Recognise transgenders as separate gender group: Experts
May 12th, 2012 - 8:16 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, May 12 (IANS) The recognition of transgenders and transsexuals as a distinct gender group is crucial for their emancipation, experts said Saturday at a public tribunal here on ... Read more...
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Poor literacy major problem for Indian youths, says report
April 19th, 2012 - 2:53 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, April 19 (IANS) Poor literacy remains a major hurdle for Indian youths in terms of employment opportunities and levels of education in India are greatly influenced by gender, ... Read more...
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Spanish government prods banks to modify mortgages
March 11th, 2012 - 12:13 pm ICT by IANS
Madrid, March 11 (IANS/EFE) Spanish banks that voluntarily sign on to a newly approved code of good practices will be required to restructure the mortgage debts of certain distressed borrowers ... Read more...
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Keep off Manchester, Liverpool, Birmingham areas: UN official
February 28th, 2012 - 10:09 pm ICT by IANS
London, Feb 28 (IANS) A top UN official has asked people not to visit certain areas of Manchester, Liverpool and Birmingham as those were places where the law was losing ... Read more...
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Social exclusion fuelled looting, arson in London: Experts
August 10th, 2011 - 12:14 am ICT by IANS
London, Aug 9 (IANS) Social exclusion and breakdown of law and order could have spurred looters to disregard social norms, a media report said, quoting experts Tuesday."Many of the people ... Read more...
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Pain of social exclusion can be deep, long-lasting
May 11th, 2011 - 4:25 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, May 11 (IANS) Ostracism or being boycotted by your community may not leave outer scars but it can cause pain that often is deeper and lasts longer than a ... Read more...
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Hindus and Jews ask Miley Cyrus to raise Gypsy apartheid issue on her “Gypsy Heart” tour
April 25th, 2011 - 5:26 pm ICT by ANI
Nevada (US), April 25 (ANI): Hindus and Jews want American singer-actress Miley Cyrus to use her upcoming "Gypsy Heart" world tour to spread awareness about the apartheid faced by about 15-million ... Read more...
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Miley Cyrus asked to raise Gypsy apartheid issue on her “Gypsy Heart” tour
April 24th, 2011 - 8:50 pm ICT by ANI
Nevada, Apr 24(ANI): Hindus and Jews want American singer-actress Miley Cyrus to use her upcoming "Gypsy Heart" world tour to spread awareness about the apartheid faced by about 15-million European Gypsies ... Read more...
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Hindus condemn dismantling of Gypsy camp in Rome
April 24th, 2011 - 6:04 pm ICT by ANI
Nevada (US), April 24 (ANI): Hindus have strongly criticized the reported dismantling of a Gypsy (Roma) camp in Rome forcing families homeless and some taking refuge in an ancient basilica.Distinguished Hindu statesman ... Read more...
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Youngsters are sexually active by 16 but only half use protection
April 20th, 2011 - 1:36 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Apr 20 (ANI): A study has found that most youngsters make their sexual debut at the average age of 16, but only half use condoms.The survey on the sexual habits, attitudes ... Read more...
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Work is good for our health
March 30th, 2011 - 5:26 pm ICT by ANI
Melbourne, March 30 (ANI): Australian and New Zealand physicians have said that work is good for our health and long absences from employment can make us miserable.In a statement about the health ... Read more...
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Hindus laud European Parliament for “binding standards” to integrate Roma
March 10th, 2011 - 5:36 pm ICT by ANI
Nevada (US), March 10 (ANI): Hindus have welcomed European Parliament for resolution binding minimum standards at European Union level to improve the plight of Roma (Gypsies), saying it is a "step in ... Read more...
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Women more competitive than men
February 27th, 2011 - 5:16 am ICT by IANS
London, Feb 27 (IANS) Women may be the fairer sex but they are more cunning and competitive than men when the going gets tough.Instead of physical violence women rely more on subtle ... Read more...
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Women ‘more competitive’ than men
February 26th, 2011 - 2:03 pm ICT by ANI
London, Feb 26 (ANI): Women are more cunning and competitive than men when the going gets tough, according to a new research.Psychologist Joyce Benenson, of Harvard University, found that instead of physical ... Read more...
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Hindus decry derogatory remarks against Roma in Hungarian Parliament
February 18th, 2011 - 5:20 pm ICT by ANI
Nevada (US), Feb 18 (ANI): Hindus have strongly criticized reported recent derogatory comments against Roma (Gypsy) community in the Hungarian Parliament.Distinguished Hindu statesman Rajan Zed, in a statement in Nevada (USA) ... Read more...
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Hindus denounce Romania proposal of renaming “Roma” as “Gypsy”
February 3rd, 2011 - 5:33 pm ICT by ANI
Nevada(US), Feb 3 (ANI): Hindus strongly object to reported Romania proposal of officially changing the term "Roma", currently used for its largest minority group, to "Gypsy".Notable Hindu statesman Rajan Zed, in a ... Read more...
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Hindus laud Hungarian Presidency of EU for adopting Roma Policy as its “main issue”
January 17th, 2011 - 3:42 pm ICT by ANI
Nevada (US), Jan 17 (ANI): Hindus have welcomed initiative of Hungarian Presidency of the Council of the European Union (EU) for making "Developing European Roma Policy" as one of its nine "main ... Read more...
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Hindus, Jews Ask Pope to Abandon Double Standards on Roma Apartheid
January 17th, 2011 - 11:53 am ICT by ANI
Nevada (US), Jan 17 (ANI):Hindus and Jews claim that Pope Benedict holds double standards on the issues of Roma (Gypsy) apartheid in Europe.Hindu statesman Rajan Zed; and Rabbi Jonathan B. Freirich, prominent ... Read more...
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Hindus term “European Year for Combating Poverty” a “total failure” to check Roma apartheid
January 2nd, 2011 - 11:22 am ICT by ANI
Nevada (US), Jan 2 (ANI): Hindus have termed "European Year for Combating Poverty and Social Exclusion 2010" as a total failure in combating Roma (Gypsy) apartheid in Europe.Well known Hindu statesman Rajan ... Read more...
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Hindus & Jews ask upcoming Hungarian EU Presidency to end European Roma apartheid
December 21st, 2010 - 3:21 pm ICT by ANI
Nevada (US), Dec 21 (ANI): Hindus and Jews have asked the Hungarian Presidency of the Council of the European Union (EU), starting January one, to work on ending European Roma (Gypsy) apartheid.Well ... Read more...
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Hindus and Jews critical of Romania proposal of renaming “Roma” as “Tsigan”
December 14th, 2010 - 5:57 pm ICT by ANI
Nevada (US), Dec 14 (ANI): Hindus and Jews are highly critical of Romania proposal of changing the term "Roma", currently used for its largest minority group, to "Tsigan".Hindu statesman Rajan Zed and ... Read more...
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Six Indians get UN online volunteering award
December 3rd, 2010 - 7:49 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Dec 3 (IANS) Six Indians have been chosen for the United Nations Volunteers (UNV) online volunteering award for their articles which helped spread awareness on the Millennium Development Goals (MDG), ... Read more...
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Hindus want Romania President to apologize for ‘racist’ Roma remarks
November 6th, 2010 - 5:51 pm ICT by ANI
Nevada (US), Nov 6 (ANI): Hindus have expressed disappointment at recent comments of Romania President Traian Basescu about Roma (Gypsies), which they say are disparaging to these communities.According to reports, Basescu, during ... Read more...
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Arbitrary surveillance of Roma in Europe
October 31st, 2010 - 11:54 am ICT by ANI
Nevada (US), Oct 31 (ANI): A newly published study on Roma (Gypsies) of Europe has expressed concern at the "arbitrary surveillance of Romani migrants and the violation of the related right to ... Read more...
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Hindus tell Europe to bend its head in shame over denial of education to Roma children
September 27th, 2010 - 5:30 pm ICT by ANI
Nevada (US), Sep 27 (ANI): Only one Roma (Gypsy) child out of four enrolls in primary school in Europe, according to a recent United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) study.Eminent Hindu statesman Rajan ... Read more...
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Here’s what consumers can do for social acceptance
September 21st, 2010 - 5:14 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Sep 21 (ANI): A new study has indicated that people who feel excluded will go to any length to try to become part of a group, even if it involves spending ... Read more...
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Hindus ask for compensation for maltreated Roma in France & Italy
September 11th, 2010 - 5:42 pm ICT by ANI
Nevada (US), Sept 11 (ANI): Hindus have asked European Commission (EC) to demand adequate compensation from France and Italy for Roma (Gypsy) communities whose settlements were demolished and/or they were deported.Noted Hindu ... Read more...
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Hindus & Jews urge Pope to halt Roma demolitions in Italy
September 8th, 2010 - 4:08 pm ICT by ANI
Nevada (US), Sept 8 (ANI): Hindus and Jews have urged His Holiness Pope Benedict XVI to urgently intervene and try to stop the proposed demolition of Roma (Gypsy) settlements in Italy.According to ... Read more...
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Hindus ask Europe’s politicians to have courage to end Roma apartheid
September 6th, 2010 - 6:54 pm ICT by ANI
Nevada (US), Sep 6 (ANI):Hindus have challenged European politicians to be brave and solve the Roma (Gypsies) apartheid problem.Hindu statesman Rajan Zed, in a statement in Nevada (USA) today, said that politicians ... Read more...
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Hindus & Jews concerned at dismantling plan of Roma settlements in Rome
September 4th, 2010 - 2:31 pm ICT by ANI
Nevada (US), Sept 4 (ANI): Hindus and Jews have strongly criticized Italy for reported dismantling plan of Roma (Gypsy) settlements in Rome.Noted Hindu statesman Rajan Zed and Rabbi Jonathan B. Freirich, prominent ... Read more...
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Hindus tell Europe’s politicians to have guts to end Roma apartheid
September 3rd, 2010 - 6:04 pm ICT by ANI
Nevada (US), Sept 3 (ANI): Hindus have challenged European politicians to have guts and solve the Roma (Gypsies) apartheid problem.Noted Hindu statesman Rajan Zed, in a statement in Nevada (USA) today, said ... Read more...
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Hindus laud European Parliament for taking up Roma issue
September 3rd, 2010 - 6:03 pm ICT by ANI
Nevada (US), Sept 3 (ANI): Hindus have applauded European Parliament for reportedly deciding to discuss the plight of Roma (Gypsies) next week.Noted Hindu statesman Rajan Zed, in a statement in Nevada (USA) ... Read more...
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Hindus tell Europe to find another “scapegoat” instead of Roma
September 2nd, 2010 - 4:58 pm ICT by ANI
Nevada (US), Sept 2 (ANI): Hindus have asked Europe to select another scapegoat in place of Roma (Gypsies) to blame for their ills and instead work on ending apartheid faced by them ... Read more...
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Hindus & Jews want sanctions against France on Roma maltreatment
August 27th, 2010 - 5:20 pm ICT by ANI
Nevada (US), Aug 27 (ANI): Hindus and Jews have urged European Commission (EC) for sanctions against France for continuing the racism coated policy of Roma (Gypsy) expulsions despite widespread international criticism from ... Read more...
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Hindus and Jews Want Sanctions Against France
August 27th, 2010 - 2:06 pm ICT by Sampurn Wire
August 27, 2010 (Sampurn Wire): Hindus and Jews have urged European Commission (EC) for sanctions against France for continuing the racism coated policy of Roma (Gypsy) expulsions despite widespread international criticism from ... Read more...
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