V-empowerment! New marketing mantra sparks new debate | ummid.com
The full-page ads and TV spots promising to make women feel like a virgin again have led to outrage, prompting a furious debate among feminists and health professionals.
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Friday, August 31, 2012
Sri Lanka, China seek to strengthen military ties | ummid.com
Sri Lanka, China seek to strengthen military ties | ummid.com
During the meeting, Liang expressed the hope that the two sides would continue to work hard to maintain the close and friendly relations and strengthen exchanges and cooperation in the field of non-traditional security.
During the meeting, Liang expressed the hope that the two sides would continue to work hard to maintain the close and friendly relations and strengthen exchanges and cooperation in the field of non-traditional security.
Muslim groups seeks fair probe in Karnataka terror case | ummid.com
Muslim groups seek fair probe in Karnataka terror case | ummid.com
Expressing grave concern over the sudden arrests without prior intimation or arrest warrants, the federation appealed to Governor H.R. Bhardwaj, Chief Minister Jagadish Shettar and Home Minister R. Ashoka to ensure the investigation, including interrogation of the accused, was held in a transparent and lawful manner without any undue influence.
Expressing grave concern over the sudden arrests without prior intimation or arrest warrants, the federation appealed to Governor H.R. Bhardwaj, Chief Minister Jagadish Shettar and Home Minister R. Ashoka to ensure the investigation, including interrogation of the accused, was held in a transparent and lawful manner without any undue influence.
Wisdom is matter of culture | ummid.com
Wisdom is matter of culture | ummid.com
Americans are known to emphasise individuality and solve conflict in a direct manner. Conversely, the Japanese place a greater emphasis on social cohesion, and tend to settle conflict indirectly, relying on mediation through another person.
Americans are known to emphasise individuality and solve conflict in a direct manner. Conversely, the Japanese place a greater emphasis on social cohesion, and tend to settle conflict indirectly, relying on mediation through another person.
Stringent mobile radiation norms from Saturday | ummid.com
Stringent mobile radiation norms from Saturday | ummid.com
Stringent new radiation norms for mobile phone towers and mobile handsets will come into effect Sep 1 across the country, the government announced Friday, keeping in view their possible adverse impact on human health.
Stringent new radiation norms for mobile phone towers and mobile handsets will come into effect Sep 1 across the country, the government announced Friday, keeping in view their possible adverse impact on human health.
Harvard probes dozens of students on cheating allegation | ummid.com
Harvard probes dozens of students on cheating allegation | ummid.com
More than 250 students submitted the final exams at the end of the course. But the faculty member teaching the course questioned the similarities between a significant number of students' works and referred them to the university's Administrative Board.
More than 250 students submitted the final exams at the end of the course. But the faculty member teaching the course questioned the similarities between a significant number of students' works and referred them to the university's Administrative Board.
Karnataka: Terror suspects families cry foul over arrests | ummid.com
Karnataka: Terror suspects families cry foul over arrests | ummid.com
"After the death of our parents five-six years ago, Muthi-ur Rehman came to Bangalore to do post-graduate diploma in journalism and joined the English daily (Deccan Herald) as a reporter. We just can't believe that he could be involved in such activities as he lives simply and works hard to make both ends meet," Rehman said.
"After the death of our parents five-six years ago, Muthi-ur Rehman came to Bangalore to do post-graduate diploma in journalism and joined the English daily (Deccan Herald) as a reporter. We just can't believe that he could be involved in such activities as he lives simply and works hard to make both ends meet," Rehman said.
Gujarat riot victims hail life terms for accused | ummid.com
Gujarat riot victims hail life terms for accused | ummid.com
Dilwar Saiyed, 60, the primary witness whose testimony nailed BJP MLA and former minister Maya Kodnani, said he will get some peace now that she has been convicted. Saiyed, a scrap dealer in the area, had a fractured leg owing to the injuries caused to him while he tried to escape the riot.
Dilwar Saiyed, 60, the primary witness whose testimony nailed BJP MLA and former minister Maya Kodnani, said he will get some peace now that she has been convicted. Saiyed, a scrap dealer in the area, had a fractured leg owing to the injuries caused to him while he tried to escape the riot.
Return Rs.17,400 crore to investors, Surpeme Court tells Sahara | ummid.com
Return Rs.17,400 crore to investors, Surpeme Court tells Sahara | ummid.com
The Supreme Court Friday directed the Sahara group's real estate companies to return with 15 percent interest the over Rs.17,000 crore ($3.5 billion) it had mopped up as debentures from investors in 2008 and 2009.
The Supreme Court Friday directed the Sahara group's real estate companies to return with 15 percent interest the over Rs.17,000 crore ($3.5 billion) it had mopped up as debentures from investors in 2008 and 2009.
It's once in a blue moon | ummid.com
It's once in a blue moon | ummid.com
"It is a normal full moon, except for the fact that it occurs twice in a month," says C.B. Devgan of the Science Popularisation Association Communicators and Educators (SPACE).
"It is a normal full moon, except for the fact that it occurs twice in a month," says C.B. Devgan of the Science Popularisation Association Communicators and Educators (SPACE).
Searching for Peace in Assam | ummid.com
Searching for Peace in Assam | ummid.com
The origin of the problem of illegal settlers in Assam owes to the creation of Bangladesh but there was no mechanism put in place to solve this problem. It would be naïve to expect Bangladesh to take back the illegal settlers. Blaming them would also no solve the solution.
The origin of the problem of illegal settlers in Assam owes to the creation of Bangladesh but there was no mechanism put in place to solve this problem. It would be naïve to expect Bangladesh to take back the illegal settlers. Blaming them would also no solve the solution.
Delhi's Akbarabadi Mosque: Radar survey to confirm existence | ummid.com
Delhi's Akbarabadi Mosque: Radar survey to confirm existence | ummid.com
The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) Friday told the Delhi High Court that the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kanpur would carry out a survey to ascertain if there any Mughal-era mosque structure existed near Subhash Park in central Delhi.
The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) Friday told the Delhi High Court that the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kanpur would carry out a survey to ascertain if there any Mughal-era mosque structure existed near Subhash Park in central Delhi.
Arun Gawli, 11 others get life for corporator's murder | ummid.com
Arun Gawli, 11 others get life for corporator's murder | ummid.com
A special Mumbai court Friday sentenced mafia don-turned-politician Arun Gawli and 11 of his associates to life imprisonment in the 2007 murder of Shiv Sena corporator Kamlakar Jamsandekar.
A special Mumbai court Friday sentenced mafia don-turned-politician Arun Gawli and 11 of his associates to life imprisonment in the 2007 murder of Shiv Sena corporator Kamlakar Jamsandekar.
BJP legislator, 31 others get life terms for Naroda Patiya carnage | ummid.com
BJP legislator, 31 others get life terms for Naroda Patiya carnage | ummid.com
A special Gujarat court Friday sentenced Bharatiya Janata Party legislator and former Gujarat minister Maya Kodnani to 28 years in jail for her involvement in the 2002 post-Godhra riots in Naroda Patiya where 97 Muslims were killed.
A special Gujarat court Friday sentenced Bharatiya Janata Party legislator and former Gujarat minister Maya Kodnani to 28 years in jail for her involvement in the 2002 post-Godhra riots in Naroda Patiya where 97 Muslims were killed.
Yahoo fires journalist after Romney joke | ummid.com
Yahoo fires journalist after Romney joke | ummid.com
The incident is the latest in a series of media scandals in recent years that have sparked national discussion of journalistic decorum against the background of America's rancorous, hyper-partisan political landscape.
The incident is the latest in a series of media scandals in recent years that have sparked national discussion of journalistic decorum against the background of America's rancorous, hyper-partisan political landscape.
Third Front too jumps on coal scam bandwagon, parliament disrupted | ummid.com
Third Front too jumps on coal scam bandwagon, parliament disrupted | ummid.com
Putting up a third front on the coal scam, the Left parties, along with Samajwadi Party (SP) and Telugu Desam Party (TDP), Friday staged a sit-in protest at the main gate of parliament house building Friday morning.
Putting up a third front on the coal scam, the Left parties, along with Samajwadi Party (SP) and Telugu Desam Party (TDP), Friday staged a sit-in protest at the main gate of parliament house building Friday morning.
India courts Tajikistan to swing Afghan endgame | ummid.com
India courts Tajikistan to swing Afghan endgame | ummid.com
Prime Minister Manmohan Singh will hold wide-ranging talks with Tajikistan President Rahmon, who has helmed the energy-rich strategically located nation for the last two decades, to deepen bilateral economic and strategic ties.
Prime Minister Manmohan Singh will hold wide-ranging talks with Tajikistan President Rahmon, who has helmed the energy-rich strategically located nation for the last two decades, to deepen bilateral economic and strategic ties.
Will federal auditor's report on nuclear watchdog open a Pandora's box? | ummid.com
Will federal auditor's report on nuclear watchdog open a Pandora's box? | ummid.com
Even the 1979 Three Mile Island disaster in the United States did not immediately prompt the government to establish a nuclear regulator. It was only in November 1983 that a small office board appeared inside the DAE: 'Atomic Energy Regulatory Board' or AERB.
Even the 1979 Three Mile Island disaster in the United States did not immediately prompt the government to establish a nuclear regulator. It was only in November 1983 that a small office board appeared inside the DAE: 'Atomic Energy Regulatory Board' or AERB.
Thursday, August 30, 2012
Indian economy's growth slows to 5.5 percent in first quarter | ummid.com
Indian economy's growth slows to 5.5 percent in first quarter | ummid.com
Surprisingly, construction and services sector, which includes insurance, finance and realty, grew at 10.9 percent and 10.8 percent, respectively. Output from these two groups had expanded by 3.5 percent and 9.4 percent in the first quarter of last fiscal.
Surprisingly, construction and services sector, which includes insurance, finance and realty, grew at 10.9 percent and 10.8 percent, respectively. Output from these two groups had expanded by 3.5 percent and 9.4 percent in the first quarter of last fiscal.
Sunita Williams completes spacewalk outside ISS | ummid.com
Sunita Williams completes spacewalk outside ISS | ummid.com
NASA Flight Engineer Williams and Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency Flight Engineer Hoshide spent eight hours and 17 minutes in the outer space doing maintenance work on the ISS.
NASA Flight Engineer Williams and Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency Flight Engineer Hoshide spent eight hours and 17 minutes in the outer space doing maintenance work on the ISS.
Israelis attack Palestinian woman, tear her clothes off | ummid.com
Israelis attack Palestinian woman, tear her clothes off | ummid.com
A group of Israelis attacked a Palestinian woman in the village of Lebnan Al Sharq on Wednesday afternoon, tearing off her clothes in front of her husband and son who retaliated by attacking the colonists, injuring one, a media report said.
A group of Israelis attacked a Palestinian woman in the village of Lebnan Al Sharq on Wednesday afternoon, tearing off her clothes in front of her husband and son who retaliated by attacking the colonists, injuring one, a media report said.
Iranian, Egyptian presidents discuss NAM objectives, region | ummid.com
Iranian, Egyptian presidents discuss NAM objectives, region | ummid.com
Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad and Egyptian President Mohamed Morsi held talks here on Thursday about the objectives of the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) and regional developments.
Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad and Egyptian President Mohamed Morsi held talks here on Thursday about the objectives of the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) and regional developments.
Stopped by cops, clicked by media, Punjab girl commits suicide | ummid.com
Stopped by cops, clicked by media, Punjab girl commits suicide | ummid.com
Stopped and allegedly harassed by police and photographed by the local media, a teenaged girl committed suicide Thursday in this Punjab city.
Stopped and allegedly harassed by police and photographed by the local media, a teenaged girl committed suicide Thursday in this Punjab city.
Join armed forces, AMU chief says | ummid.com
Join armed forces, AMU chief says | ummid.com
Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) vice chancellor Lt. Gen. Zamir Uddin Shah has urged students to consider armed forces as a profitable career option.
Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) vice chancellor Lt. Gen. Zamir Uddin Shah has urged students to consider armed forces as a profitable career option.
'Made in Pakistan Expo' in Mumbai | ummid.com
'Made in Pakistan Expo' in Mumbai | ummid.com
An exhibition displaying Pakistan's finest textiles, marble, herbs and medicines, plastics and variety of dry fruits products -- Made in Pakistan Expo 2012 -- is being organised in Mumbai.
An exhibition displaying Pakistan's finest textiles, marble, herbs and medicines, plastics and variety of dry fruits products -- Made in Pakistan Expo 2012 -- is being organised in Mumbai.
Delhi court issues summons against Raj Thackeray | ummid.com
Delhi court issues summons against Raj Thackeray | ummid.com
A Delhi court Thursday issued summons to Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) chief Raj Thackeray for humiliating people of Uttar Pradesh and Bihar by calling Chhath Puja a "drama."
A Delhi court Thursday issued summons to Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) chief Raj Thackeray for humiliating people of Uttar Pradesh and Bihar by calling Chhath Puja a "drama."
Junk food could also damage brain, says study | ummid.com
Junk food could also damage brain, says study | ummid.com
Obesity-inducing junk food could also give you dementia through high blood pressure and cholesterol, which interrupt blood supply to the brain, says a study.
Obesity-inducing junk food could also give you dementia through high blood pressure and cholesterol, which interrupt blood supply to the brain, says a study.
Assam journalists protest, boycott AAMSU for three months | ummid.com
Assam journalists protest, boycott AAMSU for three months | ummid.com
Several representatives of the media gathered Thursday in the Guwahati Press Club and unanimously sought a public apology from the AAMSU leadership for the attacks.
Several representatives of the media gathered Thursday in the Guwahati Press Club and unanimously sought a public apology from the AAMSU leadership for the attacks.
Nine IAF men killed as two choppers collide | ummid.com
Nine IAF men killed as two choppers collide | ummid.com
Nine defence personnel, including five officers, were killed Thursday when two Indian Air Force (IAF) helicopters collided mid-air near Jamnagar in Gujarat, in one of the worst such accidents in recent years, an official said.
Nine defence personnel, including five officers, were killed Thursday when two Indian Air Force (IAF) helicopters collided mid-air near Jamnagar in Gujarat, in one of the worst such accidents in recent years, an official said.
Once in a blue moon, this Friday | ummid.com
Once in a blue moon, this Friday | ummid.com
There's something everyone does every once in a blue moon. If you take that idiom literally, Friday is the day to do that thing you do occasionally.
There's something everyone does every once in a blue moon. If you take that idiom literally, Friday is the day to do that thing you do occasionally.
Punjab teachers can no longer moonlight as journalists | ummid.com
Punjab teachers can no longer moonlight as journalists | ummid.com
The minister, however, said that teachers or other employees could contribute articles on subjects related to literature or science in newspapers and magazines or broadcast the same on radio and television.
The minister, however, said that teachers or other employees could contribute articles on subjects related to literature or science in newspapers and magazines or broadcast the same on radio and television.
20 years after militancy, bureaucrats keep Chandigarh 'disturbed' | ummid.com
20 years after militancy, bureaucrats keep Chandigarh 'disturbed' | ummid.com
One reason the bureaucracy here does not want the tag to be removed is that even if posted out of Chandigarh they can retain their government accommodation in the disturbed area and enjoy other benefits, says an official in the UT administration.
One reason the bureaucracy here does not want the tag to be removed is that even if posted out of Chandigarh they can retain their government accommodation in the disturbed area and enjoy other benefits, says an official in the UT administration.
Five held guilty for Delhi twin blasts in 2005 | ummid.com
Five held guilty for Delhi twin blasts in 2005 | ummid.com
A Delhi court Thursday convicted five people for their involvement in the 2005 twin blasts at Satyam and Liberty cinema halls which left 60 cinegoers injured.
A Delhi court Thursday convicted five people for their involvement in the 2005 twin blasts at Satyam and Liberty cinema halls which left 60 cinegoers injured.
SP, Left to protest for restoring parliament normalcy | ummid.com
SP, Left to protest for restoring parliament normalcy | ummid.com
Samajwadi Party, the Left and TDP will demonstrate in the Parliament House complex Friday to demand the resumption of the house and a debate on the coal allocation issue.
Samajwadi Party, the Left and TDP will demonstrate in the Parliament House complex Friday to demand the resumption of the house and a debate on the coal allocation issue.
Bihar to get Indo-Israel agriculture centres | ummid.com
Bihar to get Indo-Israel agriculture centres | ummid.com
Nitish Kumar and Ushpiz also discussed possibilities for cooperation in water treatment, aquaculture, dairy and grain storage. Solar energy was also identified as a potential field for cooperation.
Nitish Kumar and Ushpiz also discussed possibilities for cooperation in water treatment, aquaculture, dairy and grain storage. Solar energy was also identified as a potential field for cooperation.
Lok Sabha passes chemical weapons, AIIMS bills | ummid.com
Lok Sabha passes chemical weapons, AIIMS bills | ummid.com
The Lok Sabha Thursday passed a bill for regulating chemical weapons in accordance with international convention and another to set up more AIIMS-like institutes amidst opposition din demanding prime minister's resignation.
The Lok Sabha Thursday passed a bill for regulating chemical weapons in accordance with international convention and another to set up more AIIMS-like institutes amidst opposition din demanding prime minister's resignation.
Journalist among nine held for terrorist links | ummid.com
Journalist among nine held for terrorist links | ummid.com
Karnataka Police have arrested nine people, one of them said to be a journalist with an English daily here, for alleged links with terrorist outfits.
Karnataka Police have arrested nine people, one of them said to be a journalist with an English daily here, for alleged links with terrorist outfits.
Build global governance structures, India urges NAM | ummid.com
Build global governance structures, India urges NAM | ummid.com
Pointing to deficits in global governance, India Thursday called on the Non-Aligned Movement to "take the lead" in rectifying this and sought immediate steps to reduce tensions in global hotspots like West Asia and North Africa.
Pointing to deficits in global governance, India Thursday called on the Non-Aligned Movement to "take the lead" in rectifying this and sought immediate steps to reduce tensions in global hotspots like West Asia and North Africa.
Wednesday, August 29, 2012
No fireworks on Syria at NAM summit: India | ummid.com
No fireworks on Syria at NAM summit: India | ummid.com
India doesn't expect any "fireworks" on Syria at the two-day summit of the Non-Aligned Movement NAM) beginning here Thursday, even as it again urged both sides to the conflict "to stand back from the violence".
India doesn't expect any "fireworks" on Syria at the two-day summit of the Non-Aligned Movement NAM) beginning here Thursday, even as it again urged both sides to the conflict "to stand back from the violence".
Guidelines being framed on health food in schools, court told | ummid.com
Guidelines being framed on health food in schools, court told | ummid.com
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) Wednesday told the Delhi High Court that a consultant had been tasked to frame guidelines on making available quality and safe food in schools.
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) Wednesday told the Delhi High Court that a consultant had been tasked to frame guidelines on making available quality and safe food in schools.
Mehbooba Mufti seeks positive approach on Kashmir problem | ummid.com
Mehbooba Mufti seeks positive approach on Kashmir problem | ummid.com
Mehbooba Mufti, president of the Jammu and Kashmir People's Democratic Party (PDP), Wednesday told British High Commissioner James Bevan here that there has to be a positive approach to find a solution to the Kashmir problem.
Mehbooba Mufti, president of the Jammu and Kashmir People's Democratic Party (PDP), Wednesday told British High Commissioner James Bevan here that there has to be a positive approach to find a solution to the Kashmir problem.
Government approves plan to promote hybrid vehicles | ummid.com
Government approves plan to promote hybrid vehicles | ummid.com
The government Wednesday approved a project for the promotion of environmentally-friendly electric and hybrid vehicles, at a total cost of Rs.23,000 crore ($4 billion) which will be invested over a period of eight years.
The government Wednesday approved a project for the promotion of environmentally-friendly electric and hybrid vehicles, at a total cost of Rs.23,000 crore ($4 billion) which will be invested over a period of eight years.
Consumption in rural India growing faster than urban areas: CRISIL | ummid.com
Consumption in rural India growing faster than urban areas: CRISIL | ummid.com
Given the large size of India's rural population, the value of goods and services consumed has always been greater in rural India, but urban India had narrowed the differential during most of the last decade by growing at a faster pace.
Given the large size of India's rural population, the value of goods and services consumed has always been greater in rural India, but urban India had narrowed the differential during most of the last decade by growing at a faster pace.
Thumbs down to benefits of chocolate, red wine | ummid.com
Thumbs down to benefits of chocolate, red wine | ummid.com
There is no proof to show that chocolate and red wine protect the heart, even though a study has suggested that they lower cardiac risk by 37 percent, say scientists.
There is no proof to show that chocolate and red wine protect the heart, even though a study has suggested that they lower cardiac risk by 37 percent, say scientists.
Tens of thousands march in Chile for better schools | ummid.com
Tens of thousands march in Chile for better schools | ummid.com
Tens of thousands of students and their supporters packed the streets of this capital Tuesday for a march to demand improvements to Chile's poorly funded public education system.
Tens of thousands of students and their supporters packed the streets of this capital Tuesday for a march to demand improvements to Chile's poorly funded public education system.
Government cannot be linked to 2002 massacre: Gujarat | ummid.com
Government cannot be linked to 2002 massacre: Gujarat | ummid.com
The Gujarat government Wednesday said the conviction of former minister Mayaben Kodnani in the Naroda Patiya massacre did not in any way mean that the BJP regime was linked to the killings during the 2002 riots.
The Gujarat government Wednesday said the conviction of former minister Mayaben Kodnani in the Naroda Patiya massacre did not in any way mean that the BJP regime was linked to the killings during the 2002 riots.
Naroda witnesses happy with court verdict | ummid.com
Naroda witnesses happy with court verdict | ummid.com
Shakeela Banu Ansari cannot forget the horror of the night of Feb 28, ten years ago when she lost her entire family to a murderous mob in Naroda Patiya. Though she is happy with the court verdict convicting 32 people for the massacre of 97 Muslims, including her kin, she wonders why the mayhem had to happen.
Shakeela Banu Ansari cannot forget the horror of the night of Feb 28, ten years ago when she lost her entire family to a murderous mob in Naroda Patiya. Though she is happy with the court verdict convicting 32 people for the massacre of 97 Muslims, including her kin, she wonders why the mayhem had to happen.
Punjabi to Persian, Kendriya Vidyalaya Tehran teaches it all | ummid.com
Punjabi to Persian, Kendriya Vidyalaya Tehran teaches it all | ummid.com
It's an Indian school that's been in Iran since the 1930s. It shifted to its present location in Tehran in 1952, became a Kendriya Vidyalaya in 2004 and teaches five languages. On Wednesday, it received a Rs.2 crore boost, the third such grant in the past four years.
It's an Indian school that's been in Iran since the 1930s. It shifted to its present location in Tehran in 1952, became a Kendriya Vidyalaya in 2004 and teaches five languages. On Wednesday, it received a Rs.2 crore boost, the third such grant in the past four years.
Court notice to Delhi University on teachers' attendance | ummid.com
Court notice to Delhi University on teachers' attendance | ummid.com
The Delhi High Court Wednesday issued notice to the Delhi University and the University Grants Commission (UGC) on a plea for introducing biometric attendance system for teachers to ensure punctuality.
The Delhi High Court Wednesday issued notice to the Delhi University and the University Grants Commission (UGC) on a plea for introducing biometric attendance system for teachers to ensure punctuality.
Minister's involvement only with Modi's consent: Congress on Naroda | ummid.com
Minister's involvement only with Modi's consent: Congress on Naroda | ummid.com
The Congress Wednesday welcomed the court verdict convicting a former Gujarat minister and 31 others in the 2002 Naroda Patiya massacre case, saying that a minister's involvement showed the culpability of the Narendra Modi government.
The Congress Wednesday welcomed the court verdict convicting a former Gujarat minister and 31 others in the 2002 Naroda Patiya massacre case, saying that a minister's involvement showed the culpability of the Narendra Modi government.
Bajrang Dal leader said he felt like Rana Pratap after Naroda killings | ummid.com
Bajrang Dal leader said he felt like Rana Pratap after Naroda killings | ummid.com
Babu Bajrangi, the Bajrang Dal leader convicted by a Gujarat court Wednesday in the massacre of 97 Muslims in the Naroda Patiya case, had been boastful of his role in inciting the riotous mob to kill, saying he felt he had "done something like Maharana Pratap".
Babu Bajrangi, the Bajrang Dal leader convicted by a Gujarat court Wednesday in the massacre of 97 Muslims in the Naroda Patiya case, had been boastful of his role in inciting the riotous mob to kill, saying he felt he had "done something like Maharana Pratap".
First multi-planet solar system spotted | ummid.com
First multi-planet solar system spotted | ummid.com
Astronomers have spotted the first-ever multi-planet solar system orbiting a binary star, with the help of two telescopes in Texas.
Astronomers have spotted the first-ever multi-planet solar system orbiting a binary star, with the help of two telescopes in Texas.
Former BJP minister among 32 convicted in Naroda Patiya massacre | ummid.com
Former BJP minister among 32 convicted in Naroda Patiya massacre | ummid.com
A special court in Gujarat Wednesday convicted 32 people, including a former Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) minister, for the massacre of 97 people in Naroda Patiya locality during the 2002 riots.
A special court in Gujarat Wednesday convicted 32 people, including a former Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) minister, for the massacre of 97 people in Naroda Patiya locality during the 2002 riots.
Tuesday, August 28, 2012
Supreme Court upholds Kasab's death sentence | ummid.com
Supreme Court upholds Kasab's death sentence | ummid.com
The Supreme Court Wednesday upheld the death sentence of Ajmal Kasab, the only surviving Pakistani terrorist behind the 26/11 Mumbai strike that claimed 166 lives.
The Supreme Court Wednesday upheld the death sentence of Ajmal Kasab, the only surviving Pakistani terrorist behind the 26/11 Mumbai strike that claimed 166 lives.
Twin blasts kill 12 at Syria funeral | ummid.com
Twin blasts kill 12 at Syria funeral | ummid.com
Twin blasts during a funeral killed at least 12 people and injured 48 in a predominantly Christian suburb of Syrian capital Damascus, Syria's state TV reported.
Twin blasts during a funeral killed at least 12 people and injured 48 in a predominantly Christian suburb of Syrian capital Damascus, Syria's state TV reported.
US hires private firms for 'dirty work': Russian diplomat | ummid.com
US hires private firms for 'dirty work': Russian diplomat | ummid.com
Allowing private security companies to work in conflict zones helps the US government "avoid responsibility" for violating the norms of international humanitarian law, a Russian diplomat has said.
Allowing private security companies to work in conflict zones helps the US government "avoid responsibility" for violating the norms of international humanitarian law, a Russian diplomat has said.
Bus washed away in Pakistan floods; nine dead | ummid.com
Bus washed away in Pakistan floods; nine dead | ummid.com
At least nine people, including three children, were killed and several went missing when a bus carrying around 40 people was washed away by floods in northern Pakistan Tuesday night.
At least nine people, including three children, were killed and several went missing when a bus carrying around 40 people was washed away by floods in northern Pakistan Tuesday night.
Riot with many contrasts | ummid.com
Riot with many contrasts | ummid.com
So far the attitude in such situation is a reckless firing, above the waist, to instil a fear factor to control the violence. Patnaik not only asked the police to exercise restraint, he went up to the stage with great courage and conviction and appealed to the crowd to maintain peace, else it may be the repeat of 92-93 carnage.
So far the attitude in such situation is a reckless firing, above the waist, to instil a fear factor to control the violence. Patnaik not only asked the police to exercise restraint, he went up to the stage with great courage and conviction and appealed to the crowd to maintain peace, else it may be the repeat of 92-93 carnage.
SC to decide Mumbai attacker Kasab's fate Wednesday | ummid.com
SC to decide Mumbai attacker Kasab's fate Wednesday | ummid.com
The Supreme Court is likely to pronounce verdict on a petition filed by the 2008 Mumbai terror attack convict and Pakistani terrorist Ajmal Kasab challenging the Bombay High Court judgment upholding his death sentence on Wednesday.
The Supreme Court is likely to pronounce verdict on a petition filed by the 2008 Mumbai terror attack convict and Pakistani terrorist Ajmal Kasab challenging the Bombay High Court judgment upholding his death sentence on Wednesday.
22 Azerbaijanis face trial for spying for Iran | ummid.com
22 Azerbaijanis face trial for spying for Iran | ummid.com
A total of 22 Azerbaijanis were Tuesday put on trial after being accused of secret collaboration with Iran's Revolutionary Guards.
A total of 22 Azerbaijanis were Tuesday put on trial after being accused of secret collaboration with Iran's Revolutionary Guards.
Police acting only against Muslims, Yadavs: RJD | ummid.com
Police acting only against Muslims, Yadavs: RJD | ummid.com
The RJD Tuesday accused the Bihar government of confiscating the property of only Muslims and Yadavs charged with crime.
The RJD Tuesday accused the Bihar government of confiscating the property of only Muslims and Yadavs charged with crime.
Israel among top arms exporters in world: Report | ummid.com
Israel among top arms exporters in world: Report | ummid.com
Israel is one of the top exporters of weapons, with sales worth $12.9 billion between 2004 and 2011, according to a newly-released American report examining global arms' transfers.
Israel is one of the top exporters of weapons, with sales worth $12.9 billion between 2004 and 2011, according to a newly-released American report examining global arms' transfers.
Bansal accuses BJP of fascism, rules out cancelling coal allocation | ummid.com
Bansal accuses BJP of fascism, rules out cancelling coal allocation | ummid.com
Parliamentary Affairs Minister Pawan Kumar Bansal Tuesday said BJP's tactics of obstructing functioning of parliament over its demands reeked of fascism and accused the opposition party of a "diabolical design to subvert the system".
Parliamentary Affairs Minister Pawan Kumar Bansal Tuesday said BJP's tactics of obstructing functioning of parliament over its demands reeked of fascism and accused the opposition party of a "diabolical design to subvert the system".
No charges against US troops for Qur’an burning | ummid.com
No charges against US troops for Qur’an burning | ummid.com
Six US army soldiers and three marines have escaped criminal charges for burning copies of the Qur’an and urinating on the corpses of Taliban fighters in Afghanistan, but have received administrative punishments, according to US military officials.
Six US army soldiers and three marines have escaped criminal charges for burning copies of the Qur’an and urinating on the corpses of Taliban fighters in Afghanistan, but have received administrative punishments, according to US military officials.
France opens murder investigation in Arafat’s death: Sources | ummid.com
France opens murder investigation in Arafat’s death: Sources | ummid.com
French prosecutors have opened a murder enquiry into Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat’s 2004 death near Paris, sources close to the matter told AFP Tuesday.
French prosecutors have opened a murder enquiry into Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat’s 2004 death near Paris, sources close to the matter told AFP Tuesday.
Spell out steps to plug leakage of phone taps: SC | ummid.com
Spell out steps to plug leakage of phone taps: SC | ummid.com
The Supreme Court Tuesday pulled up the government for not stating the mechanism it had put in place to guard against leakage of telephone intercepts of people under surveillance.
The Supreme Court Tuesday pulled up the government for not stating the mechanism it had put in place to guard against leakage of telephone intercepts of people under surveillance.
Breast milk promotes gut bugs that give baby immunity | ummid.com
Breast milk promotes gut bugs that give baby immunity | ummid.com
A unique property in breast milk promotes gut bugs that give infants greater immunity from infections than any infant formula, according to a US study.
A unique property in breast milk promotes gut bugs that give infants greater immunity from infections than any infant formula, according to a US study.
Lalu asks BJP about Reddy brothers, Sushma sticks to 'mota maal' remark | ummid.com
Lalu asks BJP about Reddy brothers, Sushma sticks to 'mota maal' remark | ummid.com
BJP leader Sushma Swaraj's "mota maal" remark continued to reverberate with RJD leader Lalu Prasad Tuesday accusing the party of having made mega-bucks from the mining barons, the Reddy brothers of Karnataka, while she instead accused the Congress of benefitting.
BJP leader Sushma Swaraj's "mota maal" remark continued to reverberate with RJD leader Lalu Prasad Tuesday accusing the party of having made mega-bucks from the mining barons, the Reddy brothers of Karnataka, while she instead accused the Congress of benefitting.
Assam bandh turns violent, one killed | ummid.com
Assam bandh turns violent, one killed | ummid.com
Tension gripped many parts of Assam, including the troubled Bodoland Territorial Areas Districts (BTAD), following fresh incidents of violence Tuesday in which at least one person was killed and six people were injured.
Tension gripped many parts of Assam, including the troubled Bodoland Territorial Areas Districts (BTAD), following fresh incidents of violence Tuesday in which at least one person was killed and six people were injured.
Good samaritan in China tracked down through internet | ummid.com
Good samaritan in China tracked down through internet | ummid.com
A good samaritan who helped a man who suffered an epileptic attack even when onlookers told him not to do so has been tracked down by netizens who lauded his effort.
A good samaritan who helped a man who suffered an epileptic attack even when onlookers told him not to do so has been tracked down by netizens who lauded his effort.
CRY campaign to focus on girls' right to education | ummid.com
CRY campaign to focus on girls' right to education | ummid.com
To focus on the girl child denied the basic right to education, the NGO Child Rights and You (CRY) launched a 40-day national citizen photo-journalism campaign Tuesday to highlight issues faced by girls in accessing their right to education.
To focus on the girl child denied the basic right to education, the NGO Child Rights and You (CRY) launched a 40-day national citizen photo-journalism campaign Tuesday to highlight issues faced by girls in accessing their right to education.
Police Killing: CBI to file charge sheet in Prajapati case in few days | ummid.com
Police Killing: CBI to file charge sheet in Prajapati case in few days | ummid.com
The probe agency told the court that it had collected the phone call records showing the involvement of six-eight Andhra Pradesh cadre Indian Police Service (IPS) officers who had teamed up with Gujarat Police in shadowing Sheikh and his wife Kausar Bi during their stay in Hyderabad and subsequent travel to Sangli in Maharashtra Nov 23, 2005.
The probe agency told the court that it had collected the phone call records showing the involvement of six-eight Andhra Pradesh cadre Indian Police Service (IPS) officers who had teamed up with Gujarat Police in shadowing Sheikh and his wife Kausar Bi during their stay in Hyderabad and subsequent travel to Sangli in Maharashtra Nov 23, 2005.
From IIT-M, nano-scale device to detect big explosives | ummid.com
From IIT-M, nano-scale device to detect big explosives | ummid.com
Apart from national security, this ultra-sensitive and highly selective detection method will have applications in early identification of diseases and in radiation prevention, the IIT researchers claim.
Apart from national security, this ultra-sensitive and highly selective detection method will have applications in early identification of diseases and in radiation prevention, the IIT researchers claim.
Man beheaded in crowded train compartment, one held | ummid.com
Man beheaded in crowded train compartment, one held | ummid.com
A man was beheaded by a group of assailants in a crowded compartment of a train in West Bengal's Murshidabad district and an accused was arrested for the crime, police said Tuesday.
A man was beheaded by a group of assailants in a crowded compartment of a train in West Bengal's Murshidabad district and an accused was arrested for the crime, police said Tuesday.
Blackmail is bread and butter of BJP, says Sonia | ummid.com
Blackmail is bread and butter of BJP, says Sonia | ummid.com
"Creating confusion in the minds of people and blackmail has become the bread and butter of the BJP, which is a matter of concern even for some of its allies," a Congress insider quoted Gandhi as telling the Congress Parliamentary Party meeting.
"Creating confusion in the minds of people and blackmail has become the bread and butter of the BJP, which is a matter of concern even for some of its allies," a Congress insider quoted Gandhi as telling the Congress Parliamentary Party meeting.
U.S. marines punished for urinating on Taliban corpses | ummid.com
U.S. marines punished for urinating on Taliban corpses | ummid.com
Pentagon on Monday announced punishments for six U.S. Army soldiers and three Marines, who pleaded guilty and been sanctioned for urinating on the corpses of Afghan Taliban fighters and posing for pictures with the dead, said a U.S. military officials.
Pentagon on Monday announced punishments for six U.S. Army soldiers and three Marines, who pleaded guilty and been sanctioned for urinating on the corpses of Afghan Taliban fighters and posing for pictures with the dead, said a U.S. military officials.
Mars rover sends back human voice recording | ummid.com
Mars rover sends back human voice recording | ummid.com
The first recorded human voice that travelled from Earth to Mars and then back to Earth was released Monday at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) in Pasadena, California.
The first recorded human voice that travelled from Earth to Mars and then back to Earth was released Monday at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) in Pasadena, California.
PAU to confer honorary degree on Tajikistan president | ummid.com
PAU to confer honorary degree on Tajikistan president | ummid.com
PAU Registrar R.K. Mahey said the honour would be conferred on the Tajikistan president by the university's chancellor and Punjab Governor Shivraj Patil at a special convocation here.
PAU Registrar R.K. Mahey said the honour would be conferred on the Tajikistan president by the university's chancellor and Punjab Governor Shivraj Patil at a special convocation here.
Monday, August 27, 2012
Centre reviews situation in Assam | ummid.com
Centre reviews situation in Assam | ummid.com
Though home ministry officials claimed the number of people living in the relief camps has been coming down, sources said the number has remained at over two lakh for the past week as many of them are still apprehensive of their security and have not gone back to their homes.
Though home ministry officials claimed the number of people living in the relief camps has been coming down, sources said the number has remained at over two lakh for the past week as many of them are still apprehensive of their security and have not gone back to their homes.
Flat owners' association to protest VAT in Maharashtra | ummid.com
Flat owners' association to protest VAT in Maharashtra | ummid.com
Seeking to fight the vexed Value Added Tax on properties in Maharashtra, a consumer group called FORAM - flat owners' rights protection action committee in Maharashtra - has been formed with consumer interest groups coming together.
Seeking to fight the vexed Value Added Tax on properties in Maharashtra, a consumer group called FORAM - flat owners' rights protection action committee in Maharashtra - has been formed with consumer interest groups coming together.
Egypt divided on taking loan from IMF | ummid.com
Egypt divided on taking loan from IMF | ummid.com
The loan Egypt is to take from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has been stirring controversy in the country, not only because of the negative impact it is expected to have on the Egyptian economy but also owing to the debate about its interest and how far it can be regarded as usury, a practice prohibited in Islam.
The loan Egypt is to take from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has been stirring controversy in the country, not only because of the negative impact it is expected to have on the Egyptian economy but also owing to the debate about its interest and how far it can be regarded as usury, a practice prohibited in Islam.
Don't write off tri-nation pipeline: Iran to ask India | ummid.com
Don't write off tri-nation pipeline: Iran to ask India | ummid.com
Early this month, a parliamentary panel asked the petroleum ministry to "vigorously" pursue and settle all pending issues related to the project as it would help address the country's energy gap.
Early this month, a parliamentary panel asked the petroleum ministry to "vigorously" pursue and settle all pending issues related to the project as it would help address the country's energy gap.
FIR's against Kejriwal, others for protest outside PM house | ummid.com
FIR's against Kejriwal, others for protest outside PM house | ummid.com
Delhi Police registered FIRs against Arvind Kejriwal and five others for provoking people during the protest on the coal block allocation issue outside the prime minster's house Sunday that injured 21 people.
Delhi Police registered FIRs against Arvind Kejriwal and five others for provoking people during the protest on the coal block allocation issue outside the prime minster's house Sunday that injured 21 people.
Habibullah Khan extortion case: Maharashtra suspends four policemen | ummid.com
Habibullah Khan extortion case: Maharashtra suspends four policemen | ummid.com
Maharashtra Monday suspended four policemen and charged them with attempt to murder for extorting money from a businessman and throwing him out of a train.
Maharashtra Monday suspended four policemen and charged them with attempt to murder for extorting money from a businessman and throwing him out of a train.
'BJP stalling parliament a black spot for democracy' | ummid.com
'BJP stalling parliament a black spot for democracy' | ummid.com
Hitting back at the BJP for targetting the prime minister over the coal scam, the Congress-led UPA government Monday said that the opposition stalling parliament is a black spot for democracy and slap on the face of people who elect their representatives.
Hitting back at the BJP for targetting the prime minister over the coal scam, the Congress-led UPA government Monday said that the opposition stalling parliament is a black spot for democracy and slap on the face of people who elect their representatives.
Arrests of Muslims in terror cases: SC to examine plea seeking investigation | ummid.com
Arrests of Muslims in terror cases: SC to examine plea seeking investigation | ummid.com
Besides a fresh probe by the National Investigation Agency in all terror cases since 2002, the petition demanded punitive action against police officers who allegedly targeted innocent Muslim youth.
Besides a fresh probe by the National Investigation Agency in all terror cases since 2002, the petition demanded punitive action against police officers who allegedly targeted innocent Muslim youth.
Sounds, smells help people learn while asleep? | ummid.com
Sounds, smells help people learn while asleep? | ummid.com
For instance, if certain odours are presented after specific tones during sleep, people will start sniffing when they hear the tones alone -- even when odour is absent, both during sleep and later, when awake, say researchers.
For instance, if certain odours are presented after specific tones during sleep, people will start sniffing when they hear the tones alone -- even when odour is absent, both during sleep and later, when awake, say researchers.
Scientists fashion first ever 'cyborg' tissues | ummid.com
Scientists fashion first ever 'cyborg' tissues | ummid.com
A team led by Charles M. Lieber, professor of chemistry at Harvard and Daniel Kohane, professor of anaesthesia at the Harvard Medical School, developed a system for creating nano-scale "scaffolds", which could be seeded with cells that later grew into tissue.
A team led by Charles M. Lieber, professor of chemistry at Harvard and Daniel Kohane, professor of anaesthesia at the Harvard Medical School, developed a system for creating nano-scale "scaffolds", which could be seeded with cells that later grew into tissue.
ISRO to score 100 with a cooperative mission Sep 9 | ummid.com
ISRO to score 100 with a cooperative mission Sep 9 | ummid.com
The 100th launch mission of the Indian space agency slated for Sep 9 will also showcase the cooperation between two global competitors, a growing trend in the space industry, said a senior official of Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO).
The 100th launch mission of the Indian space agency slated for Sep 9 will also showcase the cooperation between two global competitors, a growing trend in the space industry, said a senior official of Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO).
New therapy knocks out high BP with radio waves | ummid.com
New therapy knocks out high BP with radio waves | ummid.com
The technique delivers a burst of radio frequency energy through a catheter to deactivate tiny nerves present in the lining of the kidney arteries. High blood pressure (BP) may be caused by faulty signals from the brain to these nerves.
The technique delivers a burst of radio frequency energy through a catheter to deactivate tiny nerves present in the lining of the kidney arteries. High blood pressure (BP) may be caused by faulty signals from the brain to these nerves.
The unsung ones behind India's Olympic heroes | ummid.com
The unsung ones behind India's Olympic heroes | ummid.com
Away from the glitz and glamour of celebrations to hail the heroes of India's most successful Olympic Games are the unsung non-governmental agencies that played a significant role in the athletes' accomplishments.
Away from the glitz and glamour of celebrations to hail the heroes of India's most successful Olympic Games are the unsung non-governmental agencies that played a significant role in the athletes' accomplishments.
21 world leaders visited India this year, more on way | ummid.com
21 world leaders visited India this year, more on way | ummid.com
India continued to be a favourite overseas destination for world leaders with as many as 21 heads of state or government visiting the country in the first eight months of this year and the leaders of Russia, Australia and Canada on the way.
India continued to be a favourite overseas destination for world leaders with as many as 21 heads of state or government visiting the country in the first eight months of this year and the leaders of Russia, Australia and Canada on the way.
Illegal migrants in Mumbai | ummid.com
Illegal migrants in Mumbai | ummid.com
The Maratha Manoos is too lazy to go any backbreaking job in construction industry, on which the current real estate boom is dependent. The state is making colossal revenue by greedily coming out with ingenious property taxes burdening the common people who can hardly afford housing in the city.
The Maratha Manoos is too lazy to go any backbreaking job in construction industry, on which the current real estate boom is dependent. The state is making colossal revenue by greedily coming out with ingenious property taxes burdening the common people who can hardly afford housing in the city.
Text of Prime Minister's statement on coal block allocation | ummid.com
Text of Prime Minister's statement on coal block allocation | ummid.com
Prime Minister Manmohan Singh Monday made a statement in both houses of parliament on coal block allocation for which the opposition is asking for his resignation as it was made during his tenure as coal minister. Here is the text of the statement:
Prime Minister Manmohan Singh Monday made a statement in both houses of parliament on coal block allocation for which the opposition is asking for his resignation as it was made during his tenure as coal minister. Here is the text of the statement:
Pakistani PM granted time till Sep 18 to reply in court | ummid.com
Pakistani PM granted time till Sep 18 to reply in court | ummid.com
The Supreme Court Monday ordered Prime Minister Raja Pervez Ashraf, facing a show-cause notice for failing to implement a Supreme Court order, to appear before it again Sep 18. Ashraf sought more time to write to Swiss authorities to reopen corruption cases against President Asif Ali Zardari.
The Supreme Court Monday ordered Prime Minister Raja Pervez Ashraf, facing a show-cause notice for failing to implement a Supreme Court order, to appear before it again Sep 18. Ashraf sought more time to write to Swiss authorities to reopen corruption cases against President Asif Ali Zardari.
PM makes statement in Lok Sabha on coal allocation | ummid.com
PM makes statement in Lok Sabha on coal allocation | ummid.com
Prime Minister Manmohan Singh Monday sought to make a statement in the Lok Sabha on the controversial coal block allocation but nothing was audible in the din raised by the Bharatiya Janata Party members who were demanding his resignation.
Prime Minister Manmohan Singh Monday sought to make a statement in the Lok Sabha on the controversial coal block allocation but nothing was audible in the din raised by the Bharatiya Janata Party members who were demanding his resignation.
Sunday, August 26, 2012
Expert-level NAM meeting kicks off in Tehran | ummid.com
Expert-level NAM meeting kicks off in Tehran | ummid.com
Iranian Foreign Minister Ali-Akbar Salehi said at the opening ceremony that during Iran's presidency of NAM, the Islamic republic was determined to strengthen unity among the member states of this organisation.
Iranian Foreign Minister Ali-Akbar Salehi said at the opening ceremony that during Iran's presidency of NAM, the Islamic republic was determined to strengthen unity among the member states of this organisation.
Fresh violence rocks Assam's Kokrajhar, Dhubri | ummid.com
Fresh violence rocks Assam's Kokrajhar, Dhubri | ummid.com
The three districts of western Assam - Kokrajhar, Chirang and Dhubri - have since July 19 witnessed violent clashes between the Bodos and Bengali-speaking Muslim settlers, which claimed 86 lives till Sunday.
The three districts of western Assam - Kokrajhar, Chirang and Dhubri - have since July 19 witnessed violent clashes between the Bodos and Bengali-speaking Muslim settlers, which claimed 86 lives till Sunday.
Kiran Bedi skips IAC protest rally | ummid.com
Kiran Bedi skips IAC protest rally | ummid.com
Former woman top cop and a key member of the disbanded Team Anna group, Kiran Bedi, did not participate in Sunday's anti-corruption protest rally by India Against Corruption (IAC) as she was not in favour of protesting against the BJP.
Former woman top cop and a key member of the disbanded Team Anna group, Kiran Bedi, did not participate in Sunday's anti-corruption protest rally by India Against Corruption (IAC) as she was not in favour of protesting against the BJP.
Police battle anti-graft protesters outside PM's house | ummid.com
Police battle anti-graft protesters outside PM's house | ummid.com
Though the IAC had also called for protests outside BJP president Nitin Gadkari's residence, blaming both the Congress and BJP for the irregular coal blocks allocations, the main focus seemed to be the prime minister and Gandhi.
Though the IAC had also called for protests outside BJP president Nitin Gadkari's residence, blaming both the Congress and BJP for the irregular coal blocks allocations, the main focus seemed to be the prime minister and Gandhi.
First Test: Ashwin spins India to innings victory | ummid.com
First Test: Ashwin spins India to innings victory | ummid.com
Off-spinner Ravichandra Ashwin ended with match figures of 12 for 85 as Indian won the first cricket test against New Zealand by an innings and 115 runs on the fourth day at the Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium at Uppal here Sunday.
Off-spinner Ravichandra Ashwin ended with match figures of 12 for 85 as Indian won the first cricket test against New Zealand by an innings and 115 runs on the fourth day at the Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium at Uppal here Sunday.
Saturday, August 25, 2012
PM heads for Tehran NAM summit, meeting with Ahmadinejad | ummid.com
PM heads for Tehran NAM summit, meeting with Ahmadinejad | ummid.com
Asked whether Washington had raised its concerns over Iran at the meeting here earlier this week between visiting US Permanent Representative to the UN Susan Rice and Indian officials, including Mathai, the foreign secretary said: "We did discuss issues relating to Iran but informally."
Asked whether Washington had raised its concerns over Iran at the meeting here earlier this week between visiting US Permanent Representative to the UN Susan Rice and Indian officials, including Mathai, the foreign secretary said: "We did discuss issues relating to Iran but informally."
Panic post Assam riots exposes human trafficking in Goa mines | ummid.com
Panic post Assam riots exposes human trafficking in Goa mines | ummid.com
Pheirim has had several meetings with leading Muslim groups in Goa in order to maintain harmony, even as rumours and mysterious text messages fuelled an exodus of northeastern residents from across India earlier this month.
Pheirim has had several meetings with leading Muslim groups in Goa in order to maintain harmony, even as rumours and mysterious text messages fuelled an exodus of northeastern residents from across India earlier this month.
Friday, August 24, 2012
Over 200 including children killed in fresh Syrian aggression: activists | ummid.com
Over 200 including children killed in fresh Syrian aggression: activists | ummid.com
Around 206 people, including at least 20 children have been killed by Syrian regime forces on Friday in heavy shelling of opposition held areas in the Damascus suburbs several districts of Aleppo and Deir Ezzour, the activist group Local Coordination Committees (LCC) reported.
Around 206 people, including at least 20 children have been killed by Syrian regime forces on Friday in heavy shelling of opposition held areas in the Damascus suburbs several districts of Aleppo and Deir Ezzour, the activist group Local Coordination Committees (LCC) reported.
Alzheimer's can be diagnosed with eye test | ummid.com
Alzheimer's can be diagnosed with eye test | ummid.com
Detailed eye-tracking measurements showed stark contrasts in results. Patients with Alzheimer's made errors on the task when they were asked to look away from the light.
Detailed eye-tracking measurements showed stark contrasts in results. Patients with Alzheimer's made errors on the task when they were asked to look away from the light.
Humans are cancer prone, but chimps are not | ummid.com
Humans are cancer prone, but chimps are not | ummid.com
Chimps and humans share a whopping 96 percent genetic similarity -- surprisingly the simians rarely develop cancer, while their human cousins are particularly vulnerable.
Chimps and humans share a whopping 96 percent genetic similarity -- surprisingly the simians rarely develop cancer, while their human cousins are particularly vulnerable.
SC to hear CBI plea against Advani in Babri Masjid case | ummid.com
SC to hear CBI plea against Advani in Babri Masjid case | ummid.com
Besides Advani and Thackeray, other accused include Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leaders M.M. Joshi, Vinay Katiyar and Uma Bharti, Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) leaders Ashok Singhal, Giriraj Kishore, Vishnu Hari Dalmiya, Sadhvi Ritambrara, and Mahant Avaidyanath, and former Uttar Pradesh chief minister Kalyan Singh.
Besides Advani and Thackeray, other accused include Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leaders M.M. Joshi, Vinay Katiyar and Uma Bharti, Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) leaders Ashok Singhal, Giriraj Kishore, Vishnu Hari Dalmiya, Sadhvi Ritambrara, and Mahant Avaidyanath, and former Uttar Pradesh chief minister Kalyan Singh.
New York gunman kills one; shot dead | ummid.com
New York gunman kills one; shot dead | ummid.com
Johnson was laid off last year by the firm, Hazan Imports, during a downsizing. He returned Friday, and during a dispute with the 41-year-old former co-worker outside the building, pulled out a gun and shot him three times, killing him.
Johnson was laid off last year by the firm, Hazan Imports, during a downsizing. He returned Friday, and during a dispute with the 41-year-old former co-worker outside the building, pulled out a gun and shot him three times, killing him.
13 killed as train hits auto-rickshaw in Odisha | ummid.com
13 killed as train hits auto-rickshaw in Odisha | ummid.com
The accident occurred at an unmanned level-crossing on the outskirts of Sambalpur district headquarters, about 320 km from here, when the auto, packed with around 18 agricultural workers, was crossing the tracks.
The accident occurred at an unmanned level-crossing on the outskirts of Sambalpur district headquarters, about 320 km from here, when the auto, packed with around 18 agricultural workers, was crossing the tracks.
Government denies censorship as Twitter agrees to block imposter sites | ummid.com
Government denies censorship as Twitter agrees to block imposter sites | ummid.com
Meanwhile, some Twitter users, including Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi, decided to blackout their Display Picture in a show of protest against the government crackdown on imposter sites of the PMO.
Meanwhile, some Twitter users, including Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi, decided to blackout their Display Picture in a show of protest against the government crackdown on imposter sites of the PMO.
Hindi originated in Turkey? | ummid.com
Hindi originated in Turkey? | ummid.com
Scientists led by Remco Bouckaert from the University of Auckland, New Zealand, traced the language group's origin to Anatolia, an ancient region which is now much of Turkey.
Scientists led by Remco Bouckaert from the University of Auckland, New Zealand, traced the language group's origin to Anatolia, an ancient region which is now much of Turkey.
Who’s sowing seeds of hatred in India in the name of marginalized Muslims? | ummid.com
Who’s sowing seeds of hatred in India in the name of marginalized Muslims? | ummid.com
The massive show of strength and hate fest in Mumbai by Raj Thackeray, the nephew and inheritor of Bal Thackeray’s toxic legacy, this week would have made Hitler proud with his antics and rhetoric egging on the Hindus and Marathas against the “traitors and infiltrators.”
The massive show of strength and hate fest in Mumbai by Raj Thackeray, the nephew and inheritor of Bal Thackeray’s toxic legacy, this week would have made Hitler proud with his antics and rhetoric egging on the Hindus and Marathas against the “traitors and infiltrators.”
80 Ayurveda colleges denied permission to admit students | ummid.com
80 Ayurveda colleges denied permission to admit students | ummid.com
Government norms for such medical colleges also lay down other parameters, like number of beds, out-patient department (OPD) attendance and in-patient department (IPD) bed occupancy.
Government norms for such medical colleges also lay down other parameters, like number of beds, out-patient department (OPD) attendance and in-patient department (IPD) bed occupancy.
RBI to float global tender on polymer bank notes | ummid.com
RBI to float global tender on polymer bank notes | ummid.com
"Counterfeiting of plastic notes is very difficult and therefore, we are planning to launch these polymer currency notes on experimental basis at five centres based on different weather condition," RBI Dy Gov said.
"Counterfeiting of plastic notes is very difficult and therefore, we are planning to launch these polymer currency notes on experimental basis at five centres based on different weather condition," RBI Dy Gov said.
Arafat's remains to be tested for Polonium poisoning | ummid.com
Arafat's remains to be tested for Polonium poisoning | ummid.com
The widow of Yasser Arafat has given her approval for a Swiss radiation laboratory to examine the body of the late Palestinian leader to see if he was poisoned by radioactive material Polonium-210.
The widow of Yasser Arafat has given her approval for a Swiss radiation laboratory to examine the body of the late Palestinian leader to see if he was poisoned by radioactive material Polonium-210.
India tighten grip on first Test against New Zealand | ummid.com
India tighten grip on first Test against New Zealand | ummid.com
India tightened their grip on the first Test as New Zealand were struggling at 106 for five in the first innings, still needing 133 runs to avoid the follow-on, after the second day's play in the first Test at the Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium, Uppal, here Friday.
India tightened their grip on the first Test as New Zealand were struggling at 106 for five in the first innings, still needing 133 runs to avoid the follow-on, after the second day's play in the first Test at the Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium, Uppal, here Friday.
Patnaik transfer: Implication on police force | ummid.com
Patnaik transfer: Implication on police force | ummid.com
What they want to say? They would have been happy when dozens of Muslims would have died in police firing as happened about two decades ago during the protest against The Satanic Verses? They would have been satisfied when there was a 'holocaust of Muslims' on Mumbai streets, in the words of ACP Prasad?
What they want to say? They would have been happy when dozens of Muslims would have died in police firing as happened about two decades ago during the protest against The Satanic Verses? They would have been satisfied when there was a 'holocaust of Muslims' on Mumbai streets, in the words of ACP Prasad?
Sensor detects glucose in diabetics' saliva, tears | ummid.com
Sensor detects glucose in diabetics' saliva, tears | ummid.com
The sensor has three main parts: layers of nanosheets resembling tiny rose petals made of a material called graphene, which is a single-atom-thick film of carbon; platinum nanoparticles; and the enzyme glucose oxidase.
The sensor has three main parts: layers of nanosheets resembling tiny rose petals made of a material called graphene, which is a single-atom-thick film of carbon; platinum nanoparticles; and the enzyme glucose oxidase.
Kashmir Youth Congress marches for more panchayat powers | ummid.com
Kashmir Youth Congress marches for more panchayat powers | ummid.com
Led by state Youth Congress president Muhammad Shahnawaz Choudhary, the activists were marching towards the office of the Srinagar district magistrate to give him a memorandum seeking extension of 73rd and 74th constitutional amendment to Jammu and Kashmir state.
Led by state Youth Congress president Muhammad Shahnawaz Choudhary, the activists were marching towards the office of the Srinagar district magistrate to give him a memorandum seeking extension of 73rd and 74th constitutional amendment to Jammu and Kashmir state.
Thursday, August 23, 2012
SC dismisses Swamy's plea against Chidambaram | ummid.com
SC dismisses Swamy's plea against Chidambaram | ummid.com
In major relief for Finance Minister P. Chidambaram, the Supreme Court Friday rejected Janata Party president Subramanian Swamy's plea to make him co-accused along with former communications minister A. Raja in the 2G spectrum allocation case.
In major relief for Finance Minister P. Chidambaram, the Supreme Court Friday rejected Janata Party president Subramanian Swamy's plea to make him co-accused along with former communications minister A. Raja in the 2G spectrum allocation case.
Food packed in plastic bags could cause kidney failure: Expert | ummid.com
Food packed in plastic bags could cause kidney failure: Expert | ummid.com
He said usage of plastic bags for hot edible items may cause health hazards to consumers sand said the danger arises when the wrong type of plastic is used, as chemical exchange between plastic and food can be maximized by high temperature and the nature of the food.
He said usage of plastic bags for hot edible items may cause health hazards to consumers sand said the danger arises when the wrong type of plastic is used, as chemical exchange between plastic and food can be maximized by high temperature and the nature of the food.
Paid news punishment should be two years jail: former CEC | ummid.com
Paid news punishment should be two years jail: former CEC | ummid.com
Errant publishers, journalists as well as election candidates should be sentenced for two years in prison, if the menace of paid news is to be contained, former chief election commissioner (CEC) S.Y. Quraishi said Thursday.
Errant publishers, journalists as well as election candidates should be sentenced for two years in prison, if the menace of paid news is to be contained, former chief election commissioner (CEC) S.Y. Quraishi said Thursday.
South Africa approves ‘Made in Palestinian Territories’ tags | ummid.com
South Africa approves ‘Made in Palestinian Territories’ tags | ummid.com
“This is in line with South Africa’s stance that recognizes the 1948 borders delineated by the United Nations and does not recognize occupied territories beyond these borders as being part of the state of Israel,” news agency AFP quoted the government spokesman.
“This is in line with South Africa’s stance that recognizes the 1948 borders delineated by the United Nations and does not recognize occupied territories beyond these borders as being part of the state of Israel,” news agency AFP quoted the government spokesman.
'Over 95 lakh Muslim students benefited through scholarships' | ummid.com
'Over 95 lakh Muslim students benefited through scholarships' | ummid.com
More than 95 lakh Muslim children benefitted under the government's pre-matric scholarship scheme till the end of March this year, the government said Thursday.
More than 95 lakh Muslim children benefitted under the government's pre-matric scholarship scheme till the end of March this year, the government said Thursday.
CPI-M legislator, 32 others charged in IUML worker murder | ummid.com
CPI-M legislator, 32 others charged in IUML worker murder | ummid.com
The CPI-M's Kannur district secretary P.Jayarajan and party legislator T.V.Rajesh are among the 33 accused named in the charge sheet filed Friday in the IUML activist Abdul Shukoor murder case.
The CPI-M's Kannur district secretary P.Jayarajan and party legislator T.V.Rajesh are among the 33 accused named in the charge sheet filed Friday in the IUML activist Abdul Shukoor murder case.
Government notifies guidelines for social media use | ummid.com
Government notifies guidelines for social media use | ummid.com
Amid the misuse of online social networks, the government Thursday announced it has notified two important frameworks and guidelines which will enable government agencies to use social media effectively to ensure widespread citizen engagement in governance.
Amid the misuse of online social networks, the government Thursday announced it has notified two important frameworks and guidelines which will enable government agencies to use social media effectively to ensure widespread citizen engagement in governance.
Google maps ancient Arctic village | ummid.com
Google maps ancient Arctic village | ummid.com
Google is surfing new places in the remote northern outposts of the Canada's Arctic region with its mapping device, the search engine said in a statement Thursday.
Google is surfing new places in the remote northern outposts of the Canada's Arctic region with its mapping device, the search engine said in a statement Thursday.
India, Pakistan MPs brainstorm on liberal visas, media role | ummid.com
India, Pakistan MPs brainstorm on liberal visas, media role | ummid.comIn a confidence-building exercise, the parliamentarians of India and Pakistan Thursday held a wide-ranging dialogue that focused on easing the visa regime and the role of media in promoting peace between the two subcontinental neighbours.
Kashmir human rights panel summons police officer | ummid.com
Kashmir human rights panel summons police officer | ummid.com
The Jammu and Kashmir human rights panel Thursday directed a police officer to appear before it in connection with alleged use of excessive force against a woman protestor in Srinagar last month.
The Jammu and Kashmir human rights panel Thursday directed a police officer to appear before it in connection with alleged use of excessive force against a woman protestor in Srinagar last month.
Parliament adjourned for third day; all-party meeting on Monday | ummid.com
Parliament adjourned for third day; all-party meeting on Monday | ummid.com
Parliament was disrupted for the third day Thursday as the opposition insisted on Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's resignation over the CAG report on alleged faulty allocation of coal blocks, even as an all-party meeting called on Monday held out hope of the ending the logjam.
Parliament was disrupted for the third day Thursday as the opposition insisted on Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's resignation over the CAG report on alleged faulty allocation of coal blocks, even as an all-party meeting called on Monday held out hope of the ending the logjam.
Twitter agrees to block six fake PMO accounts | ummid.com
Twitter agrees to block six fake PMO accounts | ummid.com
Some of the fake Twitter accounts misrepresenting the prime minister included @Indian_pm, @PMOIndiaa, @dryumyumsingh, @PM0India.
Some of the fake Twitter accounts misrepresenting the prime minister included @Indian_pm, @PMOIndiaa, @dryumyumsingh, @PM0India.
Why a grieving Indira Gandhi joined Shastri's cabinet | ummid.com
Why a grieving Indira Gandhi joined Shastri's cabinet | ummid.com
Writing in his book "Strokes on Law and Democracy in India" (Universal Law Publishing Co), Jai, now 82, says he overheard Shastri tell Gandhi that one person from the Nehru family must be in his government.
Writing in his book "Strokes on Law and Democracy in India" (Universal Law Publishing Co), Jai, now 82, says he overheard Shastri tell Gandhi that one person from the Nehru family must be in his government.
Curiosity makes maiden move on Mars | ummid.com
Curiosity makes maiden move on Mars | ummid.com
Rover driver Matt Heverly said the first drive took about 16 minutes with most of the time used to take pictures, adding that the wheels did not sink much into the ground, which is a good sign for the rover's mission.
Rover driver Matt Heverly said the first drive took about 16 minutes with most of the time used to take pictures, adding that the wheels did not sink much into the ground, which is a good sign for the rover's mission.
Wednesday, August 22, 2012
Dutch varsity to do research in eye care in India | ummid.com
Dutch varsity to do research in eye care in India | ummid.com
The Netherlands-based Maastricht University will conduct joint research with Narayana Nethralaya in this tech hub on preventive eye care, leading to discovery of cost-effective medicine for eye ailments, an official said.
The Netherlands-based Maastricht University will conduct joint research with Narayana Nethralaya in this tech hub on preventive eye care, leading to discovery of cost-effective medicine for eye ailments, an official said.
Egyptian president to visit China | ummid.com
Egyptian president to visit China | ummid.com
Egypt was the first Arab country and the first African country to establish diplomatic relations with China, the spokesman said, stressing that bilateral ties have seen long-term healthy and stable development ever since.
Egypt was the first Arab country and the first African country to establish diplomatic relations with China, the spokesman said, stressing that bilateral ties have seen long-term healthy and stable development ever since.
US hit by worst outbreak of deadly West Nile virus | ummid.com
US hit by worst outbreak of deadly West Nile virus | ummid.com
And it's far from over, noted WebMD, a health website, as right now, the US is in the middle of mosquito season -- and nearly all West Nile virus infections come from mosquito bites. Case counts usually rise through September.
And it's far from over, noted WebMD, a health website, as right now, the US is in the middle of mosquito season -- and nearly all West Nile virus infections come from mosquito bites. Case counts usually rise through September.
Assam ethnic violence: Bodoland Peoples' Front legislator arrested | ummid.com
Assam ethnic violence: Bodoland Peoples' Front legislator arrested | ummid.com
Brahma was held after seven cases were registered against him in Fakiragram and Dotama police stations in Kokrajhar district, Inspector General of Police L.R. Bishnoi told IANS.
Brahma was held after seven cases were registered against him in Fakiragram and Dotama police stations in Kokrajhar district, Inspector General of Police L.R. Bishnoi told IANS.
Massive fire in Dubai perfume factory | ummid.com
Massive fire in Dubai perfume factory | ummid.com
A major perfume factory in Dubai was gutted in a huge fire Wednesday along with four warehouses, according to media reports. There were, however, no casualties in the incident.
A major perfume factory in Dubai was gutted in a huge fire Wednesday along with four warehouses, according to media reports. There were, however, no casualties in the incident.
Israel calls for elections to replace Palestinian leader | ummid.com
Israel calls for elections to replace Palestinian leader | ummid.com
Israeli Foreign Minister Avigdor Lieberman has called on the Middle East Quartet to press for new elections in Palestine to remove incumbent Palestinian National Authority (PNA) leader Mahmoud Abbas from power.
Israeli Foreign Minister Avigdor Lieberman has called on the Middle East Quartet to press for new elections in Palestine to remove incumbent Palestinian National Authority (PNA) leader Mahmoud Abbas from power.
Israel may attack Iran before US election: Report | ummid.com
Israel may attack Iran before US election: Report | ummid.com
Israeli leaders believe that US President Barack Obama would be forced to back an Israeli strike, even though US military chiefs are against it, for fear of alienating Jewish voters.
Israeli leaders believe that US President Barack Obama would be forced to back an Israeli strike, even though US military chiefs are against it, for fear of alienating Jewish voters.
PM ready for reply on coal blocks: Congress | ummid.com
PM ready for reply on coal blocks: Congress | ummid.com
With the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) insisting on his resignation over faulty coal blocks allocation, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh is ready to make a strong rebuttal of the charges, Congress sources said Wednesday.
With the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) insisting on his resignation over faulty coal blocks allocation, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh is ready to make a strong rebuttal of the charges, Congress sources said Wednesday.
Speculation rife on Mumbai police commissioner's transfer | ummid.com
Speculation rife on Mumbai police commissioner's transfer | ummid.com
Speculations are rife that Mumbai Police Commissioner Arup Patnaik might be transferred over mishandling Aug 11 violence at Azad Maidan that killed two and injured many, including 45 policemen.
Speculations are rife that Mumbai Police Commissioner Arup Patnaik might be transferred over mishandling Aug 11 violence at Azad Maidan that killed two and injured many, including 45 policemen.
One injured, two missing in fresh attack in Assam | ummid.com
One injured, two missing in fresh attack in Assam | ummid.com
Police said the incident occurred when seven people were returning to one of the relief camps in Chapar area in the evening after fishing. They were fired upon by unidentified people.
Police said the incident occurred when seven people were returning to one of the relief camps in Chapar area in the evening after fishing. They were fired upon by unidentified people.
Political crisis as BJP insists on PM's resignation | ummid.com
Political crisis as BJP insists on PM's resignation | ummid.com
The BJP Wednesday vowed to obstruct parliament till Prime Minister Manmohan Singh quit over faulty coal blocks allocation, in the worst showdown between the government and the main opposition in two years.
The BJP Wednesday vowed to obstruct parliament till Prime Minister Manmohan Singh quit over faulty coal blocks allocation, in the worst showdown between the government and the main opposition in two years.
Consumer court pulls up Lufthansa, orders fine | ummid.com
Consumer court pulls up Lufthansa, orders fine | ummid.com
Non-disclosure of terms for promotional air tickets amounts to an "anti-consumer" practice, India's top consumer court has warned while penalising Lufthansa for harassing an elderly Indian couple who held an open ticket to return from the US.
Non-disclosure of terms for promotional air tickets amounts to an "anti-consumer" practice, India's top consumer court has warned while penalising Lufthansa for harassing an elderly Indian couple who held an open ticket to return from the US.
'764 Pakistanis granted Indian citizenship during 2009-11' | ummid.com
'764 Pakistanis granted Indian citizenship during 2009-11' | ummid.com
As many as 764 Pakistani nationals were granted Indian citizenship during 2009-11, Minister of State of Home Affairs Mullappally Ramachandran told the Rajya Sabha Wednesday.
As many as 764 Pakistani nationals were granted Indian citizenship during 2009-11, Minister of State of Home Affairs Mullappally Ramachandran told the Rajya Sabha Wednesday.
Samajwadi Party files complaint against Raj Thackeray | ummid.com
Samajwadi Party files complaint against Raj Thackeray | ummid.com
The party also dared Thackeray to prove his allegations, made during a rally at Azad Maidan here Tuesday, that there were lakhs of Bangladeshis living in Azmi's Bhiwandi constituency in the adjoining Thane district.
The party also dared Thackeray to prove his allegations, made during a rally at Azad Maidan here Tuesday, that there were lakhs of Bangladeshis living in Azmi's Bhiwandi constituency in the adjoining Thane district.
Bikinis add controversy to cow contest | ummid.com
Bikinis add controversy to cow contest | ummid.com
However, many villagers were shocked when eight young women in bikinis joined the beauty pageant to milk the cows. A model said she was hired to represent harmony between human beings and nature.
However, many villagers were shocked when eight young women in bikinis joined the beauty pageant to milk the cows. A model said she was hired to represent harmony between human beings and nature.
Centre must decide on Telangana soon: Andhra Pradesh CM | ummid.com
Centre must decide on Telangana soon: Andhra Pradesh CM | ummid.com
The union government must take a call soon on the issue of statehood for the Telangana region, says Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Kiran Kumar Reddy as concerns mount in the Congress about the future of the party in the volatile region.
The union government must take a call soon on the issue of statehood for the Telangana region, says Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Kiran Kumar Reddy as concerns mount in the Congress about the future of the party in the volatile region.
China Mobile to offer cloud storage service | ummid.com
China Mobile to offer cloud storage service | ummid.com
China Mobile Ltd, the world's biggest mobile operator by users, plans to offer a cloud storage service to Chinese users by the end of the year.
China Mobile Ltd, the world's biggest mobile operator by users, plans to offer a cloud storage service to Chinese users by the end of the year.
Tuesday, August 21, 2012
Respect internet freedom, US tells India | ummid.com
Respect internet freedom, US tells India | ummid.com
Voicing its support for full freedom of the internet, US has urged India to maintain respect for fundamental freedoms, while probing rumours that have caused an exodus of northeastern Indians from southern cities.
Voicing its support for full freedom of the internet, US has urged India to maintain respect for fundamental freedoms, while probing rumours that have caused an exodus of northeastern Indians from southern cities.
Amid Russia's warning, India and US to discuss Syria | ummid.com
Amid Russia's warning, India and US to discuss Syria | ummid.com
Rice's visit takes place amid the escalating crisis in Syria, where the stalemate between the Bashar Al Assad regime and armed opposition activists is thickening against the larger backdrop of the power struggle between Saudi Arabia and Iran in Middle East.
Rice's visit takes place amid the escalating crisis in Syria, where the stalemate between the Bashar Al Assad regime and armed opposition activists is thickening against the larger backdrop of the power struggle between Saudi Arabia and Iran in Middle East.
World's heaviest book displayed in UAE | ummid.com
World's heaviest book displayed in UAE | ummid.com
The Guinness World Records has certified "This is Mohammed", which weighs 1,000 kg, as the heaviest in the globe.
The Guinness World Records has certified "This is Mohammed", which weighs 1,000 kg, as the heaviest in the globe.
'Report on Assam riots has inflammatory comments' | ummid.com
'Report on Assam riots has inflammatory comments' | ummid.com
NCM member K.N. Daruwalla along with Planning Commission member Syeda Hameed visited violence affected Bodoland Territorial Autonomous Districts (BTAD) and Dhubri district in Assam earlier this month and gave their report.
NCM member K.N. Daruwalla along with Planning Commission member Syeda Hameed visited violence affected Bodoland Territorial Autonomous Districts (BTAD) and Dhubri district in Assam earlier this month and gave their report.
Status of Minorities: A Tale of Two Neighbors | ummid.com
Status of Minorities: A Tale of Two Neighbors | ummid.com
Sixty five years after coming out from the yoke of colonialism, it is time we remember the values of Liberty, Equality and Fraternity, the principles which guided our freedom movement.
Sixty five years after coming out from the yoke of colonialism, it is time we remember the values of Liberty, Equality and Fraternity, the principles which guided our freedom movement.
Working with government to remove hateful content: Facebook | ummid.com
Working with government to remove hateful content: Facebook | ummid.com
Social networking website Facebook Tuesday said it is working with the government to remove "hateful content" that is widely being perceived as likely to spark communal tension across the country.
Social networking website Facebook Tuesday said it is working with the government to remove "hateful content" that is widely being perceived as likely to spark communal tension across the country.
Shukla caught on mike telling Kurien to adjourn Rajya Sabha | ummid.com
Shukla caught on mike telling Kurien to adjourn Rajya Sabha | ummid.com
Shukla went to the chair and whispered in Kurein's ear, "Pure din Ke liye House adjourn kara dijiye (Adjourn the House for the day)." In an embarrassment, the remarks were caught into Kurien's mike and got recorded.
Shukla went to the chair and whispered in Kurein's ear, "Pure din Ke liye House adjourn kara dijiye (Adjourn the House for the day)." In an embarrassment, the remarks were caught into Kurien's mike and got recorded.
Central team visits riot-hit Assam areas, reviews security | ummid.com
Central team visits riot-hit Assam areas, reviews security | ummid.com
A central team Tuesday visited the violence affected Dhubri district of Assam to take stock of the security and relief and rehabilitation measures taken up by the district administration for the people living in relief camps.
A central team Tuesday visited the violence affected Dhubri district of Assam to take stock of the security and relief and rehabilitation measures taken up by the district administration for the people living in relief camps.
Mumbai cop offers rose to Raj Thackeray, attacks police chief | ummid.com
Mumbai cop offers rose to Raj Thackeray, attacks police chief | ummid.com
Mobbed by media persons, Tawade alleged that he was insulted and lampooned by Mumbai Police Commissioner Arup Patnaik when he nabbed some culprits involved in the Aug 11 violence.
Mobbed by media persons, Tawade alleged that he was insulted and lampooned by Mumbai Police Commissioner Arup Patnaik when he nabbed some culprits involved in the Aug 11 violence.
Coal scandal smoulders, 'PM quit' chorus grows louder | ummid.com
Coal scandal smoulders, 'PM quit' chorus grows louder | ummid.com
The spectre of corruption was back to haunt the government Tuesday with a combative opposition demanding Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's resignation over the official auditor's report that irregularities in coal block allocation led to notional losses of Rs.1.85 lakh crore ($37 billion).
The spectre of corruption was back to haunt the government Tuesday with a combative opposition demanding Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's resignation over the official auditor's report that irregularities in coal block allocation led to notional losses of Rs.1.85 lakh crore ($37 billion).
Social media becoming double-edged sword | ummid.com
Social media becoming double-edged sword | ummid.com
The online hate campaign targeting people from the northeast has put the spotlight on the power of the social media network in India, which counts more than 60 million users, and how this burgeoning community can be manipulated for insidious propaganda.
The online hate campaign targeting people from the northeast has put the spotlight on the power of the social media network in India, which counts more than 60 million users, and how this burgeoning community can be manipulated for insidious propaganda.
So what’s new about Mumbai burning? | ummid.com
So what’s new about Mumbai burning? | ummid.com
Those who rioted aren’t getting the same treatment that Shiv Sainiks and MNS rioters do. It can be argued that attacking the police is more serious than attacking public property. But attacking unarmed citizens only because they belong to a particular faith or region — is that less serious?
Those who rioted aren’t getting the same treatment that Shiv Sainiks and MNS rioters do. It can be argued that attacking the police is more serious than attacking public property. But attacking unarmed citizens only because they belong to a particular faith or region — is that less serious?
MNS supporters march despite ban; Mumbai police mute spectator | ummid.com
MNS supporters march despite ban; Mumbai police mute spectator | ummid.com
"How can someone defy the law in the presence of police? It is surprising that MNS supporters in such a large number are marching despite a ban and the police is helplessly watching without any action", said Pankaj Shah, a Mumbaikar.
"How can someone defy the law in the presence of police? It is surprising that MNS supporters in such a large number are marching despite a ban and the police is helplessly watching without any action", said Pankaj Shah, a Mumbaikar.
Sangma challenges Pranab's election in apex court | ummid.com
Sangma challenges Pranab's election in apex court | ummid.com
Purno Sangma Tuesday moved the Supreme Court challenging Pranab Mukherjee's election as the president of India, and claimed Mukherjee held an office of profit when he filed his nomination papers.
Purno Sangma Tuesday moved the Supreme Court challenging Pranab Mukherjee's election as the president of India, and claimed Mukherjee held an office of profit when he filed his nomination papers.
Monday, August 20, 2012
Udaipur's vintage Rolls-Royce wins US trophy | ummid.com
Udaipur's vintage Rolls-Royce wins US trophy | ummid.com
Mewar's 1924 Rolls-Royce 20 HP Barker Tourer (GLK 21) Sunday won the Lucius Beebe Trophy awarded to the Rolls-Royce considered most in the tradition of Lucius Beebe who served among Pebble Beach's early judges.
Mewar's 1924 Rolls-Royce 20 HP Barker Tourer (GLK 21) Sunday won the Lucius Beebe Trophy awarded to the Rolls-Royce considered most in the tradition of Lucius Beebe who served among Pebble Beach's early judges.
Dire necessity to enforce airport security in India | ummid.com
Dire necessity to enforce airport security in India | ummid.com
Experts say it is high time the Indian government redoubles its efforts to bring security at its airports to international standards, or maybe even better than the international standards in view of the continuous threat it faces from the Pakistan-based militant group LeT, a group that has openly vowed to destroy India.
Experts say it is high time the Indian government redoubles its efforts to bring security at its airports to international standards, or maybe even better than the international standards in view of the continuous threat it faces from the Pakistan-based militant group LeT, a group that has openly vowed to destroy India.
Mumbai Police gear up for MNS march | ummid.com
Mumbai Police gear up for MNS march | ummid.com
A defiant MNS chief Raj Thackeray declared Monday that whatever happened, the party would take out the protest procession, compelling the police to move into top gear.
A defiant MNS chief Raj Thackeray declared Monday that whatever happened, the party would take out the protest procession, compelling the police to move into top gear.
Raj Thackeray to go ahead with procession despite police ban | ummid.com
Raj Thackeray to go ahead with procession despite police ban | ummid.com
Mumbai police on Monday refused to grant permission to Raj Thackeray's Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) to take out a procession to protest the Aug 11 violence during a procession by some Muslim organisations, a top official said. Thackeray has declared he would go ahead with the party procession on Tuesday afternoon despite the bar.
Mumbai police on Monday refused to grant permission to Raj Thackeray's Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) to take out a procession to protest the Aug 11 violence during a procession by some Muslim organisations, a top official said. Thackeray has declared he would go ahead with the party procession on Tuesday afternoon despite the bar.
Apple becomes most valuable company in history | ummid.com
Apple becomes most valuable company in history | ummid.com
Apple's market value Monday topped the record set by Microsoft Dec 30, 1999, at the height of the dotcom bubble, as its stock rose to new high of $664.74 per share, CNNMoney reported citing S&P's senior index analyst Howard Silverblatt.
Apple's market value Monday topped the record set by Microsoft Dec 30, 1999, at the height of the dotcom bubble, as its stock rose to new high of $664.74 per share, CNNMoney reported citing S&P's senior index analyst Howard Silverblatt.
Eid-ul-Fitr celebrated in India with prayers for peace, feasting | ummid.com
Eid-ul-Fitr celebrated in India with prayers for peace, feasting | ummid.com
Thousands of Muslims participated in special prayers organised at Eidgahs, mosques and open grounds and prayed for lasting peace in Assam, particularly in the Bodoland Territorial Areas Districts.
Thousands of Muslims participated in special prayers organised at Eidgahs, mosques and open grounds and prayed for lasting peace in Assam, particularly in the Bodoland Territorial Areas Districts.
Exodus: India compiling Pakistan link proof, over 250 websites blocked | ummid.com
Exodus: India compiling Pakistan link proof, over 250 websites blocked | ummid.com
The Monday crackdown on websites follows a similar blocking of around 80 internet pages and user accounts spreading hate messages on a slew of social networking sites, including Facebook, Google and Twitter.
The Monday crackdown on websites follows a similar blocking of around 80 internet pages and user accounts spreading hate messages on a slew of social networking sites, including Facebook, Google and Twitter.
One percent of the world's people are asexuals | ummid.com
One percent of the world's people are asexuals | ummid.com
Anthony Bogaert, an associate professor at Brock University in Canada, said the sexualisation of culture has turned people off sexual feelings to the extent that millions do not have physical attraction to others at all.
Anthony Bogaert, an associate professor at Brock University in Canada, said the sexualisation of culture has turned people off sexual feelings to the extent that millions do not have physical attraction to others at all.
He fought darkness to give reading solutions for blind | ummid.com
He fought darkness to give reading solutions for blind | ummid.com
Over two decades back, visually impaired student Dipendra Manocha stood outside Delhi University's Hindu College waiting to get an application written. After the life-altering struggle of finding a writer, Manocha set himself on a mission - helping the blind read and write.
Over two decades back, visually impaired student Dipendra Manocha stood outside Delhi University's Hindu College waiting to get an application written. After the life-altering struggle of finding a writer, Manocha set himself on a mission - helping the blind read and write.
Kashmiri separatist leaders placed under house arrest | ummid.com
Kashmiri separatist leaders placed under house arrest | ummid.com
Authorities have been preventing the separatists from addressing large public gatherings after the summer unrest of 2010 in which 107 people were killed in clashes between unruly mobs and security forces.
Authorities have been preventing the separatists from addressing large public gatherings after the summer unrest of 2010 in which 107 people were killed in clashes between unruly mobs and security forces.
Helmet-cam Afghan war videos to be shown on BBC | ummid.com
Helmet-cam Afghan war videos to be shown on BBC | ummid.com
Video footage captured on helmet cameras of frontline British troops killed in the Afghan war will be shown for the first time in a BBC documentary.
Video footage captured on helmet cameras of frontline British troops killed in the Afghan war will be shown for the first time in a BBC documentary.
Posts for SCs, STs lie vacant in central universities | ummid.com
Posts for SCs, STs lie vacant in central universities | ummid.com
Even as the government is pushing for affirmative action for the Scheduled Castes (SCs) and the Scheduled Tribes (STs) in the field of education, most of the posts reserved for teachers from these categories are lying vacant in 40 central universities across the country.
Even as the government is pushing for affirmative action for the Scheduled Castes (SCs) and the Scheduled Tribes (STs) in the field of education, most of the posts reserved for teachers from these categories are lying vacant in 40 central universities across the country.
Beijing to ban avoiding 'unlucky' numbers | ummid.com
Beijing to ban avoiding 'unlucky' numbers | ummid.com
The Chinese capital will prohibit people from avoiding so-called "unlucky" numbers, that include four, 13 and 14, in the registration of addresses.
The Chinese capital will prohibit people from avoiding so-called "unlucky" numbers, that include four, 13 and 14, in the registration of addresses.
Sunday, August 19, 2012
Sachin gives away BMW to Saina Nehwal | ummid.com
Sachin gives away BMW to Saina Nehwal | ummid.com
The batting maestro, who arrived in Hyderabad along with rest of the team to play the first test against New Zealand starting here Aug 23, gave away the car to Saina, who won a bronze medal in the London Olympics.
The batting maestro, who arrived in Hyderabad along with rest of the team to play the first test against New Zealand starting here Aug 23, gave away the car to Saina, who won a bronze medal in the London Olympics.
Chandigarh loves numbers game - even at high cost! | ummid.com
Chandigarh loves numbers game - even at high cost! | ummid.com
In recent years, the auction of VIP and choice numbers in local registration series have been fetching the RLA anything from Rs.50 lakh to Rs.75 lakh per auction.
In recent years, the auction of VIP and choice numbers in local registration series have been fetching the RLA anything from Rs.50 lakh to Rs.75 lakh per auction.
India raises social media misuse with Pakistan, situation normal in south | ummid.com
India raises social media misuse with Pakistan, situation normal in south | ummid.com
According to home ministry officials, Home Minister Sushilkumar Shinde told his Pakistani counterpart Rehman Malik, who called him up, that elements based in Pakistan used such sites to circulate false pictures and stories so as to whip up communal sentiments in India.
According to home ministry officials, Home Minister Sushilkumar Shinde told his Pakistani counterpart Rehman Malik, who called him up, that elements based in Pakistan used such sites to circulate false pictures and stories so as to whip up communal sentiments in India.
Sonia seeks action in Assam violence, northeastern people's mistreatment | ummid.com
Sonia seeks action in Assam violence, northeastern people's mistreatment | ummid.com
Speaking at the Rajiv Gandhi National Sadbhavna Award ceremony here, she said the present conditions prevailing in the country were linked to its unity and amity.
Speaking at the Rajiv Gandhi National Sadbhavna Award ceremony here, she said the present conditions prevailing in the country were linked to its unity and amity.
Muslims in India, including Mumbai to celebrate Eid-ul-Fitr on Monday | ummid.com
Muslims in India, including Mumbai to celebrate Eid-ul-Fitr on Monday | ummid.com
Mumbai and rest of Maharashtra would be celebrating Eid-ul-Fitr along with by and large entire India on Monday, it was announced by the Mumbai Hilal Committee today evening.
Mumbai and rest of Maharashtra would be celebrating Eid-ul-Fitr along with by and large entire India on Monday, it was announced by the Mumbai Hilal Committee today evening.
Shanghai police rank beggars | ummid.com
Shanghai police rank beggars | ummid.com
Police are encouraging Metro riders to send them an instant text or voice message through a popular social-networking application on mobile phones if they spot a beggar on the train.
Police are encouraging Metro riders to send them an instant text or voice message through a popular social-networking application on mobile phones if they spot a beggar on the train.
India to induct first Boeing-787 Dreamliners this month | ummid.com
India to induct first Boeing-787 Dreamliners this month | ummid.com
The Boeing 787 aircraft is made of composite materials. Its newly-developed engine and advanced flight technologies make it highly fuel-efficient. The plane can fly up to 16,000 km non-stop.
The Boeing 787 aircraft is made of composite materials. Its newly-developed engine and advanced flight technologies make it highly fuel-efficient. The plane can fly up to 16,000 km non-stop.
Two get Khel Ratna, 25 Arjuna Award | ummid.com
Two get Khel Ratna, 25 Arjuna Award | ummid.com
The Arjuna awardees will receive statuettes, citations and cash prize of Rs.5 lakh each. All of them will get the prizes from President Pranab Mukherjee Aug 29.
The Arjuna awardees will receive statuettes, citations and cash prize of Rs.5 lakh each. All of them will get the prizes from President Pranab Mukherjee Aug 29.
Birds farming go bust in Tamil Nadu | ummid.com
Birds farming go bust in Tamil Nadu | ummid.com
Emu birds are imported from Australia and are members of the ratite family of birds. They stand about 5 ft tall and are known for their grunting and hissing sound. Emus have three forward pointing toes; the underside of each is flat with a broad pad that makes their legs strong for running.
Emu birds are imported from Australia and are members of the ratite family of birds. They stand about 5 ft tall and are known for their grunting and hissing sound. Emus have three forward pointing toes; the underside of each is flat with a broad pad that makes their legs strong for running.
31 killed in Sudanese plane crash | ummid.com
31 killed in Sudanese plane crash | ummid.com
The dead included Sudanese Minister for Guidance and Religious Endowments Ghazi al-Sadiq, said Sudan's Civil Aviation spokesperson Abdul-Hafez Abdul-Rahim.
The dead included Sudanese Minister for Guidance and Religious Endowments Ghazi al-Sadiq, said Sudan's Civil Aviation spokesperson Abdul-Hafez Abdul-Rahim.
Human urine can be used to reduce pollution | ummid.com
Human urine can be used to reduce pollution | ummid.com
Apart from oceans, soil, rocks and trees, human and animal urine can also absorb carbon dioxide (CO2) and help reduce pollution, says a Spanish researcher.
Apart from oceans, soil, rocks and trees, human and animal urine can also absorb carbon dioxide (CO2) and help reduce pollution, says a Spanish researcher.
Indian electronic industry will need 2.8 mn professionals by 2020 | ummid.com
Indian electronic industry will need 2.8 mn professionals by 2020 | ummid.com
SecurIT, the first international conference on Security of Internet of Things, aims at bringing together researchers, practitioners and "ethical hackers" around the globe for disseminating latest advances in security, cloud computing, mobile networks and cyber-physical control systems.
SecurIT, the first international conference on Security of Internet of Things, aims at bringing together researchers, practitioners and "ethical hackers" around the globe for disseminating latest advances in security, cloud computing, mobile networks and cyber-physical control systems.
India needs national leaders from science, engineering: PM | ummid.com
India needs national leaders from science, engineering: PM | ummid.com
Manmohan Singh said that government has opened new IITs, IIMs and institutions for teaching and research in sciences, increased investments in school educations, scholarships for disadvantaged sections of society and set up new institutions for children.
Manmohan Singh said that government has opened new IITs, IIMs and institutions for teaching and research in sciences, increased investments in school educations, scholarships for disadvantaged sections of society and set up new institutions for children.
PM confers honorary doctorate on Azim Premji | ummid.com
PM confers honorary doctorate on Azim Premji | ummid.com
Prime Minister Manmohan Singh Saturday conferred an honorary doctorate on eminent industrialist and Wipro chairman Azim Premji at the golden jubilee of Indian Institute of Technology-Bombay (IIT-B).
Prime Minister Manmohan Singh Saturday conferred an honorary doctorate on eminent industrialist and Wipro chairman Azim Premji at the golden jubilee of Indian Institute of Technology-Bombay (IIT-B).
Saturday, August 18, 2012
Neither BJP nor Congress will get majority in 2014: Mulayam | ummid.com
Neither BJP nor Congress will get majority in 2014: Mulayam | ummid.com
Samajwadi Party (SP) chief Mulayam Singh Yadav Saturday said that neither the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) nor the Congress would get a majority in the 2014 Lok Sabha polls and the third front parties would be able to muster the numbers for a government.
Samajwadi Party (SP) chief Mulayam Singh Yadav Saturday said that neither the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) nor the Congress would get a majority in the 2014 Lok Sabha polls and the third front parties would be able to muster the numbers for a government.
Indian Muslims to celebrate Eid-ul-Fitr Monday | ummid.com
Indian Muslims to celebrate Eid-ul-Fitr Monday | ummid.com
Barring Kerala and few other cities in South, Indian Muslims across the country will celebrate Eid-ul-Fitr on Monday. The decision was taken by various Moon sighting committees after they failed to receive any confirmed report of Moon sighting on Saturday.
Barring Kerala and few other cities in South, Indian Muslims across the country will celebrate Eid-ul-Fitr on Monday. The decision was taken by various Moon sighting committees after they failed to receive any confirmed report of Moon sighting on Saturday.
16 arrested in Bangalore, northeast exodus subsides | ummid.com
16 arrested in Bangalore, northeast exodus subsides | ummid.com
Sixteen people have been arrested in Bangalore, eight for spreading rumours leading to flight of people from the northeast people from here and eight for assault, a top police official said Saturday even as the exodus slowed to a trickle.
Sixteen people have been arrested in Bangalore, eight for spreading rumours leading to flight of people from the northeast people from here and eight for assault, a top police official said Saturday even as the exodus slowed to a trickle.
Rehabilitate Bengali Muslims only after verification: Bodo groups | ummid.com
Rehabilitate Bengali Muslims only after verification: Bodo groups | ummid.com
The NDFB pro-talk faction's secretary-general Gobinda Basumatary said they would not allow even a single displaced member of the community to enter the BTAD areas until their citizenship status is verified.
The NDFB pro-talk faction's secretary-general Gobinda Basumatary said they would not allow even a single displaced member of the community to enter the BTAD areas until their citizenship status is verified.
Eid in India: No report of moon sighting till 08:15 PM on Saturday | ummid.com
Eid in India: No report of moon sighting till 08:15 PM on Saturday | ummid.com
No report of moon sighting has been reported from any part of India so far. In Delhi, Mufti Mukarram of Fatehpuri mosque announced that there was no report of moon sighting from any part of the country.
No report of moon sighting has been reported from any part of India so far. In Delhi, Mufti Mukarram of Fatehpuri mosque announced that there was no report of moon sighting from any part of the country.
Reward up to Rs.1 lakh for information of Assam culprits | ummid.com
Reward up to Rs.1 lakh for information of Assam culprits | ummid.com
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) Saturday announced a reward of up to Rs.1 lakh to anyone providing information on the culprits behind the communal violence in Assam.
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) Saturday announced a reward of up to Rs.1 lakh to anyone providing information on the culprits behind the communal violence in Assam.
Chinese Muslims celebrate Eid-ul-Fitr | ummid.com
Chinese Muslims celebrate Eid-ul-Fitr | ummid.com
Thousands of Muslims in northwest China's Qinghai province flocked to mosques Saturday to celebrate Eid-ul-Fitr and the end of a month of fasting during the holy month of Ramadan.
Thousands of Muslims in northwest China's Qinghai province flocked to mosques Saturday to celebrate Eid-ul-Fitr and the end of a month of fasting during the holy month of Ramadan.
Public sector bank's non-performing assets not alarming: FM | ummid.com
Public sector bank's non-performing assets not alarming: FM | ummid.com
According to some estimates, the gross NPAs of PSBs grew by Rs.39,000 crore in 2011-12, compared to only Rs.500 crore in the case of private banks. The reason for such a spike was attributed to rise in the corporate debt restructuring (CDR) in sectors like aviation, real estate, power and telecom due to upward movement in interest rates, volatile currency and commodity markets.
According to some estimates, the gross NPAs of PSBs grew by Rs.39,000 crore in 2011-12, compared to only Rs.500 crore in the case of private banks. The reason for such a spike was attributed to rise in the corporate debt restructuring (CDR) in sectors like aviation, real estate, power and telecom due to upward movement in interest rates, volatile currency and commodity markets.
MIM chief blasts Congress; urges Muslims to help Assam riots victims | ummid.com
MIM chief blasts Congress; urges Muslims to help Assam riots victims | ummid.com
"I have no faith in the state or the central governments. The Congress party is playing a game. It comes to power with the Muslim votes but is not ready to take on the BJP (Bharatiya Janata Party), which is creating the trouble," he said, warning the Congress party that it would lose power in 2014 general elections.
"I have no faith in the state or the central governments. The Congress party is playing a game. It comes to power with the Muslim votes but is not ready to take on the BJP (Bharatiya Janata Party), which is creating the trouble," he said, warning the Congress party that it would lose power in 2014 general elections.
Google offers virtual visits to Mexican archaeological sites | ummid.com
Google offers virtual visits to Mexican archaeological sites | ummid.com
The 360-degree virtual view of these archaeological sites, which include Teotihuacan, Xochicalco, Monte Alban, Chichen Itza, Tulum, Palenque, Tula and Paquime, allows them to be explored down to the last corner.
The 360-degree virtual view of these archaeological sites, which include Teotihuacan, Xochicalco, Monte Alban, Chichen Itza, Tulum, Palenque, Tula and Paquime, allows them to be explored down to the last corner.
Ramdev in Anna's vacant spot? | ummid.com
Ramdev in Anna's vacant spot? | ummid.com
Mohammed Azam Khan, Shivpal Singh Yadav, Raja Ram Pandey, Ambika Choudhary, Durga Prasad Yadav... the list of ministers leaving Akhilesh Yadav red-faced is long. The 39-year-old took over as chief minister in March this year, and the troubles just don't seem to end.
Mohammed Azam Khan, Shivpal Singh Yadav, Raja Ram Pandey, Ambika Choudhary, Durga Prasad Yadav... the list of ministers leaving Akhilesh Yadav red-faced is long. The 39-year-old took over as chief minister in March this year, and the troubles just don't seem to end.
With ministers like his, Akhilesh needs no enemies | ummid.com
With ministers like his, Akhilesh needs no enemies | ummid.com
Mohammed Azam Khan, Shivpal Singh Yadav, Raja Ram Pandey, Ambika Choudhary, Durga Prasad Yadav... the list of ministers leaving Akhilesh Yadav red-faced is long. The 39-year-old took over as chief minister in March this year, and the troubles just don't seem to end.
Mohammed Azam Khan, Shivpal Singh Yadav, Raja Ram Pandey, Ambika Choudhary, Durga Prasad Yadav... the list of ministers leaving Akhilesh Yadav red-faced is long. The 39-year-old took over as chief minister in March this year, and the troubles just don't seem to end.
Eid shopping reaches fever pitch in Kashmir | ummid.com
Eid shopping reaches fever pitch in Kashmir | ummid.com
Bakers in most areas of the old city have extended their shops right up to the middle of the streets to accommodate their merchandise. The local police and municipal authorities preferred to ignore the violation in the festive season.
Bakers in most areas of the old city have extended their shops right up to the middle of the streets to accommodate their merchandise. The local police and municipal authorities preferred to ignore the violation in the festive season.
Saudi Arabia, other Arab states to celebrate Eid on Sunday | ummid.com
Saudi Arabia, other Arab states to celebrate Eid on Sunday | ummid.com
Qatar, Jordan, Egypt, Yemen, Libya and the United Arab Emirates also announced the celebration to be marked on Sunday, following the sighting of the new moon that will mark the beginning of the lunar month of Shawwal, which follows the fasting month of Ramadan in the Muslim hijri calendar.
Qatar, Jordan, Egypt, Yemen, Libya and the United Arab Emirates also announced the celebration to be marked on Sunday, following the sighting of the new moon that will mark the beginning of the lunar month of Shawwal, which follows the fasting month of Ramadan in the Muslim hijri calendar.
Friday, August 17, 2012
Former Haryana minister Kanda surrenders, arrested | ummid.com
Former Haryana minister Kanda surrenders, arrested | ummid.com
Former Haryana minister Gopal Goyal Kanda, accused of abetting the suicide of former flight attendant Geetika Sharma, surrendered early Saturday at a police station here, an official said. He has been arrested.
Former Haryana minister Gopal Goyal Kanda, accused of abetting the suicide of former flight attendant Geetika Sharma, surrendered early Saturday at a police station here, an official said. He has been arrested.
Five held in Karnataka for spreading rumours: Shettar | ummid.com
Five held in Karnataka for spreading rumours: Shettar | ummid.com
This is the first arrest since the rumour spread in Bangalore and other places leading to over 16,000 northeast people leaving the Karnataka capital since Aug 15.
This is the first arrest since the rumour spread in Bangalore and other places leading to over 16,000 northeast people leaving the Karnataka capital since Aug 15.
'Seeds of Mahogany safe in treating diabetes' | ummid.com
'Seeds of Mahogany safe in treating diabetes' | ummid.com
Scientists in West Bengal claim that the seeds of the big leaf mahogany tree, that are used to treat diabetes in folk medicines, are non-toxic and safe natural product.
Scientists in West Bengal claim that the seeds of the big leaf mahogany tree, that are used to treat diabetes in folk medicines, are non-toxic and safe natural product.
'No requests for long term visas from Pakistani Hindus' | ummid.com
'No requests for long term visas from Pakistani Hindus' | ummid.com
There have been no requests for long-term visas so far from any of the Hindu families who have crossed over from Pakistan and in case any of them apply for such a visa India would follow the due process, an official said Friday.
There have been no requests for long-term visas so far from any of the Hindu families who have crossed over from Pakistan and in case any of them apply for such a visa India would follow the due process, an official said Friday.
'India heading for Mars, doesn't need British aid money' | ummid.com
'India heading for Mars, doesn't need British aid money' | ummid.com
In an article titled "India is heading for Mars: it doesn't need British aid money to pay the bills", columnist Theodore Dalrymple said foreign aid does not help any poor countries, "it just corrupts their governments".
In an article titled "India is heading for Mars: it doesn't need British aid money to pay the bills", columnist Theodore Dalrymple said foreign aid does not help any poor countries, "it just corrupts their governments".
Hyderabad MP Owaisi urges northeast people to stay | ummid.com
Hyderabad MP Owaisi urges northeast people to stay | ummid.com
"I told them we are not like Bodo militants who rendered four lakh Muslims homeless in Assam. We will protect you," he said. Owaisi alleged that the rumours were a conspiracy of the Sangh Parivar and appealed to people not to fall prey to their designs.
"I told them we are not like Bodo militants who rendered four lakh Muslims homeless in Assam. We will protect you," he said. Owaisi alleged that the rumours were a conspiracy of the Sangh Parivar and appealed to people not to fall prey to their designs.
RSS rushes to help fleeing Assamese | ummid.com
RSS rushes to help fleeing Assamese | ummid.com
The RSS activists had come carrying around 2,500 food packets and water bottles which they distributed to the dazed Assamese on the jam-packed Azad Hind Express which arrived from Pune, en route to Kolkata and onwards to Guwahati.
The RSS activists had come carrying around 2,500 food packets and water bottles which they distributed to the dazed Assamese on the jam-packed Azad Hind Express which arrived from Pune, en route to Kolkata and onwards to Guwahati.
Auction of coal mines could have fetched $37 bn more: Auditor | ummid.com
Auction of coal mines could have fetched $37 bn more: Auditor | ummid.com
The Comptroller and Auditor General of India (CAG), in its report tabled in parliament said the losses occurred because the process of bringing transparency in the award of coal blocks, which was to commence in June 2004, got delayed due to various reasons.
The Comptroller and Auditor General of India (CAG), in its report tabled in parliament said the losses occurred because the process of bringing transparency in the award of coal blocks, which was to commence in June 2004, got delayed due to various reasons.
Violent protests in UP against Assam-Myanmar violence | ummid.com
Violent protests in UP against Assam-Myanmar violence | ummid.com
Violence broke out in the Uttar Pradesh capital city Friday as hundreds of irate Muslims, protesting violence against the community in Assam and Myanmar, took to the streets, attacked people, and vandalised shops and vehicles in their way.
Violence broke out in the Uttar Pradesh capital city Friday as hundreds of irate Muslims, protesting violence against the community in Assam and Myanmar, took to the streets, attacked people, and vandalised shops and vehicles in their way.
Plans afoot for wine festival near mosque site in Israel; Muslims outraged | ummid.com
Plans afoot for wine festival near mosque site in Israel; Muslims outraged | ummid.com
Muslim groups expressed outrage on Thursday over plans to hold a wine festival in the Israeli city of Beer el-Sabe, which is due to take place next month in a courtyard outside a building formerly used as a mosque.
Muslim groups expressed outrage on Thursday over plans to hold a wine festival in the Israeli city of Beer el-Sabe, which is due to take place next month in a courtyard outside a building formerly used as a mosque.
Curfew relaxed in Assam, 100 people detained | ummid.com
Curfew relaxed in Assam, 100 people detained | ummid.com
Curfew was Friday partially lifted in Assam's Rangiya sub-division of Kamrup (Rural) district and 100 people have been picked up for violence, police said. There were no reports of fresh violence during the past 24 hours
Curfew was Friday partially lifted in Assam's Rangiya sub-division of Kamrup (Rural) district and 100 people have been picked up for violence, police said. There were no reports of fresh violence during the past 24 hours
Bulk SMS, MMS banned for 15 days | ummid.com
Bulk SMS, MMS banned for 15 days | ummid.com
The government Friday banned bulk SMS and MMS messages for 15 days in view of the exodus of people from the northeast from cities like Bangalore, Pune and Hyderabad following rumours that they would be attacked.
The government Friday banned bulk SMS and MMS messages for 15 days in view of the exodus of people from the northeast from cities like Bangalore, Pune and Hyderabad following rumours that they would be attacked.
Parties unite for northeast, PM assures safety | ummid.com
Parties unite for northeast, PM assures safety | ummid.com
With thousands of students, professionals and others fleeing places like Bangalore, Pune and Hyderabad after rumours that they would be attacked, members in the Rajya Sabha and the Lok Sabha discussed the issue at length.
With thousands of students, professionals and others fleeing places like Bangalore, Pune and Hyderabad after rumours that they would be attacked, members in the Rajya Sabha and the Lok Sabha discussed the issue at length.
Thursday, August 16, 2012
Plea in SC seeks action against Mamata | ummid.com
Plea in SC seeks action against Mamata | ummid.com
Her comment on the judiciary came a day after the state human rights commission slapped a Rs.50,000 fine on police for arresting a Jadavpur University professor, Ambikesh Mahapatra, in April for circulating e-mails containing cartoons on the chief minister and other Trinamool Congress leaders.
Her comment on the judiciary came a day after the state human rights commission slapped a Rs.50,000 fine on police for arresting a Jadavpur University professor, Ambikesh Mahapatra, in April for circulating e-mails containing cartoons on the chief minister and other Trinamool Congress leaders.
Mumbai pins hopes on 'artificial' rains | ummid.com
Mumbai pins hopes on 'artificial' rains | ummid.com
Brihan Mumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) Commissioner Sitaram Kunte announced the decision even as the city's water collection and storage remained around 30 percent deficient, with the peak monsoon drawing to a close by the month-end.
Brihan Mumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) Commissioner Sitaram Kunte announced the decision even as the city's water collection and storage remained around 30 percent deficient, with the peak monsoon drawing to a close by the month-end.
Situation vacant for chauffeur worth the Royals | ummid.com
Situation vacant for chauffeur worth the Royals | ummid.com
Displayed on the monarchy's website, the advert calls for the new recruit to have tact and diplomacy besides the skills not to jolt your back-seat passenger which, in this case, will turn out to be the Queen.
Displayed on the monarchy's website, the advert calls for the new recruit to have tact and diplomacy besides the skills not to jolt your back-seat passenger which, in this case, will turn out to be the Queen.
Nine militants killed in Pakistan air base attack | ummid.com
Nine militants killed in Pakistan air base attack | ummid.com
Nine militants were killed Thursday in Pakistan's Punjab province after they attacked a key airbase of the country. Banned outfit Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) later claimed responsibility for it, Geo News reported.
Nine militants were killed Thursday in Pakistan's Punjab province after they attacked a key airbase of the country. Banned outfit Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) later claimed responsibility for it, Geo News reported.
Shoaib Iqbal's plea on Akbarabadi mosque challenged | ummid.com
Shoaib Iqbal's plea on Akbarabadi mosque challenged | ummid.com
Vice President of Akhil Bharat Hindu Mahasabha (ABHM) S.S. Sai Baba Om Jee said: "The contents (of Iqbal's plea) are misconceived, distorted and twisted and the same are nothing but an attempt by intervener Iqbal to frustrate and delay the compliance of the July 30 order passed by the high court."
Vice President of Akhil Bharat Hindu Mahasabha (ABHM) S.S. Sai Baba Om Jee said: "The contents (of Iqbal's plea) are misconceived, distorted and twisted and the same are nothing but an attempt by intervener Iqbal to frustrate and delay the compliance of the July 30 order passed by the high court."
Shoaib Iqbal's plea on Akbarabadi mosque challenged | ummid.com
Shoaib Iqbal's plea on Akbarabadi mosque challenged | ummid.com
Vice President of Akhil Bharat Hindu Mahasabha (ABHM) S.S. Sai Baba Om Jee said: "The contents (of Iqbal's plea) are misconceived, distorted and twisted and the same are nothing but an attempt by intervener Iqbal to frustrate and delay the compliance of the July 30 order passed by the high court."
Vice President of Akhil Bharat Hindu Mahasabha (ABHM) S.S. Sai Baba Om Jee said: "The contents (of Iqbal's plea) are misconceived, distorted and twisted and the same are nothing but an attempt by intervener Iqbal to frustrate and delay the compliance of the July 30 order passed by the high court."
Don't leave Bangalore, dear Assamese friends: appeal Muslim leaders | ummid.com
Don't leave Bangalore, dear Assamese friends: appeal Muslim leaders | ummid.com
Muslim leaders and Islamic organisations Thursday appealed to the northeast people, especially students, to remain in Bangalore and not to believe in rumours that they would be attacked in retaliation to the recent Assam ethnic violence.
Muslim leaders and Islamic organisations Thursday appealed to the northeast people, especially students, to remain in Bangalore and not to believe in rumours that they would be attacked in retaliation to the recent Assam ethnic violence.
Panicky Assamese leaving Maharashtra | ummid.com
Panicky Assamese leaving Maharashtra | ummid.com
People from Assam and other northeast states are fleeing to their home states after some of them were targeted by miscreants in Maharashtra in the past few days, officials said Thursday.
People from Assam and other northeast states are fleeing to their home states after some of them were targeted by miscreants in Maharashtra in the past few days, officials said Thursday.
Chemical in plastic bottles aggravates heart risk | ummid.com
Chemical in plastic bottles aggravates heart risk | ummid.com
The presence of high levels of urinary Bisphenol-A (BPA), a chemical used in plastic products like water bottles and baby feeding bottles, may be linked to narrowing of arteries and risk of heart disease.
The presence of high levels of urinary Bisphenol-A (BPA), a chemical used in plastic products like water bottles and baby feeding bottles, may be linked to narrowing of arteries and risk of heart disease.
New study challenges babies with moral core finding | ummid.com
New study challenges babies with moral core finding | ummid.com
New Zealand researchers have challenged a landmark US study finding that suggested that even six-month-old children possess a moral core that permits them to judge people as 'good' or 'bad'.
New Zealand researchers have challenged a landmark US study finding that suggested that even six-month-old children possess a moral core that permits them to judge people as 'good' or 'bad'.
Mamata’s Eccentricities Personified | ummid.com
Mamata’s Eccentricities Personified | ummid.com
Mamata Banerjee’s dictatorial rule has attracted ire from several quarters. The Press Council of India chief Markendey Katju has described West Bengal Chief Minister as intolerant and whimsical.
Mamata Banerjee’s dictatorial rule has attracted ire from several quarters. The Press Council of India chief Markendey Katju has described West Bengal Chief Minister as intolerant and whimsical.
IGNOU opens admission for paediatric nutrition courses | ummid.com
IGNOU opens admission for paediatric nutrition courses | ummid.com
The 'Post Graduate Certificate in Paediatric Nutrition' and 'Post Graduate Diploma in Paediatric Nutrition' are for individuals seeking expertise in paediatric nutrition. The applicants could be healthcare practitioners, dieticians, diet counsellors or health administrators.
The 'Post Graduate Certificate in Paediatric Nutrition' and 'Post Graduate Diploma in Paediatric Nutrition' are for individuals seeking expertise in paediatric nutrition. The applicants could be healthcare practitioners, dieticians, diet counsellors or health administrators.
Karnataka CM assures protection to northeast students | ummid.com
Karnataka CM assures protection to northeast students | ummid.com
Karnataka Chief Minister Jagadish Shettar Thursday assured protection to students from the northeast in Bangalore as well as other parts of the state.
Karnataka Chief Minister Jagadish Shettar Thursday assured protection to students from the northeast in Bangalore as well as other parts of the state.
Fresh violence in Assam, curfew imposed | ummid.com
Fresh violence in Assam, curfew imposed | ummid.com
Fresh incidents of violence were reported in Assam's Kamrup rural area Thursday and authorities imposed curfew in Rangiya sub-division of the district to bring the situation under control, an official said.
Fresh incidents of violence were reported in Assam's Kamrup rural area Thursday and authorities imposed curfew in Rangiya sub-division of the district to bring the situation under control, an official said.
30 students of Maulana Mujaddidi's Crescent Academy clear IAS prelims | ummid.com
30 students of Maulana Mujaddidi's Crescent Academy clear IAS prelims | ummid.com
Till date the Crescent Academy, in spite of limited infrastructure and resources, but through its innovative cum interactive sessions & consistent test practices has been able to produce more than 77 IAS, IPS, IFS, IRS, Judges and State Civil Servants throughout the country.
Till date the Crescent Academy, in spite of limited infrastructure and resources, but through its innovative cum interactive sessions & consistent test practices has been able to produce more than 77 IAS, IPS, IFS, IRS, Judges and State Civil Servants throughout the country.
Bangalore cops scotch rumours as northeast students flee | ummid.com
Bangalore cops scotch rumours as northeast students flee | ummid.com
Police Thursday scotched rumours that students from northeastern region living in the city would be attacked in retaliation for the ethnic violence in Assam, even as over 5,000 of them fled to Guwahati by special trains late Wednesday and in the early hours.
Police Thursday scotched rumours that students from northeastern region living in the city would be attacked in retaliation for the ethnic violence in Assam, even as over 5,000 of them fled to Guwahati by special trains late Wednesday and in the early hours.
German city grants Muslims Islamic holidays | ummid.com
German city grants Muslims Islamic holidays | ummid.com
The agreement will come into force next year, the first of this kind in a country home to some 4 million Muslims, about half of whom have German citizenship.
The agreement will come into force next year, the first of this kind in a country home to some 4 million Muslims, about half of whom have German citizenship.
Israeli aggression against Al-Aqsa Mosque condemned | ummid.com
Israeli aggression against Al-Aqsa Mosque condemned | ummid.com
The cabinet during its weekly meeting today specifically condemned calls by extremist Israelis to destroy the mosque and to allow Jews only to pray in it on certain times while closing it to Muslims.
The cabinet during its weekly meeting today specifically condemned calls by extremist Israelis to destroy the mosque and to allow Jews only to pray in it on certain times while closing it to Muslims.
Old Hyderabad never sleeps for Eid shopping | ummid.com
Old Hyderabad never sleeps for Eid shopping | ummid.com
The city authorities may be planning to open a night bazaar around Charminar for long, but every year during Ramadan, the area by itself turns into a night bazaar, especially in the last 10 days of Ramadan.
The city authorities may be planning to open a night bazaar around Charminar for long, but every year during Ramadan, the area by itself turns into a night bazaar, especially in the last 10 days of Ramadan.
Makkah Summit: OIC suspends Syria; to take Myanmar case to UN | ummid.com
Makkah Summit: OIC suspends Syria; to take Myanmar case to UN | ummid.com
The Organization of Islamic Cooperation suspended Syria’s membership, citing President Bashar Assad’s violent suppression of the Syrian revolt, and also decided to take to the United Nations the issue of Myanmar’s Muslim Rohingyas, displaced by deadly sectarian violence, early on Thursday at a summit of Muslim leaders in Makkah.
The Organization of Islamic Cooperation suspended Syria’s membership, citing President Bashar Assad’s violent suppression of the Syrian revolt, and also decided to take to the United Nations the issue of Myanmar’s Muslim Rohingyas, displaced by deadly sectarian violence, early on Thursday at a summit of Muslim leaders in Makkah.
Wednesday, August 15, 2012
Just imagine if Gandhi had Twitter and internet: T&T minister | ummid.com
Just imagine if Gandhi had Twitter and internet: T&T minister | ummid.com
"What would have happened if Gandhi had today's new technology like internet, Skype, Twitter, email and facebook to challenge the British Raj," a Trinidad and Tobago minister asked while calling for tolerance in society during an event to mark India's Independence Day.
"What would have happened if Gandhi had today's new technology like internet, Skype, Twitter, email and facebook to challenge the British Raj," a Trinidad and Tobago minister asked while calling for tolerance in society during an event to mark India's Independence Day.
Militants attack Pakistan air base | ummid.com
Militants attack Pakistan air base | ummid.com
Militants wearing military uniforms attacked a key Pakistan Air Force base early Thursday, destroying at least one aircraft.
Militants wearing military uniforms attacked a key Pakistan Air Force base early Thursday, destroying at least one aircraft.
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