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US rights body urges Sri Lanka to prosecute war crime perpetrators

A US-based leading human rights organisation has urged Sri Lanka to prosecute perpetrators of war crimes and crimes against humanity committed during the island nation's decades-long civil war.......

Sri Lanka fails to address sexual violence against Tamil civilians: UN

The sexual violence, primarily by security forces, against Tamil civilians during Sri Lanka's decades-long civil war remains largely unaddressed, with survivors still being denied justice 17 years......

In An AI-Obsessed World, India's Craft May Redefine 'Made In India'

What is currently perceived as a massive, low-tech liability could become a high-value, export-oriented economic engine, points out Ajit Balakrishnan. Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff When I......

What Gave Birth To Maoists In Bastar

The Maoists in Bastar went from one village to another with kits providing badly needed medical intervention. The medical help was one key reason why the tribals were attracted to the Maoists,......

Saudi Arabia Ends Kafala: What Changes For 2.6 Mn Indians?

Saudi Arabia has scrapped its decades-old Kafala system, a work sponsorship that was often unfair, freeing 13 million migrant workers, including 2.6 million Indians, from restrictive employer......

Meet India's Corporate Fraudsters

The average Indian fraudster isn't an outsider exploiting security loopholes.He's usually a man between 26 and 45 years of age, working in operations or procurement, with more than six years at the......

Gautam Adani at Shree Jagannath Dham in Puri

Adani Group chairman Gautam Adani and his family members on Saturday attended the Rath Yatra in Puri and offered prayers. IMAGE: Gautam Adani with wife Priti and son Karan seek blessings during......

The Man Who Saw Tomorrow

Here stood a man who embodied the legacy of whatever Brand Tata stood for, embellished it, and departed into the long night, leaving the brand legacy for others to further enrich, notes R......

Dharavi redevelopment: No land transfer to Adani group

As a project developer, Adani group will build houses that will be handed over to departments of Maharashtra government for allotment to residents. Photograph: ANI Photo The multi-crore Dharavi......

'Unemployment Is Higher Among Educated Youth'

'The more educated a young person is, the higher the chances of him or her remaining unemployed.' IMAGE: Government job-seeking candidates stage a protest demanding immediate recruitment at......

Taskaree: The Smuggler's Web Review: A Neeraj Pandey thriller

It is difficult to make conveyor belt and baggage-scanning scenes thrilling -- which is how most people trying to sneak out through the Green Channel are caught -- but Neeraj Pandey and co-director......

'These Are Not 'Strays' But Community Dogs'

'Stray dogs are a part of our urban ecosystem. When sterilised and vaccinated, they are not a threat -- they are community members who deserve dignity. ' IMAGE: A stray dog in an animal ambulance......

'You Can't Understand Human Beings...'

'...without looking into yourself.''What matters most is human relationships and the human mind.' IMAGE: Roshan Mathew and Darshana Rajendran in Paradise. A film-maker, who chooses to make a......

'I Adopted A Cat To Understand Motherhood'

'I am not a mother and never had an abortion either, so I had to understand motherhood and child loss from anecdotal experiences of others.' IMAGE: Mia Maelzer in Stolen. Mia Maelzer plays Jhumpa,......

2024's 10 Must Watch K-Dramas

In 2024, Korean dramas were all about out-of-the-box creativity or romantic couples to root for the ages. Sukanya Verma lists 10 shows that have her (Korean finger) heart. Lovely RunnerWhere......

Saudi Arabia opens door to LGBTQ fans for World Cup

'You will be welcome in Saudi Arabia as that respect and welcome is to everyone from all around the world' Photograph: Kind Courtesy FIFA.com Hammad Albalawi, head of Saudi Arabia's......

IBA to award prize money to Italy's Carini despite loss to Algeria's Khelif

The IOC last year stripped the IBA of its status as boxing's governing body over governance issues, and took charge of the Paris 2024 boxing competition itself, but now finds itself at the centre......

Human rights groups ask IOC to move Olympics from China

Over 160 rights groups call on IOC chief to revoke 2022 Beijing Winter Games Photograph: Kyodo/via Reuters Over 160 human rights advocacy groups have delivered a joint letter to the chief of the......