India's human rights record in 2011 'disappointing': HRW

India's human rights record in 2011 got a thumbs down from a leading global rights group for its "failure" to protect vulnerable communities and rapped the government for custodial killings, police......

Human rights body worried about Lanka situation

The resumption of talks between the Sri Lankan government and Tamil Tigers presents an opportunity for both the sides to endorse measures that will ensure greater civilian protection and end......

'India has abysmal human rights record'

The United Nations Human Rights Council should ensure that Indian government takes strong steps to hold members of its security forces responsible for torture, arbitrary detentions, killings, and......

Human rights group against Musharraf's policies

Human Rights Watch -- America's largest and most influential human rights organisation, whose representatives regularly testify before the US Congress, has called on President Bush to press......

Dropped Laxman catch made Gilly take decision

A dropped catch off VVS Laxman in the ongoing fourth and final Test against India is reportedly the moment when Australian wicketkeeper Adam Gilchrist decided "it was time" to bid adieu to his......