Probe Demanded into Human Rights Violations in Myanmar
A fresh call for “prompt, thorough, independent and impartial investigations” into the killings and other serious human rights violations in Myanmar is being made by the UN Special Rapporteur, Yanghee…
Congress Apprehends EVM Voting Fraud in MCD Election
Ajay Maken has asked Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal to hold MCD election on ballot papers because many people have raised doubts about EVMs. By Rakesh Raman Close on the…
ReelAbilities Film Festival Features Hollywood Actors with Disabilities
A blind state supreme court justice. A deaf teen girl who word slams in sign language. An inner-city schools basketball coach born without fully-formed arms. A double hand amputee meets…
Using Sports to Prevent Crime and Drug Use Among Youth
This past week saw the start of phase two of UNODC’s work in Brazil around using sports as a means to prevent crime, violence and drug use among youth. Following…
Narendra Modi Asks Indians to Build New India. But How?
The Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi, has appealed to the citizens to take the pledge for a new India and express commitment. The Prime Minister said Sunday on the…
TruthBuzz: Can Truth Keep Pace with the Fake News?
Fake news orbits the planet in an instant on social media. Is the truth keeping pace? This is the subject of discussion at TruthBuzz, a global fact-checking challenge. Journalists, news…