Bobby Ramakant

Stories by Bobby Ramakant

Across the world, activists fast for Binayak Sen

Across the world, activists fast for Binayak Sen

Rediff.com   16 Jun 2008

A fast -- June 16 to 25-- demanding the release of Dr Binayak Sen began on Monday in India, Pakistan, Thailand, the US and the UK. More than 100 organisations have endorsed this fast and campaign demanding justice for Dr Sen.

Three died in IIT-Kanpur

Three died in IIT-Kanpur

Rediff.com   23 Sep 2007

All the deaths, he said, could have been avoided had the IIT provided better living conditions for the labourers on the campus

Activists to fast in Imphal to support Irom Sharmi

Activists to fast in Imphal to support Irom Sharmi

Rediff.com   12 Sep 2007

Many people will be fasting in Imphal, Manipur from September 13 while hundreds from different countries in the world have signed the petition to fast for varying number of days (one to five) to support the 'Iron lady' from Manipur -- Irom Sharmila.

Hashimpura victims await justice

Hashimpura victims await justice

Rediff.com   3 Sep 2007

However, on Monday, the appellate officer at the Crime Branch-Central Investigation Department assured some activists of prompt action immediately

Magsaysay award for journalist P Sainath

Magsaysay award for journalist P Sainath

Rediff.com   1 Aug 2007

Born in Chennai in 1957, Sainath completed a master's degree in history before turning to a life of journalism. At Blitz, a Mumbai tabloid, he rose to be deputy chief editor and became a popular columnist. In 1993, he changed course.

Pepsi to print 'public water source' on labels

Pepsi to print 'public water source' on labels

Rediff.com   28 Jul 2007

After years of mounting pressure against corporate control of water and demand for accountability, Pepsi has agreed to provide consumers with more information about the source of the water used for their bottled water brand Aquafina.

Tobacco curbs: India leads alternative crop plan

Tobacco curbs: India leads alternative crop plan

Rediff.com   4 Jul 2007

India demonstrated leadership on behalf of countries in South-East Asian Region to integrate agricultural diversification and alternative crops to tobacco in the comprehensive tobacco control as FCTC proposes.

Hashimpura survivors find hope in RTI Act

Hashimpura survivors find hope in RTI Act

Rediff.com   25 May 2007

On Thursday, two survivors and many members of the families of those killed on May 22, 1987, came to Lucknow to file 615 applications under the Right to Information Act

An advice to medicos -- quit smoking

An advice to medicos -- quit smoking

Rediff.com   17 May 2007

35 per cent of medical students surveyed were found to be 'nicotine-dependent'!

The Big issue: Tobacco cessation

The Big issue: Tobacco cessation

Rediff.com   14 Apr 2007

The main issue in combating smoking is quality tobacco cessation and counseling services. Without these, there is no way to effectively enforce these bans.