Human Rights Violations
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Three Indians hired as ‘army security helpers’ forced to fight in Russia’s war on Ukraine: Report
This is the first time that reports of Indians in combat roles on the Russian side have come out.
Scroll Staff
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Why is Qatar criticised for its human rights record, but not Thailand, Dubai or Israel?
Some tourist destinations are very good at distracting from their questionable approach to civil liberties.
Ross Bennett-Cook, The Conversation
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GN Saibaba needs medical treatment for deteriorating health, says human rights body
The former Delhi University professor is suffering from ‘blood stools’, according to the National Confederation Of Human Rights Organisations.
Scroll Staff
Trending
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Start the week with a film: Why ‘Manjummel Boys’ was a blockbuster
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‘Knowing we’re mortal gives us purpose’: Nobel laureate Venki Ramakrishnan on his new book
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The BJP wants an Opposition-free Gujarat. But some are putting up a fight
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‘We are living in perpetual fear’: Prajwal Revanna video leaks spark panic among women in Hassan
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‘No Muslim can win, now or in the future’: In Assam’s Barpeta, delimitation fears confirmed
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Chinese-Indians from Deoli Camp write to Modi again urging India to apologise for 1962 internment
They also requested the construction of a memorial in the Rajasthan facility to the ethnic Chinese who had died during their incarceration there.
Dilip D’Souza
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How Myanmar security forces are using night raids to suppress protests against the coup
The key logic of raiding in the dark is simple – discretion. It allows for swift action without scrutiny.
Angshuman Choudhury
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Colin Gonsalves interview: ‘Policemen who pursue malafide cases should face crippling fines’
The noted lawyer speaks about the need for a legal framework to make the state pay for violating civil liberties by way of wrongful prosecutions.
Smitha Nair
Video
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Watch: South Korean band performs Rabindra Sangeet accompanied by traditional Korean instruments
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Watch: This man fused hip-hop with Bharatnatyam to dance to Shakira’s ‘Hips Don’t Lie’
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Watch: Comedian hilariously mimics different types of announcements at railway stations
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Eco India: A new buzzword for a protein rich animal feed: Insect farming
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Eco India, Episode 259: How future-proof innovations can revolutionize the way we protect nature
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China in a ‘league of its own’ when it comes to human rights abuses, says United States
US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said that China last year significantly intensified its campaign of detaining Muslim minority groups in Xinjiang region.
Scroll Staff
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Nicaragua police used military-grade lethal weapons on protestors, alleges Amnesty International
The organisation claimed grave human rights violations were committed between May 30 and September 18.
Scroll Staff
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Venezuela security forces are violating human rights, says UN report
The United Nations Human Rights Council said authorities in the country had failed to hold the perpetrators accountable.
Scroll Staff
The Reel
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Watch: Manoj Bajpayee’s hundredth movie ‘Bhaiyya Ji’ is a revenge drama
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Start the week with a film: Why ‘Manjummel Boys’ was a blockbuster
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How actor Shahana Goswami flies under the radar and above the competition
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‘Presumed Innocent’ trailer: Jake Gyllenhaal plays a lawyer accused of murdering his lover
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‘Lampan’ trailer: Marathi series is based on Prakash Narayan Sant’s stories
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Fighting India’s official denial, report on caste-based violence against women presented at Geneva
The first such report on caste-based violence particularly against women was released at a side event at the United Nations Human Rights Council.
Mridula Chari
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UN human rights chief says Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte needs psychiatric evaluation
Zeid Ra’ad Al Hussein made the comments after the country included one of the UN human rights investigators on a list of ‘terrorists’.
Scroll Staff
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UN human rights chief says he is disturbed by discrimination against Dalits, Muslims in India
Zeid Ra’ad al-Hussein said he is concerned that criticism of the government is met by claims that it constitutes sedition or a threat to national security.
Scroll Staff
The Field
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Olympics, Athletics: India’s men’s and women’s 4x400m relay teams make the cut for Paris Games 2024
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IPL 2024: Kolkata Knight Riders move to the top spot after comfortable win over Lucknow Super Giants
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IPL 2024: Ravindra Jadeja stars with all-round performance in Chennai’s win over Punjab
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Women’s T20 World Cup: India to face Pakistan on October 6 as ICC announce tournament schedule
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Watch, highlights ISL 2023-24 final: Mumbai City beat Mohun Bagan Super Giant for second Cup title