China Increases State Infringement of Freedom of Religion
Under Secretary Maria Otero Maria Otero today reported that the Chinese government has increased state infringement of freedom of religion especially in Tibetan Buddhist monasteries and nunneries.
Justice and Reconciliation Critical Components to Libya’s Successful Transition
She highlighted that an effective criminal justice system, with a competent judiciary and safeguards to guarantee humane treatment and due process, is crucial to the future of Libya.
AFSPA Rollback Will Make Army Handicap in Kashmir
'To rollback AFSPA from certain pockets of Kashmir at this point of time may be a genuine point owing to peaceful year. But peace is very fragile.
US Voices Concern Over Uganda’s Deteriorating Human Rights Record
She noted that to prevent renewed protests in October, police preemptively arrested several dozen opposition and civil society activists and placed opposition leader Kizza Besigye under house arrest.
Chennai Women Remember Age-Old Customs of Diwali
The gingelly oil bath is a crucial element of the Diwali festivities for Brahmins in Tamil Nadu. So much so that the older generation used to greet each other on Diwali day with the one-liner: 'Had the Ganga bath?' Lakhsmi's mother, Shrimathi, sh
