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  • protests in jd u over manjhi s upper castes remark

    Protests in JD(U) over Manjhi's upper castes remark intensifies

    Politics | Nov 14, 2014, 03:56 PM IST

    Patna: Protests within the ruling JD(U) over Bihar Chief Minister Jitan Ram Manjhi's controversial remarks that the upper caste people were foreigners intensified today with another legislator seeking removal of Manjhi as CM.A day after

  • protests push burkina faso president from power

    Protests push Burkina Faso president from power

    World | Nov 01, 2014, 08:20 AM IST

    Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso: The president of Burkina Faso stepped down on Friday after protesters stormed parliament and set the building ablaze, ending the 27-year reign of one of Africa's longest-serving rulers.Confusion reigned late Friday over

  • organisers cancel vote on future of hong kong protests

    Organisers cancel vote on future of Hong Kong protests

    World | Oct 27, 2014, 07:23 AM IST

    Hong Kong: The organisers of the pro-democracy protests in Hong Kong Sunday unexpectedly cancelled the popular vote they had scheduled to decide the future of the movement, citing internal differences.A few hours before the Sunday

  • protests reveal unease over hong kong s identity

    Protests reveal unease over Hong Kong's identity

    World | Oct 12, 2014, 12:25 PM IST

    Hong Kong: By road, the little apartments are nearly an hour from central Hong Kong and the protests that have swept through it. Twice that long if you take the subway, which is how most

  • protests in hong kong after government calls off talks

    Protests in Hong Kong after government calls off talks

    World | Oct 11, 2014, 11:12 AM IST

    Hong Kong: Thousands of protesters took to the streets of Hong Kong demanding democratic reforms after the local government called off a planned meeting with student leaders.The three largest organisations leading the protests called on

  • defiant hong kong leader rejects calls to stand down

    Defiant Hong Kong leader rejects calls to stand down

    World | Oct 03, 2014, 08:33 AM IST

    Hong Kong: Hong Kong's embattled leader stood defiant tonight, rejecting demands to resign and sending his deputy to talk to pro-democracy demonstrators, as huge crowds rallied outside his government's besieged headquarters for a fifth consecutive

  • london arts center closes show amid protests

    London arts center closes show amid protests

    World | Sep 25, 2014, 07:13 AM IST

    LONDON: London arts center the Barbican has cancelled a show called “Exhibit B” amid protests over it featuring black artists in chains and in cages.Protesters demonstrated outside The Vaults, the show venue, and police were

  • protests in pakistan halt development activities

    Protests in Pakistan halt development activities

    World | Sep 12, 2014, 12:08 PM IST

    Islamabad: The twin sit-ins in Pakistan's capital city of Islamabad have hampered the development activities which were scheduled to be launched in September, media reports said on Friday.The protests led by Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) chairman

  • protests about north korea flag ahead of asian games

    Protests about North Korea flag ahead of Asian Games

    Other Sports | Sep 11, 2014, 03:11 PM IST

    Seoul, South Korea: Asian Games organizers have taken down the flags of competing nations in South Korean streets following protests about the inclusion of North Korean flags, officials said Thursday, as the first batch of

  • imran khan to celebrate one month of protests

    Imran Khan to celebrate one month of protests

    World | Sep 11, 2014, 11:19 AM IST

    Islamabad: Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) leader Imran Khan said that he would be celebrating completion of a month of anti-government protests, media reported on Thursday.The protests led by Imran Khan and Pakistan Awami Tehreek (PAT) leader

  • fifa world cup will brazil s cup spotlight burn too bright

    FIFA World Cup: Will Brazil's Cup spotlight burn too bright?

    Football | Jun 12, 2014, 12:53 PM IST

    Rio De Janeiro: Brazil's day has finally arrived.The sun rises Thursday on a tropical nation hosting its first World Cup in 64 years. Nearly half the world's population, well over 3 billion spectators, is expected

  • delhi university website crashes chaos protests on first

    Delhi University website crashes; chaos, protests on first day of admissions

    India | Jun 02, 2014, 05:24 PM IST

    New Delhi: The Delhi University admission process Monday started amidst chaos with the varsity's website crashing and the admission centres witnessing crowds, mismanagement and even protests.Daulat Ram College (DRC), one of the centres in the

  • brazil begins world cup preparations amid protests

    Brazil begins World Cup preparations amid protests

    Football | May 27, 2014, 11:29 AM IST

    Sao Paulo: The Brazil squad's preparations for a World Cup on home soil got underway Monday amid chants of protests instead of support.   The players selected by coach Luiz Felipe Scolari reported to the national

  • chief minister announces concession after protests break

    Chief Minister announces concession after protests break out on toll hike

    India | May 09, 2014, 11:28 AM IST

    Bangalore:  Amid persistent protests against the toll hike on the National Highway leading to international airport, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah today said there will be concession on toll for villagers within the proximity of the highway."Toll

  • curfew continues in some areas of srinagar

    Curfew continues in some areas of Srinagar

    India | May 02, 2014, 11:08 AM IST

    Srinagar: A curfew imposed in some areas of Srinagar city following protests called by the separatists will continue on Friday, while the movement of patients and other emergencies will be allowed, authorities said."A curfew will

  • luiz felipe scolari says protests could hurt brazil s

    Luiz Felipe Scolari says protests could hurt Brazil's chances

    Football | Apr 28, 2014, 11:12 PM IST

    SAO PAULO : Brazil coach Luiz Felipe Scolari is worried the street protests that are planned during the World Cup could hurt his team's chances of winning the title.   Scolari says that although Brazilians have

  • pele fears protests could ruin world cup

    Pele fears protests could ruin World Cup

    Football | Mar 11, 2014, 11:08 AM IST

    Rio de Janeiro: Football legend Pele fears violent protests in Brazil could ruin this year's World Cup.Mass anti-government rallies that began during last June are expected to continue during the World Cup, to be held

  • protests over visit of american evangelist

    Protests over visit of American evangelist

    India | Jan 13, 2014, 08:23 AM IST

    Bangalore: Widespread protests have erupted in parts of Karnataka over the proposed visit of the American evangelist Benny Hinn in the city.Saffron groups are protesting against the visit alleging that the evangelist's hidden agenda was

  • russia lifts ban on protests during sochi olympics

    Russia lifts ban on protests during Sochi Olympics

    Other Sports | Jan 05, 2014, 08:18 AM IST

    Moscow: Russian President Vladimir Putin lifted a ban on demonstrations at the Sochi Olympics Games, allocating a special area for mass public events, the Kremlin said Saturday, Xinhua reported.Earlier, a presidential decree ordered that any

  • cambodian poll protesters joined again by workers

    Cambodian poll protesters joined again by workers

    World | Dec 29, 2013, 05:35 PM IST

    Cambodia: Demonstrators in Cambodia have begun a third week of protests demanding new elections, their numbers buoyed by thousands of factory workers seeking higher wages.Sam Rainsy, leader of the opposition Cambodia National Rescue Party, led

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