UN Kashmir report written from ‘comfort zones’ ignores Army’s human face: India
New Delhi, July 13 (IANS) India on Friday rubbished as “baseless” the UN report written from “comfort zones” on alleged rights violations in Jammu and …
Guterres backs Zeid’s call for Kashmir human rights probe
United Nations, July 13 (IANS) UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has backed Human Rights High Commissioner Zeid Ra’ad Al Hussein’s call for an international investigation into …
Guterres backs Zeid’s call for Kashmir human rights investigation
United Nations, July 13 (IANS) UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has backed Human Rights High Commissioner Zeid Ra’ad Al Hussein’s call for an international investigation into …
Human rights group urge China to release activist
Beijing, July 12 (IANS) Human rights groups on Thursday urged Chinese authorities to release a veteran activist, who was sentenced to 13 years in prison …
The ‘Mulk’ of human kindness
Mumbai, July 10 (IANS) The trailer of Anubhav Sinhas “Mulk” is unlike anything he has done before. Its lack of ‘political correctness is so apt, …
Elephants can adapt to human habitation but sirens stress them out
Bengaluru, July 9 (IANS/Mongabay) As more and more elephant habitats are falling under the ever-growing influence of humans, elephants are often coming into contact with …
US artist turns Melbourne rooftop into human installation piece
Melbourne, July 9 (IANS) A Melbourne rooftop carpark was turned into bright red on Monday for a photo shoot by New York artist Spencer Tunick, …
Canada’s new $10 note has human rights significance
Canada’s upcoming $10 bank note, which depicts social justice defender Viola Desmond, tells a story of human rights. The new note, which will be issued …
Message about human-nature harmony to be live-painted
New Delhi, July 5 (IANS) The message of the importance of peaceful coexistence of humans and nature will reverberate at Ojas Art Gallery here, as …
ISRO tests crew escape system for human spaceflight
Chennai, July 5 (IANS) In its aim towards human spaceflight, Indian space agency ISRO on Thursday carried out the first in a series of tests …
Being a good human being works for Rajkumar Hirani: Javed Akhtar
Mumbai, July 3 (IANS) Veteran writer-lyricist Javed Akthar says the reason why Rajkumar Hirani is able to make cinema that touches the heart is because …
US upgrades Pakistan on ‘human trafficking index’
Washington, June 30 (IANS) The US has moved Pakistan from a watch list to another group of countries that have taken significant steps to curb …
Human lifespan has no fixed limit, say scientists
New York, June 29 (IANS) There is no fixed limit to the human lifespan, says scientists who found that the chances to be a supercentenarian …
Turn human resources among young into human capital, urges Naidu
Kolkata, June 29 (IANS) Vice President Venkaiah Naidu on Friday called for turning the “potential asset” of the country’s vast young population into an “actual …
How human semen increase spread of Ebola virus infection
New York, June 26 (IANS) Researchers have found that protein found in human semen significantly increases Ebola virus infection, explaining how sexual transmission has led …
Terrorists, Maoists threatening human rights, have to be dealt with firmly: Jaitley
New Delhi, June 22 (IANS) Union Minister Arun Jaitley on Friday said while “jehadis and Maoists” were threatening the rights of citizens, but human rights …
Engineering and human life – a curious resemblance (Book Review)
Title: 101 Things I Learned in Engineering School; Author: John Kuprenas (with Matthew Frederick); Publisher: Three Rivers Press; Pages: 216; Price: Rs 499 Nature is …
How do dogs understand human emotions?
London, June 21 (IANS) Ever wondered how your canine is able to read your facial expressions, understand the tone of your voice? It is because …
Member from same region to fill US seat in Human Rights Council: UN
United Nations, June 21 (IANS) — The vacant seat in the UN Human Rights Council (UNHRC) left by the United States will be filled by …
China ‘disappointed’ as US exits UN human rights body
Beijing, June 20 (IANS) China is disappointed over the US withdrawal from the UN Human Rights Council, the Foreign Ministry said on Wednesday. US Permanent …
US pulls out dealing blow to UN Human Rights Council’s credibility
United Nations, June 20 (IANS) Striking a blow against the UN Human Rights Council’s credibility, the US is withdrawing from the “hypocritical” organisation, US Permanent …
UN chief regrets as US exits ‘biased’ Human Rights Council
United Nations, June 20 (IANS) United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres regretted the withdrawal of the United States from the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC), …
US pulls out of ‘biased’ UN Human Rights Council
Washington, June 20 (IANS) The US has pulled out of the United Nations Human Rights Council. The body is “hypocritical and self-serving” and “makes a …
US to exit UN Human Rights Council: Reports
Washington, June 19 (IANS) The US plans to announce its withdrawal from the United Nations Human Rights Council on Tuesday, media reports said. US Ambassador …
MIM backs Centre over UN human rights report
Hyderabad, June 16 (IANS) Rejecting the United Nations report on alleged human rights vioaltions in the Kashmir Valley, the MIM has said that the world …
Ethnic businesses should invest and respect human capital
Pradip Rodrigues Recently I had three conversations with three different people and it all ended with the same conclusion. Most small Indian businesses are condemned …
Up to UN Human Rights Council to set up Kashmir probe: Guterres’s spokesperson
United Nations, June 14 (IANS) It is up to the members of the UN Human Rights Council to follow up the recommendation of Human Rights …
Pakistan backs UN call for investigating human rights abuses in J&K
Islamabad, June 14 (IANS) Pakistan on Thursday supported a call by the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights to investigate alleged violations in Jammu and …
UN calls for probe into human rights violations in J&K, India rejects
Geneva/New Delhi, June 14 (IANS) Indian and Pakistani security forces used “excessive” force in both sides of Jammu and Kashmir, killing and wounding civilians since …
India rejects UN report on human rights in J&K
New Delhi, June 14 (IANS) India on Thursday rejected as “fallacious, tendentious and motivated” the first ever report on human rights in Kashmir released by …
UN calls for probe into human rights violations in Kashmir
Geneva, June 14 (IANS) Indian and Pakistani security forces used “excessive” force in both sides of Jammu and Kashmir, killing and wounding civilians since 2016, …
What matters is being a good human being: Varun Dhawan
Mumbai, June 13 (IANS) Actor Varun Dhawan says being considered the best actor at an awards event is not what matters to him the most …
AI matching human intelligence still decades away: CA research scientists
Santa Clara (California), June 10 (IANS) Artificial Intelligence (AI) is still decades away in matching human intelligence, despite major advances, according to scientists at CA …
International NGOs urge Kim to end human rights abuses
Tokyo, June 8 (IANS) Over 50 international non-governmental organisations on Thursday called on the leader of North Korea to put an end to human rights …
Constitution in danger, human rights trampled: Goa Archbishop
Panaji, June 4 (IANS) The Indian Constitution is in danger, Goa’s Archbishop Filipe Neri Ferrao has said, adding that a “new trend” of mono-culturalism, which …
Scientists pinpoint spiritual part of human brain
New York, June 2 (IANS) Ever wondered how your brain processes spiritual experiences? Scientists have identified a possible “neurobiological home” for the sense of connection …
First 3D-printed human corneas can aid transplants
London, May 30 (IANS) In a first, British scientists have 3D printed human corneas that could cut down shortage of eye donors available for transplant. …
UK to launch first human trials of Alzheimer’s drug
London, May 28 (IANS) Scientists in the UK are set to launch the first human trials of a ground-breaking drug shown to repair DNA damage …
First human-to-human heart transplant in eastern India
Kolkata, May 21 (IANS) In what is claimed to be the first human-to-human heart transplant in eastern India, surgeons in a Kolkata private hospital on …
Microsoft acquires developer to make spoken AI more human-like
San Francisco, May 21 (IANS) While Google has been working on life-like version of its spoken Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology, Microsoft has jumped on the …
Human pressure destroying world’s protected land
Sydney, May 18 (IANS) One-third of the world’s protected land is in a state unlikely to conserve endangered biodiversity thanks to intense human pressure, says …