Jharkhand''s Kumar Kushagra slams double-ton against Baroda in Ranji Trophy
A Raipur sessions court on Friday held Dr Binayak Sen, Naxal ideologue Narayan Sanyal and Kolkata businessman Piyush Guha guilty of treason and waging war against the state and sentenced to life imprisonment.
Prominent Indian-origin academics in the United Kingdom have asked for immediate release of renowned human rights activist Binayak Sen, who has been imprisoned in Chhattisgarh since May 2007 for alleged links with Naxalites. "As the world's economic powers gather in London this week, with India among them, we hope they will take the time to consider human rights as well as the credit crunch. In particular, we call attention to the continuing imprisonment of Dr Sen," they said
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.
Despite Gaikward's brilliance, Maharashtra could not qualify for the knockout stages of the competition.
Formula One supremo Bernie Ecclestone caused a social media storm on Tuesday when he said women racing drivers would not be taken seriously in the sport and dismissed the contribution of immigrants to Britain.
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