India welcomes new UN human rights body

India has welcomed the establishment of the Human Rights Council by the United Nations General Assembly, especially as it provides for equitable geographical representation. Commenting on the......

India slams Pak, OIC for raising Kashmir at UN Human Rights Council

India on Wednesday hit out at Pakistan as well as the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation for raising the Kashmir issue at the UN Human Rights Commission and said the grouping has 'helplessly'......

Israel's war on Gaza is genocide: UN Commission

A United Nations commission of inquiry has found that Israel has committed genocide against Palestinians in Gaza. IMAGE: A woman holds a poster during a protest against Israel's actions in Gaza,......

Stan Swamy's death will 'remain a stain' on India's human rights record: UN expert

A United Nations human rights expert has said that she is devastated to hear about the demise of Jesuit priest Stan Swamy in custody, saying there is "no reason" for a human rights defender to be......

Liked Globe hosts Tina Fey and Amy Poehler? VOTE!

While their second turn as Golden Globes host was rather sedate, this year saw Tina Fey and Amy Poehler (in the picture) making some brave jokes.   There was the Bill Crosby one, where Poehler......