Tuesday, August 31, 2010

Now China launches 'super online banking' | ummid.com

Now China launches 'super online banking' ummid.com
China's central bank has started a "super online banking system" that would allow customers to access any number of accounts through a single website.

Indian wins American science journalism award | ummid.com

Indian wins American science journalism award ummid.com
India's Pallava Bagla has won the American Geophysical Union (AGU) David Perlman Award for Excellence in Science Journalism for his articles on the impact of climate change on Himalayan glaciers.

Obama declares end to US combat operations in Iraq | ummid.com

Obama declares end to US combat operations in Iraq ummid.com
US President Barack Obama Tuesday declared an end to the US combat mission in Iraq, more than seven years after the US-led invasion of the Middle Eastern country.

Delhi did wrong to divert SC/ST funds to CWG: Chidambaram | ummid.com

Delhi did wrong to divert SC/ST funds to CWG: Chidambaram ummid.com

Free foodgrains for poor: Pawar gets apex court flak | ummid.com

Free foodgrains for poor: Pawar gets apex court flak ummid.com

Dr. Zakaria of Bhopal elected as member of Central Homeopathic Council | ummid.com

Dr. Zakaria of Bhopal elected as member of Central Homeopathic Council ummid.com
Young and dynamic Dr. Mohammad Zakaria of Bhopal has been elected as the member of the Central Homeopathic Council, (CHC), New Delhi. The result of the election was announced for the lone representation from Madhya Pradesh on Monday. The elections were held in 2008 but the result was withheld due to anomalies in the election process.

Government okays caste census, cabinet nod soon: Pranab | ummid.com

Government okays caste census, cabinet nod soon: Pranab ummid.com
The government has "more or less" decided in favour of a caste census, Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee said Tuesday, adding that the issue would be taken up in the next cabinet meeting for an official nod.

Monsoon session: Only 19 of planned 33 bills passed | ummid.com

Monsoon session: Only 19 of planned 33 bills passed ummid.com
The government managed to get passed only 19 out of the 33 bills it planned to introduce in parliament in the monsoon session that concluded Tuesday.

Ayodhya Verdict: Uttar Pradesh seeks central support | ummid.com

Ayodhya Verdict: Uttar Pradesh seeks central support ummid.com
The Uttar Pradesh government has sought 35,000 paramilitary personnel as part of its contingency planning ahead of the much-awaited verdict in the volatile 125-year-old Ramjanmbhoomi-Babri Masjid case.

India ups Pakistan flood aid to $25 mn | ummid.com

India ups Pakistan flood aid to $25 mn ummid.com
India has raised its aid for Pakistan flood victims to $25 million from the $5 million announced earlier, but the assistance will be routed through the United Nations, External Affairs Minister S.M. Krishna said in the Lok Sabha Tuesday.

India's economy grows by 8.8 percent in April-June quarter | ummid.com

India's economy grows by 8.8 percent in April-June quarter ummid.com
The Indian economy grew at a faster rate of 8.8 percent in the first quarter of current fiscal as strong domestic demand resulted in a spurt of manufacturing activity, official data released Tuesday showed.

Strokes of ancient history - on limited edition pens | ummid.com

Strokes of ancient history - on limited edition pens ummid.com
Pens that don't just write the story but tell it too... a Japan-based company has introduced in India a new series of limited edition fountain pens portraying ancient literature and the mysteries of the Maya civilisation.

Monday, August 30, 2010

Bangladesh minister slammed for comments on Janmashtami | ummid.com

Bangladesh minister slammed for comments on Janmashtami ummid.com
call by Bangladesh Home Minister Sahara Khatun to the minority Hindu community to observe Janmashtami, the birthday of Lord Krishna, "peacefully" and end it by 5 p.m. Wednesday in time for the end of "roza" has been criticised by the nation's media.

Tension in Kashmir mounts after boy’s killing | ummid.com

Tension in Kashmir mounts after boy’s killing ummid.com
With an 11-year-old boy being killed in police firing and another critically injured, tensions have spiralled in the Kashmir Valley prompting authorities Tuesday to impose curfew in this summer capital and other towns.

Obama to mark Iraq transition with major address | ummid.com

Obama to mark Iraq transition with major address ummid.com

Rajya Sabha okays bill for voting rights to NRIs | ummid.com

Rajya Sabha okays bill for voting rights to NRIs ummid.com

Rethink n-liability bill, Left urges government | ummid.com

Rethink n-liability bill, Left urges government ummid.com

Enemy property bill withdrawn | ummid.com

Enemy property bill withdrawn ummid.com

Chinese student cycles 15 days to attend her college | ummid.com

Chinese student cycles 15 days to attend her college ummid.com

Indonesian volcano erupts for second time | ummid.com

Indonesian volcano erupts for second time ummid.com
Mount Sinabung on the Indonesian island of Sumatra Monday erupted for a second time in as many days, forcing thousands of residents to join the more than 20,000 already in evacuation centres, officials said.

Abrar & Nafees among 26 outstanding sportspersons in MP | ummid.com

Abrar & Nafees among 26 outstanding sportspersons in MP ummid.com
Madhya Pradesh Sports award namely Eklavya (to junior) and Vikram (to senior) along with Vishwamitra (to coaches) were presented to outstanding sportspersons in the newly constructed auditorium of Tatya Tope Stadium here on Sunday at a glittering function.

India moves ahead with robotic revolution in surgery | ummid.com

India moves ahead with robotic revolution in surgery ummid.com
A robot performing surgery sounds like a scene out of a Hollywood sci-fi flick. But fiction is fast turning into reality in Indian operation theatres where high-precision robotic surgeries - a less cumbersome procedure than conventional operations - are gaining acceptance.

Notice to Maharashtra on Pragya Singh's bail plea | ummid.com

Notice to Maharashtra on Pragya Singh's bail plea ummid.com
The Supreme Court Monday issued a notice to the Maharashtra government on a bail petition of Sadhvi Pragya Singh Thakur, the main accused in 2008 Malegaon bomb blast.

HDFC Bank in Mumbai looted of Rs.26 lakh | ummid.com

HDFC Bank in Mumbai looted of Rs.26 lakh ummid.com
Armed men looted about Rs.26 lakh at gunpoint from a branch of the HDFC Bank in suburban Borivli area here Monday morning, officials said.

Sunday, August 29, 2010

Four killed in Maharashtra wall collapse | ummid.com

Four killed in Maharashtra wall collapse ummid.com
Four people were killed early Monday when a wall collapsed on their hut in Maharashtra's Ulhasnagar town, police said.

MPs: Crorepatis or underpaid public servants? | ummid.com

MPs: Crorepatis or underpaid public servants? ummid.com
A 300-percent salary hike plus doubling of generous allowances is in the offing for our MPs, never mind that the majority of them are 'crorepatis', or millionaires as revealed by their declared assets! The MPs, of course, insist what they get is woefully short of what is required to discharge their duties as people's representatives.

Obama: I can't have birth certificate plastered on my forehead | ummid.com

Obama: I can't have birth certificate plastered on my forehead ummid.com

Unpaid Saudi imam locks worshippers out | ummid.com

Unpaid Saudi imam locks worshippers out ummid.com

Color of Terror: Saffron, Green or Black? | ummid.com

Color of Terror: Saffron, Green or Black? ummid.com

Over nine million Britons have never used internet | ummid.com

Over nine million Britons have never used internet ummid.com

Mumbai to host design conference | ummid.com

Mumbai to host design conference ummid.com

Sania, Somdev to open their US Open campaign Monday | ummid.com

Sania, Somdev to open their US Open campaign Monday ummid.com

PM watches 'Peepli Live' | ummid.com

PM watches 'Peepli Live' ummid.com

Students protest UPSC results | ummid.com

Students protest UPSC results ummid.com

Sania, Somdev to open their US Open campaign Monday | ummid.com

Sania, Somdev to open their US Open campaign Monday ummid.com

190 kg Mumbai man out of home after five years | ummid.com

190 kg Mumbai man out of home after five years ummid.com

One dead, thousands flee as volcano erupts in Indonesia | ummid.com

One dead, thousands flee as volcano erupts in Indonesia ummid.com

Quran competition ends promising a bigger show next year | ummid.com

Quran competition ends promising a bigger show next year ummid.com

Saturday, August 28, 2010

Judge who disposed of 111 cases in one day faces lawyers' ire | ummid.com

Judge who disposed of 111 cases in one day faces lawyers' ire ummid.com

Kerala food delights to feature on US TV show | ummid.com

Kerala food delights to feature on US TV show ummid.com

PM to watch 'Peepli Live' Sunday | ummid.com

PM to watch 'Peepli Live' Sunday ummid.com

India may send aid to Pakistan through UN | ummid.com

India may send aid to Pakistan through UN ummid.com

AR Rahman unveils Commonwealth Games theme song | ummid.com

AR Rahman unveils Commonwealth Games theme song ummid.com

Teresa's peace prayer finds echo at centenary celebration | ummid.com

Teresa's peace prayer finds echo at centenary celebration ummid.com

Honour Mother Teresa by caring for the unloved: President Patil | ummid.com

Honour Mother Teresa by caring for the unloved: President Patil ummid.com

Students campaign against cutting of trees in Patna zoo | ummid.com

Students campaign against cutting of trees in Patna zoo ummid.com

Thousands of trees in Patna zoo face the axe for airport safety | ummid.com

Thousands of trees in Patna zoo face the axe for airport safety ummid.com

Kashmiri woman separatist leader Asiya Andrabi arrested | ummid.com

Kashmiri woman separatist leader Asiya Andrabi arrested ummid.com

Caste Census and Indian Muslims: A rejoinder to Abusaleh Shariff | ummid.com

Caste Census and Indian Muslims: A rejoinder to Abusaleh Shariff ummid.com
In a recent piece Mr. Abusaleh Shariff (‘Casting the Caste Net’, Indian Express, 23 August 2010) has attempted an imaginative intervention in the debate around the caste census. While he enters the debate both in his ‘professional’ capacity as a renowned economist/demographer

Sir Syed Birth Anniversary: Essay competition on his vision | ummid.com

Sir Syed Birth Anniversary: Essay competition on his vision ummid.com
As part of the celebrations of the 193rd birth anniversary of its legendary founder and an outstanding social reformer, Sir Syed Ahmad Khan, the Aligarh Muslim University would hold an All India Essay Writing Competition for university and college students in English language on the topic “Sir Syed’s vision of empowerment through character building and modern education”.

Left govt. losing confidence of Muslims in Bengal: Prof. Abhijit Dasgupta | ummid.com

Left govt. losing confidence of Muslims in Bengal: Prof. Abhijit Dasgupta ummid.com
"Left front government in West Bengal is losing grip and confidence of Muslims at least", said Prof. Abhijit Dasgupta expressed these views at Maulana Azad National Urdu University (MANUU).

A PIL that unravelled one of India's biggest scams | ummid.com

A PIL that unravelled one of India's biggest scams ummid.com
Bamang Tago, a civil rights leader, did not have the faintest idea that a PIL (public interest litigation) he filed way back in 2004 could eventually unravel one of India's biggest frauds involving over Rs.1,000 crore ($213 million) of government funds allegedly pocketed by a clique of politicians-bureaucrats-contractors in Arunachal Pradesh.

Virtual classroom offers US school degree in Indian homes | ummid.com

Virtual classroom offers US school degree in Indian homes ummid.com
Imagine securing a US high school diploma without even stepping out of your home in India! As India attempts to go international in the field of education, here is a virtual classroom straight from America.

Friday, August 27, 2010

Issue is terrorism, not its colour: Congress | ummid.com

Issue is terrorism, not its colour: Congress ummid.com
Seeking to end the controversy over the "saffron terrorism" remarks of Home Minister P. Chidambaram, the Congress said Friday that the issue was terror and not its colour.

Jet flight evacuated after fire alarm, 25 passengers hurt | ummid.com

Jet flight evacuated after fire alarm, 25 passengers hurt ummid.com
Around 25 passengers sustained injuries during an emergency evacuation of a Jet Airways flight after a fire alarm was raised Friday night. However, officials Saturday said there were no traces of any fire in the engine.

Showcasing the ancient in modern Delhi for Games visitors | ummid.com

Showcasing the ancient in modern Delhi for Games visitors ummid.com

Earthquake in Iran, three villages damaged | ummid.com

Earthquake in Iran, three villages damaged ummid.com

Rahul urges Haryana youth to join politics to weed out corruption | ummid.com

Rahul urges Haryana youth to join politics to weed out corruption ummid.com

Gujarat court acquits nine of waging war charges | ummid.com

Gujarat court acquits nine of waging war charges ummid.com

Amin tells court he fears for life in jail | ummid.com

Amin tells court he fears for life in jail ummid.com

Bangalore phobia will only hurt Western economies | ummid.com

Bangalore phobia will only hurt Western economies ummid.com

By 2030, India's diabetes population will reach 79 mn | ummid.com

By 2030, India's diabetes population will reach 79 mn ummid.com

Shirdi now connected to Mumbai by rail | ummid.com

Shirdi now connected to Mumbai by rail ummid.com

Al Qaeda terror plot in Canada traced back to Pakistan, Iran | ummid.com

Al Qaeda terror plot in Canada traced back to Pakistan, Iran ummid.com

Badal calls up counterpart in Pakistan, offers help | ummid.com

Badal calls up counterpart in Pakistan, offers help ummid.com

Thousands evacuated as floods threaten Pakistani province | ummid.com

Thousands evacuated as floods threaten Pakistani province ummid.com

Why RSS in terrorist activities: Congress to BJP President | ummid.com

Why RSS in terrorist activities: Congress to BJP President ummid.com

ISS astronauts contacted from ancient Incan city | ummid.com

ISS astronauts contacted from ancient Incan city ummid.com

UAE telethon raises $11 mn for flood-hit Pakistan | ummid.com

UAE telethon raises $11 mn for flood-hit Pakistan ummid.com

Storm in Rajya Sabha over Chidambaram's Saffron Terror remarks | ummid.com

Storm in Rajya Sabha over Chidambaram's Saffron Terror remarks ummid.com

Google opens new line to internet phone calls | ummid.com

Google opens new line to internet phone calls ummid.com

Poverty-stricken woman set kids, herself ablaze | ummid.com

Poverty-stricken woman set kids, herself ablaze ummid.com

Bangladesh to introduce pre-primary schooling | ummid.com

Bangladesh to introduce pre-primary schooling ummid.com

Thursday, August 26, 2010

Aptitude test to replace prelims in Civil Services Exam | ummid.com

Aptitude test to replace prelims in Civil Services Exam ummid.com

Kolkatans shower Mother Teresa with love on centenary | ummid.com

Kolkatans shower Mother Teresa with love on centenary ummid.com

Kashmiris for finding solution within India: Abdullah | ummid.com

Kashmiris for finding solution within India: Abdullah ummid.com

Saudi chain removes female cashiers following protests | ummid.com

Saudi chain removes female cashiers following protests ummid.com

Pathans' family told to comply with court orders | ummid.com

Pathans' family told to comply with court orders ummid.com

Haj committee election upheld by court | ummid.com

Haj committee election upheld by court ummid.com

Gujarat riots: Panel asked to seek details from ex-officials | ummid.com

Gujarat riots: Panel asked to seek details from ex-officials ummid.com

Food inflation eases to 10.05 pc; Monsoon to soften it further | ummid.com

Food inflation eases to 10.05 pc; Monsoon to soften it further ummid.com

AR Rahman to unveil Games theme song Aug 28 | ummid.com

AR Rahman to unveil Games theme song Aug 28 ummid.com

Online contest on Mahatma Gandhi begins for Delhi kids | ummid.com

Online contest on Mahatma Gandhi begins for Delhi kids ummid.com

President to inaugurate Mother Teresa centenary function | ummid.com

President to inaugurate Mother Teresa centenary function ummid.com

Time to tell Pakistan to return Kashmir areas: Farooq | ummid.com

Time to tell Pakistan to return Kashmir areas: Farooq ummid.com

Sohrabuddin case: Top cop Johri appears before CBI | ummid.com

Sohrabuddin case: Top cop Johri appears before CBI ummid.com
After ignoring two summons, police commissioner of Gujarat's Rajkot town Geetha Johri appeared before the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) here Thursday in connection with the 2005 staged killing of Sohrabuddin Sheikh and the later elimination of his wife Kauserbi.

'What if US is seen as exporter of terrorism?' | ummid.com

'What if US is seen as exporter of terrorism?' ummid.com
Citing the case of Pakistani-American David Headley, a classified CIA document released by whistleblower organisation Wikileaks asks what would happen if foreign countries began to view the US as an "exporter of terrorism".

Man who slashed Muslim charged with hate crimes | ummid.com

Man who slashed Muslim charged with hate crimes ummid.com
A 21-year old man was arraigned Wednesday in Manhattan Criminal Court, accused of attempted murder and hate crimes on a Muslim taxi driver, New York authorities said.

PM wants 'non-lethal ways' in Kashmir, calls for task force | ummid.com

PM wants 'non-lethal ways' in Kashmir, calls for task force ummid.com
Calling for "non-lethal ways to manage protests" in Kashmir, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh Thursday asked the home minister to establish a "high-power task force" to devise ways of controlling crowds. He also reached out to Maoists, renewing his offer for talks on the condition they abjure violence.

Wednesday, August 25, 2010

Jamia Millia to organize workshop on ‘Self Motivation’ today | ummid.com

Jamia Millia to organize workshop on ‘Self Motivation’ today ummid.com
The University Counseling & Guidance Centre, Jamia Millia Islamia in collaboration with Youth Enrichment Services is going to organize a ‘Jump Start’ workshop on ‘Self Motivation’.

Writers at SAARC literature fest focus on climate change | ummid.com

Writers at SAARC literature fest focus on climate change ummid.com
Writers from South Asian countries have joined hands to discuss climate change issues and ways in which they can contribute in creating more awareness at the 33rd SAARC Festival of Literature that began here Friday.

WikiLeaks releases secret CIA document | ummid.com

WikiLeaks releases secret CIA document ummid.com
Whistle-blowing website WikiLeaks Wednesday published an internal report by the US Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) into a perception that the US was exporting terrorism.

Mammootty: I don't compromise on my religious belief | ummid.com

Mammootty: I don't compromise on my religious belief ummid.com
He is one of the busiest persons in the Malayalam film industry, but superstar Mammootty is not missing his Ramadan fast despite the workload.

Talk to agitating Kashmiris: Habibullah | ummid.com

Talk to agitating Kashmiris: Habibullah ummid.com
To restore calm in Jammu and Kashmir, the government should reach out to people and hold talks with the agitating Kashmiris, Chief Information Commissioner Wajahat Habibullah said Wednesday.

Mob hacks cop to death for killing civilians | ummid.com

Mob hacks cop to death for killing civilians ummid.com
A mob hacked a police constable to death in a Chhattisgarh village Wednesday after he gunned down two civilians in an inebriated condition.

Floods threaten large swathes of north India | ummid.com

Floods threaten large swathes of north India ummid.com

Kolkata prepares to salute Mother Teresa | ummid.com

Kolkata prepares to salute Mother Teresa ummid.com

Police contradict minister on Madani's role in Bangalore blasts | ummid.com

Police contradict minister on Madani's role in Bangalore blasts ummid.com

Near unanimous Lok Sabha nod to n-liability bill | ummid.com

Near unanimous Lok Sabha nod to n-liability bill ummid.com

New solar system found 127 light years away | ummid.com

New solar system found 127 light years away ummid.com

Chidambaram hopeful on Kashmir, pessimistic on Maoist violence | ummid.com

Chidambaram hopeful on Kashmir, pessimistic on Maoist violence ummid.com

Indian potatoes and tomatoes for flood ravaged Pakistan | ummid.com

Indian potatoes and tomatoes for flood ravaged Pakistan ummid.com

Another teenager dies, Kashmir toll rises to 64 | ummid.com

Another teenager dies, Kashmir toll rises to 64 ummid.com
An 18-year-old, who was allegedly beaten up by security forces here last week, succumbed to his injuries Wednesday, taking the toll of civilians killed in the ongoing unrest in the Kashmir Valley to 64.

More Americans have unfavourable views on Islam | ummid.com

More Americans have unfavourable views on Islam ummid.com
The number of Americans viewing Islam favourably has declined since 2005, but there is little change in those saying that Islam is more likely than other religions to encourage violence, according to a new poll.

Nuclear liability bill tabled in Lok Sabha | ummid.com

Nuclear liability bill tabled in Lok Sabha ummid.com
The nuclear liability bill was tabled in Lok Sabha Wednesday by Minister of State for Science and Technology Prithviraj Chavan.

'Viable option to dispose off Bhopal Union Carbide’s toxic waste exists in India' | ummid.com

'Viable option to dispose off Bhopal Union Carbide’s toxic waste exists in India' ummid.com
Bhopal: Cheer up. There is some good news for the survivors of Bhopal gas tragedy, the world’s worst industrial disaster, including the NGOs working for them and the Madhya Pradesh Government as far as disposing off the toxic waste lying in the erstwhile killer Union Carbide pesticide plant, which has become an enigma of sorts for one and all, is concerned.

Oppn for all-party meet to discuss efficacy of EVMs | ummid.com

Oppn for all-party meet to discuss efficacy of EVMs ummid.com
Major opposition parties including BJP and Left today demanded an all-party meeting to discuss indepth the "vulnerability" of the Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) in elections.

BJP hits out at Chidambaram for using the term 'Saffron Terror' | ummid.com

BJP hits out at Chidambaram for using the term 'Saffron Terror' ummid.com
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) lashes out at Home Minister P. Chidambaram for using the term 'Saffron Terrorism' and accused the government of targeting Hindus.

New phenomenon of 'saffron terrorism' in India, says PC | ummid.com

New phenomenon of 'saffron terrorism' in India, says PC ummid.com
Warning that there has been no let up in attempts to radicalise the youth, Home Minister P Chidambaram today said a new phenomenon of "saffron terrorism" involved in many bomb blasts has been uncovered.

Tuesday, August 24, 2010

UAE launches global health mission for poor kids | ummid.com

UAE launches global health mission for poor kids ummid.com

Hindus, Muslims pray together to keep floods away | ummid.com

Hindus, Muslims pray together to keep floods away ummid.com

‘Police chief, officials helped Israeli drug dealer escape’ | ummid.com

‘Police chief, officials helped Israeli drug dealer escape’ ummid.com

China plane crash: 43 killed, more than 50 injured | ummid.com

China plane crash: 43 killed, more than 50 injured ummid.com

AMU Kishaganj Co-ordination meets with Sharad Yadav in Delhi | ummid.com

AMU Kishaganj Co-ordination meets with Sharad Yadav in Delhi ummid.com

Mumbai diamond heist solved, suspects held in Dubai | ummid.com

Mumbai diamond heist solved, suspects held in Dubai ummid.com

Madani’s hand suspected in blasts at Chinnaswamy stadium | ummid.com

Madani’s hand suspected in blasts at Chinnaswamy stadium ummid.com

Husain, Raza works leave art lovers "floored" | ummid.com

Husain, Raza works leave art lovers "floored" ummid.com

Maharashtra celebrates Raksha Bandhan with fervour | ummid.com

Maharashtra celebrates Raksha Bandhan with fervour ummid.com

Quake hits Pakistan; Mild tremors felt in Srinagar and adjoining areas | ummid.com

Quake hits Pakistan; Mild tremors felt in Srinagar and adjoining areas ummid.com

Ground Zero mosque imam’s wife says US discriminating against Muslims like Jews | ummid.com

Ground Zero mosque imam’s wife says US discriminating against Muslims like Jews ummid.com

Indian-origin researcher challenges Darwin’s ’survival of the fittest’ theory | ummid.com

Indian-origin researcher challenges Darwin’s ’survival of the fittest’ theory ummid.com

Unsafe electronic voting machines: Shooting the messenger | ummid.com

Unsafe electronic voting machines: Shooting the messenger ummid.com

Indian researcher shows faults in EVMs, gets arrested | ummid.com

Indian researcher shows faults in EVMs, gets arrested ummid.com

Haj 2010: India gets additional quota of 10K hajis | ummid.com

Haj 2010: India gets additional quota of 10K hajis ummid.com

Nepal plane crash: All 14 on board feared dead | ummid.com

Nepal plane crash: All 14 on board feared dead ummid.com

Monday, August 23, 2010

IGNOU to take latest farming knowledge to remote villages | ummid.com

IGNOU to take latest farming knowledge to remote villages ummid.com

Rs.6.5 crore diamond heist at international jewellery show | ummid.com

Rs.6.5 crore diamond heist at international jewellery show ummid.com

Police clueless as Israeli drug dealer goes ‘missing’ | ummid.com

Police clueless as Israeli drug dealer goes ‘missing’ ummid.com

Government ready to accept any formulation on n-bill: Chavan | ummid.com

Government ready to accept any formulation on n-bill: Chavan ummid.com

Ishrat Jahan killing: Court inquires about SIT’s view | ummid.com

Ishrat Jahan killing: Court inquires about SIT’s view ummid.com

200 percent salary hike proposed for Delhi lawmakers | ummid.com

200 percent salary hike proposed for Delhi lawmakers ummid.com

Palestinians reject precondition set by Israeli Premier | ummid.com

Palestinians reject precondition set by Israeli Premier ummid.com

Now, a maths formula to help you get cheapest flights | ummid.com

Now, a maths formula to help you get cheapest flights ummid.com

Smallest full moon tomorrow | ummid.com

Smallest full moon tomorrow ummid.com

Iran unveils first unmanned aerial vehicle to deliver “peace and friendship” | ummid.com

Iran unveils first unmanned aerial vehicle to deliver “peace and friendship” ummid.com

‘Holiday court’ to help clear backlog of cases in Tripura | ummid.com

‘Holiday court’ to help clear backlog of cases in Tripura ummid.com

CPI-M asks parties to oppose new amendments to N-bill | ummid.com

CPI-M asks parties to oppose new amendments to N-bill ummid.com

Cabinet hikes MPs’ perks, salary raise unaltered | ummid.com

Cabinet hikes MPs’ perks, salary raise unaltered ummid.com

Sunday, August 22, 2010

Peace and Settlement cannot go together, says Abbas | ummid.com

Peace and Settlement cannot go together, says Abbas ummid.com

Kolkata, world's 8th most inexpensive city | ummid.com

Kolkata, world's 8th most inexpensive city ummid.com

Supporters and critics of ground zero mosque protest near the site | ummid.com

Supporters and critics of ground zero mosque protest near the site ummid.com

Somnath Chatterjee followed conscience above ideology: PM | ummid.com

Somnath Chatterjee followed conscience above ideology: PM ummid.com

Karat wanted to teach Manmohan and Sonia a lesson: Somnath | ummid.com

Karat wanted to teach Manmohan and Sonia a lesson: Somnath ummid.com

NGO holds hearing on Orissa’s anti-Christian violence | ummid.com

NGO holds hearing on Orissa’s anti-Christian violence ummid.com

Students shouldn’t be forced to wear burqas: Dhaka court | ummid.com

Students shouldn’t be forced to wear burqas: Dhaka court ummid.com

Babri verdict: Plans afoot to deal with law and order | ummid.com

Babri verdict: Plans afoot to deal with law and order ummid.com

41,827 decade-old cases pending in Delhi courts | ummid.com

41,827 decade-old cases pending in Delhi courts ummid.com

Nuclear Liability Bill faces fresh hurdles from BJP, Left | ummid.com

Nuclear Liability Bill faces fresh hurdles from BJP, Left ummid.com

IGNOU to offer course in PC hardware, networking | ummid.com

IGNOU to offer course in PC hardware, networking ummid.com
The Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) Sunday launched a certificate course in PC Hardware and Networking in association with HCL Infosystems Ltd, an official said.

Maharashtra mulling industry status for animation, gaming | ummid.com

Maharashtra mulling industry status for animation, gaming ummid.com
With the animation and gaming sectors rapidly-burgeoning, the Maharashtra Government has proposed granting industry status and extending benefits to them, akin to those available to IT units in the state, a senior State Government official said.

Poor children are securing more seats in IITs: Director | ummid.com

Poor children are securing more seats in IITs: Director ummid.com
Fighting all odds more and more poor children are making it to the prestigious Indian Institute of Technology, some of them without even taking any help from private coaching centers.

BJP wants to shed communal image, eyes Christian votes in Goa | ummid.com

BJP wants to shed communal image, eyes Christian votes in Goa ummid.com
In a bid to shed its communal image and boost its minority vote base, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leaders will interact with Christian religious leaders, including the archbishop of Goa, the party announced Sunday.

Indiana professor to spearhead major study on Indian judiciary | ummid.com

Indiana professor to spearhead major study on Indian judiciary ummid.com
Jayanth Krishnan-a professor of Indiana University Maurer School of Law-will serve as project director for an intensive study on the lower judiciary in India, it has been announced.

Haryana varsity makes Hindi compulsory for foreign students | ummid.com

Haryana varsity makes Hindi compulsory for foreign students ummid.com
Foreign students at the Chaudhry Charan Singh Haryana Agricultural University (CCSHAU) in Hisar will now have to study Hindi as a compulsory subject, a varsity official said Sunday.

IIT joint entrance on April 10 | ummid.com

IIT joint entrance on April 10 ummid.com
The IIT joint entrance examination (IIT-JEE) for the year 2011 will be held in April 10 and the format of the exam remains unchanged.

Congress-BJP pact on N-Liability Bill is sign of political maturity | ummid.com

Congress-BJP pact on N-Liability Bill is sign of political maturity ummid.com
Notwithstanding minor differences over the draft of the nuclear liability bill, the fact that the Congress and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) - and even the Left - are on the same page on its passage through parliament is a positive sign.

Saturday, August 21, 2010

China launches exclusive internet cafe for teens | ummid.com

China launches exclusive internet cafe for teens ummid.com
China has launched a first-of-its-kind internet cafe exclusively for teenagers with internet filtering software.

Pakistanis flee as second wave of flood hits the country | ummid.com

Pakistanis flee as second wave of flood hits the country ummid.com
A second wave of floods have inundated several areas in Balochistan even as the worst deluge in Pakistan’s history led to mass evacuation in Sindh regions where around 3.6 million people have been affected and over 600,000 displaced.

Fasting Muslim prisoners allege they are beaten up in lockup | ummid.com

Fasting Muslim prisoners allege they are beaten up in lockup ummid.com
In Bhopal on Friday about a dozen Muslim jail inmates were injured, eight of them seriously, when they were allegedly beaten up by policemen in the lockup of the district court where they had been brought up for hearing.

AMU invites nominations for Sir Syed International Award | ummid.com

AMU invites nominations for Sir Syed International Award ummid.com
The Aligarh Muslim University has announced its prestigious international award named after its founder, “Sir Syed Ahmad Khan International Award” for the year 2010.

Rahul Gandhi in Aligarh; surprises Mayawati, farmers | ummid.com

Rahul Gandhi in Aligarh; surprises Mayawati, farmers ummid.com

Saudi Arabia to launch official TV, radio for fatwa | ummid.com

Saudi Arabia to launch official TV, radio for fatwa ummid.com

NGO to hold hearing on anti-Christian violence in Orissa | ummid.com

NGO to hold hearing on anti-Christian violence in Orissa ummid.com

Imam remuneration issue a poll stunt: Congress | ummid.com

Imam remuneration issue a poll stunt: Congress ummid.com

Bill to rebuild Nalanda University passed in Rajya Sabha | ummid.com

Bill to rebuild Nalanda University passed in Rajya Sabha ummid.com

NRIs to get voting rights: Moily | ummid.com

NRIs to get voting rights: Moily ummid.com
Indian government is planning to provide voting rights to Non-Resident Indians and steps are being taken to make it a reality, Law and Justice Minister Veerappa Moily has said.

NRIs to get voting rights: Moily | ummid.com

NRIs to get voting rights: Moily ummid.com
Indian government is planning to provide voting rights to Non-Resident Indians and steps are being taken to make it a reality, Law and Justice Minister Veerappa Moily has said.

NRIs to get voting rights: Moily | ummid.com

NRIs to get voting rights: Moily ummid.com
Indian government is planning to provide voting rights to Non-Resident Indians and steps are being taken to make it a reality, Law and Justice Minister Veerappa Moily has said.

Peace in parliament as deadlock over salary over | ummid.com

Peace in parliament as deadlock over salary over ummid.com

Friday, August 20, 2010

Three-fold salary hike, yet MPs say yeh dil mange more | ummid.com

Three-fold salary hike, yet MPs say yeh dil mange more ummid.com

Maulana Wahiduddin Khan gets Sadhbhavana Award | ummid.com

Maulana Wahiduddin Khan gets Sadhbhavana Award ummid.com

Triumphant Shireen steps into Aliah University without veil | ummid.com

Triumphant Shireen steps into Aliah University without veil ummid.com

U.S., Europe saved $30 Billion due to outsourcing in India | ummid.com

U.S., Europe saved $30 Billion due to outsourcing in India ummid.com

Mosque near Ground Zero! | ummid.com

Mosque near Ground Zero! ummid.com

Thank you India! says Pakistan with box of mangoes | ummid.com

Thank you India! says Pakistan with box of mangoes ummid.com

Mock proceedings in parliament; Lalu, Mulayam elected ‘PM’ | ummid.com

Mock proceedings in parliament; Lalu, Mulayam elected ‘PM’ ummid.com

Revision petition filed in Ishrat Jahan case | ummid.com

Revision petition filed in Ishrat Jahan case ummid.com

Caste in census: Additional expenditure of Rs 4,000 cr | ummid.com

Caste in census: Additional expenditure of Rs 4,000 cr ummid.com

SC notice to Maharashtra on Col Purohit's bail plea | ummid.com

SC notice to Maharashtra on Col Purohit's bail plea ummid.com

Andhra textile printing exhibition in United Kingdom | ummid.com

Andhra textile printing exhibition in United Kingdom ummid.com

Nuclear Liability Bill: Govt. changes controversial portions | ummid.com

Nuclear Liability Bill: Govt. changes controversial portions ummid.com

Six killed, 5 trapped in Mumbra chawl collapse | ummid.com

Six killed, 5 trapped in Mumbra chawl collapse ummid.com

Phir Bhi Dil Hai Hindustani, tweets Shah Rukh Khan | ummid.com

Phir Bhi Dil Hai Hindustani, tweets Shah Rukh Khan ummid.com

Universe will continue to expand forever, says a scientist of Indian-origin | ummid.com

Universe will continue to expand forever, says a scientist of Indian-origin ummid.com

Obama is a Christian, says White House | ummid.com

Obama is a Christian, says White House ummid.com

Thursday, August 19, 2010

Cabinet clears salary hike of MPs | ummid.com

Cabinet clears salary hike of MPs ummid.com

Pakistan accepts Indian aid offer | ummid.com

Pakistan accepts Indian aid offer ummid.com

SIT to probe role of former minister, police officials Gujarat riots | ummid.com

SIT to probe role of former minister, police officials Gujarat riots ummid.com

Hamid Ansari confers 1st national photo awards to 4 photojournalists | ummid.com

Hamid Ansari confers 1st national photo awards to 4 photojournalists ummid.com

Promote mathematics among young generation, says President | ummid.com

Promote mathematics among young generation, says President ummid.com

'Centre for culture at Jamia Millia has potential for excellence' | ummid.com

'Centre for culture at Jamia Millia has potential for excellence' ummid.com

Left objects to clubbing of two clauses in nuclear bill | ummid.com

Left objects to clubbing of two clauses in nuclear bill ummid.com

Don't succumb to pressures by multinationals: CPI(M) to govt | ummid.com

Don't succumb to pressures by multinationals: CPI(M) to govt ummid.com

Virtual classrooms for polytechnic students in Maharashtra | ummid.com

Virtual classrooms for polytechnic students in Maharashtra ummid.com

Kerala DGP rules out deliberate delay in Madani's arrest | ummid.com

Kerala DGP rules out deliberate delay in Madani's arrest ummid.com

Support to Nuclear Bill: Its Congress-BJP deal, claims Opposition | ummid.com

Support to Nuclear Bill: Its Congress-BJP deal, claims Opposition ummid.com

Remove burqa if want to testify in court: Australian Judge | ummid.com

Remove burqa if want to testify in court: Australian Judge ummid.com
Western Australia District Court Judge Shauna Deane said it would be inappropriate for the woman to testify with her face covered but didn’t specify what the woman could wear.

Dialogue key to ending cycle of violence in Kashmir: Sonia | ummid.com

Dialogue key to ending cycle of violence in Kashmir: Sonia ummid.com
Expressing anguish over the developments in Kashmir Valley, Congress chief Sonia Gandhi today underlined the need to reach out to the people of the state, particularly the youth, and said dialogue and mutual understanding were the key to ending the cycle of violence.

Wednesday, August 18, 2010

US ends combat operations in Iraq but plans to double Civilian Force | ummid.com

US ends combat operations in Iraq but plans to double Civilian Force ummid.com
Even as the last brigade of U.S. combat troops began to leave Iraq Thursday, the Obama administration planned to double the number of private security guards it has in the country to fill the void.

Madhya Pradesh to constitute Clean Development Mechanism Agency | ummid.com

Madhya Pradesh to constitute Clean Development Mechanism Agency ummid.com
A Madhya Pradesh Clean Development Mechanism, (CDM), Agency will be constituted in the state. This was decided at a cabinet meeting chaired by state Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan here on Wednesday.

Accept Indian aid, no role for politics in disaster: US to Pak | ummid.com

Accept Indian aid, no role for politics in disaster: US to Pak ummid.com
Asserting that there is no role for politics in disaster response, the Obama Administration has said it expects Pakistan to accept the USD 5 million aid offer from India for its flood relief work.

No plans to bring back Kohinoor diamond: Govt | ummid.com

No plans to bring back Kohinoor diamond: Govt ummid.com

Roof of school building collapsed, 18 children killed | ummid.com

Roof of school building collapsed, 18 children killed ummid.com

Khushwant's best PM now tops Newsweek's list of 10 world leaders | ummid.com

Khushwant's best PM now tops Newsweek's list of 10 world leaders ummid.com

2 cases of polio detected in Malegaon | ummid.com

2 cases of polio detected in Malegaon ummid.com

Curfew, strike, protests back in Kashmir | ummid.com

Curfew, strike, protests back in Kashmir ummid.com

5 tested positive of swine flu in Aurangabad | ummid.com

5 tested positive of swine flu in Aurangabad ummid.com

800 dangerous structures in Thane | ummid.com

800 dangerous structures in Thane ummid.com
Alarmed by Tuesday's building collapse that killed 10 people, the civic body in Thane in Maharashtra said there were about 800 buildings in dilapidated condition posing danger to over 100,000 citizens.

President Patil to inaugurate International Mathematicians Congress in Hyderabad | ummid.com

President Patil to inaugurate International Mathematicians Congress in Hyderabad ummid.com
President Pratibha Devisingh Patil will visit Hyderabad on Wednesday evening to inaugurate the International Mathematicians Congress. The Congress would be held from August 19 to 27.

Maoists blast school building in Jamshedpur | ummid.com

Maoists blast school building in Jamshedpur ummid.com
A group of 30 contemporary Indian artists are set to exhibit their works in Italy as part of an initiative to strengthen mutual relationships among artists between the two countries.

Contemporary Indian artists set to exhibit in Italy | ummid.com

Contemporary Indian artists set to exhibit in Italy ummid.com
A group of 30 contemporary Indian artists are set to exhibit their works in Italy as part of an initiative to strengthen mutual relationships among artists between the two countries.

'Idea of Pakistan/font/a in Bengal Muslim Anglo Press' | ummid.com

'Idea of Pakistan/font/a in Bengal Muslim Anglo Press' ummid.com
Maulana Azad National Urdu University (MANUU), Centre for the Study of Social Exclusion and Inclusive Policy, organized a lecture, entitled, “The idea of Pakistan in the Bengal Muslim Anglo Press – Star of India: 1932-1949”, on 16th August, 2010, in the conference hall, MANUU Campus.

Tuesday, August 17, 2010

36 arrested for Bareilly riots | ummid.com

36 arrested for Bareilly riots ummid.com

DoPT, IGNOU sign MoU to enable distant learning for Govt. employees | ummid.com

DoPT, IGNOU sign MoU to enable distant learning for Govt. employees ummid.com

Digvijay asks RSS to clear stand on Jinnah's role in partition | ummid.com

Digvijay asks RSS to clear stand on Jinnah's role in partition ummid.com

Shots at Turkey's Tel Aviv embassy | ummid.com

Shots at Turkey's Tel Aviv embassy ummid.com

Petition alleges plot in Karkare death; Centre reply sought | ummid.com

Petition alleges plot in Karkare death; Centre reply sought ummid.com

10 killed, 20 injured in building collapse in Thane | ummid.com

10 killed, 20 injured in building collapse in Thane ummid.com

49 accused in Lecturer attack case, 30 absconding | ummid.com

49 accused in Lecturer attack case, 30 absconding ummid.com

PM returned Rs two lakh he took from Khushwant for election | ummid.com

PM returned Rs two lakh he took from Khushwant for election ummid.com

China deploys new CCS-5 missiles on borders with India | ummid.com

China deploys new CCS-5 missiles on borders with India ummid.com

65-year-old woman set afire allegedly by daughter-in-law | ummid.com

65-year-old woman set afire allegedly by daughter-in-law ummid.com

Shortage of quality faculty a matter for concern: Sibal | ummid.com

Shortage of quality faculty a matter for concern: Sibal ummid.com

PDP leader Madani arrested, taken to Bangalore | ummid.com

PDP leader Madani arrested, taken to Bangalore ummid.com

Crime against SCs, STs on rise: Govt | ummid.com

Crime against SCs, STs on rise: Govt ummid.com
Crime against Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes communities has seen a surge in the recent years as close to 40,000 cases were registered during 2008, about 3,600 more than the previous year.

PM announces Rs 125 crore relief for Leh cloudburst victims | ummid.com

PM announces Rs 125 crore relief for Leh cloudburst victims ummid.com
Prime Minister Manmohan Singh today announced a Rs 125 crore relief packaged for the Leh cloudburst victims and said all houses destroyed by the natural calamity will be reconstructed within the next two-and-a-half months.

Monday, August 16, 2010

'Fasting is Mine and it is I who give reward for it' | ummid.com

'Fasting is Mine and it is I who give reward for it' ummid.com
Saum i.e. the fast begins with Suhur – the pre-dawn meal and ends with Iftaar – the food taken at the dusk.

MANUU begins admission process for distance learning courses | ummid.com

MANUU begins admission process for distance learning courses ummid.com
Maulana Azad National Urdu University’s Directorate of Distance Education has started admission process (academic year 2010-11) in different UG, PG, Diploma and Certificate courses.

Prof S M Rashid new Pro-VC of Jamia | ummid.com

Prof S M Rashid new Pro-VC of Jamia ummid.com
Jamia Milia Islamia has appointed Prof S M Rashid, an expert in the field of remote-sensing, as its new Pro Vice-Chancellor.

Saudi Ministry allows 16% increase in Umrah visas for Ramadan | ummid.com

Saudi Ministry allows 16% increase in Umrah visas for Ramadan ummid.com
The Ministry of Haj in Saudi Arabia has increased the number of Ramadan visas for foreign pilgrims by 16 percent, according to Walid Abu Saba, head of the Tourism and Hotel Committee at the Makkah Chamber of Commerce and Industry.

Coffee, Crackberry and me | ummid.com

Coffee, Crackberry and me ummid.com

Parliament adjourned over farmers' death in Uttar Pradesh | ummid.com

Parliament adjourned over farmers' death in Uttar Pradesh ummid.com

Farooq makes light of the shoe incident in Srinagar | ummid.com

Farooq makes light of the shoe incident in Srinagar ummid.com

AR Rahman launches CWG theme song | ummid.com

AR Rahman launches CWG theme song ummid.com

Modi to follow path of truth to fight injustice | ummid.com

Modi to follow path of truth to fight injustice ummid.com

Sunday, August 15, 2010

BSF Guards offer sweets to Pakistan rangers on I- Day | ummid.com

BSF Guards offer sweets to Pakistan rangers on I- Day ummid.com

Madani to surrender before Court | ummid.com

Madani to surrender before Court ummid.com

Father-daughter duo who helped Gandhiji learn Urdu | ummid.com

Father-daughter duo who helped Gandhiji learn Urdu ummid.com

Maharashtra athletes emerge overall champs in National West Zone Jr. Athletics | ummid.com

Maharashtra athletes emerge overall champs in National West Zone Jr. Athletics ummid.com

Urdu press and India's freedom struggle | ummid.com

Urdu press and India's freedom struggle ummid.com

Maharashtra brings labourers under banking ambit | ummid.com

Maharashtra brings labourers under banking ambit ummid.com

Peepli Live and its Aligarh Connection | ummid.com

Peepli Live and its Aligarh Connection ummid.com

Shoe hurled at Omar Abdullah during I-Day function | ummid.com

Shoe hurled at Omar Abdullah during I-Day function ummid.com

Hiccup during unfurling of tricolour causes embarrassment | ummid.com

Hiccup during unfurling of tricolour causes embarrassment ummid.com

Ghulam Nabi Azad and Medical College of AMU | ummid.com

Ghulam Nabi Azad and Medical College of AMU ummid.com

Dr. Manmohan Singh becomes 3rd PM to hoist flag at Red Fort for 7th time | ummid.com

Dr. Manmohan Singh becomes 3rd PM to hoist flag at Red Fort for 7th time ummid.com

Saturday, August 14, 2010

Poor worst affected by price rise: Manmohan | ummid.com

Poor worst affected by price rise: Manmohan ummid.com

India wants prosperity, peace and harmony in its neighbouring countries | ummid.com

India wants prosperity, peace and harmony in its neighbouring countries ummid.com

Offer prayers in Ramadan nights to seek forgiveness | ummid.com

Offer prayers in Ramadan nights to seek forgiveness ummid.com

Two civilians killed in Kashmir Valley in fresh violence | ummid.com

Two civilians killed in Kashmir Valley in fresh violence ummid.com

President asks Maoists to come for dialogue | ummid.com

President asks Maoists to come for dialogue ummid.com

Researchers dismiss superbug controversy | ummid.com

Researchers dismiss superbug controversy ummid.com
Experts across India on Friday said that the issue of superbug of Indian origin, or New Delhi metallo-beta-lactamase (NDM-1), is unnecessarily being fuelled as similar resistances have been found in other parts of the world.

Madani moves HC seeking quashing of charge sheet in blast case | ummid.com

Madani moves HC seeking quashing of charge sheet in blast case ummid.com
PDP leader Abdul Nasser Madani, an accused in the Bangalore serial bomb blast case, has filed a petition in the Karnataka High Court seeking quashing of the charge sheet against him and further proceedings in the case.

Ramadan, an uplifting time for stock markets in Muslim countries | ummid.com

Ramadan, an uplifting time for stock markets in Muslim countries ummid.com
A new research from the University of New Hampshire has found that during the holy month of Ramadan, stock returns are almost nine times higher in predominately Muslim countries than during other times of the year.

Israeli restrictions prevented thousands from praying in Al-Aqsa | ummid.com

Israeli restrictions prevented thousands from praying in Al-Aqsa ummid.com
The Grand Mufti of Jerusalem and Palestine Sheikh Mohammed Hussein said that the Israeli restrictions prevented thousands of Palestinian worshipers from attending the first Friday prayer of Ramadan at the Al-Aqsa Mosque in Jerusalem, Arab News Correspondent Mohammed Mar'i reports from Ramallah.

India inspiration to people around the globe: Obama | ummid.com

India inspiration to people around the globe: Obama ummid.com
India and Indians have been an inspiration and beacon of hope for people across the globe, US President Barack Obama has said on the eve of India's 63rd Independence Day.

Shabnam Lone says peace must replace raw anger in Kashmir | ummid.com

Shabnam Lone says peace must replace raw anger in Kashmir ummid.com
Some intellectuals in Kashmir believe that all parties-the separatist as well as those in the mainstream-need to come together and facilitate the return of peace.

Friday, August 13, 2010

Obama hosts Iftaar extending support to build Ground Zero mosque | ummid.com

Obama hosts Iftaar extending support to build Ground Zero mosque ummid.com

Govt. to probe any 'ulterior motives' behind superbug claim | ummid.com

Govt. to probe any 'ulterior motives' behind superbug claim ummid.com

India offers USD 5 million aid to Pakistan flood victims | ummid.com

India offers USD 5 million aid to Pakistan flood victims ummid.com

Students stage violent protest outside Patna's Aeronautics Institute | ummid.com

Students stage violent protest outside Patna's Aeronautics Institute ummid.com

Centre seeks report from MP govt on missing explosives | ummid.com

Centre seeks report from MP govt on missing explosives ummid.com

World's biggest clock begins ticking in Makkah | ummid.com

World's biggest clock begins ticking in Makkah ummid.com

Fatwas only by senior scholars: Saudi Ruler | ummid.com

Fatwas only by senior scholars: Saudi Ruler ummid.com

Maharashtra Waqf Board CEO transferred amid allegations of misusing office | ummid.com

Maharashtra Waqf Board CEO transferred amid allegations of misusing office ummid.com

Muslim man has to maintain divorced wife till she remarries: HC | ummid.com

Muslim man has to maintain divorced wife till she remarries: HC ummid.com

Woman set to become senior Muslim cop in Gujarat | ummid.com

Woman set to become senior Muslim cop in Gujarat ummid.com

Cosmetic surgery 'doesn't help those with body dysmorphic disorder' | ummid.com

Cosmetic surgery 'doesn't help those with body dysmorphic disorder' ummid.com

Thursday, August 12, 2010

When Muslim neighbours helped in a Kashmiri Pandit's last rites | ummid.com

When Muslim neighbours helped in a Kashmiri Pandit's last rites ummid.com

Maharashtra minister directs institutes to fulfil minority quota | ummid.com

Maharashtra minister directs institutes to fulfil minority quota ummid.com

Govt surprised over UK scientists linking bug to India | ummid.com

Govt surprised over UK scientists linking bug to India ummid.com

Bill to give 50 pc quota to women in Panchayats in Jharkhand | ummid.com

Bill to give 50 pc quota to women in Panchayats in Jharkhand ummid.com

Govt. will not allow caste-based census to affect head count integrity: Mukherjee | ummid.com

Govt. will not allow caste-based census to affect head count integrity: Mukherjee ummid.com

Gujarat HC transfers Ishrat case to Supreme Court-appointed SIT | ummid.com

Gujarat HC transfers Ishrat case to Supreme Court-appointed SIT ummid.com
The Gujarat High Court on Thursday rejected Ishrat Jahan's mother, Shamima Kausar's, plea to transfer the encounter-related case to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI).

UN launches aid appeal for flood victims in Pakistan | ummid.com

UN launches aid appeal for flood victims in Pakistan ummid.com
The United Nations has launched an appeal for $459m to help the victims of devastating floods that have affected more than 14 million people across Pakistan.

With Ramadan comes peace in Kashmir | ummid.com

With Ramadan comes peace in Kashmir ummid.com
After days of unrest and curfew, the situation in the Kashmir Valley was on Thursday calm with curfew being lifted from all the regions and a break in strikes called by separatists.

LS adjourns after uproar over inclusion of caste in census | ummid.com

LS adjourns after uproar over inclusion of caste in census ummid.com

Tuesday, August 10, 2010

Rahul Gandhi participates in IRMA meet | ummid.com

Rahul Gandhi participates in IRMA meet ummid.com

22nd National West Zone Jr. Athletics at Bhopal from Aug. 11 | ummid.com

22nd National West Zone Jr. Athletics at Bhopal from Aug. 11 ummid.com

PM urges all shades of political opinion to come forward for talks in J and K | ummid.com

PM urges all shades of political opinion to come forward for talks in J and K ummid.com

Teacher wins fight against burqa diktat | ummid.com

Teacher wins fight against burqa diktat ummid.com

UP govt may increase seats in varsities, degree colleges | ummid.com

UP govt may increase seats in varsities, degree colleges ummid.com

Sibal for regulatory mechanism for distance education | ummid.com

Sibal for regulatory mechanism for distance education ummid.com

Uproar in Parliament over Mamata's Maoist remark | ummid.com

Uproar in Parliament over Mamata's Maoist remark ummid.com

Microsoft's prototype mobile phone 'Menlo' showcased | ummid.com

Microsoft's prototype mobile phone 'Menlo' showcased ummid.com
Microsoft Research has apparently been working on what looks like a new mobile platform, called Menlo, whose features could be integrated in mainstream devices in the future.

Monday, August 9, 2010

Israel to restrict Palestinians' entry to Jerusalem in Ramadan | ummid.com

Israel to restrict Palestinians' entry to Jerusalem in Ramadan ummid.com
Israeli police announced Monday that it will restrict the entry of Palestinian worshipers from the West Bank into Jerusalem for Friday prayers at Al-Aqsa Mosque during the holy month of Ramadan, which begins later this week, reports Arab News Correspondent Mohammad Mar'i from Ramallah.

Muslim women law board decries fatwa against woman qazi | ummid.com

Muslim women law board decries fatwa against woman qazi ummid.com

Non-bailable warrants against two in Ayodhya case | ummid.com

Non-bailable warrants against two in Ayodhya case ummid.com

The term ‘Hindu Terrorism’ is a Misnomer | ummid.com

The term ‘Hindu Terrorism’ is a Misnomer ummid.com

SC judge for CBI probe in custodial death cases | ummid.com

SC judge for CBI probe in custodial death cases ummid.com

BJP to oppose any bid for grant of autonomy to J&K | ummid.com

BJP to oppose any bid for grant of autonomy to J&K ummid.com

BJP to oppose any bid for grant of autonomy to J&K | ummid.com

BJP to oppose any bid for grant of autonomy to J&K ummid.com

Jammu and Kashmir students pray for Leh flood victims | ummid.com

Jammu and Kashmir students pray for Leh flood victims ummid.com

Fasting is prescribed so that you may learn self-restraint | ummid.com

Fasting is prescribed so that you may learn self-restraint ummid.com
Ramadan, the Muslim Holy month of fasting is here again. Though most of us are aware of the virtues, and dos and don’ts of this holy month, they are worth recalling here so as to make best use of these precious days on one hand and try to clear the misconceptions about Islam if any in the minds of fellow non-Muslim brethren on the other.

Wahiuddin Khan to get Rajiv Gandhi Sadbhavna Award | ummid.com

Wahiuddin Khan to get Rajiv Gandhi Sadbhavna Award ummid.com
Maulana Wahiduddin Khan will be given the prestigious Rajiv Gandhi National Sadbhawana Award for his contribution towards the promotion of communal harmony, peace and goodwill.

Cabinet clears societies to run six AIIMS-like institutions | ummid.com

Cabinet clears societies to run six AIIMS-like institutions ummid.com
The Union Cabinet today approved a proposal to form societies for each of the six AIIMS like institutions which are being set up under the Pradhan Mantri Swasthya Suraksha Yojna (PMSSY).

Sunday, August 8, 2010

Municipal polls test for Modi after arrest of his aide Shah | ummid.com

Municipal polls test for Modi after arrest of his aide Shah ummid.com

Kerala retains overall championship title in Inter-State Athletics | ummid.com

Kerala retains overall championship title in Inter-State Athletics ummid.com

Islamic Finance: International seminar, essay competition in Kochi | ummid.com

Islamic Finance: International seminar, essay competition in Kochi ummid.com

Health Journal ‘New Life Era’ launched from Bhopal | ummid.com

Health Journal ‘New Life Era’ launched from Bhopal ummid.com

Bukhari to announce third front in Bihar tomorrow | ummid.com

Bukhari to announce third front in Bihar tomorrow ummid.com

US wants peace in Iraq and Afganistan: Rashad Hussain | ummid.com

US wants peace in Iraq and Afganistan: Rashad Hussain ummid.com

Using computer 'can diminish teens' reading and maths results' | ummid.com

Using computer 'can diminish teens' reading and maths results' ummid.com

Curfew lifted from Kashmir Valley, life returns to normal | ummid.com

Curfew lifted from Kashmir Valley, life returns to normal ummid.com

Once a darling of students, pen now only plastic waste! | ummid.com

Once a darling of students, pen now only plastic waste! ummid.com

Muslim organisations planning to set up education board | ummid.com

Muslim organisations planning to set up education board ummid.com

Saturday, August 7, 2010

Summer camp for UK Muslim youths against extremism | ummid.com

Summer camp for UK Muslim youths against extremism ummid.com

Iran upholds five-year jail term for website chief | ummid.com

Iran upholds five-year jail term for website chief ummid.com

Dalits lynching case: 7 held guilty, 19 acquitted | ummid.com

Dalits lynching case: 7 held guilty, 19 acquitted ummid.com

Gujarat's diamond industry faces acute shortage of skilled workers | ummid.com

Gujarat's diamond industry faces acute shortage of skilled workers ummid.com

Ratan Tata selected 'Businessman of the decade' | ummid.com

Ratan Tata selected 'Businessman of the decade' ummid.com

Indian Finance Minister in Dhaka with $1 billion package | ummid.com

Indian Finance Minister in Dhaka with $1 billion package ummid.com

BJP-run governments targeting minorities, says Karat | ummid.com

BJP-run governments targeting minorities, says Karat ummid.com

Hamid Ansari: IITs yet to be counted among top 100 world varsities | ummid.com

Hamid Ansari: IITs yet to be counted among top 100 world varsities ummid.com

Leh cloudburst: Rescuers search for missing, toll 130 | ummid.com

Leh cloudburst: Rescuers search for missing, toll 130 ummid.com
Rescuers today pulled out more bodies trapped under the debris of the town devastated by cloudburst in which the toll has gone up to 130 even as relief teams tried to access far-flung villages in this high-altitude terrain to search for 600 others missing.

Anand Patwardhan’s Lecture and screening of “Ram ke Naam” at MANUU | ummid.com

Anand Patwardhan’s Lecture and screening of “Ram ke Naam” at MANUU ummid.com
Noted Documentary film maker Anand Patwardhan’s award winning film “Ram ke Naam” will be screened at CPDUMT Auditorium Maulana Azad National Urdu University Campus, at 10:30 a.m. on Monday 9th Aug. 2010.

Protests in Bhopal over blasphemy against 'Quran' by US Church | ummid.com

Protests in Bhopal over blasphemy against 'Quran' by US Church ummid.com
Stung by the blasphemous statements made by a US-based church against their holy text 'Quran', scores of Muslims vented their fury by staging a mass demonstration on the streets of Bhopal.

Fareed Zakaria returns ADL award over Ground Zero mosque | ummid.com

Fareed Zakaria returns ADL award over Ground Zero mosque ummid.com
Indian-origin Newsweek editor Fareed Zakaria has returned an award he received from the Jewish group Anti-Defamation League over its opposition towards the Ground Zero mosque.

Friday, August 6, 2010

Indian-Americans' contributions lauded by US Senate | ummid.com

Indian-Americans' contributions lauded by US Senate ummid.com

Over 12 million people affected by floods in Pakistan | ummid.com

Over 12 million people affected by floods in Pakistan ummid.com

Prajapati encounter case: 4 Rajasthan cops arrested | ummid.com

Prajapati encounter case: 4 Rajasthan cops arrested ummid.com

Now a Darul Uloom decree against women judges | ummid.com

Now a Darul Uloom decree against women judges ummid.com

SC pulls up 'anti-poor' Govt., refutes to rein in Delhi's cycle rickshaws | ummid.com

SC pulls up 'anti-poor' Govt., refutes to rein in Delhi's cycle rickshaws ummid.com

Shortage of over twelve lakh teachers in the country: Sibal | ummid.com

Shortage of over twelve lakh teachers in the country: Sibal ummid.com

Bangalore to host Global conference on Urdu language in December | ummid.com

Bangalore to host Global conference on Urdu language in December ummid.com

Flash floods in Leh: 85 people killed, over 350 injured | ummid.com

Flash floods in Leh: 85 people killed, over 350 injured ummid.com

Lok Sabha members pay homage to Hiroshima bomb victims | ummid.com

Lok Sabha members pay homage to Hiroshima bomb victims ummid.com

Pentagon asks WikiLeaks to return all classified documents | ummid.com

Pentagon asks WikiLeaks to return all classified documents ummid.com

Computer glitches cost NIIT Prometric partnership | ummid.com

Computer glitches cost NIIT Prometric partnership ummid.com

Winning hearts and minds of Kashmiris important: PC | ummid.com

Winning hearts and minds of Kashmiris important: PC ummid.com

Thursday, August 5, 2010

U.S., nuclear powers join Hiroshima memorial | ummid.com

U.S., nuclear powers join Hiroshima memorial ummid.com

Flash flood kills more than 50 in Leh, Army called for relief | ummid.com

Flash flood kills more than 50 in Leh, Army called for relief ummid.com

Joshi teens to be India's youngest MBA Graduates | ummid.com

Joshi teens to be India's youngest MBA Graduates ummid.com

Arundhathi Roy, 25 other activists term Kerala CM’s remarks tendentious | ummid.com

Arundhathi Roy, 25 other activists term Kerala CM’s remarks tendentious ummid.com

BJP President urges PM to stop misuse of Waqf properties | ummid.com

BJP President urges PM to stop misuse of Waqf properties ummid.com

'Caste - a reality in India, cannot be wished away' | ummid.com

'Caste - a reality in India, cannot be wished away' ummid.com

UN chief in Nagasaki calls for nuclear disarmament | ummid.com

UN chief in Nagasaki calls for nuclear disarmament ummid.com

Urdu, part of the Indian heritage: Mukherjee | ummid.com

Urdu, part of the Indian heritage: Mukherjee ummid.com

Urdu, part of the Indian heritage: Mukherjee | ummid.com

Urdu, part of the Indian heritage: Mukherjee ummid.com

The first man on the moon, Neil Armstrong turns 80 | ummid.com

The first man on the moon, Neil Armstrong turns 80 ummid.com

Chidambaram says law on honour killing may be amended | ummid.com

Chidambaram says law on honour killing may be amended ummid.com

Chidambaram says law on honour killing may be amended | ummid.com

Chidambaram says law on honour killing may be amended ummid.com

Gujarat ravaged by floods after incessant rains | ummid.com

Gujarat ravaged by floods after incessant rains ummid.com

JD (S) demands withholding of assent to Karna cow slaughter bill | ummid.com

JD (S) demands withholding of assent to Karna cow slaughter bill ummid.com

Wednesday, August 4, 2010

Authorities dismiss rumors on Zamzam | ummid.com

Authorities dismiss rumors on Zamzam ummid.com

Ratan Tata to retire, search for successor on | ummid.com

Ratan Tata to retire, search for successor on ummid.com

Controlling prices is a collective responsibility: Mukherjee | ummid.com

Controlling prices is a collective responsibility: Mukherjee ummid.com

Obama tells young African leaders to follow Mahatma Gandhi | ummid.com

Obama tells young African leaders to follow Mahatma Gandhi ummid.com

Violence is no solution, will reactivate dialogue in J-K: PC | ummid.com

Violence is no solution, will reactivate dialogue in J-K: PC ummid.com

Assassination attempt on Ahmadinejad: Iran rejects reports | ummid.com

Assassination attempt on Ahmadinejad: Iran rejects reports ummid.com

Admissions open at Hajj Committee's UPSC coaching centre | ummid.com

Admissions open at Hajj Committee's UPSC coaching centre ummid.com
Admissions for the new batch at IAS & Allied Services Coaching & Guidance cell run by Hajj Committee in Mumbai is now open.

Talking Library for Visually Handicapped | ummid.com

Talking Library for Visually Handicapped ummid.com
A modern 'Talking Library' will be set up at the Helen Keller Visually Handicapped School in Sirsa by the National Institute of Visually Handicapped, Dehradun.

Peeling coconuts with teeth to create world record | ummid.com

Peeling coconuts with teeth to create world record ummid.com
In a bid to create a world record, Gautam Varma, a native of Patlugrama village of Karnataka's Ramnagar District peeled three coconuts with his teeth in 42 seconds here on Tuesday.

Delhi govt paid Rs 154 cr to anti-Sikh riot victims, says HM | ummid.com

Delhi govt paid Rs 154 cr to anti-Sikh riot victims, says HM ummid.com

Tuesday, August 3, 2010

No diversion of SC/ST funds for CWG | ummid.com

No diversion of SC/ST funds for CWG ummid.com

GoM on caste in census may finalise report on Aug 6 | ummid.com

GoM on caste in census may finalise report on Aug 6 ummid.com

US working with India on Muslim issues: OIC Envoy | ummid.com

US working with India on Muslim issues: OIC Envoy ummid.com

UN chief's office denies remarks on Kashmir | ummid.com

UN chief's office denies remarks on Kashmir ummid.com

Difficult to make India slum-free in five years: MoHUPA | ummid.com

Difficult to make India slum-free in five years: MoHUPA ummid.com

Malegaon accused Lt Col moves AFT to quash CoI against him | ummid.com

Malegaon accused Lt Col moves AFT to quash CoI against him ummid.com

Shoot-at-sight orders in Srinagar, death toll rises to 26 | ummid.com

Shoot-at-sight orders in Srinagar, death toll rises to 26 ummid.com

79K patents are pending due to Govt. | ummid.com

79K patents are pending due to Govt. ummid.com
In an information revealed in the Parliament, there are about 79,000 applications seeking grant of patents pending in front of the government.

Singapore Foreign Minister attends Nalanda panel meet | ummid.com

Singapore Foreign Minister attends Nalanda panel meet ummid.com
Singapore's Foreign Minister George Yeo, who is currently on a five-day visit to India, took part in the sixth meeting of the Nalanda Mentor Group (NMG) here on Monday.

AMU vs Nalanda University: Nitish Kumar shows different approach | ummid.com

AMU vs Nalanda University: Nitish Kumar shows different approach ummid.com
Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar attended the meeting of Nalanda Mentor Group (NMG) held at Hyderabad House in New Delhi as a special invitee on Monday (August 2, 2010).

AMU vs Nalanda University: Nitish Kumar shows different approach | ummid.com

AMU vs Nalanda University: Nitish Kumar shows different approach ummid.com
Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar attended the meeting of Nalanda Mentor Group (NMG) held at Hyderabad House in New Delhi as a special invitee on Monday (August 2, 2010).

Uproar in Parliament over alleged diversion of SC/ST funds for CWG | ummid.com

Uproar in Parliament over alleged diversion of SC/ST funds for CWG ummid.com
The Rajya Sabha was adjourned twice during the Question Hour after opposition parties led by BSP disrupted proceedings over alleged diversion of SC/ST funds by the Delhi government for Commonwealth Games. BSP also disrupted proceedings in the Lok Sabha.

Monday, August 2, 2010

CPI blames Centre for Kashmir situation | ummid.com

CPI blames Centre for Kashmir situation ummid.com
Blaming the Centre for the present situation in Jammu and Kashmir, CPI General Secretary A B Bardhan today said all the initiatives taken so far to win the goodwill of the people had been damaged by the "killing of innocent people" in firing by security forces.

Saudi Arabia unveils world’s largest clock | ummid.com

Saudi Arabia unveils world’s largest clock ummid.com
Saudi Arabia is ready to begin operating the world’s largest four-faced clock, in Makkah, Islam’s holiest city, Saudi state news agency reported Monday.

US Muslims to distribute Quran copies | ummid.com

US Muslims to distribute Quran copies ummid.com
Christian evangelical churches in the United States blasted a Florida church's plans to burn copies of the Muslim holy book on the anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks.

Kashmir: Act before it is too late | ummid.com

Kashmir: Act before it is too late ummid.com

Manmohan Singh releases commemorative stamp on Muslim League leader | ummid.com

Manmohan Singh releases commemorative stamp on Muslim League leader ummid.com

Fresh wave of protests in Kashmir takes six more lives | ummid.com

Fresh wave of protests in Kashmir takes six more lives ummid.com

Goa blast: absconding Sanatan member arrested | ummid.com

Goa blast: absconding Sanatan member arrested ummid.com

MEA in regular touch with other ministries on Haj | ummid.com

MEA in regular touch with other ministries on Haj ummid.com
The External Affairs Ministry today said there were some ongoing cases relating to Haj matters in various courts and it has been in regular touch with the ministries concerned in this regard to facilitate the timely completion of preparations.

Rashad Hussain: US serious in developing relations with Muslim world | ummid.com

Rashad Hussain: US serious in developing relations with Muslim world ummid.com
US President Barack Obama's initiative for engaging the Islamic world was making a slow yet steady progress, American Special Envoy Rashad Hussain today said and appealed to Muslims to show patience and faith as the US makes efforts to rebuild bridges with the community.

Obama envoy to address Media Rizvi College students in Mumbai | ummid.com

Obama envoy to address Media Rizvi College students in Mumbai ummid.com
US Special Envoy to the Organization of the Islamic Conference Rashad Hussain will address the media and Rizvi College students during his visit to Mumbai on August 3.

Priya Dutt attacks Raj Thackeray over migrant remark | ummid.com

Priya Dutt attacks Raj Thackeray over migrant remark ummid.com
Congress MP Priya Dutt on Monday described MNS Chief Raj Thackeray's comments accusing migrants for spread of malaria in Mumbai as an attempt at "making a mockery" of the whole issue.

Amid continued tension in the Valley, Omar meets PM, CSS members| ummid.com

Amid continued tension in the Valley, Omar meets PM, CSS members ummid.com
Amid continued tension in the Kashmir Valley, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today met Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh and the Cabinet Committee of Security (CSS) to discuss the current situation and find an administrative and political way out.

Sunday, August 1, 2010

Decks cleared for AMU Special Centres in other states: VC | ummid.com

Decks cleared for AMU Special Centres in other states: VC ummid.com

Sikh protestors block Jammu-Pathankote National Highway | ummid.com

Sikh protestors block Jammu-Pathankote National Highway ummid.com

Violence in Kashmir escalates, death toll goes up | ummid.com

Violence in Kashmir escalates, death toll goes up ummid.com

Raj Thackeray blames ''migrants'' for outbreak of malaria in Mumbai! | ummid.com

Raj Thackeray blames ''migrants'' for outbreak of malaria in Mumbai! ummid.com

Cabinet Committee on Security discusses Kashmir situation | ummid.com

Cabinet Committee on Security discusses Kashmir situation ummid.com

Malayala Manorama Chief Editor K M Mathew passes away | ummid.com

Malayala Manorama Chief Editor K M Mathew passes away ummid.com

RSS ideologue worried over term 'Hindu Terror' | ummid.com

RSS ideologue worried over term 'Hindu Terror' ummid.com

GoM to consider proposals to tackle honour killings | ummid.com

GoM to consider proposals to tackle honour killings ummid.com

'Love Commandos' reach out to stop honour killings | ummid.com

'Love Commandos' reach out to stop honour killings ummid.com

Indian economy moving fast towards $ 2 trillion mark | ummid.com

Indian economy moving fast towards $ 2 trillion mark ummid.com

Prime Minister to release commemorative stamp in honour of IUML leader Syed Thangal | ummid.com

Prime Minister to release commemorative stamp in honour of IUML leader Syed Thangal ummid.com

School students paint their faces with new Rupee symbol to create awareness | ummid.com

School students paint their faces with new Rupee symbol to create awareness ummid.com

Dalit support important for Congress: Chidambaram | ummid.com

Dalit support important for Congress: Chidambaram ummid.com