Prasun Sonwalkar And H S Rao

Stories by Prasun Sonwalkar And H S Rao

Ireland cabinet to take up abortion report

Ireland cabinet to take up abortion report

Rediff.com   19 Nov 2012

The Irish cabinet will take up the report of an expert group on abortion on Tuesday even as thousands of people in Ireland protest the tragic death of an Indian dentist. Irish Health Minister James Reilly has said he will be bringing the report of the expert group to the Cabinet on Tuesday.

Irish govt must clarify on abortion issue: Amnesty

Irish govt must clarify on abortion issue: Amnesty

Rediff.com   17 Nov 2012

Observing that the tragic death of Indian dentist Savita Halappanavar illustrates a gap in Irish law, rights group Amnesty on Saturday asked Ireland to ensure that its domestic policy on access to abortion is in line with international human rights law.

BBC director-general quits over false child abuse report

BBC director-general quits over false child abuse report

Rediff.com   11 Nov 2012

The director-general of the BBC George Entwistle has resigned a day after it emerged that it's flagship current affairs programme wrongly accused a former Conservative politician of child sex abuse.

Malala thanks people around world for their support

Malala thanks people around world for their support

Rediff.com   9 Nov 2012

Malala Yousufzai, the teenage Pakistani activist shot in the head by the Taliban for advocating girls' education, has thanked people around the world for their inspiring and humbling support.

Cameron suffers stinging defeat over EU budget cut

Cameron suffers stinging defeat over EU budget cut

Rediff.com   1 Nov 2012

British Prime Minister David Cameron suffered a stinging parliamentary defeat over Europe after Conservative rebels joined the Labour opposition to demand a cut in the European Union budget. The defeat on Wednesday night came after more than 50 rebels from the ruling party joined Labour Members of Parliament in supporting a demand for real-terms reductions in spending by the European Union. The government was defeated by 307 votes to 294, a majority of 13.

Malala stable, making good progress: Doctors

Malala stable, making good progress: Doctors

Rediff.com   31 Oct 2012

Pakistan's teenage rights activist Malala Yousufzai, who was grievously injured after being shot in the head by the Taliban, is stable and making good progress, doctors treating her at a United Kingdom hospital said on Wednesday. "The medical team caring for Malala Yousufzai at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham reported today that she is still stable and making good progress with her treatment," the hospital said in a statement.

India, UK amend taxation pact

India, UK amend taxation pact

Rediff.com   31 Oct 2012

The norms pertain to the Avoidance of Double Taxation and the Prevention of Fiscal Evasion with Respect to Taxes on Income and Capital Gains.

Malala 'up and walking', says her father

Malala 'up and walking', says her father

Rediff.com   26 Oct 2012

Pakistan's teenage rights activist Malala Yousufzai, shot in the head by the Taliban, is "up and walking," her father said after visiting her for the first time at a specialised UK hospital, where she is recovering at "an encouraging speed".

Malala comfortable and stable at UK hospital

Malala comfortable and stable at UK hospital

Rediff.com   19 Oct 2012

Pakistan's teenage rights activist Malala Yousufzai, who was shot in the head by the Taliban, remains in a "comfortable and stable" condition at a hospital in the United Kingdom, doctors said on Friday. In a statement, the Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham said Malala's condition this morning was "comfortable and stable".

Malala stable; would need reconstructive surgery

Malala stable; would need reconstructive surgery

Rediff.com   17 Oct 2012

Pakistani teenage rights activist Malala Yousufzai 'remains stable' but would have to undergo reconstruction surgery in the coming days, the hospital and 1doctors attending her said.

Pak girl shot by Taliban now in UK for special treatment

Pak girl shot by Taliban now in UK for special treatment

Rediff.com   16 Oct 2012

Pakistani teenage rights activist Malala Yousufzai, who was seriously injured in a barbaric assassination attempt by the Taliban last week, arrived in Britain on Monday by an air ambulance for specialist treatment, including the repair of damaged bones of her skull.

Max founder Analjit Singh gets Golden Peacock Award

Max founder Analjit Singh gets Golden Peacock Award

Rediff.com   12 Oct 2012

Eric Pickles, Former Prime Minister of Sweden and Co-Chair of the World Commission on Forests and Sustainable Development, presented the award at the third 'Global Conference on Sustainability' in London on Thursday night.

Brar attack: 2 Indian-origin men escape murder charge

Brar attack: 2 Indian-origin men escape murder charge

Rediff.com   8 Oct 2012

Two men have been charged with the attempted murder of Lieutenant General (retired) Kuldip Singh Brar, the hero of the 1984 Operation Bluestar, British police said on Monday.

Four arrested in the stabbing of Lt Gen Brar in London

Four arrested in the stabbing of Lt Gen Brar in London

Rediff.com   5 Oct 2012

Four persons, including a woman, have been arrested in London in connection with the stabbing of retired Lt Gen K S Brar, who had led 'Operation Blue Star' 28 years ago to flush out pro-Khalistani militants from the Golden Temple.

'PM's visit to Pak depends on progress in 26/11 case'

'PM's visit to Pak depends on progress in 26/11 case'

Rediff.com   4 Oct 2012

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's visit to Pakistan hinges on the progress on action taken by Islamabad against the perpetrators of Mumbai terror attack, Foreign Secretary Ranjan Mathai said on Thursday.

Brar assailants had 'long beards': Police

Brar assailants had 'long beards': Police

Rediff.com   2 Oct 2012

The Scotland Yard has appealed for information from members of the public on the Sunday night assault on Lt Gen K S Brar, and described the four assailants as wearing dark clothing, long black jackets and having 'long beards'.

Brar assault: Lack of communication to blame?

Brar assault: Lack of communication to blame?

Rediff.com   2 Oct 2012

A lack of communication between Indian authorities appears to have led to the situation in which Lt Gen K S Brar (retd.) was left without protection during his near-fatal private visit to London.

Historian Eric Hobsbawm passes away

Historian Eric Hobsbawm passes away

Rediff.com   1 Oct 2012

Eric Hobsbawm, one of the most eminent British historians who closely followed the fluctuating fortunes of the Left movement in India and influenced many Indian scholars over decades, died in London at the age of 95 on Monday.

Radical cleric Abu Hamza launches bid to avoid extradition

Radical cleric Abu Hamza launches bid to avoid extradition

Rediff.com   26 Sep 2012

Convicted radical Islamic cleric on Tuesday launched a last-minute appeal in a British court against extradition to the United States, two days after a European court ruled he could be handed over to Washington on terrorism charges.

Queen Elizabeth upset with cleric Hamza's hate message

Queen Elizabeth upset with cleric Hamza's hate message

Rediff.com   25 Sep 2012

It is rare for Queen Elizabeth to intervene or express opinion on matters related to terrorism, but she was so upset at radical Islamic cleric Abu Hamza's activities in Britain that she asked a former Home secretary why he had not been arrested, it was reported on Tuesday.