Monday, November 30, 2009

NGOs appeal Parliament to take up cause of Bhopal Gas Tragedy victims | ummid.com

NGOs appeal Parliament to take up cause of Bhopal Gas Tragedy victims ummid.com
Two Non-Government Organizations, (NGOs), working for the welfare of survivors of Bhopal Gas Tragedy, the world's worst industrial disaster, have urged the Lok Sabha (Lower House) Speaker Meira Kumar and chairman of Rajya Sabha (Upper House)

Only Muslim lady in Maharashtra cabinet at work to bring surprising turnaround | ummid.com

Only Muslim lady in Maharashtra cabinet at work to bring surprising turnaround ummid.com
Mrs. Fauzia Khan is the first Muslim lady who took the oath as a minister in Maharashtra Government. The portfolios she has been assigned include Minority Development, Primary & School Education, Labour, Right to Information combined with few other important portfolios.

Ishrat Killing: SC stays further proceedings in Gujarat HC | ummid.com

Ishrat Killing: SC stays further proceedings in Gujarat HC ummid.com
The Supreme Court (SC) on Monday stayed all further proceedings in the Ishrat Jahan case in the Gujarat High Court relating to the "fake encounter killing" of the alleged teenage extremist by the state anti-terror squad.

Celebrating Bakra Eid in Mumbai | ummid.com

Celebrating Bakra Eid in Mumbai ummid.com
In the city of Mumbai, where Muslims number about 3 million, in a total Metropolitan population of 13.6 million, the difficulties that Muslim face in carrying on their religious duties, is something the world is yet to know about. Though there is a general sense of calm within the community, the day to day discrimination that Muslim face borders sometime on absurdity.

Kerala expresses concern over crisis in Gulf | ummid.com

Kerala expresses concern over crisis in Gulf ummid.com
The Dubai financial crisis has fuelled fears among families of over two million migrants from Kerala working in the Gulf, with worries of massive job losses and its fallout on the state’s economy, heavily dependent on remittances.

Jamiat’s Call for Muslim Girls’ Education: Is There More Than What Meets the Eye? | ummid.com

Jamiat’s Call for Muslim Girls’ Education: Is There More Than What Meets the Eye? ummid.com
At its recently-held 30th convention held at Deoband, the Jamiat ul-Ulema-e Hind passed a significant resolution on girls’ education which, surprisingly, received little attention in the media. The original Urdu version of the resolution calls upon Muslims to establish ‘non-residential institutions for providing religious

A Vision for Muslim Empowerment | ummid.com

A Vision for Muslim Empowerment ummid.com
Having served for several years as the amir of the Jamaat-e Islami’s Kerala wing, Siddiq Hasan was appointed as the head of the Social Service Department at the Jamat’s national office in New Delhi.

Minaret ban referendum wins Swiss support | ummid.com

Minaret ban referendum wins Swiss support ummid.com
Voters in Switzerland have approved a ban on the construction of minarets on mosques, official results show.

Hajj rituals for this year ended without any major glitches | ummid.com

Hajj rituals for this year ended without any major glitches ummid.com
Over 2.5 Million pilgrims from around the globe performed the Hajj this year as all the rituals associated with the annual worship ended peacefully and without any major hiccup.

CAT computer glitch to be short-lived: IIM director | ummid.com

CAT computer glitch to be short-lived: IIM director ummid.com
The competitive Common Admission Test (CAT), which went online for the first time this year, finally got off to a smooth start Monday after two days of technical glitches and poor management affected hundreds of B-school aspirants across the country.

Sunday, November 29, 2009

Role of Vajpayee in Babri Masjid demolition: civilised mukhauta of uncivil Sangh | ummid.com

Role of Vajpayee in Babri Masjid demolition: civilised mukhauta of uncivil Sangh ummid.com
Mr Atal Behari Vajpayee, the civilised mukhauta (mask) of the uncivil Sangh, has always had his way of hunting with the hound and running with the hare. He has, in the words of the late Kamlapati Tripathy, perfected the art of speaking with a forked tongue.

Saturday, November 28, 2009

Infopark at Kochi to provide 50,000 jobs | ummid.com

Infopark at Kochi to provide 50,000 jobs ummid.com
Once completed by the year 2011, the Infopark at Kochi will offer a low cost plug, play the BPO part and provide over 50,000 jobs in the IT/ITES sector.

Violence in Osmania University following TRS chief’s arrest | ummid.com

Violence in Osmania University following TRS chief’s arrest ummid.com
At least 10 students were injured Sunday as clashes broke out between police and students at Osmania University here following the arrest of Telangana Rashtra Samiti (TRS) president K. Chandrasekhara Rao in Karimnagar before he was to begin a ‘fast unto death’ demanding separate statehood for the Telangana region.

CAT computer glitch to be short-lived: IIM director | ummid.com

CAT computer glitch to be short-lived: IIM director ummid.com
Notwithstanding the hiccups faced by thousands of students on day one of the Common Admission Test (CAT), an Indian Institute of Management (IIM) director said the online examination is a "democratising process" and "all the problems will be sorted out quickly".

Muslims celebrate Eid al Adha with gaiety | ummid.com

Muslims celebrate Eid al Adha with gaiety ummid.com
Millions of Muslims around the globe celebrated Eid al-Adha with gaiety. The day marks the sacrifices made to to Almighty Allah by the Biblical Prophets Ibrahim and Ismail (Peace be upon them).

Online CAT exams kicks off all over India | ummid.com

Online CAT exams kicks off all over India ummid.com
The Common Admission Test (CAT) which is being conducted through computers for the first time, kicked off on Saturday.

Protest at Jama Masjid demanding arrest of guilty in Babri demolition case | ummid.com

Protest at Jama Masjid demanding arrest of guilty in Babri demolition case ummid.com
Hundreds of Muslim protesters gathered near the Jama Masjid Friday and burnt effigies of Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leaders L.K. Advani and Atal Bihari Vajpayee, who were indicted by the Liberhan commission for razing of the Babri Masjid. They demanded the arrest of those responsible for the 1992 demolition.

Mumbai Struggles to Recover from Trauma of 26/11 | ummid.com

Mumbai Struggles to Recover from Trauma of 26/11 ummid.com
Just a year ago, Mumbai witnessed worst of the terrorist attacks. 26/11 2008 will always be remembered for the wrong reasons. This was an operation planned meticulously by a group of jeans tee shirt wearing terrorists numbering nearly 10.

Friday, November 27, 2009

Call against terrorism by Saudi Grand Mufti timely, Indian Muslims | ummid.com

Call against terrorism by Saudi Grand Mufti timely, Indian Muslims ummid.com
Muslim leaders in India Friday welcomed the “timely message” by Saudi grand mufti asking Muslims not to support terrorism and urging them to unite against suicide attacks.

A Maulana Appeals For Madrasa Reform | ummid.com

A Maulana Appeals For Madrasa Reform ummid.com
Children studying in madrasas and training to become ulema fulfill the collective duty (farz-e kifaya) that is mentioned in the Quran in the following words:

26/11 fallout: Mumbai top cop Rakesh Maria wants to quit | ummid.com

26/11 fallout: Mumbai top cop Rakesh Maria wants to quit ummid.com
Mumbai's Crime Branch Chief, Rakesh Maria has said he is ready to quit from his post over allegations in a book that he didn't do enough to provide security cover for slain senior cops Hemant Karakare, Ashok Kamte and Vijay Salaskar.

Ayodhya issue: I had three meetings with Narasimha Rao, says Singhal | ummid.com

Ayodhya issue: I had three meetings with Narasimha Rao, says Singhal ummid.com
Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) International president Ashok Singhal revealed here on Friday that he had face to face meetings with former Prime Minister P.V. Narasimha Rao thrice to solve the Ramjanmabhoomi issue.

Muslims prepare to celebrate Eid al-Adha | ummid.com

Muslims prepare to celebrate Eid al-Adha ummid.com
Millions of pilgrims performing Hajj in Saudi Arabia have begun the act of symbolically stoning the devil as Muslims around the world celebrate Eid al-Adha - the greater of two Muslim festivals.

Muslims in Kerala celebrate Bakr Eid | ummid.com

Muslims in Kerala celebrate Bakr Eid ummid.com
Muslims across Kerala Friday gathered in mosques and special prayer centres to celebrate Eid-ul-Azha, or Bakr Eid, the festival of sacrifice.

Thursday, November 26, 2009

Hajj 2009: 'Suicide operations have become a curse of Muslim lands' | ummid.com

Hajj 2009: 'Suicide operations have become a curse of Muslim lands' ummid.com
Grand Mufti Sheikh Abdul Aziz Al-Asheikh exhorted Muslims the world over to adhere to the true principles of Islam in his address on the Arafat plain and warned them against becoming tools in the hands of their enemies.

Muslim group pays homage to martyr Hemant Karkare in New Delhi | ummid.com

Muslim group pays homage to martyr Hemant Karkare in New Delhi ummid.com
On the occasion of first anniversary of Mumbai terror attacks, the nation paid its homage to all those who lost their lives due to militant attacks besidesto the martyrs from the uniformed services for their brave efforts.

Terror relived: India unites in remembering 26/11 victims | ummid.com

Terror relived: India unites in remembering 26/11 victims ummid.com
There were official commemorations and private moments of grief, sombre reflections and avid debates - a speeding country paused in its tracks Thursday to remember the traumatic night of Nov 26 last year and the 60 hours of terror that followed.

Parliament, Nation observe the 26/11 anniversary | ummid.com

Parliament, Nation observe the 26/11 anniversary ummid.com
On the first anniversary of the 26/11 Mumbai attack, both houses of parliament on Thursday adopted a resolution, reiterating the nation’s firm commitment to fight the threat of terrorism and emerge victorious in against it.

Jethmalani's outburst against Islam result of negative mentality | ummid.com

Jethmalani's outburst against Islam result of negative mentality ummid.com
Former Union Minister and self-confessed maverick legal hawk Ram Jethmalani's overture against Islam is receiving widespread condemnation from various circles.

Wednesday, November 25, 2009

Hajj 2009: Hajis refused to let heavy rain dampen their spirits | ummid.com

Hajj 2009: Hajis refused to let heavy rain dampen their spirits ummid.com
Millions of pilgrims spent the first day of this year’s Haj (Yaum Al-Tarwiyah) in prayers in Mina on Wednesday as rains soaked the faithful and flooded roads snarling traffic.

Liberhan alleges attempts to scuttle Babri probe | ummid.com

Liberhan alleges attempts to scuttle Babri probe ummid.com
Justice M.S. Liberhan, who headed the commission that inquired into the Babri Masjid demolition, says that attempts were made to scuttle his probe that lasted 17 long years.

Mayawati sees Congress-BJP conspiracy behind Liberhan leakage | ummid.com

Mayawati sees Congress-BJP conspiracy behind Liberhan leakage ummid.com
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Mayawati Wednesday alleged a Congress-Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) “conspiracy” behind what she termed as a “systematic leakage” of the Liberhan Commission report that probed the 1992 demolition of the Babri mosque.

Britain initially was against the 'unlawful’ Iraq invasion | ummid.com

Britain initially was against the 'unlawful’ Iraq invasion ummid.com
That the invasion of Iraq by George Bush led US military was illegal and deliberately designed on the pretext of Weapons of Mass Destruction and Saddam's links with al-Qaida came to the fore once again. This time it is after the disclosures made by Sir William Patey then head of the Middle East department at the British Foreign Office.

R.R. Patil refused to step out of his home during 26/11, says Bhujbal | ummid.com

R.R. Patil refused to step out of his home during 26/11, says Bhujbal ummid.com
After Mumbai top cop Hasan Gafoor, it is now the turn of Maharashtra Dy Chief Minister Chhagan Bhujbal to make stunning disclosures over the events that followed in the government circles after the deadly terror attack in Mumbai on 26/11.

Maharashtra Govt. for Legislators' Committee to monitor Development of Minorities | ummid.com

Maharashtra Govt. for Legislators' Committee to monitor Development of Minorities ummid.com
Irked by the deadlock vis-à-vis the schemes meant for development of the minorities in the state Maharashtra government decided to form a legislators' committee to monitor their implementation.

Tuesday, November 24, 2009

Police, officials executors of Sangh Parivar designs: Babri panel | ummid.com

Police, officials executors of Sangh Parivar designs: Babri panel ummid.com
Bureaucrats and police officers in Uttar Pradesh remained “deaf, dumb and blind” in the run up to the demolition of the Babri Masjid, the Liberhan Commission has said in its report.

Kalyan Singh lived up the expectations of the Parivar: Liberhan report| ummid.com

Kalyan Singh lived up the expectations of the Parivar: Liberhan report ummid.com
The Liberhan Commission probing the demolition of the Babri Masjid has hit out at then Uttar Pradesh chief minister Kalyan Singh for embarking on a “pogrom leading up to the events of December 6th 1992″ as soon he entered office.

Uma Bharti reiterates moral responsibility of Babri Masjid demolition | ummid.com

Uma Bharti reiterates moral responsibility of Babri Masjid demolition ummid.com
Former Bharatiya Janata Party, (BJP), leader and chief of Bharatiya Janshakti Party, Uma Bharti has reiterated her old stand of taking moral responsibility of the demolition of Babri Masjid at Ayodhya in the eastern Indian state of Uttar Pradesh.

Uma Bharti reiterates moral responsibility of Babri Masjid demolition | ummid.com

Uma Bharti reiterates moral responsibility of Babri Masjid demolition ummid.com
Former Bharatiya Janata Party, (BJP), leader and chief of Bharatiya Janshakti Party, Uma Bharti has reiterated her old stand of taking moral responsibility of the demolition of Babri Masjid at Ayodhya in the eastern Indian state of Uttar Pradesh.

Uproar in the House as Govt. tabled Liberhan Commission Report | ummid.com

Uproar in the House as Govt. tabled Liberhan Commission Report ummid.com
An unseemly brawl over a religious slogan disrupted the Rajya Sabha after Home Minister P. Chidambaram tabled the report of the Liberhan Commission that probed the 1992 demolition of the Babri Masjid.

Sunday, November 22, 2009

Punish Raj Thackeray for humiliating lingua franca: VHP | ummid.com

Punish Raj Thackeray for humiliating lingua franca: VHP ummid.com
Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) on Sunday demanded action against MNS chief Raj Thackeray for trying to divide the country in the name of language and humiliating the lingua franca.

Palestinians injured in Israeli air raids on Gaza Strip | ummid.com

Palestinians injured in Israeli air raids on Gaza Strip ummid.com
At least seven Palestinians have been injured in a round of Israeli air raids on the Gaza Strip, Palestinian witnesses say.

Goa fully ready to host IFFI from Monday | ummid.com

Goa fully ready to host IFFI from Monday ummid.com
Popular tourist hub Goa is all set to host the 40th International Film Festival of India from Monday.

Saturday, November 21, 2009

Jamiat ul-Ulema Calls for Modern Muslim Schools—But Why? | ummid.com

Jamiat ul-Ulema Calls for Modern Muslim Schools—But Why? ummid.com
Blotted out by the din raked up by the media over a statement about the Vande Mataram song issued by the Jamiat ul-Ulema-e Hind at its recently-held convention at Deoband was a significant resolution passed at the same meeting of leading Deobandi clerics dealing with modern education among Muslims.

BHEL, MPPGCL join hands to setup Supercritical Thermal Power Project in MP | ummid.com

BHEL, MPPGCL join hands to setup Supercritical Thermal Power Project in MP ummid.com
India's giant Public Sector Undertaking Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited, (BHEL), and Madhya Pradesh Power Generation Company Limited, (MPPGCL), have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for setting up a Joint Venture Company (JVC) to Build, Own and Operate a 2x800 MW Thermal Power Plant with Supercritical parameters at Khandwa, in the central Indian state of Madhya Pradesh.

Two Indian maids caught in abuse trap | ummid.com

Two Indian maids caught in abuse trap ummid.com
The abuse of foreign maids shows no signs of abating, especially with the emergence of another case involving two Indian maids

What's in 'A' name? Everything, say numerologists | ummid.com

What's in 'A' name? Everything, say numerologists ummid.com
Numerologists' bug seems to have bitten this famous firecracker hub, housing about 8,000 factories and producing 90 per cent of the total fireworks output, with the local body deciding to add one more 'a' to its name so that the town is spelt as 'Sivakaasi' to ward off 'the evil eye responsible for many fatal accidents in the units and bring prosperity.'

Maverick Jethmalani creates row at International Conference on Terrorism | ummid.com

Maverick Jethmalani creates row at International Conference on Terrorism ummid.com
Former union law minister Ram Jethmalani Saturday kicked up a row at an international conference on terrorism asking, if Islam's jehadi doctrine does not virtually render "god a brothel keeper".

Chavan assures journalists of action against attackers on IBN office | ummid.com

Chavan assures journalists of action against attackers on IBN office ummid.com
Maharashtra Chief Minister Ashok Chavan on Saturday assured the journalists delegation that strict actions will be initiated against the attackers of IBN Lokmat offices in Mumbai and Pune.

Vande Matram controversy to the fore again | ummid.com

Vande Matram controversy to the fore again ummid.com
Jamiat-Ulema-eHind on 2nd Nov 2009 passed a resolution asking Muslims not to recite Vande Mataram on the ground that some verses of the national song are against the tenets of Islam.

Friday, November 20, 2009

Goa blast case team’s investigative skills under cloud | ummid.com

Goa blast case team’s investigative skills under cloud ummid.com
The chief of the Special Investigating Team (SIT) probing the Diwali-eve blast in Goa has come under a cloud with a court picking holes in his crime investigation skills in a 2000 blast in Vasco allegedly carried out by Islamic militant outfit Deendar Anjuman (DA).

After Osian’s Cinefan Film Festival, Malegaon ka superman ready to hit IFFI | ummid.com

After Osian’s Cinefan Film Festival, Malegaon ka superman ready to hit IFFI ummid.com
After stealing the show at Ocian’s Cinefan film festival recently held in New Delhi Mollywood – as the remake film industry in Malegaon is popularly known as - is ready to hit the International Film Festival of India (IFFI) to be inaugurated on November 23 in Goa.

Malegaon Film Industry attracts Global Media | ummid.com

Malegaon Film Industry attracts Global Media ummid.com
After making the news in print and electronic media over the years at National level, the emerging film industry in Malegaon, popularly known as MOLLYWOOD in accordance with Hollywood and Bollywood, is now all set to hit the International headlines.

HWF launched Medical Service Society in Mumbai | ummid.com

HWF launched Medical Service Society in Mumbai ummid.com

Maulana Azad left a lasting impression on the life of every Indian | ummid.com

Maulana Azad left a lasting impression on the life of every Indian ummid.com
“Maulana Abul Kalam Azad, India's first Education Minister, was among the top intellectuals of the first half of the 20th century who left a lasting impression on the life of Indians irrespective of caste, creed or religion.

Shiv Sainiks attacked IBN Network offices in Mumbai, Pune | ummid.com

Shiv Sainiks attacked IBN Network offices in Mumbai, Pune ummid.com
Goons reportedly belonging to Shiv Sena (SS) - the right wing Hindu party in Maharashtra - ransacked the IBN-CNN office in Mumbai today afternoon. Barging in the IBN's Mumbai office and smashing the furniture, glass windows and computers, the goons also tried to attack senior journalist and IBN Marathi's Editor Nikhil Wagale.

Thursday, November 19, 2009

Islam Phobia in US: More than half Americans fear rise of Muslim extremism | ummid.com

Islam Phobia in US: More than half Americans fear rise of Muslim extremism ummid.com
How Islam Phobia is rampant in United States can once again be gauged from a survey taken after the shooting at the Fort Hood Army base in Texas earlier this month. If the findings of survey conducted by Pew Research Centre are to be believed, they show that more than half of Americans fear the rise of Islamic extremism.

India stands among world's most corrupt nations | ummid.com

India stands among world's most corrupt nations ummid.com
India is still perceived to be one of the most corrupt countries by Transparency International in its annual corruption perceptions. The country ranks 84th in the list of 'World's most corrupt nations' due to high public-sector corruption.

Elegant MPs drip style as parliament reopens | ummid.com

Elegant MPs drip style as parliament reopens ummid.com
They weren’t fashion models, but when MPs young and old walked in on the first day of the winter session of parliament Thursday, they sure made heads turn with their fine silks, starched cottons and bright woollens.

Case for treason against Raj Thackeray and his MLAs | ummid.com

Case for treason against Raj Thackeray and his MLAs ummid.com
A case for treason was lodged here today against Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) president Raj Thackeray and party's four MLAs for manhandling Samajwadi Party MLA Abu Asim Azmi in the Maharashtra assembly.

Qaumi Ekta week begins with National Integration pledge | ummid.com

Qaumi Ekta week begins with National Integration pledge ummid.com
The Home Minister, Shri P. Chidambaram administered the National Integration Pledge to the officers and staff of the Ministry of Home Affairs in connection with the Quami Ekta Week today.

Osama Bin Laden's son wants to be a Peace Icon | ummid.com

Osama Bin Laden's son wants to be a Peace Icon ummid.com
Al-Qaeda chief Osama bin Laden’s son, Omar bin Laden, has insisted that he is definitely not someone cut from the same cloth as his father, saying he would ‘like to be in a position to promote peace’.

Wednesday, November 18, 2009

How blind people fearlessly cross busy roads | ummid.com

How blind people fearlessly cross busy roads ummid.com
Wondering how blind people appear to fearlessly navigate busy sidewalks or roads with just a cane? Well, UCLA researchers claim to have found the answer for you.

Maharashtra CM says no controversy over Marathi and Hindi | ummid.com

Maharashtra CM says no controversy over Marathi and Hindi ummid.com
Maharashtra Chief Minister Ashok Chavan has said there is no controversy in the state over the use of Marathi and Hindi languages.

Goa blast case: Another Sanatan Sanstha member held | ummid.com

Goa blast case: Another Sanatan Sanstha member held ummid.com
A self-defence instructor associated with the Sanatan Sanstha was Wednesday arrested for the Diwali-eve blast in Margao in which two members of the Hindu group were killed while carrying a bomb, police said.

Vande Mataram controversy uncalled for | ummid.com

Vande Mataram controversy uncalled for ummid.com
Stating that the controversy over 'Vande Mataram' was uncalled for, several prominent Muslim personalities Wednesday said the issue if Muslims can recite the national song had been resolved with the consent of clerics some 80 years ago.

Indian media in hate campaign against Muslims on the basis of rumours | ummid.com

Indian media in hate campaign against Muslims on the basis of rumours ummid.com
Indian media is manufacturing hate against Muslims on the basis of rumours and baseless reports spread by communal elements. We have just heard about the explosion in Margao, Goa, in which Malgonda Patil, a Sangli-based Sanatan Sanstha member was killed.

AMU centers in 3 states on a roll but the Maharashtra Govt. refuses to move | ummid.com

AMU centers in 3 states on a roll but the Maharashtra Govt. refuses to move ummid.com
With the allocation of lands and funds in its final phase, three states in India are all set to see establishment of the Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) facilitated centers on their soil. However, courtesy to the lackluster attitude of the state government towards the proposal, the much publicised AMU centre in Maharashtra is hanging in doldrums.

Quami Ekta Week to be observed from tomorrow | ummid.com

Quami Ekta Week to be observed from tomorrow ummid.com
Quami Ekta Week - National Integration Week will be observed all over the country from tomorrow. Several programmes, with a specific theme on each of the seven days, will be held/observed during the week.

Tuesday, November 17, 2009

Karkare’s wife raises questions about his death in 26/11 attacks | ummid.com

Karkare’s wife raises questions about his death in 26/11 attacks ummid.com
Kavita Karkare, the wife of former Maharashtra Anti Terror Squad (ATS) chief Hemant Karkare on Wednesday questioned the state government on why her husband and two other senior officials who were killed on 26/1, did not get reinforcements on time.

Parliament session gives government chance to further reform agenda | ummid.com

Parliament session gives government chance to further reform agenda ummid.com
The month-long winter session of parliament begins this Thursday, presenting the government with an opportunity to further its reform agenda. There has been much talk of reforms in higher education and judiciary and second generation reforms in the financial sector.

MWL to discuss problems facing Muslim youths and their solution | ummid.com

MWL to discuss problems facing Muslim youths and their solution ummid.com
Makkah Gov. Prince Khaled Al-Faisal will open Saturday a conference on “The problems facing Muslim youths and their solutions” at the headquarters of the Muslim World League (MWL) in Makkah, said Abdullah Al-Turki, secretary-general of the MWL on Tuesday.

Israel rebuffs US request, moves to expand settlement | ummid.com

Israel rebuffs US request, moves to expand settlement ummid.com
Israel has given the go ahead for the construction of 900 housing units in occupied East Jerusalem, rebuffing a reported US request that it block construction at the Gilo settlement, officials have said.

BHEL sets up new UHV Transformer Manufacturing Facility at Bhopal | ummid.com

BHEL sets up new UHV Transformer Manufacturing Facility at Bhopal ummid.com
As part of its manufacturing capacity expansion to 15,000 MW per annum, India's giant Public Sector Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited, (BHEL), has set up a new state-of-the-art Ultra High Voltage (UHV) Transformer Manufacturing Facility at Bhopal, the capital of central Indian state of Madhya Pradesh.

Two Kerala politicians squabble over ‘love jihad’ | ummid.com

Two Kerala politicians squabble over ‘love jihad’ ummid.com
They have for long been engaged in running a political battle, belonging as they do to the rival fronts of Kerala’s political spectrum. Now P.C. George of the Kerala Congress (Mani) and Pinarayi Vijayan of the Communist Party of India-Marxist have crossed swords over their children.

Muslim neighbours attend a Hindu marriage ceremony in Jammu and Kashmir | ummid.com

Muslim neighbours attend a Hindu marriage ceremony in Jammu and Kashmir ummid.com
Gatoo, the only Hindu Pundit family residing in the area dominated by Muslims, received a lot of help and support from the Muslim neighbours.

India is one whether you speak Marathi or Hindi: President | ummid.com

India is one whether you speak Marathi or Hindi: President ummid.com
President Pratibha Devisingh Patil today said India is known for its varied heritage and would always stand united, irrespective of whether one speaks Marathi, Telugu or Hindi.

Hajj 2009: Hi-tech Jamrat facility fully operational | ummid.com

Hajj 2009: Hi-tech Jamrat facility fully operational ummid.com
Saudi authorities have completed the construction of the five-story Jamrat Bridge in Mina, enabling pilgrims to make full use of the high-tech facility this year for stoning the Jamrat.

Monday, November 16, 2009

No evidence against accused arrested in '06 Malegaon blasts case: CBI | ummid.com

No evidence against accused arrested in '06 Malegaon blasts case: CBI ummid.com
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), three years after it took over the probe in the 2006 Malegaon blasts, has said that it does not have evidence against those arrested in the case.

Saharan Gandhi on hunger strike at Spanish airport | ummid.com

Saharan Gandhi on hunger strike at Spanish airport ummid.com
The prominent Western Saharan human rights activist Aminatou Haidar has launched a hunger strike at a Spanish airport, accusing Morocco and Spain of preventing her from entering Western Sahara, local Saharan representatives said Monday.

Azad announces incentives for fast completion of AIIMS-like hospitals | ummid.com

Azad announces incentives for fast completion of AIIMS-like hospitals ummid.com
Health Minister Ghulam Nabi Azad Monday announced an incentive of Rs. 10 crore (Rs.100 million) for early completion of the eight referral hospitals on the lines of the the lines of All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) in the capital.

HC asks Maharashtra government to explain transfer of Malegaon case to CBI | ummid.com

HC asks Maharashtra government to explain transfer of Malegaon case to CBI ummid.com
The Bombay High Court (HC) Monday directed the Maharashtra government to give explanations as to why the investigations of September 2006 Malegaon blast were handed over to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI).

AMU VC to consider demand for Union revival says UV to reopen on Dec 1 | ummid.com

AMU VC to consider demand for Union revival says UV to reopen on Dec 1 ummid.com
The Aligarh Muslim University (AMU), which had been closed sine die on October 30 following violence over the murder of a student, will re-open on December 1, Vice-Chancellor Professor P K Abdul Azis announced here today.

Kabuliwala beckons Indians at international trade fair | ummid.com

Kabuliwala beckons Indians at international trade fair ummid.com
With a wide variety of dry fruits, herbs, fruits, saffron and intricately woven colourful carpets, Afghan stalls are a major draw at the ongoing India International Trade Fair here that is on till Nov 27.

Family of a martyr of Mumbai terror attack remembers their only child | ummid.com

Family of a martyr of Mumbai terror attack remembers their only child ummid.com
It’s been almost a year to the Mumbai terror attack in which about at least 173 persons, including security men, died and 308 others suffered injuries, but for the families, who lost their beloved ones, it remains a fresh but painful memory.

Sunday, November 15, 2009

Jamia Millia teachers’ bodies demand 50% quota in admission for Muslims | ummid.com

Jamia Millia teachers’ bodies demand 50% quota in admission for Muslims ummid.com
Several bodies of academic as well as non-academic staff of Jamia Millia Islamia have jointly demanded 50% quota for Muslim community in all courses at the university, and urged the university authorities to prevent implementation of the 27% OBC quota at this central university.

Singing Vande Mataram my obligation, says Salman Khurshid | ummid.com

Singing Vande Mataram my obligation, says Salman Khurshid ummid.com
Khurshid, himself a Muslim, said he recites Vande Mataram out of "national pride, a sense of patriotism and commitment".

APJ Abdul Kalam in Hyderabad: Allays fears of 2012 doomsday | ummid.com

APJ Abdul Kalam in Hyderabad: Allays fears of 2012 doomsday ummid.com
Former president APJ Abdul Kalam has called for a progressive reduction in the number of people below poverty line in a phased manner and be brought to zero by 2020. In a separate function later in the evening held in the IT city, the exuberant former Indian President allays people’s apprehensions that the world would come to an end or the direction of the Earth’s rotation would change in 2012.

Kalyan Singh lashes out at Mulayam for cheating him and his son | ummid.com

Kalyan Singh lashes out at Mulayam for cheating him and his son ummid.com
Former Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Kalyan Singh on Sunday lashed out at Samajawadi Party supremo Mulayam Singh Yadav for cheating him and his son and not keeping his word.

Indira Gandhi loved simple things: Shahnaz Husain | ummid.com

Indira Gandhi loved simple things: Shahnaz Husain ummid.com
A woman who liked simple things and was “in love with her country and grandchildren”. That’s how herbal beauty care queen Shahnaz Husain describes Indira Gandhi, the ‘iron lady’ of Indian politics.

Indian Muslim Apex Body deliberates on national and international issues | ummid.com

Indian Muslim Apex Body deliberates on national and international issues ummid.com
The Working Committee (Majlis-e Amla) of the All India Muslim Majlis-e Mushawarat, the umbrella body of Indian Muslim organisations, met in New Delhi on Saturday, 14 November 2009, under the chairmanship of the national president Dr Zafarul-Islam Khan

SDPI to contest civic polls in Madhya Pradesh | ummid.com

SDPI to contest civic polls in Madhya Pradesh ummid.com
The newly formed Social Democratic Party of India, (SDPI), Madhya Pradesh unit will contest the ensuing civic elections in the state to be held in December this year.

AMU may re-open Dec 1: Vice chancellor | ummid.com

AMU may re-open Dec 1: Vice chancellor ummid.com
The Aligarh Muslim University (AMU), which was closed for an indefinite period Oct 30 following violent protests over the murder of a student, is likely to re-open Dec 1, Vice Chancellor P.K. Abdul Azis said Saturday.

Saturday, November 14, 2009

Kerala adopts free and open source software in education | ummid.com

Kerala adopts free and open source software in education ummid.com
The Kerala government has adopted free and open source software (FOSS) for the state education department and for e-governance.

Saudi Arabia accused UN Security council of double standard | ummid.com

Saudi Arabia accused UN Security council of double standard ummid.com
Saudi Arabia on Friday accused UN Security Council members and world powers of practicing a double standard while dealing with international conflicts.

Mulayam disowns Kalyan Singh after drubbing | ummid.com

Mulayam disowns Kalyan Singh after drubbing ummid.com
Samajwadi Party chief Mulayam Singh Yadav Saturday sought to distance himself from Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) rebel Kalyan Singh but did not blame him for the reverses his party suffered in the by-elections in Uttar Pradesh for which he held the Congress responsible.

Israel denies Palestinians access to water | ummid.com

Israel denies Palestinians access to water ummid.com
Palestinian farmers in the West Bank, or "water pirates" as Israeli occupation forces prefer to call them, are siphoning off drinking water pipes in an effort to secure water to irrigate their farmland.

AMU to have 250-acre branch in Bihar | ummid.com

AMU to have 250-acre branch in Bihar ummid.com
The centre of the Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) in Bihar would come up in 250 acres, instead of 100 acres now, as the Bihar government has allotted an additional 150 acres of land free to the varsity.

Solar mission target pushed back, financing strategy dropped | ummid.com

Solar mission target pushed back, financing strategy dropped ummid.com
India has put off until 2022, from the targeted 2020, its plan to produce 20,000 MW from solar power, even as it postponed Saturday the launch of the country’s ambitious solar energy mission.

Friday, November 13, 2009

Children’s Day just another working day for Bangalore’s urchins | ummid.com

Children’s Day just another working day for Bangalore’s urchins ummid.com
On Bangalore’s bustling M.G. Road, located in the heart of the city, Raghu swiftly crosses from one corner of the road to another as he tries hard to sell magazines and newspapers to motorists and pedestrians during regular traffic jams Saturday.

Invading the Secular Space | ummid.com

Invading the Secular Space ummid.com
Satya Sai Baba of Puthaparthi in his recent tour of Mumbai (Nov. 2009) was invited by the Maharashtra Chief Minister designate, Ashok Chavan to his official residence, Varsha, for blessing the house and for the associated puja (invocation).

Mushawerat floats Front to protect Jamia Millia from OBC quota | ummid.com

Mushawerat floats Front to protect Jamia Millia from OBC quota ummid.com
President of All India Muslim Majlis-e-Mushawarat Dr. Zafarul Islam Khan has set up Jamia Bachao Front to protect Jamia Millia Islamia from the onslaughts of the government to usurp its minority character.

Cultural shows, trips, campaigns mark Children’s Day celebrations| ummid.com

Cultural shows, trips, campaigns mark Children’s Day celebrations ummid.com
Cultural programmes were held in several schools, NGOs took street children on a trip to the zoo and distributed warm clothes to brave the winter chill - Children’s Day was celebrated in a variety of ways in the capital Saturday to commemorate the birth anniversary of India’s first prime minister Jawaharlal Nehru.

Congress to celebrate 125th anniversary in a big way | ummid.com

Congress to celebrate 125th anniversary in a big way ummid.com
The Congress is to commemorate its 125th anniversary next year on a grand scale and on Friday set up a 19-member organising committee headed by party chief Sonia Gandhi to celebrate the event.

India, China leading world out of downturn | ummid.com

India, China leading world out of downturn ummid.com
As trade and finance ministers at the APEC forum pledged to make Asia-Pacific a cheaper, faster and easier region to do business in by 2015, business leaders said that India, China and other Asian countries are leading the world out of the global economic crisis.

Why young kids ask so many 'why' questions | ummid.com

Why young kids ask so many 'why' questions ummid.com
Ever wondered why young children ask so many "why" questions? Well, a new research says children are motivated by a desire for explanation.

Sanatan Sanstha is threat to nation | ummid.com

Sanatan Sanstha is threat to nation ummid.com
The Hindu rightwing group Sanatan Sanstha, five of whose associates have been booked in connection with the Diwali-eve blast in Goa, is a threat to the entire nation, state Home Minister Ravi Naik said here Friday.

Maulana Azad’s vision is lauded in Trinidad | ummid.com

Maulana Azad’s vision is lauded in Trinidad ummid.com
The work and vision of India’s first minister of education Maulana Abdul Kalam Azad was highlighted during the celebration of International Scholars’ day in Chaguanas in central Trinidad.

Thursday, November 12, 2009

Taj City Agra slips to third among great places in India | ummid.com

Taj City Agra slips to third among great places in India ummid.com
For several decades, Agra has been home to iconic heritage sites which are India's ''crowning glory'' for their historic appeal and breathtaking splendour.

Jaffer, Naik help Mumbai reach 184 for three | ummid.com

Jaffer, Naik help Mumbai reach 184 for three ummid.com
A brilliant unbeaten century by captain Wasim Jaffer and his 175 run partnership for the third wicket with Prashant Naik helped Mumbai reach 184 for three wickets on the third day of the four day Ranji Trophy Super League Group 'A' match being played at the Brabourne stadium here today.

No ‘love jihad’ in Kerala, DGP says again in High Court | ummid.com

No ‘love jihad’ in Kerala, DGP says again in High Court ummid.com
The Kerala state DGP Jacob Punnoose informed the High Court again that there was no evidence for the functioning of an organisation named ‘Love Jihad’ in the state. The matter was repeated in the additional report submitted in the High Court by the DGP as per the Court’s direction.

Accused arrested in Goa blast have links with Sanatan Sanstha | ummid.com

Accused arrested in Goa blast have links with Sanatan Sanstha ummid.com
Sanatan Sanstha’s link to Margao blast conspiracy is getting thicker with all five accused arrested in the case having allegiance to the Hindu right wing organisation operating from Goa, police said.

Court issued notice to Raj Thackeray in Abu Azmi attack case | ummid.com

Court issued notice to Raj Thackeray in Abu Azmi attack case ummid.com
Taking cognizance of Maharashtra Navnirman Sena's (MNS) attack on Samajwadi Party (SP) legislator Abu Azmi for taking oath in Hindi, a local court has issued notices against party chief Raj Thackeray and four suspended party MLAs.

The Nobel Peace Laureates Summit and Silo: For a non-violent world | ummid.com

The Nobel Peace Laureates Summit and Silo: For a non-violent world ummid.com
The Nobel Peace Laureates Summit and Silo: For a non-violent world

Madrasa Board, an important step to bring Muslims in national mainstream | ummid.com

Madrasa Board, an important step to bring Muslims in national mainstream ummid.com
I proposed the Board simply to assist Muslims to enter the national mainstream. I think the Board is an important step in that direction. Until Muslims join the mainstream of Indian life it will not be possible for them to have an equal share in the country’s progress and prosperity.

Wednesday, November 11, 2009

Indian IT firms to be Harvard case study | ummid.com

Indian IT firms to be Harvard case study ummid.com
Guess what's going to be taught at the Harvard Business School soon - business models adopted by mid-tier companies like MindTree and Zensar Technologies which emerged unscathed from the downturn.

Palestinians mark Yasser Arafat's death anniversary | ummid.com

Palestinians mark Yasser Arafat's death anniversary ummid.com
Thousands of Palestinians are marking five years since the death of Yasser Arafat, their iconic leader who pushed the struggle for an independent homeland onto the world stage.

Government committed to providing quality education to every child | ummid.com

Government committed to providing quality education to every child ummid.com
Prime Minister, Dr. Manmohan Singh, on Wednesday said, that the Central Government is committed to providing good quality education to every child.

AMU signs MoU with INHolland University | ummid.com

AMU signs MoU with INHolland University ummid.com
Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) has signed a MoU with the INHolland, University of Applied Sciences, Amsterdam for mutual exchange of students and academic staff between the two universities.

Violent Aligarh protests kill Sir Syed’s mission | ummid.com

Violent Aligarh protests kill Sir Syed’s mission ummid.com
When Sir Syed stood up as a harbinger of Muslim Renaissance by contributing his efforts in the field of education, he earned the wrath of status quoists who never wished that their grip over the common illiterate masses be loosened resulting in the loss of their followers and hero worshippers.

Cyclone threat to Mumbai, Gujarat. Offices & schools asked to shut down | ummid.com

Cyclone threat to Mumbai, Gujarat. Offices & schools asked to shut down ummid.com
Cyclonic storm ‘Phyan’ will hit South Gujarat and North Maharashtra by late this evening following a deep depression in the South East and adjoining Central Arabian Sea and fishermen have been warned against venturing into the sea, the weather office said.

National Education Day to be celebrated on Nov 11 | ummid.com

National Education Day to be celebrated on Nov 11 ummid.com
Along with the Ministry of Human and Resource Development and various state governments in the country, educational institutions at all levels across the country will celebrate November 11 as the 'National Education Day', commemorating the birthday of Maulana Abdul Kalam Azad, an eminent educationist and the first Union Minister of Education of independent India.

Tuesday, November 10, 2009

Maulana Abul Kalam Azad as a Distinguished writer

Maulana Abul Kalam Azad as a Distinguished writer
In the galaxy of the patriots of India's freedom struggle, Maulana Abul Kalam Azad occupies a distinctive position. He was a savant statesman and the tallest among the nationalist Muslim who fought for a united India.

Maulana Abul Kalam Azad as a Freedom Fighter

Maulana Abul Kalam Azad as a Freedom Fighter
The first major turning point for Azad came after the partition of Bengal, when he rejected the mainstream of the Muslim middle class, which wanted partition and considered the colonial government as its benefactor.

Maulana Abul Kalam Azad-His efforts in shaping the Indian Education Policy

Maulana Abul Kalam Azad-His efforts in shaping the Indian Education Policy
Maulana Azad held a position unique in several ways. He was emotionally and intellectually close to both — Mahatma Gandhi and Nehru. He was closely associated with crucial decision making since the twenties.

Maulana Abul Kalam Azad-The Great Indian Son

Maulana Abul Kalam Azad-The Great Indian Son
In the galaxy of the patriots of India's freedom struggle, Maulana Abul Kalam Azad occupies a distinctive position. He was a savant statesman and the tallest among the nationalist Muslim who fought for a united India.

Raj Babbar wins Ferozabad parliamentary seat | ummid.com

Raj Babbar wins Ferozabad parliamentary seat ummid.com
In a major blow to Samajwadi Party (SP) in Uttar Pradesh, Congress candidate and cinestar Raj Babbar defeated Dimple the daughter-in-law of party president Mulayam Singh Yadav in Ferozabad by-elections when the results were announced today.

Hit by global economic crunch, Muslim leaders seek economic unity | ummid.com

Hit by global economic crunch, Muslim leaders seek economic unity ummid.com
As the economic crunch continues to hit the world, Muslim leaders held a meeting Monday November 9 to discuss ways of bolstering inter-Muslim economic cooperation.

Interest, Inflation and Money Value | ummid.com

Interest, Inflation and Money Value ummid.com
The approach of Reserve Bank of India (RBI) to use ‘interest rate’ as tool to keep inflation under control should be reviewed because interest has not only helped regulating liquidity, but has considerably accumulated Time Deposits

Monday, November 9, 2009

Drama at Deoband | ummid.com

Drama at Deoband ummid.com
Last week, tens of thousands of men—this was a strictly all-male gathering—descended on the town of Deoband in Uttar Pradesh’s Saharanpur district to attend the 30th annual convention of the Jamiat Ulema-I-Hind, a leading body of Muslim clerics of the ultra-conservative Deobandi sect.

Raj-Azmi rivalry goes a long way | ummid.com

Raj-Azmi rivalry goes a long way ummid.com
It is not the first time that Raj Thackeray and Samajwadi Party leader Abu Asim Azmi, who was assaulted by Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) members in the Maharashtra Assembly, have crossed swords.

Manhandling Azmi in House, 4 MNS MLAs suspended | ummid.com

Manhandling Azmi in House, 4 MNS MLAs suspended ummid.com
Four MNS MLAs who were involved in creating havoc and assaulting Samanwadi Party (SP) MLA Abus Asim Azmi in the Maharashtra legislative assembly are suspended from the house for four years.

Germany celebrates fall of Berlin Wall | ummid.com

Germany celebrates fall of Berlin Wall ummid.com
Celebrations marking the 20th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall have got under way in Germany with a prayer service at a former East Berlin church that was a rallying point for opposition activists two decades ago.

Petition in Kerala HC to withdraw terms ‘love jihad’ and ‘romeo jihad’ | ummid.com

Petition in Kerala HC to withdraw terms ‘love jihad’ and ‘romeo jihad’ ummid.com
petition has been submitted in the Kerala High Court demanding the withdrawal of the terms ‘love jihad’ and ‘romeo jihad’ which had been used by the court while considering the bail application of two young men last month.

Abu Asim Azmi hit by MNS MLA for taking oath in Hindi | ummid.com

Abu Asim Azmi hit by MNS MLA for taking oath in Hindi ummid.com
MNS MLAs on Monday created a ruckus in the Maharashtra Assembly after SP MLA Abu Asim Azmi took oath in Hindi.

RR Patil back as Home Minister | ummid.com

RR Patil back as Home Minister ummid.com
At the time when the investigations into the Malegaon 2008 blast has virtually come to an end and the 26/11 Mumbai terror attack is completing a year, RR Patil is back as Home Minister in Maharashtra.

Campus Front of India launched, to strive for social change | ummid.com

Campus Front of India launched, to strive for social change ummid.com
The Campus Front of India, a neo-social student’s movement which aims to empower the campuses by developing a new generation of activists, was formally launched at the “National Students Convention” in the auditorium of India International Centre here on Saturday.

Sunday, November 8, 2009

Meet The Muslim Thackerays and Muslim Togadias | ummid.com

Meet The Muslim Thackerays and Muslim Togadias ummid.com
Monday November 09, 2009 would be his first day in the Maharashtra assembly. The country has enough of the Thackerays and Togadias. It cannot afford a Muslim Thackeray or a Muslim Togadia. Can we hope for the birth of a new Abu Asim Azmi?

Hemant Karkare wanted to quit IPS, says wife | ummid.com

Hemant Karkare wanted to quit IPS, says wife ummid.com
Hemant Karkare, slain chief of the Maharashtra police Anti-Terrorism Squad, was toying with the idea of quitting his job and joining some multinational firm to experiment with new ideas, his wife Kavita Karkare has revealed.

No bar on Haj over swine flu fears | ummid.com

No bar on Haj over swine flu fears ummid.com
The Kingdom will not bar anyone considered a high risk for swine flu from performing the Haj this year, said Minister of Health Abdullah Al-Rabeeah.

27,000 Plus Colleges, Institutes Needed: Sibal | ummid.com

27,000 Plus Colleges, Institutes Needed: Sibal ummid.com
More than 27,000 new colleges or other higher learning institutions are required to meet the targeted 30 per cent Gross Enrolment Ratio by 2020, a Parliamentary panel was told today.

Saturday, November 7, 2009

First Muslim lady Minister as new Govt. takes shape in Maharashtra | ummid.com

First Muslim lady Minister as new Govt. takes shape in Maharashtra ummid.com
The new government in Maharashtra headed by Ashok Chavan as Chief Minister has Fauzia Khan, a Muslim lady as minister in the cabinet.

Inquilab 1857 to Sacchar Report: Nothing changed for the Indian Muslims | ummid.com

Inquilab 1857 to Sacchar Report: Nothing changed for the Indian Muslims ummid.com
From 1857 to 2007, nothing much has been done for the Indian Muslims. Though Sacchar Report highlights the urgent care this community needs, the Government seems too slow to act on the report.

Thanks to Bihar Govt., AMU Centre "lands' in row | ummid.com

Thanks to Bihar Govt., AMU Centre "lands' in row ummid.com
While the process of land acquisition for four other centers of Aligarh Muslim University has set in motion, in Bihar the whole exercise has got mired in controversy. And the credit for giving birth to this row goes to none else, but the chief minister Nitish Kumar.

Sextuplet - Six test tube babies born in Bhopal on same day | ummid.com

Sextuplet - Six test tube babies born in Bhopal on same day ummid.com
Three childless couples were blessed with three pairs of twins, one pair to each, as they gave birth to six test-tube babies on the same day i.e. on October 19 last here in Bhopal at 9.30 am, 10.30 am and 11.30 am. The babies, five males and one female, weighing 2 to 2.5 kg were born via In-Vitro-Fertilization technique.

Friday, November 6, 2009

Myth behind Love Jihad - Lamb Allies with Wolf! | ummid.com

Myth behind Love Jihad - Lamb Allies with Wolf! ummid.com
At a point of time there was a slogan by RSS combine, Pehle Kasai Phir Isai (First the Muslims then the Christians). And lo and behold that was the pattern of communal violence. First it began against Muslims and in the decade of 1990s Christians were also put on the chopping block.

Why should Modi apologise, asks RSS chief | ummid.com

Why should Modi apologise, asks RSS chief ummid.com
Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh chief Mohan Bhagwat has categorically stated that the next BJP president will not be from among the four ‘generation next’ leaders of the party but from “outside.”

British delegation to discover 'concerns' of Indian Muslims | ummid.com

British delegation to discover 'concerns' of Indian Muslims ummid.com
A delegation of prominent British Muslims is to visit India next week to help understand "key concerns" of Muslims in India and to build up links between followers of the faith in the two countries.

Report on Israeli war crimes to go to UN Security Council | ummid.com

Report on Israeli war crimes to go to UN Security Council ummid.com
Ban Ki-moon, the UN secretary general, has said that he is to pass a report alleging Israeli and Palestinian war crimes during the former's offensive on the Gaza Strip to the UN Security Council.

Sarfaraz does a Tendulkar, wants to fulfill father's dream | ummid.com

Sarfaraz does a Tendulkar, wants to fulfill father's dream ummid.com
Two decades ago Sachin Tendulkar used the Mumbai schools tournament to announce he was good enough to play for India, and now 12-year-old Sarfaraz Khan has emulated his idol smashing a record 439 runs in the same event, and then said he wanted to fulfill his father's dream by playing for India.

Prof. Iqtedar Afsar’s ‘Na’ats’ collection ‘Naghmaat-e-Firdaus’ released | ummid.com

Prof. Iqtedar Afsar’s ‘Na’ats’ collection ‘Naghmaat-e-Firdaus’ released ummid.com
Prof. Iqtedar Ahmad Sidiqui Afsar’s “Na’ats”, the poetic praise of Prophet of Islam Hazrat Muhammad, (PBUH), collection, which have been compiled into a book form, titled “Naghmaat-e-Firdaus” was released by the chief guest Bhopal Shahar Qazi Maulana Abdul Lateef Khan Qasmi here in Sajjad hall at Saifia Science college premises.

Campus Front of India to be launched on Nov. 7 | ummid.com

Campus Front of India to be launched on Nov. 7 ummid.com
The Campus Front of India, a neo-social student’s movement which aims to empower the campuses by developing a new generation of activists, will be formally launched at New Delhi on November 7.

AMU suspends 12 more students for violence | ummid.com

AMU suspends 12 more students for violence ummid.com
The Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) has suspended 12 more students for delivering inflammatory speeches, disrupting the academic atmosphere and manhandling varsity officials during their protests against the murder of a student, an official said Friday.

Cong-NCP deal final, New Govt. to be sworn in tomorrow | ummid.com

Cong-NCP deal final, New Govt. to be sworn in tomorrow ummid.com
The Congress and the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) on Thursday reached a broad understanding on the portfolio allocation in Maharashtra.

UN endorses Goldstone report on Israeli war crimes | ummid.com

UN endorses Goldstone report on Israeli war crimes ummid.com
The United Nations General Assembly has voted in favour of resolution endorsing a UN-sponsored report into war crimes committed during Israel's war on Gaza.

Thursday, November 5, 2009

Witness claims Modi abused Jafri when he called for help | ummid.com

Witness claims Modi abused Jafri when he called for help ummid.com
A key witness in the Gulbarg massacre case has told a special court that chief minister Narendra Modi had abused former MP Ehsan Jafri when he called him for help on February 28, 2002

UN debates Goldstone report on Israeli war crimes | ummid.com

UN debates Goldstone report on Israeli war crimes ummid.com
The United Nations General Assembly is debating a UN-sponsored report which says Israel committed war crimes during its military assault on the Gaza Strip.

Jamiatul-Ulema vis-à-vis Vande Matram | ummid.com

Jamiatul-Ulema vis-à-vis Vande Matram ummid.com
Let me clarify at the very outset three important issues related to ‘Vande Matram’ controversy, which is raised at a time when it was not at all being discussed.

Why 'Vande Mataram' issue being reopened: Salman Khurshid | ummid.com

Why 'Vande Mataram' issue being reopened: Salman Khurshid ummid.com
Union Minister of State for Minority Affairs Salman Khurshid Thursday criticised the endorsement of a fatwa against the singing of "Vande mataram" by Muslims, saying some people were trying to create problems by raising the issue again.

Wednesday, November 4, 2009

Vande Mataram: JU downplays, SP advises BJP not to politicise the issue | ummid.com

Vande Mataram: JU downplays, SP advises BJP not to politicise the issue ummid.com
Even as Jamiatul Ulema downplays the issue after its resolution against singing of the controversial Vande Mataram sparks a row, Samajwadi Party (SP) advised Bhartia Janata Party (BJP) not to politicise the issue.

Micro-financing to end women exploitation, eliminate poverty | ummid.com

Micro-financing to end women exploitation, eliminate poverty ummid.com
As per her Micro Financing arrangement - that she termed as first of its kind in India that too totally on non interest basis - Ozma Nahid under the banner of Iqra International Women Alliance (IIWA) offers two options:

Rajnath's speech on religion conversion receives flak from Christian functionary | ummid.com

Rajnath's speech on religion conversion receives flak from Christian functionary ummid.com
Fr. Anand Muttungal, PRO & Spokesperson Catholic Church, Madhya Pradesh & Chhattisgarh, has taken strong exception to the highly controversial speech on “Mass Illegal Conversions” made by Rajnath Singh, the national president of Bharatiya Janata Party, (BJP), here in Bhopal.

90- year-old Haji is force behind Babri Masjid fight | ummid.com

90- year-old Haji is force behind Babri Masjid fight ummid.com
One of the oldest Indian pilgrims to perform Haj this year is a 90-year-old man who has relentlessly fought for Babri Masjid.

US House terms Goldstone report biased, rejects it | ummid.com

US House terms Goldstone report biased, rejects it ummid.com
The US House of Representatives has rejected as "irredeemably biased" the findings of a UN-sponsored report which says Israel committed war crimes during its military assault on the Gaza Strip

Ansari blames erosion of lines between news, PR and entertainment | ummid.com

Ansari blames erosion of lines between news, PR and entertainment ummid.com
Vice-President Mohammad Hamid Ansari today said the explosive growth in the media sector has seen the rapid erosion of the demarcation between professional journalistic output, public relations, advertising and entertainment.

The ten Most Boring Videos on Youtube revealed | ummid.com

The ten Most Boring Videos on Youtube revealed ummid.com
A British newspaper has put together a list of most boring videos on the popular website YouTube.

Unlicensed software use! Pay Rs.10 Lakh: HC to firm | ummid.com

Unlicensed software use! Pay Rs.10 Lakh: HC to firm ummid.com
The Delhi High Court continues to remain tough on the issues of software piracy in the country. In their efforts to create an effective deterrence in companies and organizations using pirated or unlicensed software, the court fined a company Rs.10 lakh

Vande Mataram resolution not passed before me: Chidambaram | ummid.com

Vande Mataram resolution not passed before me: Chidambaram ummid.com
Union Home Minister P Chidambaram on Wednesday contended that he was not present when the Jamiat Ulama-e-Hind adopted a resolution at its 30th general session in Deoband on Tuesday asking Muslims not to recite 'Vande Mataram'.

Tuesday, November 3, 2009

How secular is Vande Mataram? | ummid.com

How secular is Vande Mataram? ummid.com
The Bharatiya Janata Party's attempt to make 'Vande Mataram', originally a song expressing Hindu nationalism, into an obligatory national song is unconstitutional

Jamiatul Ulema says no to Vande Mataram, BJP fumes | ummid.com

Jamiatul Ulema says no to Vande Mataram, BJP fumes ummid.com
The Jamiat-e-Ulema-e-Hind Tuesday supported a decree against the national song "Vande Mataram" on the grounds that some of its lines were "against the religious principles of Islam". The move drew fierce criticism from the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), which termed the move "anti-national".

Google better than Microsoft to work for: Students | ummid.com

Google better than Microsoft to work for: Students ummid.com
Google is more attractive employer than Microsoft according to the first global index of employer attractiveness by Universum. Google tops the list of Global Top 50 Business and the Global Top 50 Engineering employer.

Letter from Gaza Captives - what happened when Israel attack | ummid.com

Letter from Gaza Captives - what happened when Israel attack ummid.com
In southwest Israel, at the border of Egypt and the Gaza Strip, there is a small crossing station not far from a kibbutz named Kerem Shalom. A guard tower looms over the flat, scrubby buffer zone.

Islam is not an alien faith: Chidambaram | ummid.com

Islam is not an alien faith: Chidambaram ummid.com
Citing the contribution of Muslims to the building of modern India, Home Minister P. Chidambaram said Tuesday that India cannot view Islam as an "alien faith".

A unique Urdu book, courtesy retired school teacher | ummid.com

A unique Urdu book, courtesy retired school teacher ummid.com
His Urdu poetry book is just 130 pages long, but Uttar Pradesh resident Waqarul Hasnain took more than a decade to write it. That's because his work makes use of only 14 letters and doesn't contain a single 'nukta' - dots commonly used to form words in the script.

Global Qir’at Qur’an Contest at Bhopal: Iraqi Qari bags first prize | ummid.com

Global Qir’at Qur’an Contest at Bhopal: Iraqi Qari bags first prize ummid.com
Qari Abdullah Saleem Ameen Agha of war-torn Iraq bagged the first prize in the Sixth International Musabeqa (Contest) Qir’at Qur’an-e-Kareem which was held here in Bhopal, the capital of central Indian state of Madhya Pradesh .

Monday, November 2, 2009

Selfishness of a few is destroying career of the majority | ummid.com

Selfishness of a few is destroying career of the majority ummid.com
It is truly a travesty of the glorious traditions of AMU, a fraud on the whole concept of students’ rights and a grossly unethical practice to exploit a painful occasion of deep grief

Motive behind Goa blast still unclear, say police | ummid.com

Motive behind Goa blast still unclear, say police ummid.com
The motive behind the Diwali-eve blast in Goa is still not clear more than a fortnight after two associates of the rightwing Hindu outfit Sanatan Sanstha (SS) were killed in the explosion while ferrying a bomb, a senior police official said.

Entrance test for Hajj Committee UPSC center over, classes to begin from December 1 | ummid.com

Entrance test for Hajj Committee UPSC center over, classes to begin from December 1 ummid.com
Though they were quite busy with their annual practice of providing all relief to outbound Hajj pilgrims, the Hajj Committee officials November 1 successfully organised the entrance test to finalise the students who would be given admission for the first batch of UPSC coaching class at the plush Hajj House in Mumbai.

AMU demands CBI probe into student's murder | ummid.com

AMU demands CBI probe into student's murder ummid.com
Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) has sought a Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) probe into the murder of a final year B.Sc student and the alleged role of politicians in the case, an official said Monday.

Indian engineer builds glaciers to stop warming | ummid.com

Indian engineer builds glaciers to stop warming ummid.com
A retired Indian engineer, Chewang Norphel, 76, has built 12 new glaciers already and is racing to create five more before he dies, and by then he hopes to train enough new 'icemen' to continue the work he is doing to save the world's 'third icecap' from being transformed into rivers

SC order on Batla encounter will set a dangerous precedent: Jamia teachers | ummid.com

SC order on Batla encounter will set a dangerous precedent: Jamia teachers ummid.com
Jamia Teachers Solidarity Association (JTSA) has termed as highly unfortunate the judgment of the Supreme Court dismissing the plea for ordering a judicial enquiry into Batla House encounter case.

Renowned Muslim scholar Dr. Muqtada Azhari dies | ummid.com

Renowned Muslim scholar Dr. Muqtada Azhari dies ummid.com
Renowned Muslim scholar from India Dr. Muqtada Hasan Azhari dies early on Friday morning in Kanpur.

Jihadi terror and Hindu rightwing terror are different: Goa police | ummid.com

Jihadi terror and Hindu rightwing terror are different: Goa police ummid.com
A senior police official who is investigating the Diwali eve blast carried out by members affiliated to the Hindu group Sanatan Sanstha (SS) in Margao, a major town in South Goa 35 km from here, said that the Oct 16 blast was aimed at targeting a public function, unlike other threats by jihadi groups received by Goa in the past.

Governor lauds BJP ruled MP Govt. for all round development | ummid.com

Governor lauds BJP ruled MP Govt. for all round development ummid.com
Madhya Pradesh Governor Rameshwar Thakur has said that the efforts of the state government of setting in motion works for all round development of the state are commendable.

Jamia Millia OBC quota: Muslim leaders condemn HRD Ministry | ummid.com

Jamia Millia OBC quota: Muslim leaders condemn HRD Ministry ummid.com
Leaders of top Muslim organizations have condemned the Union Human Resource Development Ministry for trying to enforce the provision of 27% OBC quota on Jamia Millia Islamia.