What Is Juneteenth? The History Of This Holiday, Meaning And Important Facts
The annual Juneteenth celebration celebrates the abolition of slavery in the United States following the Civil War. Each year on June 19, this day is commemorated.
Jun 19, 2023, 10:49 AM IST
DNA: The world chained by 'modern slavery'
By the end of last year, some 50 million people around the world were victims of "modern slavery", either forced into bonded labor or forced into marriage. This figure has been estimated to be 25 percent more than the previous report of the organization that came five years ago. While the highest number of cases of forced marriage per capita were found in Arab countries.
May 27, 2023, 00:24 AM IST
'Names of Delhi's 40 villages symbolizes slavery,' states Delhi BJP Prez Adesh Gupta
The campaign to change the name of 40 villages of Delhi is going on continuously, this campaign is being run under the leadership of Delhi BJP President Adesh Gupta
Apr 27, 2022, 16:10 PM IST
Slaves were ''involuntary immigrants'': US Secretary
US Housing and Urban Development Secretary Ben Carson described slaves as immigrants and argued that the label fits anyone who comes into a country from the outside - even "involuntary immigrants", the media reported.
Mar 07, 2017, 11:14 AM IST
Ashton Kutcher stresses use of technology to eradicate sex trafficking
Actor Ashton Kutcher, who during his 2012 visit to India had met sex trafficking victims and has been batting for their cause for long, says there's need to understand the importance of using technology as a tool to eradicate slavery.
Feb 16, 2017, 18:57 PM IST
21 million people worldwide in contemporary slavery: UN
They also announced an upcoming event which will showcase the extent of modern-day slavery, Xinhua news agency reported.
Nov 29, 2016, 02:01 AM IST
Why Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton should not forget Shirley Chisholm
Nearly eight years back, it was a huge moment in American history when for the first time a Black man became the president of the United States.
Nov 04, 2016, 09:55 AM IST
Congress leader Renuka Chowdhury is facing flak on social media for THIS photo
Renuka Chowdhury has been at the receiving end of social media users after a picture of her dining out with family went viral.
Jun 02, 2016, 18:05 PM IST
With 18.35 mn people enslaved, India tops global slavery index
India has the dubious distinction of having the highest number of people in the world trapped in modern slavery with 18.35 million victims of forced labour, ranging from prostitution and begging, according to a new report.
May 31, 2016, 16:56 PM IST
DNA: Today in History, December 02, 2015
Know all the historical facts that happened on December 02 in this episode of DNA.
Dec 03, 2015, 10:57 AM IST
Ebay founder Omidyar commits $50 mn to combating global slavery
Ebay founder Pierre Omidyar and his wife are to donate $50 million to tackling slavery worldwide, the chief executive of their US-based foundation Humanity United said on Wednesday.
Nov 19, 2014, 17:54 PM IST
