Can New Chief António Guterres Make UN a Relevant Outfit?
By Rakesh Raman As the UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon failed to control increasing cases of civil unrest, armed conflicts, terrorism, and human rights violations in all parts of the world,…
Trinamool Congress Plans 3-Day Protest Against Demonetization
Trinamool Congress said today that its workers and supporters will hold protest rallies in each and every block in the state for three consecutive days beginning December 14. The party…
Election Fraud: Trump May Not be the Next U.S. President
The U.S. election process will officially conclude on December 19. At that time, technically speaking, Hillary Clinton can still be the President. By Rakesh Raman As Donald Trump is getting…
Parliament Urged to Amend Human Rights Act in India
It is a common belief in India that the government-run National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) is a toothless department that cannot challenge government decisions effectively. As a result, succesive governments…
Rudy Giuliani Not in Race for State Post: Trump
It is increasingly becoming clearer that the U.S. presidential election held on November 8 was not fair. By Rakesh Raman As U.S. President-elect Donald Trump is in the process of…
Russia Honors Human Rights Activist, for a Change
While Russia is often accused of human rights violations, the country has decided to show its regard for people’s rights and philanthropic activities. The President of Russia Vladimir Putin presented…