US charity lends a helping hand to maimed girl

A United States-based charity organisation headed by a Pakistani has come to the rescue of a girl child whose right arm was sheared off from the shoulder during a road accident three years ago.The......

Every Ruling Party Like Its Writ To Run

Despite their opposition based on ideology, both the political Right and the political Left possess similar behaviour, observes Shyam G Menon. Illustrations: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com Close to......

Pinarayi Vijayan's Saga With Black

In Kerala, the use of black ranges from convenience to strictures by community and religion to fashion and personal choice.One would have to be really insecure or too fond of the well settled life......

Pimps trap Indian women in Gulf

Harrowing tales of Indian women trapped in prostitution rings in West Asia have compelled the government to enforce stricter norms for recruitment of women for various jobs in the region.In the......