Human Rights

Emma Watson, Malala deliver striking messages to youngsters, world leaders and men [VIDEO]

Both Emma and Malala are inspirational figures in their respective causes for uplifting society.

Nov 5, 2015

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

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Human Rights

Emma Watson, Malala deliver striking messages to youngsters, world leaders and men [VIDEO]

Bindeshwar Pathak in Global Diversity List of 50 world leaders including Obama

Arundhati Roy returns national award won for her 1989 film to protest intolerance

India takes tough line on trafficking victims who get special US visas

France to do away with ban on gay blood donors after 32 years

Despite education, 50 million children are full-time labourers today: Satyarthi

Syria: Army of Islam using caged humans as shields against govt airstrikes

Israel instigating religious war, says Palestinian government

FBI launches tool to recognize extremists, draws flak for being 'completely Islamic'

South Asian feminist caucus of academics in US slams Modi govt for rising intolerance

Madhya Pradesh minister Kusum Medhele kicks minor seeking one rupee

Conviction rate low as Delhi sex crimes hit 15-year high, says DCW

In Focus: LGBTI treatment in West Africa worries Human Rights experts

Chandy fires second missive at Modi on Kerala House beef row

Polygamy is good for women and children in some circumstances, says study

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]