Human Rights

HSBC whistleblower Herve Falciani sentenced to 5 years in prison

He may not serve time in a Swiss prison as France does not extradite its own citizens.

Nov 27, 2015

China: Miss World Canada kept from pageant finals for decrying rights abuse

Anastasia Lin said she wanted to "speak for those in China that are beaten, burned and electrocuted for holding to their beliefs."

Nov 27, 2015

Modi govt deliberately attacking constitutional principles, ideals: Sonia

The discussion was part of celebrations of the 125th birth anniversary of B.R. Ambedkar.

Nov 26, 2015

Boko Haram militants shoot dead 15 in Niger village and escape

Niger's Diffa region has suffered dozens of cross-border strikes this year.

Nov 26, 2015

India: Women join #HappyToBleed campaign to protest menstruation remarks by a temple priest

A Hindu temple head had 'talked' of a machine that would detect menstruating women to bar them from entering the temple.

Nov 26, 2015

Artistes call for cultural boycott of Israel in new video

The video is a part of the larger movement against Israel.

Nov 26, 2015

Emergency in Tunisia after suicide bomber kills 13 in Tunis attack

Tunisia has imposed a nationwide state of emergency following the blast.

Nov 25, 2015

Australia: 10 arrested after anti-Islam, anti-racism groups clash

The Reclaim Australia group has organised several rallies of which many turned out to be violent.

Nov 23, 2015

US-India relations turn prickly over LGBT, anti-human trafficking envoys

Human trafficking has caused friction between US-India and homosexuality is illegal in India.

Nov 21, 2015

Empowering the disabled: India Inclusion Summit takes place 20-21 November

IIS 2015 hosts eminent personalities who focus on empowering people with disabilities.

Nov 19, 2015

Palestinian attacker fatally stabs two people in Tel Aviv office building

48 of the 79 Palestinians killed in recent weeks died at the scene of attacks on Israelis.

Nov 19, 2015

Global terror toll surged 9-fold in 15 years ; India sixth most affected nation

Maoists caused most terror deaths in India, while Bodo terrorists were second.

Nov 19, 2015

Watch out! If your real name is Isis, you might be seen as a terrorist!

Facebook Inc said it erroneously disabled the personal account of a user named Isis Anchalee.

Nov 19, 2015

Indians consider religious freedom more important than polls, says survey

Most say it is important to live in a country with religious freedom, free press, free speech and competitive elections.

Nov 19, 2015

Isis says Norwegian, Chinese captives have been executed

Isis magazine Dabiq showed what appeared to be pictures of the dead men under a banner reading "Executed".

Nov 18, 2015

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Human Rights

HSBC whistleblower Herve Falciani sentenced to 5 years in prison

China: Miss World Canada kept from pageant finals for decrying rights abuse

Modi govt deliberately attacking constitutional principles, ideals: Sonia

Boko Haram militants shoot dead 15 in Niger village and escape

India: Women join #HappyToBleed campaign to protest menstruation remarks by a temple priest

Artistes call for cultural boycott of Israel in new video

Emergency in Tunisia after suicide bomber kills 13 in Tunis attack

Australia: 10 arrested after anti-Islam, anti-racism groups clash

US-India relations turn prickly over LGBT, anti-human trafficking envoys

Empowering the disabled: India Inclusion Summit takes place 20-21 November

Palestinian attacker fatally stabs two people in Tel Aviv office building

Global terror toll surged 9-fold in 15 years ; India sixth most affected nation

Watch out! If your real name is Isis, you might be seen as a terrorist!

Indians consider religious freedom more important than polls, says survey

Isis says Norwegian, Chinese captives have been executed

Time for India to follow suit? France, Germany, Netherlands, US banned use of EVMs [here's why]

Dhanush's Captain Miller has no buyers in Telugu states? Here's why

Deepika Padukone is a sight to behold in velvet gown; attends Academy Museum Gala with Selena Gomez, Dua Lip [see pics]