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After US, Israel cuts ties with several UN bodies

Following an examination and discussions held in the aftermath of the United States' decision to withdraw from dozens of international organisations, Israel's Minister of Foreign Affairs, Gideon......

One woman killed every 10 minutes by kin/partner: UN report

One woman or girl is killed by a partner or family member almost every 10 minutes, an average of 137 every day, according to new data released by the UN. IMAGE: Kindly note that this image has......

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......

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.......

Blow to climate action, US exits 66 global cooperation bodies

President Donald Trump has withdrawn the United States from over 60 international organisations, including United Nations bodies and the India-France-led International Solar Alliance, calling the......

India contributes $1 million to UN women's body

Underscoring its commitment to the UN's body on gender equality and women empowerment, India has contributed $1 million to the organisation for the current financial year. External Affairs Minister......

Increase financial support to UN body: India

India has called on the international community to increase its financial support to the United Nations' body dealing with women's empowerment, to help it meet the global commitments of gender......

Why Aamir Got Married At 21

'Reena stayed in the next building. We fell in love but had to meet secretly because her parents didn't approve of me.''I would always be afraid that her parents would get her married off to......

PIX: Huma Qureshi at the UN

Actress Huma Qureshi spoke to the media at the United Nations headquarters in New York about the representation of women in media and gender equality on Thursday, March 23. Ravi Karkara, senior......

Janhvi-Khushi Are Seeing YOU!

John unveils his next movie... Nimrat on a movie she cherishes...Varun, Ranveer, Aditya watch some fighting... Photograph: Kind courtesy Janhvi Kapoor/Instagram Janhvi Kapoor and Khushi Kapoor......

2024: Top 10 International Films

Aseem Chhabra lists his favourite 2024 films that he watched at film festivals in Berlin, Cannes, Toronto and India. It's that time for the year to track its very best. These are personal choices,......

Farhan at UN: Concept of masculinity must be redefined for men

Filmmaker-actor Farhan Akhtar has said the concept of masculinity must be redefined for men to end violence and discrimination against women, as he called for a change in mindsets......

What really went wrong for Healy's Aussies in Navi Mumbai?

'I just think we dished up a little bit too much junk to hit at times, and also probably just didn't capitalise on the opportunities that we did create' 'It sort of feels a little bit un-Australian......

Sheetal first woman armless archer to win Para Worlds gold

IMAGE: Sheetal Devi, the only armless archer in the competition, won her maiden gold medal at the Para World Archery Championship. Photograph: ANI Photo/The Khel India X-Grab 18-year-old Indian......

Exiled Afghan women players seek FIFA recognition

'If there is one thing that I would request from the athletes all around the world, it would be it is time that we unite together. And it's time that women support other women.' IMAGE: AWNT......

The Olympics, From A Spectator's Lens

What is it like watching all the Olympian action and drama unfold from the spectators' galleries at the Stade de France?Rediff.com asked Dr Rajesh Parikh, director of medical research and......