India says 'disturbed' over jail sentence for Suu Kyi

India on Tuesday said it is "disturbed" by the recent verdicts relating to Myanmar's ousted leader Aung San Suu Kyi and others, saying the rule of law and the democratic process must be upheld.......

Praful Bidwai's final column: Why covert ops are wrong

Veteran journalist and columnist Praful Bidwai passed away in Amsterdam on Wednesday. A regular columnist for Rediff.com, Bidwai's has always been a voice against extremism and communalism.......

Dalai Lama hints successor won't have any political role

Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama on Wednesday hinted his successor would don the role of only a religious leader for Tibetans and not a political one. He expressed satisfaction at handing......

King, Gandhi ideals must guide us: Obama

United States President Barack Obama received the prestigious Nobel Peace Prize at a glittering ceremony at Oslo City Hall on December 10. In his speech after receiving the award, Obama justified......

Why globalism is the new villain

National borders are now more real than ever. Personal freedom is under attack in many forms. Visas are more difficult to get, writes Barun Roy. To many like me, the fall of the Berlin Wall in 1989......