A German rights group said Thursday that it has been ordered by Thailand`s junta to cancel a briefing on the health of the kingdom`s media landscape, in a growing clampdown on freedom of expression. The ban came as two former ministers from the ousted government of ex-premier Yingluck Shinawatra were summoned by the military, which is escalating its campaign…
Israel and the Palestinians have failed to adequately investigate the full range of apparent human rights violations committed during the Gaza war last summer, the U.N. human rights chief said in a report seen by Reuters on Wednesday. Zeid Ra’ad al-Hussein catalogued abuses blamed on both sides, including Israeli shelling of hospitals, of schools housing…
Mangaluru-based rationalist Narendra Nayak, who travels across the country and abroad exposing ‘miracles’ and bringing awareness of the need to develop a scientific temper, has won the Lawrence Pinto Human Rights Award. The award is instituted by Friends of Lawry in memory of Lawrence Pinto, a trade union leader who led the Young Christian Workers…
The capital city might find itself in an embarrassing position if the Union government decides to consider the status of implementation of funds under Jawaharlal Nehru national urban renewal mission (JNNURM) for national urban development mission (NUDM), which is likely to replace the former. A recent workshop organized by ministry of urban development in Hyderabad…
While welcoming the US President’s reminder to India about the importance of religious freedom, Sikh For Justice (SFJ), which recently campaigned asking Obama to raise the issue of Article 25 (b), commended his stance on chances of India being splintering on religious lines, if they continue to deny religious freedom to the minorities.
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Themed as ‘Connecting India’, 23rd Convergence India 2015 Expo, largest South Asian platform for Telecom, Broadcast and Digital Media, came to an end today with an overwhelming response from the industry, trade visitors and participating exhibitors. The last day of the Convergence India 2015 Expo was a remarkable opportunity for many visitors to experience latest…
Minimum Government, Maximum Governance’ – that’s PM Modi’s mantra. Providing access to internet is one of PM Modi’s pet projects. From online registrations, availability of forms to other important document work – everything has been made easier through online procedures.
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Renault has launched a new digital identity which offers a seamless experience to customers accessing the website through the mobile, tablet and desktop. The new platform is the first Renault-Nissan Alliance digital initiative. According to the French car manufacturer, the internet is becoming an evolving entity and the company is keeping up with it to…
Offices and public places are not the only places that witness harassment of women. It happens online too, and the rise is alarming, at least within the Cyberabad Commissionerate limits. The victims are mostly women – recipients of abusive e-mails or messages, preys of hacked mail accounts and fake profiles on social websites like Facebook.…
How will you keep your money safe from pickpockets while at a crowded place? Carry as little as you can. This traditional wisdom can protect your money from cyber fraudsters as well, said speakers at a cyber crime awareness programme held in the city on Wednesday. “If you really need Internet banking facility and at…