Key dates in the life of Nelson Mandela

Last Updated: Friday, December 6, 2013, 19:45

Key dates in the life of Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela:

Nelson Mandela `my leader`, says Malala Yousafzai

Last Updated: Friday, December 6, 2013, 19:42

Pakistani teen activist Malala Yousafzai, shot in the head by Taliban for campaigning for girl education in her country, Friday described former South African President Nelson Mandela as "my leader".

Nelson Mandela, the man once branded a `terrorist` by the US

Last Updated: Friday, December 6, 2013, 19:38

In 2008 just before his 90th birthday, the United States gave Nelson Mandela a special present, striking him from a decades-old terror watch list and ending what US officials called "a rather embarrassing matter."

India to send high-level delegation to Nelson Mandela`s funeral

Last Updated: Friday, December 6, 2013, 19:37

New Delhi: India will be represented by a "high-level" delegation at the funeral of South African anti-apartheid leader Nelson Mandela who died early morning in Johannesburg.

Political parties in Tamil Nadu pay tribute to Nelson Mandela

Last Updated: Friday, December 6, 2013, 19:25

Tamil Nadu`s political parties including DMK, condoled the death of former South African President Nelson Mandela and paid tributes to his contributions to the anti-apartheid movement in that country.

Some worry Nelson Mandela’s death might stir racial tensions

Last Updated: Friday, December 6, 2013, 18:36

South Africans united in mourning for Nelson Mandela on Friday, but some feared the anti-apartheid hero`s death could leave their country vulnerable again to racial and social tensions that he did so much to pacify.

Nelson Mandela in his own words

Last Updated: Friday, December 6, 2013, 17:52

Nelson Mandela, who was inspired by Mahatma Gandhi in his long struggle to dismantle the apartheid regime in South Africa and served as its first black president, died at his home here today at the age of 95 after a protracted illness.

RIP Nelson Mandela: Tributes pour in, `Madiba` trends on Twitter

Last Updated: Friday, December 6, 2013, 17:33

Hashtag R.I.P Mandela (#RIPNelsonMandela) was the top trending topic on Twitter on Friday following the death of global anti-apartheid icon Nelson Mandela.

Govt declares five-day state mourning as mark of respect to Mandela

Last Updated: Friday, December 6, 2013, 16:44

The government on Friday announced a five-day state mourning as a mark of respect to former South African President Nelson Mandela, who passed away last night.

Nelson Mandela`s sacrifices will continue to inspire generations: Anand Sharma

Last Updated: Friday, December 6, 2013, 16:30

Condoling death of Nelson Mandela, Commerce and Industry Minister Anand Sharma said world has lost an iconic symbol of freedom and his struggle and sacrifices would continue to inspire generations.

Dalai Lama sorry he missed meeting Nelson Mandela in 2011

Last Updated: Friday, December 6, 2013, 16:19

Tibetan spiritual leader Dalai Lama called off a trip to South Africa as it was "inconvenient" for that country`s government to grant him a visa and missed a chance to meet Nelson Mandela again.