Sunday, February 28, 2010

Indians in country, abroad celebrate Holi with gusto | ummid.com

Indians in country, abroad celebrate Holi with gusto ummid.com
While People across the country are celebrating Holi today with enthusiasm and gaiety, Indians in Trinidad and Tobago celebrated the festival of colours rejoicing the performance of a folk dance troupe from Mathura and splashing coloured powder on each other’s face.

CAT Online results declared | ummid.com

CAT Online results declared ummid.com
The much-awaited results of the Common Admission Test (CAT) were announced Sunday by the Indian Institutes of Management (IIMs). The scores uploaded on the official website will be the deciding factor for admission to the IIMs and around 100 other management schools.

India Fraternity Forum in Riyadh submits memorandum to PM Manmohan Singh | ummid.com

India Fraternity Forum in Riyadh submits memorandum to PM Manmohan Singh ummid.com
The India Fraternity Forum, (IFF), a social group working for the welfare of Indian expatriates in Saudi Arabia, has submitted a memorandum to Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, who is on a visit of Saudi Arabia, through Indian Ambassador in Riyadh. The memorandum has also been faxed to PM's New Delhi office.

India, Saudi Arabia sign Riyadh Declaration | ummid.com

India, Saudi Arabia sign Riyadh Declaration ummid.com
India and Saudi Arabia signed the Riyadh Declaration late Sunday night to put their seal of approval on rapidly growing ties that are moving towards a strategic partnership covering security, economic, defence, technology and political areas and including joint combat of terrorism.

King Abdullah̢۪s Indian visit was a defining moment": Manmohan Singh | ummid.com

King Abdullah̢۪s Indian visit was a defining moment": Manmohan Singh ummid.com
Describing King Abdullah’s January 2006 visit to India as a “defining moment” in bilateral ties, Dr. Singh said the landmark Delhi Declaration signed by them identified higher flows of trade and investment, better connectivity and exchange of ideas as the central pillars of their joint vision for an enhanced economic partnership.

Conditions ripe for Saudi-India energy partnership: Manmohan in Saudi | ummid.com

Conditions ripe for Saudi-India energy partnership: Manmohan in Saudi ummid.com
Opening India’s doors to Saudi entrepreneurs, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Sunday said the “conditions are ripe” for moving beyond a traditional buyer-seller relationship to a comprehensive energy partnership.

Vintage cars roll out on the streets of Delhi | ummid.com

Vintage cars roll out on the streets of Delhi ummid.com
Sparkling vintage beauties from bygone era rolled out on the streets of New Delhi on Sunday in the 44th Statesman Vintage and Classic Car Rally.

Israeli police storm Jerusalem site | ummid.com

Israeli police storm Jerusalem site ummid.com
At least six Palestinians have reportedly been injured after Israeli police forces stormed a holy site in Jerusalem to disperse Muslim worshippers.

320,000 evacuated from eastern Japan following Tsunami alert | ummid.com

320,000 evacuated from eastern Japan following Tsunami alert ummid.com
Japan has evacuated 320,000 people from its eastern Aomori, Iwate and Miyagi prefectures following a Tsunami alert triggered by an 8.8 magnitude earthquake in Chile.

Saturday, February 27, 2010

King Saud University to confer doctorate on Manmohan Singh | ummid.com

King Saud University to confer doctorate on Manmohan Singh ummid.com
The King Saud University (KSU) will confer a doctorate on the Prime Minister, Dr. Manmohan Singh.

Hundreds dead in massive Chilean earthquake | ummid.com

Hundreds dead in massive Chilean earthquake ummid.com
Chilean authorities were assessing the damage from a massive earthquake that killed more than 300 people, as Asian nations braced Sunday for the resulting tsunami that was still racing across the Pacific Ocean.

Saudi Arabia can play interlocutor's role in Indo-Pak ties: Tharoor | ummid.com

Saudi Arabia can play interlocutor's role in Indo-Pak ties: Tharoor ummid.com
Keeping Saudi Arabia's close relationship with Pakistan in view, India is hoping to convince Riyadh to play the role of an interlocutor with the objective of improving ties between the two South Asian neighbours.

Indians in Saudi Arabia excited over PM visit | ummid.com

Indians in Saudi Arabia excited over PM visit ummid.com
The 1.6-million strong expatriate Indian community in Saudi Arabia is excited over Prime Minister Manmohan Singh’s three-day visit here and is hoping to gain from it in terms of jobs and security.

Saudi Arabia roll out red carpet to the Indian Prime Minister | ummid.com

Saudi Arabia roll out red carpet to the Indian Prime Minister ummid.com
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Friday, February 26, 2010

Buddha's Saket on disputed site at Ayodhya: Dalit writer | ummid.com

Buddha's Saket on disputed site at Ayodhya: Dalit writer ummid.com
A Dalit writer today slammed the BJP and its ally Shiv Sena for their stand on the Ramjanmabhoomi at Ayodhya, while staking claim on the disputed land.

India, Saudi Arabia to deepen ties during PM visit | ummid.com

India, Saudi Arabia to deepen ties during PM visit ummid.com
Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh leaves for Saudi Arabia Saturday on a three-day visit during which the two countries will deepen their strategic relationship, officials here said Friday.

Budget: Congress on collision course with opposition, others | ummid.com

Budget: Congress on collision course with opposition, others ummid.com
Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee’s move to hike central duty on petrol and diesel has set the Congress-led government on a collision course with the opposition and other parties.

50 percent increase in funding for minority welfare | ummid.com

50 percent increase in funding for minority welfare ummid.com
The government Thursday proposed a hike of 50 percent in plan allocation for the next fiscal for the welfare of minority communities in India.

Seminar cum workshop on 'Rights of Muslim Women - Theory and Practice' | ummid.com

Seminar cum workshop on 'Rights of Muslim Women - Theory and Practice' ummid.com
The Institute of Islamic Studies and the Centre for Study of Society and Secularism , Mumbai is going to organize a seminar cum workshop on ‘Rights of Muslim Women- Theory and Practice'.

Govt. to bring Women Reservation Bill in Parliament next week | ummid.com

Govt. to bring Women Reservation Bill in Parliament next week ummid.com
The government is planning to bring the Women Reservation Bill, approved by the Union Cabinet last night, before Parliament next week and is confident of getting it passed despite vociferous opposition by RJD, SP and JD(U).

Entire Opposition stages walk out against UPA’s “inflationary” Budget | ummid.com

Entire Opposition stages walk out against UPA’s “inflationary” Budget ummid.com
the Bharatiya Janata Party-led Opposition demonstrated an unprecedented unanimity in staging a walk out from Lok Sabha in opposition to the General Budget presented here on Friday in Parliament.

New vice chancellors for 4 Maharashtra Universities | ummid.com

New vice chancellors for 4 Maharashtra Universities ummid.com
Maharashtra Governor K. Sankaranarayanan, in his capacity as the chancellor of the state's universities, Friday appointed new vice chancellors for four varsities, an official said.

Budget 2010:Tax-payers relieved but petrol, diesel became dearer | ummid.com

Budget 2010:Tax-payers relieved but petrol, diesel became dearer ummid.com
General Budget 2010 -11 on Friday provided considerable relief to income tax payers by raising the slabs at two levels but hiked the central excise duty on non-petroleum products across the board from 8 to 10 per cent and the basic duty on crude and petroleum products besides effecting a one-rupee increase per litre on petrol and diesel.

NAC to be constituted for effective implementation of Education Act | ummid.com

NAC to be constituted for effective implementation of Education Act ummid.com
The Economic Survey for 2009-10 presented by Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee in Parliament on Thursday states that the universalisation of Elementary Education of adequate quality to ensure satisfactory learning standards is an objective that needs to be pursued vigorously.

Eighth edition of Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary launched | ummid.com

Eighth edition of Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary launched ummid.com
Kirpan, niqab, kabbadi, fakir are some of the two per cent Indian words that find place in the 8th edition of Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary, which was launched here on February 25.

Thursday, February 25, 2010

Cabinet clears Women's Reservation Bill | ummid.com

Cabinet clears Women's Reservation Bill ummid.com
Government on Thursday night cleared the Women's Reservation Bill, which seeks to provide 33 per cent reservation to women in Lok Sabha and state assemblies but has been hanging fire for last over a decade due to lack of political consensus.

India-Pakistan talks conclude, differences remain | ummid.com

India-Pakistan talks conclude, differences remain ummid.com
Although India and Pakistan both said that the foreign secretary level talks is a “first step” towards the resumption of formal dialogues, certain differences could be sensed from the outcome of the discussions, which included serious issues like terrorism, Mumbai attacks, Kashmir and Balochistan

CPI-M seeks security for Husain, BJP says he's safe in India | ummid.com

CPI-M seeks security for Husain, BJP says he's safe in India ummid.com
The government should give an assurance of security to M.F. Husain and bring him home, the CPI-M said Thursday following reports that the artist had been given Qatari nationality while the BJP maintained that his art had hurt people's feelings.

2 of 5 AMU off campus centers all set to start from next academic year | ummid.com

2 of 5 AMU off campus centers all set to start from next academic year ummid.com
The efforts of the Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) to establish five centers have made decisive progress in the states of West Bengal and Kerala.

'Muslims shall not wait for Govt. or anyone to ameliorate their conditions' | ummid.com

'Muslims shall not wait for Govt. or anyone to ameliorate their conditions' ummid.com
"The glaring fact of Muslims backwardness & exclusion has lately been recognized by the government & the society. Sachar Committee findings have also substantiated the case. However, Muslims in India shall not wait for the government or any other agency to ameliorate their conditions",

RSS not opposed to Husain returning to India: Bhagwat | ummid.com

RSS not opposed to Husain returning to India: Bhagwat ummid.com
Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) 'Sarasnghchalak' Mohan Bhagwat today said the country's most celebrated painter M F Husain would face no problem from RSS if he lives in India and continuing his artistic pursuits.

After Bihar, Rahmani-30 to replicate its IIT JEE experience in Maharashtra | ummid.com

After Bihar, Rahmani-30 to replicate its IIT JEE experience in Maharashtra ummid.com
Buoyed by the cent per cent result of the first batch of his brainchild Rahmani-30 in Bihar, Maulana Sayyad Mohammad Wali Rahmani is now at work to replicate the same in Maharashtra.

Wednesday, February 24, 2010

MF Husain conferred Qatar nationality | ummid.com

MF Husain conferred Qatar nationality ummid.com
India's eminent artist M.F. Husain, who has been under attack from Hindu fundamentalists for his paintings of Hindu goddesses and has been living in Dubai and London, has been given Qatar nationality, it was reported here Thursday.

The very basis of reservation is religion: Maulana Rahmani | ummid.com

The very basis of reservation is religion: Maulana Rahmani ummid.com
Strongly mooting the view that reservation in India is actually based on religion, Maulana Sayyad Mohammad Wali Rahmani dared the government to get a resolution on Muslim reservation passed in the parliament instead of playing with the issue.

Prime Minister terms Tendulkar’s maiden double century as magnificent | ummid.com

Prime Minister terms Tendulkar’s maiden double century as magnificent ummid.com
Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh on Wednesday congratulated cricketer Sachin Tendulkar on achieving a special milestone of an unbeaten 200, which is the highest score in one-day international cricket’s history.

Hubli Idga Maidan border construction demolished | ummid.com

Hubli Idga Maidan border construction demolished ummid.com
The construction on the border of Idga Maidan, which was the source of discord for over decades and invited legal row, was demolished today as per the direction of Supreme Court.

Tendulkar becomes first batsman to score double century in ODIs | ummid.com

Tendulkar becomes first batsman to score double century in ODIs ummid.com
Sachin Tendulkar on Wednesday became the first batsman in the history of one-day international cricket to score a double century.

Arif Masood appointed convenor of MPCC’s Minorities Deptt. | ummid.com

Arif Masood appointed convenor of MPCC’s Minorities Deptt. ummid.com
Madhya Pradesh Congress Committee, (MPCC), spokesman Arif Masood, an energetic Congress leader, has been appointed convenor of the Minorities Department of the MPCC.

Kerala's first multiplex all set to open | ummid.com

Kerala's first multiplex all set to open ummid.com
Fifty-eight-year-old M.A.Mohammed, a Dubai-based Kerala businessman, is on a roll as the state's first multiplex is all set to open at his Oberon mall here.

Riyadh getting ready to welcome the Indian Prime Minister | ummid.com

Riyadh getting ready to welcome the Indian Prime Minister ummid.com
Hundreds of Saudi and Indian flags have decorated the streets of Riyadh since Tuesday to welcome Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, reports the leading Saudi daily Arab News.

52 new trains. No fare hikes: Mamta presents Railway Budget with Vision 2020 | ummid.com

52 new trains. No fare hikes: Mamta presents Railway Budget with Vision 2020 ummid.com
Railway Minister Mamata Banerjee on Wednesday presented the ''Railway Budget 2010'' in the parliament saying, her ministry has come out with ''Vision 2020'' to modernise the railway network.

Tuesday, February 23, 2010

‘Govt, Corporate houses encroached over Waqf lands’ | ummid.com

‘Govt, Corporate houses encroached over Waqf lands’ ummid.com
In a scathing attack aimed at the Congress led UPA government in New Delhi, Maulana Sayyad Mohammad Wali Rahmani alleged, the government and big corporate houses have encroached over the Waqf Lands in New Delhi and other places in the country.

Healing touch for Pak man in Indian hospital | ummid.com

Healing touch for Pak man in Indian hospital ummid.com
Even as Foreign Secretaries of India and Pakistan prepare to meet for a serious discussion on cross-border terrorism plauging the region, the Apollo Hospital did its mite to giving a healing touch to a Pakistani suffering from Parkinson's Disease by performing an 'innovative' Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) procedure lasting for nearly 15 hours.

Show proof of Maoist link to Telangana stir, says apex court | ummid.com

Show proof of Maoist link to Telangana stir, says apex court ummid.com
The Supreme Court Tuesday asked the Andhra Pradesh government to substantiate its claim that Maoists have infiltrated the student ranks of Osmania University, which is spearheading the movement for a new Telangana state.

Shah Rukh Khan annuls deal with Lux Cozy | ummid.com

Shah Rukh Khan annuls deal with Lux Cozy ummid.com
In respect to the sentiment of Rizwanur Rehman’s family and the Muslim community at large, Bollywood star and owner of Kolkata Knight Rider, Shah Rukh Khan has called off business deal with Lux Cozi maker the famous company for innerwear garments.

Govt. upgrades institutes to promote Unani medicine | ummid.com

Govt. upgrades institutes to promote Unani medicine ummid.com
The Union government has taken a number of measures to promote Unani medicine in the country, including upgrading of two state-level Government Unani Colleges to the level of National Institutes at a cost of Rs. 50 crore each.

India-Pakistan hockey match, encounter of an emotional kind | ummid.com

India-Pakistan hockey match, encounter of an emotional kind ummid.com
India could not have asked for a tougher start to their campaign in the 12th Men’s Hockey World Cup here this coming Sunday. Up first are Pakistan on the opening day of the fortnight-long extravaganza, followed by a face-off with Australia 48 hours later.

Parliament adjourned as opposition unites against price rise | ummid.com

Parliament adjourned as opposition unites against price rise ummid.com
Prime Minister Manmohan Singh’s appeal notwithstanding, an angry opposition Tuesday stalled parliament demanding a discussion on price rise under rules that entail voting but the government refused to yield.

Court seeks answer to Muslim woman's 'no' to voters list photo | ummid.com

Court seeks answer to Muslim woman's 'no' to voters list photo ummid.com
If one Muslim woman is allowed not to have her photograph on the voters' list, thousands of similar applications would be filed, the Supreme Court noted Monday and aked the petitioner to instead think of some workable solution to resolve the tangle.

Monday, February 22, 2010

Muslim appeasement is a myth: Prof. Oommen | ummid.com

Muslim appeasement is a myth: Prof. Oommen ummid.com
Exclusion is a Universal Phenomenon. There is nothing extraordinary about it. However, in a stratified & Hierarchical Society like India, social exclusion based on discrimination & prejudice takes the dangerous form of “externalization”. Prof. T.K. Oommen, eminent sociologist, expressed these views today at Maulana Azad National Urdu University (MANUU).

Raza's 'bindu' art inspired by punishment in school | ummid.com

Raza's 'bindu' art inspired by punishment in school ummid.com
Eminent artist Syed Haider Raza, who turned 88 Monday and says he would love to come back home after 60 years in Paris, recalls how the 'bindu' or dot that is the focal point of almost all his works finds root in a punishment he was given during his school days in Madhya Pradesh.

Ejaz Ali Kazi among 36 receiving the Gallantry and Police Medals | ummid.com

Ejaz Ali Kazi among 36 receiving the Gallantry and Police Medals ummid.com
Police Sub Inspector Ejaz ALi Mohammad Ali Kazi is one among the 36 police personnel who were conferred the Gallantry and Police Medals today by Maharashtra Governor K Sankaranarayanan at an Investiture Ceremony held at Raj Bhavan in Mumbai.

Historic pre-partition era names of roads, streets in Karachi may soon be history | ummid.com

Historic pre-partition era names of roads, streets in Karachi may soon be history ummid.com
Pakistan’s Saddar Town Municipal Administration (TMA) is replacing the pre-partition era names of roads, streets and places in the town with those of Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) workers, who were killed while being a part of the party.

'Inter-faith dialogue necessary amidst clash of civilisation debate'| ummid.com

'Inter-faith dialogue necessary amidst clash of civilisation debate' ummid.com
Vice President of India Mohammad Hamid Ansari has said that the inter-faith dialogue has emerged as a prominent civil society initiative between nations and groups in the post-Cold War world, amidst the “Clash of Civilisations” debate and the raging ethnic and religious conflicts in various parts of the globe.

Government committed to overhaul education infrastructure: Patil | ummid.com

Government committed to overhaul education infrastructure: Patil ummid.com
From investing more in primary education to allowing foreign universities to open campuses in India, the central government is working to bring a paradigm shift in the educational infrastructure to further inclusive growth in the country, President Pratibha Patil said here Monday.

Manmohan Singh appeals for peaceful Budget Session | ummid.com

Manmohan Singh appeals for peaceful Budget Session ummid.com
Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh today appealed Opposition to allow smooth functioning of the Parliament during the Budget session.

Sunday, February 21, 2010

Parliament’s Budget session to start from today | ummid.com

Parliament’s Budget session to start from today ummid.com
The budget session of Parliament will commence from today with an address by President Pratibha Patil to a joint sitting of both the Houses.

Chief Minister bats for united Maharashtra | ummid.com

Chief Minister bats for united Maharashtra ummid.com
Chief Minister Ashok Chavan today advocated the need for an united Maharashtra and warned Shiv Sena and MNS against any move to split the state on the basis of language and regions.

Israel claims 2 West Bank sites on its heritage list | ummid.com

Israel claims 2 West Bank sites on its heritage list ummid.com
Israel Sunday announced the addition of two sites in the occupied West Bank on its list of national heritage sites, in a move that is expected to ignite controversy.

'Judiciary in India seemingly working beyond its constitutional limits' | ummid.com

'Judiciary in India seemingly working beyond its constitutional limits' ummid.com
“Some judgments pronounced by various courts recently has given rise to the feelings that the judiciary in India is working beyond its constitutional limits”, observed Maulana Sayyad Wali Mohammad Rahmani

Communal violence bill - how useful to victims? | ummid.com

Communal violence bill - how useful to victims? ummid.com
The Government has got clearance from the Cabinet for introducing the Communal Violence Bill in the coming session of parliament. The Bill was drafted originally in 2005 after 2004 elections in view of the Gujarat carnage of 2002 under the BJP Government headed by Narendra Modi.

'Real success, only in implementing Prophet Mohammad's teachings in our lives' | ummid.com

'Real success, only in implementing Prophet Mohammad's teachings in our lives' ummid.com
“The life of prophet Muhammad (s) is a real example for all of us to follow. We don’t just have to listen about him, the real success will be achieved only if we implement his teachings in our lives” these were the words of Harbans Singh Sethi the president of Mira Road Gurudvara.

Friday, February 19, 2010

International Dialogue Between Islam & Oriental Religions | ummid.com

International Dialogue Between Islam & Oriental Religions ummid.com
An international conference will be held on February 20-21, 2010 in Delhi to initiate a dialogue between Islam and Eastern religions, the chief organiser of the conference, Dr Zafarul-Islam Khan, announced at a press conference held here at the Press Club of India.

Congress trying to bring in religion-based quotas: BJP | ummid.com

Congress trying to bring in religion-based quotas: BJP ummid.com
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Thursday accused the Congress of attempting to introduce religion-based quotas and said it will oppose all such moves.

Cong: No Ram temple in Ayodhya unless consensus or court verdict | ummid.com

Cong: No Ram temple in Ayodhya unless consensus or court verdict ummid.com
The Congress today said there was no possibility of construction of a Ram temple in Ayodhya unless there was a consensus of all stakeholders or court decision on the matter.

‘Anti-Pakistan’ sentiment in India, a cause for concern: PHF | ummid.com

‘Anti-Pakistan’ sentiment in India, a cause for concern: PHF ummid.com
The Pakistan Hockey Federation (PHF) is awaiting the outcome of a security briefing in New Delhi on Friday before sending its team to the other side of the border for the World Cup to be held from February 28 to March 13.

Obama defies China with Dalai Lama meeting | ummid.com

Obama defies China with Dalai Lama meeting ummid.com
US President Barack Obama was set to host the Dalai Lama at the White House on Thursday despite China's warning that the meeting with the exiled Tibetan spiritual leader could further damage strained ties.

Thursday, February 18, 2010

BJP's support to Masjid if Muslims allow Ram temple at Ayodhya | ummid.com

BJP's support to Masjid if Muslims allow Ram temple at Ayodhya ummid.com
The BJP February 18 clarified that it would support erection of a mosque at an appropriate place if the Muslim community facilitated the construction of Ram temple at Ayodhya.

Christian bodies in Chennai protest for implementation of Mishra panel report | ummid.com

Christian bodies in Chennai protest for implementation of Mishra panel report ummid.com
Several Christian organisations staged a day-long “Protest Fast and Dharna” at Chennai to demand that the Tamil Nadu Government and the ruling Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam

Tantrik held for human sacrifice | ummid.com

Tantrik held for human sacrifice ummid.com
A tantrik was arrested Thursday on charges of killing a seven-year-old boy as a human sacrifice in Orissa’s Jajpur district, police said.

‘Global war on terror claims 30,000 Pakistani casualties' | ummid.com

‘Global war on terror claims 30,000 Pakistani casualties' ummid.com
Over 30,000 Pakistani civilians and armed forces personnel have been killed or injured since the global war on terror began in the wake of the 9/11 attacks, while over 17,000 terrorists have been killed or captured, the country’s military said Thursday.

148 state government medical colleges to be upgraded | ummid.com

148 state government medical colleges to be upgraded ummid.com
The union cabinet Thursday approved a proposal to upgrade 148 state government medical colleges by starting new post-graduate disciplines which will result in 5,000 more seats.

KHRC seeks details on attacks from CM, Home Secy | ummid.com

KHRC seeks details on attacks from CM, Home Secy ummid.com
The Karnataka Human Rights Commission (KHRC) has asked the Chief Minister and the Home Secretary to furnish all details of attacks on places of worships in the State since 2002 till date, its Chairman S R Nayak said today.

Maulana Azad a leader of India, worked for its unity: Jakhar | ummid.com

Maulana Azad a leader of India, worked for its unity: Jakhar ummid.com
Former Madhya Pardesh Governor Balram Jakhar today remembered freedom fighter Maulana Abdul Kalam Azad, saying that he was not a leader of any particular section but the leader of India and worked dedicatedly to make it a developed nation.

US envoy extends 'hand of friendship' to Indian Muslims | ummid.com

US envoy extends 'hand of friendship' to Indian Muslims ummid.com
Wearing a black business suit and a pearl necklace sparkling in the dimly lit lawns of the India Islamic Cultural Centre here, Farah Pandith, the US Special Representative for Muslims, bowed her head low and listened with rapt attention as a cleric recited a verse from the Quran.

Delhi, Dhaka to discuss electricity sharing | ummid.com

Delhi, Dhaka to discuss electricity sharing ummid.com
Bangladesh and India are to discuss cross-border power grid connectivity with participation from the state sector and private entrepreneurs, an official said.

Furnishing asset details made mandatory for Govt. Servants in Madhya Pradesh | ummid.com

Furnishing asset details made mandatory for Govt. Servants in Madhya Pradesh ummid.com
The Bharatiya Janata Party ruled Madhya Pradesh Government has decided to display the details of the immovable property of all the employees on departmental website.

Do Muslims get a fair deal in India? | ummid.com

Do Muslims get a fair deal in India? ummid.com
Last night I was in the audience for the filming of the latest of the Doha Debates, the series of discussions headed by Tim Sebastian and broadcast by BBC World News. Held within the quite solace of St Stephen's College, one of the most prestigious colleges within Delhi University, the debates were breaking new ground by holding their first event in Asia.

Bureaucrats in Gujarat working like BJP workers, says Ahmad Patel | ummid.com

Bureaucrats in Gujarat working like BJP workers, says Ahmad Patel ummid.com
In a scathing attack aimed at the Narendra Modi government in Gujarat, senior Congress leader and political secretary to AICC president Sonia Gandhi, Ahmed Patel warned the bureaucrats in Gujarat not to "act like BJP workers" in the state, reports The Asian Age.

Wednesday, February 17, 2010

AMU ties with Washington University for scholars, PhD students exchange program | ummid.com

AMU ties with Washington University for scholars, PhD students exchange program ummid.com
The Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) February 17 signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the George Washington University Law School, USA that facilitate faculty members and PhD or SJD candidates from each other institutions to participate for a semester or two as Visiting Scholars for the purpose of conducting research.

US is a friend of Muslims, says Obama envoy | ummid.com

US is a friend of Muslims, says Obama envoy ummid.com
Farah Pandith, the Kashmiri-born US special representative for the Islamic world, Wednesday said her country wanted a “long-term relationship” with Muslims, based on “mutual interest and mutual respect”.

Sohrabuddin shootout: CBI team visits accused cop’s village | ummid.com

Sohrabuddin shootout: CBI team visits accused cop’s village ummid.com
The CBI team, re-investigating the killing of young Muslim man Sohrabuddin Sheikh in an alleged shootout with police in Gujarat, visited Wednesday the village of former deputy inspector general D.G. Vanzara, who is the main accused in the case.

Ulema Council to hold rally in Lucknow | ummid.com

Ulema Council to hold rally in Lucknow ummid.com
Members of the Ulema Council (a body of Muslim clerics) will hold a rally here Feb 20 to protest alleged harassment of the minority community by the police on the pretext of tackling terror.

'Reservation is the right of Muslims' | ummid.com

'Reservation is the right of Muslims' ummid.com
"Reservation is the right of Muslims. When other backward and under privileged sections of the society are being offered the Reservations, why not the Muslims?", M.J. Akbar Prominent Journalist & Columnist asked while delivering an extension lecture at Maulana Azad National Urdu University (MANUU) on February 15.

'Israel, result of identities of countries affected during world war I & II' | ummid.com

'Israel, result of identities of countries affected during world war I & II' ummid.com
"The identities and destinies of the countries of the region were worst affected during World War I and II", Prof. P.K. Abdul Azis Vice Chancellor of Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) said in his presidential address while inaugurating the national seminar on Ideological Trends in West Asia.

WB Minorities Department clueless about Muslim reservation | ummid.com

WB Minorities Department clueless about Muslim reservation ummid.com
Seven days after Chief Minister Buddhadeb Bhattacharjee announced the acceptance of the Ranganath Mishra Commission report providing for 10 per cent reservation in government jobs for OBC Muslims, the minorities department under the chief minister is still clueless about it.

Should India talk to Pakistan? Why not, say experts | ummid.com

Should India talk to Pakistan? Why not, say experts ummid.com
It is necessary for India to talk to Pakistan and raise its concerns with the civilian government there because that very move can help isolate the forces that spread hatred and terror, former diplomats and experts here opine.

MANUU to host National Conference on exclusionary perspectives for Muslims | ummid.com

MANUU to host National Conference on exclusionary perspectives for Muslims ummid.com
Centre for the Study of Social Exclusion and Inclusive Policy (Funded by the UGC, New Delhi), Maulana Azad National Urdu University (MANUU), Hyderabad will be organizing a National Conference for three days on 22-14 February, 2010.

Three nabbed for killing 26/11 lawyer Azmi | ummid.com

Three nabbed for killing 26/11 lawyer Azmi ummid.com
Three people were arrested here Tuesday for the killing of lawyer Shahid Azmi, who was defending Faheem Ansari, one of the accused in the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks trial, officials said.

Sibal, Khurshid pat Jamia students for spirit of peace | ummid.com

Sibal, Khurshid pat Jamia students for spirit of peace ummid.com
Human Resource Development (HRD) Minister Kapil Sibal and Minority Affairs Minister Salman Khurshid Tuesday congratulated students from the Jamia Millia Islamia university, who returned after travelling over 440 km on cycle and spreading the message of "peace and pluralism".

Asaram Bapu meets Malegaon blast accused Pragnya Singh | ummid.com

Asaram Bapu meets Malegaon blast accused Pragnya Singh ummid.com
Controversial Hindu Guru Asaram Bapu February 16 met prime accused in Malegaon blast case Pragnya Singh Thakur at Nashik Ayurved Sangh Hospital for half an hour.

Batla House: Court questions delay in appeal | ummid.com

Batla House: Court questions delay in appeal ummid.com
The Delhi High Court Tuesday asked petitioner advocate Prashant Bhushan why had he delayed filing an appeal for the copy of the post-mortem examination report of the three people killed in the Batla House shootout in September 2008.

Tuesday, February 16, 2010

Doha Debate in Delhi: 62% elites think Muslims get a fair deal in India | ummid.com

Doha Debate in Delhi: 62% elites think Muslims get a fair deal in India ummid.com
62.1% of around 300 people who participated in the Doha Debate on February 15, 2010 at St. Stephan College in New Delhi voted against the motion 'This house beleives Muslims are not getting a fair deal in India'.

Monday, February 15, 2010

‘My Name is Khan’ grosses record $18 mn worldwide | ummid.com

‘My Name is Khan’ grosses record $18 mn worldwide ummid.com
Grossing an estimated $18 million at the box office in its first weekend, Shah Rukh Khan starrer “My Name is Khan” has broken the opening weekend record for a Hindi film worldwide.

Godhra panel to complete report in 3-4 months | ummid.com

Godhra panel to complete report in 3-4 months ummid.com
The Nanavati-Mehta Judicial Inquiry Commission probing the Godhra train carnage and the post-Godhra communal riots in Gujarat, is expected to complete its report in the next three to four months.

Maha Govt. announces Fee Reimbursement scheme for minority students | ummid.com

Maha Govt. announces Fee Reimbursement scheme for minority students ummid.com
In yet another important attempt to reach to the minorities, the Government of Maharashtra has announced Fee Reimbursement Scheme under Employment Oriented Training Program for the minorities in the state.

Four teams probing blast, says Pune’s top cop | ummid.com

Four teams probing blast, says Pune’s top cop ummid.com
Four teams of the state’s Anti-Terrorist Squad (ATS) have been formed to probe Saturday’s blast at an eatery here that killed nine people, city police chief Satyapal Singh said here Monday, adding the probe “is proceeding in the right direction”.

How political ambitions of Pakistan turned paradise called Azad Kashmir into living hell | ummid.com

How political ambitions of Pakistan turned paradise called Azad Kashmir into living hell ummid.com
After its formation, Pakistan had great political expectations from the Azad Kashmir, which was strategically nestled in the western mountainous region that adjoins Pakistan to the valley of Kashmir.

Jamia to offer PhD courses on early childhood development | ummid.com

Jamia to offer PhD courses on early childhood development ummid.com
Jamia Millia Islamia is setting up a Centre for Early Childhood Development and Research that will offer several courses including a doctoral degree in the subject, with the aim of helping children from the underprivileged sections of society.

CCTV footage reveals vital clues in German Bakery blast | ummid.com

CCTV footage reveals vital clues in German Bakery blast ummid.com
Investigating agencies have managed to find out vital clues from the Closed Circuit Television (CCTV) footage that was obtained of the front area of German Bakery, where the blast took place on Saturday at around 7 p.m.

Jamia organises cycle rally for ‘peace and pluralism’ | ummid.com

Jamia organises cycle rally for ‘peace and pluralism’ ummid.com
After traversing over 440 km and spreading the message of “peace and pluralism”, a unique cycle rally organised by the Jamia Millia Islamia will end in Delhi Tuesday.

Violence breaks out on Osmania University campus again | ummid.com

Violence breaks out on Osmania University campus again ummid.com
Violence again broke out on Osmania University campus Monday, the second time since Sunday evening, with pro-Telangana students taking to the streets.

Sunday, February 14, 2010

Google Buzz racing against time to fix biggest privacy breach in its history | ummid.com

Google Buzz racing against time to fix biggest privacy breach in its history ummid.com
Google had introduced Buzz, which is similar to social networking sites like Facebook, to its email service Gmail, but in doing so it automatically made public its users’ most frequently talked-to contacts.

Habibullah stays as CIC, tells Omar can't take RTI post | ummid.com

Habibullah stays as CIC, tells Omar can't take RTI post ummid.com
Chief Information Commissioner (CIC) Wajahat Habibullah, who resigned last year to head the Jammu and Kashmir State Information Commission (JKSIC), says he will continue in his present post and has met Chief Minister Omar Abdullah to convey the decision.

Pune Blast: Coincidence again? | ummid.com

Pune Blast: Coincidence again? ummid.com
After facing humiliations first by the Rahul Gandhi’s startling Mumbai visit and the latest by the Mumbaikars who defying its dictates poured out in a large number to watch Shah Rukh Khan starrer My Name is Khan, the communal forces in India were searching hideouts till yesterday.

Indian Cultural Centre inaugurated in Malaysia | ummid.com

Indian Cultural Centre inaugurated in Malaysia ummid.com
A fully-fledged Indian Cultural Centre (ICC), mooted by the Indian Government in 2003, which offers an interesting range of cultural services is now up and running in Malaysia.

Explosives seized in Gujarat, three held | ummid.com

Explosives seized in Gujarat, three held ummid.com
A huge cache of explosives and detonators was seized in Gujarat’s Valsad district and three people were arrested, police said Sunday. Officials denied any terror angle to the seizure.

Hindus, Muslims to celebrate Prophet's birth anniversary | ummid.com

Hindus, Muslims to celebrate Prophet's birth anniversary ummid.com
People from all communities gathered here Sunday afternoon to resolve to jointly celebrate Prophet Mohammed's birth anniversary and pray for the victims of Saturday night's Pune terror attack.

'Muhammad came with Message of Universal Brotherhood, Peace and Equality' | ummid.com

'Muhammad came with Message of Universal Brotherhood, Peace and Equality' ummid.com
“Mohammad (Peace Be Upon Him) has come with the Message of Universal Brotherhood, Peace and equality, which is infinite in nature and should be implemented" said Purshottam Khedekar, President of Maratha Sewa Sangh.

Saturday, February 13, 2010

Doha Debates at St. Stephen's College, New Delhi Monday | ummid.com

Doha Debates at St. Stephen's College, New Delhi Monday ummid.com
The Doha Debates, the Arab world’s only free speech forum, are to spotlight India's Muslim minority in a high-profile session, to be broadcast globally on BBC World News.

An Indian now owns East India Company: Creating a new brand for India | ummid.com

An Indian now owns East India Company: Creating a new brand for India ummid.com
With just around a month to go for the re-launch of the East India Company - the world’s first multinational whose forces once ruled much of the globe - its new Indian owner says he is overwhelmed by “a huge feeling of redemption”.

No intelligence failure, Pune blast an ‘insidious’ one : Chidambaram | ummid.com

No intelligence failure, Pune blast an ‘insidious’ one : Chidambaram ummid.com
Describing the Pune blast, in which nine persons, including three foreigners were killed and over 50 injured on Friday, as an ‘insidious’ attack, Union Home Minister P.Chidambaram has ruled out intelligence failure.

9 killed, scores injured in bakery blast at Pune | ummid.com

9 killed, scores injured in bakery blast at Pune ummid.com
Nine people were killed and upto 50, including five to six foreigners, injured in a bomb explosion that ripped apart a popular bakery near a Jewish prayer house here in the first terror attack since the carnage in Mumbai 14 months ago.

Thousands flock to “Blockbuster” Muslim Heritage Exhibition | ummid.com

Thousands flock to “Blockbuster” Muslim Heritage Exhibition ummid.com
More than 15,000 people have rushed to visit a recently opened exhibition at London’s Science Museum. Launched on the 21st January, the landmark exhibition highlights the scientific heritage the world has inherited from Muslim civilisation.

Hijab and French values | ummid.com

Hijab and French values ummid.com
THERE has been a storm of controversy in France over a candidate for the country’s regional elections. Ilham Moussaid is a candidate for the NPA in the Vaucluse, a department in the Provence region of France.

Deshmukh says Mumbai for all, Rane asks EC to scrap Sena’s registration | ummid.com

Deshmukh says Mumbai for all, Rane asks EC to scrap Sena’s registration ummid.com
Union Minister Vilasrao Deshmukh asked people not to attach much importance to what the ‘trivial’ Thackerays say, accusing the family members of fighting among themselves to strengthen their political base in Maharashtra.

Bal Thackeray spews venom at Ashok Chavan 'Khan' again | ummid.com

Bal Thackeray spews venom at Ashok Chavan 'Khan' again ummid.com
Lashing out at Maharashtra Chief Minister Ashok Chavan "Khan" over the security provided for "My Name Is Khan", Shiv Sena chief Bal Thackeray Saturday wondered whether he was the bodyguard of Bollywood megastar Shah Rukh Khan.

Shops remain shut in Shimla to protest cow slaughter | ummid.com

Shops remain shut in Shimla to protest cow slaughter ummid.com
Normal life was hit in this Himachal Pradesh capital Saturday as private business establishments adhered to the shutdown call by various Hindu organisations and remained closed till 2 p.m. to protest the slaughter of a cow near here.

Thousands bid farewell to Shahid Azmi | ummid.com

Thousands bid farewell to Shahid Azmi ummid.com
Thousands of mourners thronged the street to bid farewell to the slain lawyer Shahid Azmi on Friday afternoon. Struck down by grief and anger against the administration, the mourners sported black bands on their arms even as they demanded to bring those involved in the brutal killing to the book.

Friday, February 12, 2010

Telangana shuts down to protest Srikrishna panel guidelines | ummid.com

Telangana shuts down to protest Srikrishna panel guidelines ummid.com
A day-long shutdown began in Hyderabad and nine other districts of Telangana region Saturday in response to a call by the Joint Action Committee (JAC) of students to protest the terms of reference of the Srikrishna panel on the issue of carving out a state of Telangana from Andhra Pradesh.

Rahul Gandhi articulates Nehruvian vision of modern India | ummid.com

Rahul Gandhi articulates Nehruvian vision of modern India ummid.com
The first major intervention which Rahul Gandhi made in government policy was on the nuclear deal. But for his support, Manmohan Singh would not have been able to secure the party’s backing for it.

CJM issues orders to arrest MP minister for fraud | ummid.com

CJM issues orders to arrest MP minister for fraud ummid.com
A minister in rightist Bharatiya Janata Party ruled Madhya Pradesh, the central Indian state, has been caught in judicial hot waters for providing incorrect information in his affidavit during the legislative assembly elections held in November-December 2008.

Tharoor meets Abbas, assures India’s support to Palestine | ummid.com

Tharoor meets Abbas, assures India’s support to Palestine ummid.com
Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas Friday met Minister of State for External Affairs Shashi Tharoor who reassured the visiting leader of New Delhi’s support for peace and development in the Middle East.

Indira Gandhi’s killers honoured in New Zealand Sikh temple | ummid.com

Indira Gandhi’s killers honoured in New Zealand Sikh temple ummid.com
The decision by New Zealand’s largest Sikh temple to hail as martyrs the three men who assassinated Indian prime minister Indira Gandhi has upset some members of the Indian community in Auckland.

Protests over cow slaughter in Himachal | ummid.com

Protests over cow slaughter in Himachal ummid.com
Violent protests erupted Friday over the slaughtering of a cow in upper Shimla region of Himachal Pradesh, police said.

Threat of violence overshadows opening day of ‘MNIK’ | ummid.com

Threat of violence overshadows opening day of ‘MNIK’ ummid.com
Shah Rukh Khan’s “My Name Is Khan” saw a troubled opening day Friday with no morning shows in Mumbai and Ahmedabad and sporadic trouble elsewhere but also long queues for tickets in large parts of India amid heavy security.

India’s rise to provide opportunities for Bangladesh: US envoy | ummid.com

India’s rise to provide opportunities for Bangladesh: US envoy ummid.com
Bangladesh should not have any fears over India’s rise as a global power as New Delhi’s emergence would provide “opportunities” for Dhaka, US ambassador to Bangladesh James F. Moriarty has said.

Govt. ToR on Telangana upsets TRS | ummid.com

Govt. ToR on Telangana upsets TRS ummid.com
The Centre on Friday announced the terms of reference (ToR) for the Telangana committee, saying the panel will examine both the demands for a separate state of Telangana as well as a united Andhra Pradesh but TRS reacted angrily terming it as a betrayal.

Priyanka wins essay competition on Prophet Mohammad's life | ummid.com

Priyanka wins essay competition on Prophet Mohammad's life ummid.com
In an impressive show of performance, Priyanka Deepak Shinde - a non-Muslim girl-student from Marathi Medium School, outsmarted other participants to win the essay competition organised on the life of Prophet Mohammad (peace be upon him).

Thursday, February 11, 2010

Whose India is it anyway? | ummid.com

Whose India is it anyway? ummid.com
JUST when you think outfits like Shiv Sena couldn’t get any more disingenuous and meaner, they come up with more of the same. After all, for nearly five decades Sena has done nothing but spewed sweetness and light and you would think it had squeezed the last drops of political mileage out of spreading all round cheer and goodness.

Google introduces smut censor for YouTube | ummid.com

Google introduces smut censor for YouTube ummid.com
Google has introduced a “safety mode” for YouTube watchers that filters out smut and other objectionable material, the company announced.

CPI-M seeks report on welfare steps for minorities | ummid.com

CPI-M seeks report on welfare steps for minorities ummid.com
The Communist Party of India-Marxist (CPI-M) Thursday asked the central government to table in parliament the action taken report (ATR) on the Ranganath Mishra Commission's recommendations for welfare of religious and linguistic minorities in the country.

For now, Mumbai may not see ‘My Name Is Khan’ | ummid.com

For now, Mumbai may not see ‘My Name Is Khan’ ummid.com
A large section of multiplexes and single screen theatres Thursday decided to indefinitely “postpone” the release of Shah Rukh Khan’s much-awaited “My Name Is Khan” in one of the biggest commercial entertainment territories - Mumbai and Maharashtra.

Shahid Azmi, the defense lawyer in 11/7 blasts case shot dead | ummid.com

Shahid Azmi, the defense lawyer in 11/7 blasts case shot dead ummid.com
Eminent Mumbai Lawyer who was handling 7/11 Mumbai blast and other terror related cases in which Muslim youths were arrested, has been shot dead today late in the evening.

SRK gets unexpected support from Raj Thackeray | ummid.com

SRK gets unexpected support from Raj Thackeray ummid.com
Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) President Raj Thackeray on Thursday lashed out at Shiv Sena activists for protesting against the release of Bollywood actor Shahrukh Khan’s upcoming film ‘My Name is Khan’ saying that the protests have been organised to gain publicity.

Wednesday, February 10, 2010

Makkah varsity to hire Faisal laureates | ummid.com

Makkah varsity to hire Faisal laureates ummid.com
Umm Al-Qura University in Makkah wants to recruit the scientists who won the King Faisal International Prize in order to strengthen its research chair program, reports Arab News.

Maha Govt. prevented SRK-Thackeray meeting: Sena | ummid.com

Maha Govt. prevented SRK-Thackeray meeting: Sena ummid.com
As the stand-off between Shiv Sena and Maharashtra Government continues ahead of Friday's release of Shah Rukh Khan-starrer 'My Name is Khan', the Sena on Thursday claimed he state government prevented a meeting between party chief Bal Thackeray and the actor.

Wipro first Indian Company to offer 100% recyclable and toxin-free PCs | ummid.com

Wipro first Indian Company to offer 100% recyclable and toxin-free PCs ummid.com
Information technology services corporation Wipro Infotech has claimed to be the first Indian company to build a 100 percent recyclable and toxin-free computer, and joins a small group of manufacturers worldwide who have developed toxic-free electronics.

Congress accuses Gujarat government of Rs.14,296 cr scam | ummid.com

Congress accuses Gujarat government of Rs.14,296 cr scam ummid.com
The opposition Congress in Gujarat Wednesday accused the state government of a Rs.14,296 crore scam, claiming it had under-valued its stake while divesting state-run Gujarat Pipavav Power Company Ltd (GPPC).

AMU students urged to follow the footsteps of Sir Sayyad A Khan | ummid.com

AMU students urged to follow the footsteps of Sir Sayyad A Khan ummid.com
Renowned Islamic scholar, educationist and Member of Parliament, Maulana Asrarul Haq Qasmi has urged the students of AMU to come forward for spreading education in the same manner as the founder of this institution, Sir Syed Ahmad Khan had embarked upon establishing AMU to eliminate darkness of ignorance

Aligarh Summer University 2010 inaugurated | ummid.com

Aligarh Summer University 2010 inaugurated ummid.com
The Aligarh Summer University 2010 in profound memory of eminent Nematologist and Professor Emeritus Abrar Mustafa at the Department of Zoology, Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) was formally inaugurated, says AMU official Zeeshan Ahmad.

After CAT, GATE goes online but partially | ummid.com

After CAT, GATE goes online but partially ummid.com
After the Common Admission Test (CAT) for admission to top business schools in the country, some Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs) conducted their post-graduation entrance examination - Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) - for two papers online.

Karnataka to enforce cow slaughter ban | ummid.com

Karnataka to enforce cow slaughter ban ummid.com
The Karnataka government will enforce a ban on cow slaughter strictly by amending a 1964 act to prohibit the sale and consumption of beef, Home Minister V.S. Acharya said Wednesday.

India, Bahrain talks Thursday | ummid.com

India, Bahrain talks Thursday ummid.com
India and Bahrain are set to boost their economic and energy ties when External Affairs Minister S.M. Krishna holds talks with his counterpart from Bahrain Thursday.

India, Turkey discuss bilateral, regional and global issues | ummid.com

India, Turkey discuss bilateral, regional and global issues ummid.com
India and Turkey on Tuesday held delegation level talks in the capital in which the two sides discussed bilateral, regional and global issues of mutual interest.

BJP not in favor of religion-based reservation: Joshi | ummid.com

BJP not in favor of religion-based reservation: Joshi ummid.com
Senior Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Murli Manohar Joshi Tuesday said that reservation in the name of religion is “unconstitutional” and his party would oppose it.

French envoy justifies burqa ban | ummid.com

French envoy justifies burqa ban ummid.com
French Ambassador to India Jérôme Bonnafont has justified the proposed ban on the veil, which he believes impedes the secular credentials of the country and is unacceptable to the majority Muslims living in France.

Digvijay Singh briefs Sonia on Azamgarh visit | ummid.com

Digvijay Singh briefs Sonia on Azamgarh visit ummid.com
Congress general secretary Digvijay Singh Tuesday briefed party chief Sonia Gandhi about his visit to Uttar Pradesh’s Azamgarh where he received petitions from families of young men arrested on terrorism charges.

Rahul to meet students in Azamgarh | ummid.com

Rahul to meet students in Azamgarh ummid.com
Congress general secretary Rahul Gandhi is expected to visit Uttar Pradesh's Azamgarh town, often dubbed a nursery of terror, to meet college students, the party said Wednesday.

Tuesday, February 9, 2010

Shiv Sena activists wreck Mumbai theatres | ummid.com

Shiv Sena activists wreck Mumbai theatres ummid.com
Shiv Sena activists held for demonstrations outside theatres in eastern suburbs against Shah Rukh Khan's upcoming film 'My Name is Khan', prompting the police to arrest 46 troublemakers.

Muslims welcome 10 percent job quota in West Bengal | ummid.com

Muslims welcome 10 percent job quota in West Bengal ummid.com
The 10 percent quota in government jobs for backward Muslims in West Bengal is being welcomed by leaders of the community who say it's not really enough but add that something is better than nothing.

Why no compensation for damaged mosques? Gujarat asked | ummid.com

Why no compensation for damaged mosques? Gujarat asked ummid.com
The Gujarat High Court Monday sought an explanation from the state government on its changed stand over paying compensation for mosques destroyed or demolished during the 2002 communal riots.

Andhra to move apex court in Muslim quota case | ummid.com

Andhra to move apex court in Muslim quota case ummid.com
A day after Andhra Pradesh High Court quashed four percent reservations for Muslims, the state government Tuesday decided to file an appeal in the Supreme Court.

Fact finding team to probe allegations against AMU VC | ummid.com

Fact finding team to probe allegations against AMU VC ummid.com
The President of India, in her capacity as the Visitor of the Aligarh Muslim University, has constituted a two-member fresh ‘fact-finding committee’ comprising of Justice B. A. Khan, Retired Chief Justice, Delhi High Court and Justice A. N. Divecha, Retired Judge

MANUU MCJ students selected on Campus | ummid.com

MANUU MCJ students selected on Campus ummid.com
Maulana Azad National Urdu University’s Department of Mass communication & Journalism (MCJ) has conducted an on Campus placement camp for its present & past students.

French Catholic Church warned Paris against banning burqa | ummid.com

French Catholic Church warned Paris against banning burqa ummid.com
The French Catholic Church has warned Paris against banning Muslim full-face veils. It said France must respect the rights of its Muslims if it wanted Islamic countries to do the same for their Christian minorities.

Delhi all set to host National convention for minority reservation | ummid.com

Delhi all set to host National convention for minority reservation ummid.com
Preparations are in full swing for the national meet on Muslim reservation to be held in the national capital on February 10.

Muzaffar Ali cynosure of all eyes in Gulf Cup Dirt Track Racing Finals | ummid.com

Muzaffar Ali cynosure of all eyes in Gulf Cup Dirt Track Racing Finals ummid.com
Muzaffar Ali of Bhopal was cynosure of all eyes as displaying his spectacular skills and stamina he finished on top in all the four races he participated in the Gulf Cup ‘Clash of the Titans’ in Bhopal here on Sunday to emerge the undisputed king of dirt track motorcycle racing in India.

Monday, February 8, 2010

All Maharashtra Quiz Competition: Girls outshine the boys | ummid.com

All Maharashtra Quiz Competition: Girls outshine the boys ummid.com
Suspense, drama, excitement and gaiety combined with splendid show of confidence, shrewdness, competitive skills, quickness and fighting spirit, were all in full display as thousands of students who converged at Malegaon High School & Junior College ground on February 07 enjoyed all through the day with remarkable enthusiasm.

Bangladesh to make cell phones, laptops | ummid.com

Bangladesh to make cell phones, laptops ummid.com
Bangladesh has unveiled plans to manufacture cell phones and laptops with the help of foreign companies after witnessing a revolution in the usage of both mobiles and portable computers.

West Bengal to accord job quotas for poor Muslim | ummid.com

West Bengal to accord job quotas for poor Muslim ummid.com
West Bengal's Left Front government Monday said it would reserve 10 percent of government jobs to economically, socially and educationally backward Muslims by including them in the OBC (Other Backward Class) category.

India-Pakistan pilgrimage for peace and harmony | ummid.com

India-Pakistan pilgrimage for peace and harmony ummid.com
More than a dozen NGOs from India in association with their Pakistani counterparts are planning a march in May this year to promote peace and harmony in the region.

Sunday, February 7, 2010

Islam & Science Exhibition at London's Science Museum | ummid.com

Islam & Science Exhibition at London's Science Museum ummid.com
An exhibition entitled "1001 Inventions: Discover the Muslim Heritage in Our World" is underway at London’s Science Museum. It aims at bringing greater public recognition to the contributions Muslim scientists have made throughout history.

Reservation for Muslims unsustainable: Andhra High Court | ummid.com

Reservation for Muslims unsustainable: Andhra High Court ummid.com
Reservation for Muslims unsustainable: Andhra High Court

Veteran ANP leader Ajmal Khattak dead | ummid.com

Veteran ANP leader Ajmal Khattak dead ummid.com
Mohammad Ajmal Khattak, a household name in Pakhtun society because of his contribution to literature and politics died in Nowshera on Sunday night after protracted illness. He was 85.

SRK-Shiv Sena standoff not as heroic or villainous | ummid.com

SRK-Shiv Sena standoff not as heroic or villainous ummid.com
In the Shah Rukh Khan-Shiv Sena standoff the heroism is not as heroic and villainy not as villainous as some in the media are projecting.

Maharashtra's Hingoli district to get minority benefits | ummid.com

Maharashtra's Hingoli district to get minority benefits ummid.com
The government has approved Maharastra's Hingoli district as a minority concentration district bringing to 77 the number of such areas where special attention is being paid to improve the socio-economic parameters and quality of life of people.

Friday, February 5, 2010

India, Pak artists hail talks resumption moves | ummid.com

India, Pak artists hail talks resumption moves ummid.com
Artists from India and Pakistan travelling on the Shatabdi Express between New Delhi and Amritsar have hailed the Indian and Pakistan Governments decision to consider a resumption of talks between the two countries.

Now Thackeray says, he won't block SRK film | ummid.com

Now Thackeray says, he won't block SRK film ummid.com
Shiv Sena supremo Bal Thackeray called Bollywood actor Shahrukh Khan ''a traitor'', but said Sena will not will not stall his latest film ''My Name Is Khan''.

Gulf Cup Dirt Track Racing – ‘Clash of Titans’ in Bhopal on Feb. 7 | ummid.com

Gulf Cup Dirt Track Racing – ‘Clash of Titans’ in Bhopal on Feb. 7 ummid.com
More than hundred motorcyclists from all over India will flex their muscles to exhibit their skills in the Gulf Cup Dirt Track Racing scheduled here in Bhopal on Sunday (February 7).

Modi’s aides file affidavits before Godhra probe panel | ummid.com

Modi’s aides file affidavits before Godhra probe panel ummid.com
Three personal secretaries to Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi Friday told the Nanavati-Mehta judicial enquiry commission, probing the 2002 Godhra train carnage and communal riots that followed it, that they had spoken many times to Vishwa Hindu Parishad state general secretary Jaideep Patel between Feb 27 and March 1, 2002.

Congress turns again on Digvijay’s Batla House probe remarks | ummid.com

Congress turns again on Digvijay’s Batla House probe remarks ummid.com
A day after it distanced itself from the remarks of party general secretary Digvijay Singh on the probe into the Batla House shootout, the Congress Friday made another turn, saying that any inquiry should be above board and not lead to questions about its conclusion.

How can Shiv Sena question SRK, a freedom fighter’s son? | ummid.com

How can Shiv Sena question SRK, a freedom fighter’s son? ummid.com
The Shiv Sena has no right to ask Shah Rukh Khan to go to Pakistan, says 83-year-old freedom fighter Trilochan Singh, pointing out that the Bollywood superstar’s father was a prominent Quit India movement activist who chose to migrate to Delhi from Peshawar during partition.

Mumbai commuters go crazy over passenger Rahul | ummid.com

Mumbai commuters go crazy over passenger Rahul ummid.com
Mumbai commuters go crazy over passenger Rahul

Rahul Gandhi in Mumbai, stops at ATM, travels by local train | ummid.com

Rahul Gandhi in Mumbai, stops at ATM, travels by local train ummid.com
Amidst violence and protests by Shiv Sena activists over his Mumbai visit, a calm and composed Congress General Secretary Rahul Gandhi stopped at an ATM in Santa Cruz and travelled by local train.

Equal Opportunities Commission is on its way: Khurshid | ummid.com

Equal Opportunities Commission is on its way: Khurshid ummid.com
The Equal Opportunities Commission that will deal with discrimination on the basis of religion, caste, gender and language, is on way to becoming a reality, Minister for Corporate Affairs and Minority Affairs Salman Khurshid said.

Thursday, February 4, 2010

Mass support for Shah Rukh after Sena attack | ummid.com

Mass support for Shah Rukh after Sena attack ummid.com
From the film fraternity, his fans to artists and political parties - Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan is drawing mass support in the wake of the Shiv Sena's verbal assault on him for favouring Pakistani players' inclusion in the Indian Premier League (IPL).

'Islamic finance puts emphasis on equity and justice' | ummid.com

'Islamic finance puts emphasis on equity and justice' ummid.com
With the global financial crisis putting the spotlight on "casino capitalism" of the West, leading scholars and experts from the Arab world Thursday pitched for interest-free Islamic banking in India, home to the world's third largest Muslim population.

Indian Madrasas are not terror hubs: US official | ummid.com

Indian Madrasas are not terror hubs: US official ummid.com
Indian Madrasas are not terror hubs. This is why we are supporting their activities, a US official said here on February 03.

Shiela Dixit visits AMU, describes it young and vibrant | ummid.com

Shiela Dixit visits AMU, describes it young and vibrant ummid.com
Chief Minister of Delhi, Mrs. Sheila Dixit who was a chief guest on the founder’s day celebration at Women’s College of the Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) described her visit to this institution a sentimental journey because of her nostalgic memories of this place

Get to know Gulf better - at World Book Fair | ummid.com

Get to know Gulf better - at World Book Fair ummid.com
Displaying books on Islam and informational pamphlets, state-run publishers from the Middle East are hoping to increase awareness about the region in India through the World Book Fair.

Wednesday, February 3, 2010

'Praising' Ajmal Kasab proves dear for MP top cop | ummid.com

'Praising' Ajmal Kasab proves dear for MP top cop ummid.com
Praising Mohammad Ajmal Kasab, the lone surviving alleged Pakistani terrorist of 26/11 attack on Taj Hotel in Mumbai, for his shooting precision has proved dear for the Madhya Pradesh Inspector General (IG), of Police (Special Forces) Rajendra Kumar.

VC meeting with Nitish to focus new vision for AMU off campus centers | ummid.com

VC meeting with Nitish to focus new vision for AMU off campus centers ummid.com
A five-member team led by the Vice Chancellor, Aligarh Muslim University (AMU), Prof. P. K. Abdul Azis will be visiting Patna to meet the Chief Minister of Bihar, Mr. Nitish Kumar at his office on February 4, 2010.

Ahead of European Union delegation visit, Kandhamal refugees protest hounding by officials | ummid.com

Ahead of European Union delegation visit, Kandhamal refugees protest hounding by officials ummid.com
The All India Christian Council (AICC), Secretary General Dr. John Dayal, who is also a member of the National Integration Council, has expressed his deep distress and anguish at the hounding of and forcible evacuations of Christian refugees

CBI team arrives in Gujarat to take over Sohrabuddin probe | ummid.com

CBI team arrives in Gujarat to take over Sohrabuddin probe ummid.com
A day after the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) filed a fresh First Information Report in the staged police killing of Sohrabuddin, a team of CBI sleuths arrived here Wednesday to take charge of documents related to the four-year-old case.

Rare books on Islam, Buddhism a hit at South Asian stalls | ummid.com

Rare books on Islam, Buddhism a hit at South Asian stalls ummid.com
Works on Islam and Buddhism are a big hit at stalls put up by publishers from South Asian countries at the World Book Fair here. Many avid book readers and scholars are happy to have spotted rare books that are not easily available in India.

With books on morality, religion, Turkey debuts at world fair | ummid.com

With books on morality, religion, Turkey debuts at world fair ummid.com
Books on morality and religion have caught the attention of quite a few people at the ongoing 19th World Book Fair here. And no, they are not from Indian publications but from a government-supported publishing house from Turkey.

‘Don’t let the name scare you. Islamic banking is beneficial for all' | ummid.com

‘Don’t let the name scare you. Islamic banking is beneficial for all' ummid.com
"People should know that the name Islamic Banking is used just to give an impression that it works on the Islamic principles. Otherwise, it is an open option and everyone whether Muslim or not can take the benefit", says Maulana Abdul Hadi Madani, Editor Sirat-e-Mustaqeem, Birmingham and Member Islamic Shariah Council, Britain.

Tuesday, February 2, 2010

Indian, Pakistani students excited about winning space competition| ummid.com

Indian, Pakistani students excited about winning space competition ummid.com
It was like a dream come true for Sara Afzal, a student of class 11 from Lahore, when her team won the Asia Space Settlement Design Competition defeating 15 other teams with their innovative design to settle over 10,000 people in a city in space in 2055.

Campus Placement for MANUU students | ummid.com

Campus Placement for MANUU students ummid.com
Maulana Azad National Urdu University (MANUU), Department of Mass Communication & Journalism (MCJ) is organizing an on campus placement camp for its present & ex-students.

Muslim reservation due to backwardness, not because of religion: Syed Shahabuddin | ummid.com

Muslim reservation due to backwardness, not because of religion: Syed Shahabuddin ummid.com
Maulana Azad National Urdu University (MANUU), Department of Mass Communication & Journalism (MCJ) is organizing an on campus placement camp for its present & ex-students.

25-year battle for 41 days of government service | ummid.com

25-year battle for 41 days of government service ummid.com
A man had to fight court battles and endure bureaucratic sloth for a quarter of a century to take up a government job for which he had been selected, but finally he could work for only 41 days - he had reached his retirement age by then.

Azharuddin favors job quota for Muslims | ummid.com

Azharuddin favors job quota for Muslims ummid.com
Former Indian cricket captain turned Congress MP Mohammad Azharuddin Monday supported reservation of government jobs for the Muslims, saying it was necessary for their welfare.

Muslim reservation due to backwardness, not because of religion: Syed Shahabuddin | ummid.com

Muslim reservation due to backwardness, not because of religion: Syed Shahabuddin ummid.com
The Popular Front of India’s two-month long National Campaign for Muslim Reservation kicked off with the grand Public Meeting held at Pune in Maharashtra on Sunday where in about 5000

Monday, February 1, 2010

Congress dares BJP to break alliance with Sena | ummid.com

Congress dares BJP to break alliance with Sena ummid.com
The Congress Monday said that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) should sever its alliance with the Shiv Sena “in the interest of accountability” against its partner’s ‘Mumbai for Marathis’ policy.

13th century holy Qurans seized, 2 held | ummid.com

13th century holy Qurans seized, 2 held ummid.com
City Police apprehended two persons and seized three copies of Holy Quran, dating back to 13th century, from their possession.

AMU court elects new members | ummid.com

AMU court elects new members ummid.com
Eminent scientist Shahid Jameel, former Ambassador to Saudi Arabia Ishrat Aziz, president of All India Muslim Personal Law Board Maulana M Rabe Nadvi and former Indian Hockey Captain Zafar Iqbal

Mumbai belongs to all of India: Chidambaram | ummid.com

Mumbai belongs to all of India: Chidambaram ummid.com
Slamming the Shiv Sena for its controversial “Mumbai for Marathis” slogan, Home Minister P. Chidambaram Monday said such a “pernicious” thesis has to be rejected and the city belongs to all of India.

CBSE starts counselling to reduce exam stress | ummid.com

CBSE starts counselling to reduce exam stress ummid.com
As the Class 10 and 12 board examinations near, the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) Monday started its annual counselling for students and parents to reduce stress.

Indian-origin girl crowned Australia’s brainiest student | ummid.com

Indian-origin girl crowned Australia’s brainiest student ummid.com
A 14-year-old girl of Indian-origin has been crowned as Australia’s brainiest student in a battle of neuroscience knowledge in Sydney.

MANUU, Free Coaching for minorities last date extended | ummid.com

MANUU, Free Coaching for minorities last date extended ummid.com
University Grants Commission Coaching Centre for Minorities at Malegaon Azad National urdu University (MANUU), Hyderabad for Entry into Services will conduct intensive free coaching classes for candidates belonging to Minority communities and who are desirous of appearing for Services exam of the UPSC.

I've never dreamt of winning these awards: Rahman | ummid.com

I've never dreamt of winning these awards: Rahman ummid.com
Indian music maestro A.R. Rahman, who won two awards at the 52nd Annual Grammy Awards ceremony here, says he never dreamt of winning honours of this stature.