Human Rights

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

Meghalaya CM lobbying in Delhi to reopen 'rathole' coal mining operations

He has not disclosed that his wife owns several mines, say Reuters.

Oct 28, 2015

Nigeria: Interview with LGBTI Activist Bisi Alimi

IBTimes UK speaks with Nigerian LGBTI activist Bisi Alimi about the gay rights movement, the international reaction to the so called anti-gay bill, and President Muhammadu Buhari.

Oct 27, 2015

Political groups demand ban on suspect Sanatan Sanstha sect

Jayant Balaji Athvale, the founder of Sanatan Sanstha said Hindus who are indifferent towards cow slaughter "are not fit to live".

Oct 27, 2015

Betagoogle: 'Crystal ball' helps raise awareness about European refugee crisis

A 'fake Google" site challenges viewers to provide help for refugees crowding into Europe.

Oct 27, 2015

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Human Rights

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

World Internet Freedom Report 2015: Internet access improves under Modi

Meghalaya CM lobbying in Delhi to reopen 'rathole' coal mining operations

Nigeria: Interview with LGBTI Activist Bisi Alimi

Political groups demand ban on suspect Sanatan Sanstha sect

Betagoogle: 'Crystal ball' helps raise awareness about European refugee crisis

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]