Indian-origin man J Y Pillay appointed Singapore's acting presidentThis is the first time the office has fallen vacant since the elected presidency was introduced in 1991, according to the report.
01 Sep, 2017, 12.03 PM IST
Upcoming players need financial help: Dhanraj PillayRecently in Mumbai, Dhanraj Pillay gave a cash reward of Rs 1,25,000 to six young, promising sportspersons.
19 Oct, 2016, 01.59 PM IST
South African court bars radical leader Phumlani Mfeka from making anti-Indian remarksThe Forum has been very vocal in recent months in its claims that Indians discriminate against and exploit the black community in all spher...
05 Nov, 2015, 04.45 PM IST
Dhanraj Pillay bats for Pakistanis' participation in Hockey India LeagueOn the issue of foreign coach, Pillay said the country does not require them because the country has enough quality coaches.
12 Oct, 2015, 02.00 PM IST
How Chennai-based startup Notion Press helps first-time authors publish their worksThe company which has tied up with distributors across 97 countries, finds building awareness on self-publishing a major challenge.
12 Oct, 2015, 01.21 PM IST
Indian-origin man J Y Pillay reappointed as top advisor to Singapore PresidentVeteran Indian-origin civil servant J Y Pillay was today reappointed as the top advisor to Singapore's President.
02 Jan, 2015, 06.22 PM IST
Gandhian follower Valliamma Munusamy honoured in South AfricaA bust of Munuswamy was unveiled recently on South Africa's public holiday Heritage Day after the third edition of awards .
27 Sep, 2014, 03.16 PM IST
Jordan diplomat to replace Navi Pillay as UN HC for Human RightsAl-Hussein will replace Pillay, who was appointed High Commissioner for Human Rights in July 2008 and her mandate was renewed.
07 Jun, 2014, 12.17 PM IST
China blasts UNHRC chief Navi Pillay, US ahead of Tiananmen anniversaryForeign Ministry spokesman Hong Lei said the statement by the world rights body's chief amounted to "gravely interfering" in China's judici...
04 Jun, 2014, 05.41 PM IST
Singapore celebrates success of Indian businessesIndian businessmen and enterprises have been felicitated by Singapore Indian business community for their outstanding work in the city stat...
26 Oct, 2013, 01.22 PM IST
Sri Lanka ready to probe UN human rights chief Navi Pillay's claimsSri Lanka said it was ready to probe allegations by UN human rights chief Navi Pillay that people she met during her mission were threatene...
01 Sep, 2013, 04.23 PM IST
- Navi Pillay questions appointments to Afghan's human rights body
Pillai said under the AIHRC's founding law, commissioners are required to have a good reputation, demonstrate independence, enjoy popular t...
29 Jun, 2013, 11.29 PM IST
- States should not unjustifiably prevent internet access:UN Human Rights Commissioner Navanethem "Navi" Pillay
Describing the Internet as "perhaps the most powerful global trend", Pillay said that it presented a complex range of human rights challeng...
18 Apr, 2013, 11.59 AM IST
- Estimated 300 deaths in Egypt unrest: UN
As many as 300 people may have died in anti-government unrest in Egypt according to unconfirmed reports, UN High Commissioner for Human Rig...
01 Feb, 2011, 05.19 PM IST
- UN human rights panel wants India to abolish AFSPA
Concerned over reported disappearance of people in Kashmir, the UN on Monday proposed India to repeal the controversial Armed Forces Specia...
24 Mar, 2009, 12.00 AM IST
- Pillay becomes new UN human rights chief
Harvard-educated Indian origin judge Navanethem Pillay is the new UN High Commissioner for Human Rights.
29 Jul, 2008, 12.51 PM IST
- Indian-origin judge in new UN human rights chief
Indian-origin ICC judge Navanethem Pillay has been named the United Nations' new human rights chief.
25 Jul, 2008, 11.20 AM IST