up by Rohingya refugees fleeing Myanmar.

Oct 9, 2017

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Seven of the weirdest items you can buy with Che Guevaras face on

Ahead of the 50th anniversary of Che Guevaras death, we take a look at the seven weirdest items you can buy with the communist icons face adorned on.

Oct 7, 2017

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Cameroon soldiers beat separatist protesters

Exclusive footage sent to IBTimes UK from sources in Cameroon appears to show soldiers dragging, beating and taking protesters. Cameroons English-speaking areas held rallies marking the 56th anniversary of the incorporation of Anglophone regions into the country. Both the Northwest and Southwest regions have been rocked by anti-government protests and strikes for months.

Oct 5, 2017

Rohingya refugees stretch their hands for food near Balukhali in Cox's Bazar, Bangladesh.

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Dethroned Myanmar beauty queen refutes her claims on Rohingya, terms it patriotic

Shwe Eain Si has defended the video calling it an effort by "a citizen of the country to use her fame to speak out the truth for her nation".

Oct 4, 2017

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Cameroon: 17 killed by police during separatist marches

Police have shot dead 17 people, some by military helicopter, during a large separatist rally in Bamenda, Cameroon. Calls have increased across Cameroon for the country to be divided into separate states for the English-speaking and the French-speaking. Many English-speakers claim they face discrimination from the Francophone government, led by President Paul Biya.

Oct 3, 2017

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The Playboy Legend: Hugh Hefner in quotes

The founder of iconic magazine Playboy, Hugh M. Hefner, died at the age of 91 from natural causes in Los Angeles. Though he was considered disgusting to womenkind for his attitudes on women, relationships and nudity, but he was also an admirable businessman, celebrity and American pioneer. In honor of his passing, here are 10 quotes to celebrate the former California playboy.

Sep 29, 2017

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5 things women are still banned from doing in Saudi Arabia

The ban on women driving in Saudi Arabia has been lifted.But women are still prohibited from doing many things.An assigned male family member must give a woman permission to open a bank account, own a passport or even leave prison.In recent years some of these rules have been reformed. In some cases women can now work and study without the consent of a male guardian.

Sep 27, 2017

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Protesters force Rohingya refugees to flee Sri Lanka safe house

Sri Lankan monks and hardline nationalist protesters forced 31 Rohingya Muslim asylum seekers to flee a United Nations safe house in the capital Colombo on 26 September, police said.

Sep 27, 2017

This bizarre Madurai temple ritual forces minor girls to stay with priest and parade half-naked for 7 km!

Authorities have issued orders to allow girls to cover their bodies so that they are not harassed or abused.

Sep 27, 2017

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