Human Rights

An Iranian woman, Rayhaneh Jabbari, who killed her rapist is to be hanged on Tuesday.

Iranian Woman to be Hanged for Killing Her Rapist; Bids Emotional Farewell to Mother

Rayhaneh Jabbari, an interior designer, had reportedly murdered Morteza Abdolalil Sarbandi in 2007.

Sep 30, 2014

Homophobia? Russian Court Upholds Law Banning 'Gay Propaganda'

Russia's Constitutional Court on Thursday upheld a law that bans the promotion of 'gay propaganda'.

Sep 26, 2014

2015 FIFA Women's World Cup: Top Footballers Protest Playing on Artificial Surface

While FIFA goes on promoting gender equality in its public relations campaigns and public service messages, some top women footballers from around the world believe that the actual scenario is quite different.

Sep 11, 2014

Kashmir Floods Aftermath: Tales of Strength, Suffering and Survival [PHOTOS]

Survivors beg for food to keep their children alive; fights erupt over food and evacuation; foreign tourists urge rescuers to save needy first; religious differences washed away

Sep 11, 2014

9/11 Anniversary: Hostility Towards South Asians Rising in US

South Asian, Muslim, Sikh, Hindu, Middle Eastern, and Arab communities face an increasingly hostile climate in the US, according to a new report by an umbrella community organisation.

Sep 10, 2014

Saudi Arabia Beheads 5 in a Week for Drug Trafficking

Saudi Arabia has beheaded five people in less than week for trafficking drugs into the country.

Sep 6, 2014

NGO Demands New Legislation for Child Labour Eradication in India

Child Rights and You (CRY), a non-governmental organisation has demanded that the Centre should ban employment of children below 18 years.

Sep 4, 2014

Ebola: Liberian Nurses go on Strike, Demand Better Infrastructure and Pay

The lack of infrastructure and payment has prompted the nurses in the Ebola-hit Liberian capital to go on strike.

Sep 2, 2014

Death Row Convicts can now be Heard in Open Courts, Rules SC

An open court hearing can reduce mistakes in judgments related to death sentences, a matter of concern for human rights activists

Sep 2, 2014

Ebola: Liberian Slum Celebrates as Government Lifts Quarantine

While some marched down the roads chanting "we are free, we are free," others just rolled about on the pavements, unable to contain their joy.

Sep 2, 2014

A boy takes bath outside newly built toilets in a village

Charity Organisation Launches 'Toilets for All Homes' Campaign in India

Sulabh International, a charity organisation unveiled 108 toilets in Katra Sadatganj village in Uttar Pradesh.

Sep 1, 2014

2 Protesters Killed, over 10 Injured by Manipur Armed Forces; Situation in Ukhrul Tense

At least two protesters were killed and 10 others injured by Manipur state Commandos and Indian Reserve Battalion (IRB) on Saturday.

Aug 30, 2014

Israel-Hamas Ceasefire Too Little, Too Late; Truce Changes Little for Gaza after 2,000 Lives Lost

The ceasefire terms are reportedly similar to the one proposed on the seventh day of the fighting, when far less people had been killed or affected

Aug 27, 2014

Irom Sharmila Re-Arrested for Hunger Strike despite Acquittal

Imphal police arrested Irom Sharmila after she went on hunger strike again, refusing to give up fasting and undergo medical check-up.

Aug 22, 2014

A diplomat in the city of Brussels has reportedly ribbed off the Niqab of a Qatari princess (Sheikhah).

Belgium Burqa Ban: Brussels Officer Strips off Niqab from Qatari Princess

A diplomat in Brussels has come under fire for reportedly ripping off the Niqab of a woman, who happened to be a Qatari princess.

Aug 21, 2014

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Human Rights

Iranian Woman to be Hanged for Killing Her Rapist; Bids Emotional Farewell to Mother

Homophobia? Russian Court Upholds Law Banning 'Gay Propaganda'

2015 FIFA Women's World Cup: Top Footballers Protest Playing on Artificial Surface

Kashmir Floods Aftermath: Tales of Strength, Suffering and Survival [PHOTOS]

9/11 Anniversary: Hostility Towards South Asians Rising in US

Saudi Arabia Beheads 5 in a Week for Drug Trafficking

NGO Demands New Legislation for Child Labour Eradication in India

Ebola: Liberian Nurses go on Strike, Demand Better Infrastructure and Pay

Death Row Convicts can now be Heard in Open Courts, Rules SC

Ebola: Liberian Slum Celebrates as Government Lifts Quarantine

Charity Organisation Launches 'Toilets for All Homes' Campaign in India

2 Protesters Killed, over 10 Injured by Manipur Armed Forces; Situation in Ukhrul Tense

Israel-Hamas Ceasefire Too Little, Too Late; Truce Changes Little for Gaza after 2,000 Lives Lost

Irom Sharmila Re-Arrested for Hunger Strike despite Acquittal

Belgium Burqa Ban: Brussels Officer Strips off Niqab from Qatari Princess

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]