Human Rights Activists

Rediff.com » News » Human Rights Activists

News for Human Rights Activists

News
Business
Movies
Sports

Tough Fight For Mumbai's 'Muslim Leader'

'In this assembly election, Muslims here will vote for one who works, but also one who safeguards their identity.' 'Their existence is more important they feel, than a faulty light meter. So yes, a......

Kerala ADM's suicide amid graft charges sparks political turmoil

The alleged suicide of a senior district administration official in Kannur, amid corruption allegations, has sent ripples through the state's political landscape, with opposition parties mounting......

Tandoor worker, eatery owner held for 'spitting' on rotis in UP

Police detained a tandoor worker and the owner of the eatery he worked for on Wednesday over complaints that he spat on rotis while baking them, officials said. Kindly note that this image has......

Was DU ex-professor Saibaba denied proper medical care in jail?

A non-government organisation, National Platform for the Rights of the Disabled has claimed that prolonged imprisonment and inadequate medical care exacerbated pre-existing health issues of former......

Atomic bomb survivors group gets Nobel Peace Prize

The Norwegian Nobel Committee has awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for 2024 to Nihon Hidankyo, a Japanese group of atomic bomb survivors for "extraordinary efforts" to "achieve a world free of nuclear......

Dog Ban Takes Toll On Business

Breeders and importers of exotic dogs worried; animal rights activists say the industry needs to be tamed. IMAGE: People for Animals volunteers at an event in Bhubaneswar, October 30, 2022, to......

'Your Work Is To Make Films And Not Stay In Jail'

'The work of a film-maker is going out and making films.''And if you are in prison for 15 years, you can't make films.' IMAGE: Vishka Asayesh in Seven Days. Last year, the Nobel Peace Prize was......

'The Win Is Not Just For India, But For All The Women Out There'

'If there is an artiste somewhere in India or in the world who wants to express her art, I hoped that this award would inspire them and add meaning to their journey.' IMAGE: Kani Kusruti, left,......

2023 At The Movies: A Double Take

It was a year of so many contradictions and contrasts that it became dangerous to talk about movies, people lost their heads discussing Friday releases, psychiatrists began dabbling in film......

Princess Diana Returns on OTT

Death of a princess, deadly Godzilla and detectives galore on OTT this week. Sukanya Verma gives us her recommendations. The Crown Season 6 Part 1Where to watch? NetflixLanguage: English......

Will Thalapathy Vijay Take A Plunge Into Politics?

At the Leo fete, Vijay had this to tell his fans: 'I know you all are in my heart. But today, I also know that I am also in the hearts of all of you...'A typical politician's line, did you say,......

The Greatest Olympians!

Photograph: Kind courtesy Michael Phelps/Instagram Every four years, the world holds its breath, as the Olympics bring the world together. Athletes, trained to peak perfection, compete for......

From Tokyo to Paris: Trans athletes face new hurdles, restrictions

IMAGE: French sprinter Halba Diouf feels she is being marginalised and hounded after her dream of participating at next year's Paris Olympics was shattered when World Athletics (WA) banned......

US Open 2023: Dates, schedule, seeds and how to watch on TV

IMAGE: Reigning champion Carlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic lead the field at the US Open. Photograph: Katie Stratman-USA TODAY Sports/Reuters The US Open is a hardcourt Grand Slam tournament......

Will IOC take disciplinary action against Djokovic?

IMAGE: The world number three Novak Djokovic said he was against any kind of conflict but defended his statement and described Kosovo's situation as a "precedent". Photograph: Clive......

Rediff News