Bindeshwar Pathak in Global Diversity List of 50 world leaders including Obama Another Indian in the list is Purnima Mehta, director general of the American Institute of Indian Studies. Nov 5, 2015
Arundhati Roy returns national award won for her 1989 film to protest intolerance She said it allows her to be part of a political movement against ideological viciousness. Nov 5, 2015
India takes tough line on trafficking victims who get special US visas Move said to be a fallout of the Devyani Khobragade arrest and strip-search incident. Nov 5, 2015
France to do away with ban on gay blood donors after 32 years Men who hadn't had sex or had some with only one man in the past 4 months can donate blood. Nov 5, 2015
Despite education, 50 million children are full-time labourers today: Satyarthi They are trapped in bonded labour, trafficking, prostitution and forced beggary. Nov 4, 2015
Syria: Army of Islam using caged humans as shields against govt airstrikes Videos posted to social media over the weekend show trucks transporting cages filled with up to eight men or women. Nov 4, 2015
Israel instigating religious war, says Palestinian government The government condemned the "continuous Israeli attack on Al-Aqsa mosque and Jerusalem". Nov 4, 2015
FBI launches tool to recognize extremists, draws flak for being 'completely Islamic' "Don't Be a Puppet" features a series of games and tips to identify who is most likely to become a violent extremist. Nov 2, 2015
South Asian feminist caucus of academics in US slams Modi govt for rising intolerance The letter has expressed "diasporic solidarity with those who are under attack in India". Nov 2, 2015
Madhya Pradesh minister Kusum Medhele kicks minor seeking one rupee The incident was captured on camera and went viral across media. Nov 1, 2015
Conviction rate low as Delhi sex crimes hit 15-year high, says DCW 21 cases of sexual abuse of women, on an average, are reported daily. Nov 1, 2015
In Focus: LGBTI treatment in West Africa worries Human Rights experts IBTimes UK speaks with Human Rights expert Olumide Makanjuola about LGBTI rights in the West Africa region. Oct 30, 2015
Chandy fires second missive at Modi on Kerala House beef row Chandy termed the Delhi Police raid as "tyrannical and reprehensible". Oct 29, 2015
Polygamy is good for women and children in some circumstances, says study The researchers found that polygamous households have better access to food and healthier children. Oct 29, 2015
World Internet Freedom Report 2015: Internet access improves under Modi India's score on internet barriers improved from 42 in 2014 to 40 in 2015. Oct 29, 2015
Improved healthcare & connectivity, RFID tags, insurance; Amit Shah reviews Amarnath Yatra preparedness
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