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NHRC to submit report to CM on Bhandara rape-murder case

A fact-finding team of National Human Rights Commission, led by commission member Nirmala Sawant-Prabhawalkar, today visited Murwadi village in Lakhani taluka where three minor sisters were......

India shied away from UN recommendations: Rights group

A US based rights body and an Indian American Muslim advocacy group have expressed disappointment over India's decision of not accepting all the UN body recommendations on human rights, in......

Slain rights activist's family still waits for closure

The death of Major Avtar Singh, accused in the murder of Kashmiri Human rights activist Jaleel Andrabi, has not brought a closure for the victim's family, which has vowed to continue their struggle......

Gandhi award for Binayak Sen, Bulu Imam

Two Indian human rights activists -- Binayak Sen and Bulu Imam -- will be honoured with the International Peace Award given by the Gandhi Foundation at the House of Lords. The award was created in......

Key documents against former CJI missing in SC

An NGO, seeking removal of former Chief Justice of India K G Balakrishnan as the National Human Rights Commission chairman for his alleged misconduct, on Monday told the Supreme Court that a key......

'Gmail account of human rights activists accessed'

A top Google official on Thursday told US lawmakers that the Gmail accounts of dozens of activists who advocate human rights in China have been accessed by the third party, originating from......

How Attorney General defended Sebi chief in SC

The Centre on Wednesday opposed in the Supreme Court a plea seeking removal of SEBI Chairman U K Sinha on grounds of alleged irregularities in his appointment, saying the charges against him......

Benefits of early stage investments for SMEs

On most occasions, SMEs depend on informal sources for their funding requirements like from family, relatives or from local money lenders, writes Mohit Ralhan The SME sector has emerged as a......

Limits to growth and how to overcome them

We as a species are hitting global constraints imposed by Earth's ecological and bio-systems that we don't know how to mitigate or resolve as a species, says Sonali Ranade A vast majority of us......

Why internet companies are upset with Kapil Sibal

Kapil Sibal has caused a furore by suggesting that internet companies need to 'pre-screen' pages. Here's a peek at some of the chief issues being debated. Internet Vs China January 2006:......

Why Sahara pulled out of IPL: Full statement

The Sahara Group-owned Pune Warriors India withdrew from the Indian Premier League on Tuesday following the Board of Control for Cricket in India's decision to encash the team's bank guarantee......

Suresh Saraiya, one of the best-loved radio commentators

Haresh Pandya pays tribute to noted radio commentator Suresh Saraiya, who passed away in Mumbai on Wednesday following a heart attack. July 18, 2012, turned out to be a sad day for Hindi cinema and......

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Q. Historically India has Death penalty.. and why it should be abolished when the accused kills innocent people??
Sharmila Bose: A. more

http://qna.rediff.com/questions-and-answers/historically-india-has-death-penalty..-and-why-it-should-be-/25071769/answers/

Q. Identify the person Rebiya Kadeer ?
TRUTH SEEKER: A. No question arises for banning it....the human rights ppl those who advocate in favour of itz banning are the ppl who just seek cheap media...... more

http://qna.rediff.com/questions-and-answers/identify-the-person-rebiya-kadeer-/23984073/answers/25071824

Q. Who is Somi Ali? Anything mysterious about her?
Good Citizen: A. Rebiya Kadeer (Uyghur: born 15 November 1946) is a Uyghur human rights activist with origins in Xinjiang, China.Kadeer is the symbolic leader of...... more

http://qna.rediff.com/questions-and-answers/who-is-somi-ali-anything-mysterious-about-her/23636659/answers/23984097

Q. Greetings and best wishes to all friends question : Why did People turn away from God?
Azam Khan: A. Somy Ali has evolved into a US based human rights advocate and documentary film maker who is both passionate about educating the public and working...... more

http://qna.rediff.com/questions-and-answers/greetings-and-best-wishes-to-all-friends-question--why-did-p/21857652/answers/23636743

Q. More than 70 civil society leaders including artists, students, doctors, lawyers and rights advocates sent a letter to the prime minister accusing Hazare of masquerading as the leader of an all-inclusive movement. "Only the naive would fail to notice the organized forces that are behind Anna Hazare's campaign," it said, accusing a Hindu nationalist group of stoking the campaign.Hazares insistence, through a hunger strike, that only his proposal can fix the problem has also unnerved civic leaders who dispute the impression that Hazare and his team represent all of India.?
Azam Khan: A. IT IS VOICE OF SO CALLED SECULARISTS, HUMAN RIGHTISTS, ANTI NATIONALS THOSE ATTENDED CONFERENCE OF FAI, ISI SPOSORED PAKISTANI NATIONAL.IS INDIAN...... more

http://qna.rediff.com/questions-and-answers/more-than-70-civil-society-leaders-including-artists-student/21857652/answers/20559386

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Ravivarma Kumar is Advocate General

Senior counsel Ravivarma Kumar has been appointed the Advocate General by the State government. He will replace C H Vijayashankar. Kumar, a native... ...

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Chicago-Area Museum to Participate in Blue Star Museums

Illinois Holocaust Museum to Offer Free Admission to Active Duty Military Personnel and their Families from Memorial Day through Labor Day 2013.... ...

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Peace and Prosperity Through IT

Minister of State (Independent Charge) Information Technology, Science & Technology; Additional charge of School Education, Medical Education,... ...

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5-Word Speeches Highlight 17th Annual Webby Awards

In a ceremony packed with leaders from Internet, tech, political and entertainment worlds, The Webby Awards honored the best of the Web at Cipirani... ...

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Custodial death of Khalid Mujahid condemned by Indian Americans as brazen police atrocity

Indian American Muslim Council ( http://www.iamc.com ) an advocacy group dedicated to safeguarding India's pluralist and tolerant ethos today... ...

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