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'We don't wish to be visible during a tournament that has cost thousands of people their lives'

'We don't wish to be visible during a tournament that has cost thousands of people their lives'

Rediff.com29 Sep 2022

'With the Danish national team's new jerseys, we wanted to send a dual message. They are not only inspired by Euro 92, paying tribute to Denmark's greatest football success, but also a protest against Qatar and its human rights record.'

Rights report slams Bengal admn for Nandigram

Rights report slams Bengal admn for Nandigram

Rediff.com15 Jan 2008

The report reveals that the inaction of the West Bengal state government, including tacit acceptance of the violent operations of the armed supporters of the CPI-M, resulted in serious human rights abuses, including unlawful killings, abductions, sexual assault of women and forced eviction and displacement of thousands of people in 2007.

Pakistan to halt executions during holy month of Ramzan

Pakistan to halt executions during holy month of Ramzan

Rediff.com14 Jun 2015

The Interior Ministry issued an order on Saturday asking all provincial governments not to carry out any executions in the Muslim month of fasting.

Rohingyas' deportation damages idea of India

Rohingyas' deportation damages idea of India

Rediff.com5 Sep 2017

The deported Rohingyas would face persecution in Myanmar but also, possibly, elimination.

The pride and prejudices behind the Nobel Prize

The pride and prejudices behind the Nobel Prize

Rediff.com13 Oct 2014

'Today, when Kailash Satyarthi is being honoured with the most prestigious global award, reports appear to the effect that many millions of Indian children are in 'slavery'. This is hardly the reputation that India should have when we are basking in the glory of 'Mangalyan',' says T P Sreenivasan.