Cyclists in Indian cities being edged out: Narain

Last Updated: Monday, October 21, 2013, 13:51

Hit by a car while cycling, environmental activist Sunita Narain on Monday said cyclists in Indian cities are being edged out systematically to make way for cars.

Drop charges over Sri Lanka film, Malaysia urged

Last Updated: Monday, October 21, 2013, 11:59

Malaysian authorities should drop charges against a rights activist accused of showing a film about Sri Lanka’s civil war without Censorship Board approval, Human Rights Watch said Monday.

Malala meets Queen Elizabeth at Buckingham Palace

Last Updated: Saturday, October 19, 2013, 09:52

After finding international fame since being shot by the Taliban last year, education campaigner Malala Yousafzai has been meeting eminent personalities.

Icahn caves on Dell again, will not seek share rights

Last Updated: Friday, October 4, 2013, 22:22

Activist investor Carl Icahn, who ended his months-long campaign against Michael Dell's planned buyout of Dell Inc(DELL.O) last month, on Friday signaled his final retreat from the struggling personal computer maker.

Anna Hazare has meeting with VK Singh

Last Updated: Thursday, October 3, 2013, 00:41

Their relations apparently under strain, activist Anna Hazare on Wednesday had a meeting with former army chief Gen VK Singh.

Saudi activist arrested over `unauthorised` meetings: Wife

Last Updated: Wednesday, October 2, 2013, 23:41

Saudi authorities detained prominent rights activist Waleed Abulkhair on Wednesday for setting up an "unauthorised" gathering hall where he held meetings with reformists in the absolute monarchy, his wife said.

Blind China activist Chen Guangcheng gets new US sinecure

Last Updated: Wednesday, October 2, 2013, 22:04

Blind Chinese activist Chen Guangcheng has announced affiliations with three US institutions, which he says will allow him to keep speaking out on the "inhumane brutality" of the Chinese government.

BJP activist fined for playing loud music outside airport

Last Updated: Tuesday, October 1, 2013, 17:39

A BJP activist was fined for allegedly playing loud music outside the domestic airport without permission during Narendra Modi`s first visit here after being anointed the party`s prime ministerial candidate.

Chargesheet against Adhir Chowdhury in TN activist murder case

Last Updated: Saturday, September 28, 2013, 00:04

Police filed a chargesheet against Union Minister of State for Railways Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury in the murder case of a Trinamool Congress activist.

Bangladesh defends arrest of prominent activist

Last Updated: Friday, September 6, 2013, 08:07

A prominent Bangladeshi human rights activist must be held accountable for circulating "false information" about fatalities during recent unrest, Dipu Moni said.

Dabholkar murder: Sanatan worker picked up from Goa

Last Updated: Thursday, August 29, 2013, 12:09

A Sanatan Sanstha worker was picked from Goa by Pune police, as part of its probe into the murder of anti-superstition activist Narendra Dabholkar.

Chinese citizens movement leader arrested

Last Updated: Saturday, August 24, 2013, 12:05

Arrest of one of China`s civil rights advocates underscores how unnerved country`s leaders are by political action, even if it is as mundane as gathering for a dinner party.