Human Rights

Bali Nine: Australian Duo to be Transferred to 'Penal Island' for Execution

Andrew Chan and Myuran Sukumaran, who attempted to smuggle heroin out of Indonesia have been cleared for execution.

Feb 12, 2015

Park Ji-hyun narrated stories of how prisoners in North Korean Labour camps were required to work from the crack of dawn until it became pitched dark.

North Korea: Prisoners Ate Seeds From 'Animal Dung', Menstruating Women Beaten for Washing Towels

A defector narrates her experiences at detention and labour camps in a documentary

Feb 6, 2015

Serbia, Croatia Did Not Commit Genocide Against Each Other in 1990s: UN Court

The International Court of Justice brought an end to the long-running case.

Feb 3, 2015

Yellamma Temple Festival: the Dark Mystic World of India's Banned 'Devdasi' System

The yearly Yellama festival held at Yellama Temple in Savadatti, Belgaum district, Karnataka follows the tradition of 'Devdasi'

Feb 3, 2015

Saudi Arabia, ISIS Share Stark Similarity in Brutal Punishments

But while Saudi Arabia is a US ally, ISIS is an enemy.

Jan 23, 2015

Actress Kaniha Slams Moral Policing as Haters Comment on Her Picture in Shorts

The actress lashed out online users who made hate comments about her dressing style.

Jan 20, 2015

US Supreme Court to Decide on Gay Marriage Ban

The ruling, due by the end of June, will determine whether 14 remaining state bans will be struck down.

Jan 17, 2015

'Not Afraid', Declare Students as Peshawar School Re-opens Weeks after Taliban Attack

The Peshawar Army School where Taliban militants massacred 150 on 16 December, has now reopened after extended holidays.

Jan 12, 2015

#OpCharlieHebdo: One Jihadi Site Down, More to go Off-line; 'Anonymous' Declares War on Terror [VIDEO]

Shocked over the Charlie Hebdo killings, infamous hacker team Anonymous has declared to wage war on all terrorist social media sites to avenge the ghastly act in Paris last week.

Jan 11, 2015

'Operation Charlie Hebdo': Anonymous Threatens to Kill Terrorists, Hack Websites in Response to Paris Attack [VIDEO]

The Anonymous video which says, "Message for al-Qaeda, the Islamic State and other terrorists" threatens to kill terrorists and hack their sites.

Jan 10, 2015

Elections 2015: Is Sri Lanka Ready for Peace and 'Inclusive' Democracy?

Even as Rajapaksa and Sirisena fight out the elections, the promise of lasting peace appears like an illusion.

Jan 7, 2015

After 'Kiss of Love', Here Comes 'Red Alert: You've got a Napkin' Campaign in Kerala

The campaign is to protest against discrimination against menstruating women in India.

Jan 7, 2015

Syrians Saw Govt Helicopters Drop Chlorine Bombs, Says New Report by Chemical Weapons Watchdog

Only the Syrian regime reportedly had access to helicopters.

Jan 7, 2015

Aamir's 'PK', Kamal's 'Vishwaroopam' and Other Films that Faced Threats from Religious Fanatics

Attacks on movies by religious groups question the secular ideology of Indian constitution.

Dec 31, 2014

The Human Rights Watch in November had reported regarding the virginity tests that aspiring female police had to go through in Indonesia.

Indonesia Shame: 'Virginity Tests' for Women Banned But Still Tolerated

Although Indonesia has banned 'virginity tests' for women as qualification for civil service, the government is refusing to condemn the practice.

Dec 24, 2014

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Human Rights

Bali Nine: Australian Duo to be Transferred to 'Penal Island' for Execution

North Korea: Prisoners Ate Seeds From 'Animal Dung', Menstruating Women Beaten for Washing Towels

Serbia, Croatia Did Not Commit Genocide Against Each Other in 1990s: UN Court

Yellamma Temple Festival: the Dark Mystic World of India's Banned 'Devdasi' System

Saudi Arabia, ISIS Share Stark Similarity in Brutal Punishments

Actress Kaniha Slams Moral Policing as Haters Comment on Her Picture in Shorts

US Supreme Court to Decide on Gay Marriage Ban

'Not Afraid', Declare Students as Peshawar School Re-opens Weeks after Taliban Attack

#OpCharlieHebdo: One Jihadi Site Down, More to go Off-line; 'Anonymous' Declares War on Terror [VIDEO]

'Operation Charlie Hebdo': Anonymous Threatens to Kill Terrorists, Hack Websites in Response to Paris Attack [VIDEO]

Elections 2015: Is Sri Lanka Ready for Peace and 'Inclusive' Democracy?

After 'Kiss of Love', Here Comes 'Red Alert: You've got a Napkin' Campaign in Kerala

Syrians Saw Govt Helicopters Drop Chlorine Bombs, Says New Report by Chemical Weapons Watchdog

Aamir's 'PK', Kamal's 'Vishwaroopam' and Other Films that Faced Threats from Religious Fanatics

Indonesia Shame: 'Virginity Tests' for Women Banned But Still Tolerated

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]