10 things you must know about China's First Lady

Chinese President Xi Jinping's India visit, starting September 17, may be drawing quite a lot of attention and scrutiny. But many a keen eye will also be trained upon what his better half, Peng......

Afghan, Palestinian win UN award in honour of Gandhi

An Afghan women's rights campaigner and a Palestinian peace activist have been named winners of a United Nations award on tolerance and non-violence instituted in memory of Mahatma Gandhi. The......

Pakistani wins Gandhi-inspired UNESCO prize

A Pakistani philanthropist and Belgian human rights activisthave bagged a coveted United Nations prize which draws its inspiration from apostle of peace Mahatma Gandhi's life. Abdul Sattar Edhi of......

India is my country, my home, says Taslima

With just eight days left for the expiry of her visa, a worried Bangladeshi writer Taslima Nasreen hoped that India will not 'turn its back' on her and that it will grant extension on time to help......