With Erdogan, Turkey gives thumbs up to three veiled Mayors too | ummid.com
Erdogan's late night speech was given from a balcony at AK Party's headquarters in Ankara as early results showed his party winning some 44-46 percent of the vote, and the opposition CHP trailing with 23-28 percent.
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Monday, March 31, 2014
Smart phone tools can drive smokers quit | ummid.com
Smart phone tools can drive smokers quit | ummid.com
The technology can serve to remove any unintended bias clinicians might have about which patients are most likely to benefit from intervention, Cato noted in the study published in the journal Oncology Nursing Forum.
The technology can serve to remove any unintended bias clinicians might have about which patients are most likely to benefit from intervention, Cato noted in the study published in the journal Oncology Nursing Forum.
Modi's business brand is 'crony capitalism', says Chidambaram | ummid.com
Modi's business brand is 'crony capitalism', says Chidambaram | ummid.com
Addressing a press conference at the Congress party head office here, Chidambaram claimed that businesses at large are comfortable with the Manmohan Singh-led United Progressive Alliance (UPA) government and Modi could appease only a section of them.
Addressing a press conference at the Congress party head office here, Chidambaram claimed that businesses at large are comfortable with the Manmohan Singh-led United Progressive Alliance (UPA) government and Modi could appease only a section of them.
Pervez Musharraf indicted, pleads not guilty to all charges | ummid.com
Pervez Musharraf indicted, pleads not guilty to all charges | ummid.com
Justice Faisal Arab, who heads the three-bench court, read out the indictment against the former army strongman with Musharraf pleading "not guilty" to all charges, Dawn online reported.
Justice Faisal Arab, who heads the three-bench court, read out the indictment against the former army strongman with Musharraf pleading "not guilty" to all charges, Dawn online reported.
Has Narendra Modi moderated? | ummid.com
Has Narendra Modi moderated? | ummid.com
A section of liberals hope that responsibility of governing a nation as diverse as India would require the Hindu nationalist party to moderate its stand and politically shift towards the centre without which it cannot be governed. Varshney implies that compulsions of running a coalition government moderated Vajpayee and the BJP.
A section of liberals hope that responsibility of governing a nation as diverse as India would require the Hindu nationalist party to moderate its stand and politically shift towards the centre without which it cannot be governed. Varshney implies that compulsions of running a coalition government moderated Vajpayee and the BJP.
Sunday, March 30, 2014
Turkish PM claims victory in local elections | ummid.com
Turkish PM claims victory in local elections | ummid.com
The early results showed that the AKP garnered 45.8 per cent of the votes for the provincial assemblies nationwide, according to the report. The ruling party received 39.1 per cent of the votes in the local elections in 2009 and 49.9 percent of the votes in the parliamentary elections in 2011.
The early results showed that the AKP garnered 45.8 per cent of the votes for the provincial assemblies nationwide, according to the report. The ruling party received 39.1 per cent of the votes in the local elections in 2009 and 49.9 percent of the votes in the parliamentary elections in 2011.
Blame Congress for trust deficit between Kashmir, rest of India: Sayeed | ummid.com
Blame Congress for trust deficit between Kashmir, rest of India: Sayeed | ummid.com
He claimed that it is a historical fact whenever Congress has entered into alliance with the NC, Jammu and Kashmir has plunged into unprecedented crisis and their alliance always proved ill-ominous for the people of this region.
He claimed that it is a historical fact whenever Congress has entered into alliance with the NC, Jammu and Kashmir has plunged into unprecedented crisis and their alliance always proved ill-ominous for the people of this region.
Congress demands BJP apology over 'false' Masood complaint | ummid.com
Congress demands BJP apology over 'false' Masood complaint | ummid.com
The Congress Sunday wrote to the Election Commission demanding a public apology from the BJP for criticizing it and its Saharanpur nominee Imran Masood over a purported anti-Narendra Modi speech which, it said, was made last September when he was a Samajwadi Party member.
The Congress Sunday wrote to the Election Commission demanding a public apology from the BJP for criticizing it and its Saharanpur nominee Imran Masood over a purported anti-Narendra Modi speech which, it said, was made last September when he was a Samajwadi Party member.
Modi mocks Rahul for raking up Gujarat model | ummid.com
Modi mocks Rahul for raking up Gujarat model | ummid.com
Mocking Congress vice president Rahul Gandhi for raising the Gujarat model of development, BJP prime ministerial candidate Narendra Modi Sunday said the Congress is "shaking in fear" ahead of the Lok Sabha poll as it knows it will be ousted.
Mocking Congress vice president Rahul Gandhi for raising the Gujarat model of development, BJP prime ministerial candidate Narendra Modi Sunday said the Congress is "shaking in fear" ahead of the Lok Sabha poll as it knows it will be ousted.
Drink from this bottle, then eat it too! | ummid.com
Drink from this bottle, then eat it too! | ummid.com
What about drinking your favourite cold drink or simply plain bottled water and then eating the bottle instead of throwing it in the bin or by the roadside?
What about drinking your favourite cold drink or simply plain bottled water and then eating the bottle instead of throwing it in the bin or by the roadside?
Ukrainian women told not to have sex with Russians | ummid.com
Ukrainian women told not to have sex with Russians | ummid.com
The activists from a Ukrainian group under the leadership of Irina Rubis are selling T-shirts with the message 'Don't give it to a Russian' written on it, media reports said.
The activists from a Ukrainian group under the leadership of Irina Rubis are selling T-shirts with the message 'Don't give it to a Russian' written on it, media reports said.
Saturday, March 29, 2014
AAP's senior Muslim leaders are two women | ummid.com
AAP's senior Muslim leaders are two women | ummid.com
As AAP's popularity has mushroomed we are now seeing more ordinary Muslims across the nation supporting it enthusiastically. Also AAP has realized that it should recognize Muslims in its folds. Of the 312 declared AAP candidates nationwide for the parliamentary election, about 29 are Muslim.
As AAP's popularity has mushroomed we are now seeing more ordinary Muslims across the nation supporting it enthusiastically. Also AAP has realized that it should recognize Muslims in its folds. Of the 312 declared AAP candidates nationwide for the parliamentary election, about 29 are Muslim.
Rampant corruption, lack of development in Gujarat shook me: Ashish Khetan | ummid.com
Rampant corruption, lack of development in Gujarat shook me: Ashish Khetan | ummid.com
Khetan, 38, who quit his media job to join the Aam Admi Party (AAP) after last December's Delhi assembly elections, says the Kejriwal-led study tour "shook" him and he decided to take the plunge. Khetan, who runs the investigative news portal gulail.com, said in Gujarat they found "immense corruption and deplorable conditions".
Khetan, 38, who quit his media job to join the Aam Admi Party (AAP) after last December's Delhi assembly elections, says the Kejriwal-led study tour "shook" him and he decided to take the plunge. Khetan, who runs the investigative news portal gulail.com, said in Gujarat they found "immense corruption and deplorable conditions".
Viswanathan Anand wins Candidates for revenge against Carlsen | ummid.com
Viswanathan Anand wins Candidates for revenge against Carlsen | ummid.com
Indian chess Grandmaster Viswanathan Anand won the FIDE Candidates 2014 tournament with a round to spare, securing the right to challenge the reigning World Champion Magnus Carlsen for the World title.
Indian chess Grandmaster Viswanathan Anand won the FIDE Candidates 2014 tournament with a round to spare, securing the right to challenge the reigning World Champion Magnus Carlsen for the World title.
435 in fray for Karnataka's 28 Lok Sabha seats | ummid.com
435 in fray for Karnataka's 28 Lok Sabha seats | ummid.com
"As 109 candidates withdrew their nominations, leaving 435 candidates representing mainstream and regional parties and independents contesting from the 28 parliamentary seats," state chief electoral officer Anil Kumar Jha told reporters here.
"As 109 candidates withdrew their nominations, leaving 435 candidates representing mainstream and regional parties and independents contesting from the 28 parliamentary seats," state chief electoral officer Anil Kumar Jha told reporters here.
Revealed: How Mars lost its reservoir of water | ummid.com
Revealed: How Mars lost its reservoir of water | ummid.com
The large amounts of water escaped into space within the first half-billion years of Mars' existence while remaining water froze and may have formed reservoirs of ice still hidden below the surface, a promising study shows.
The large amounts of water escaped into space within the first half-billion years of Mars' existence while remaining water froze and may have formed reservoirs of ice still hidden below the surface, a promising study shows.
109-year old steam engine rolls out on Shimla track | ummid.com
109-year old steam engine rolls out on Shimla track | ummid.com
Considered to be an engineering marvel, locomotive KC 520, the only narrow gauge steam engine which dates back to 1905, operated to and fro between Shimla and Kathlighat, commercial inspector (railways) Amar Singh Thakur told IANS.
Considered to be an engineering marvel, locomotive KC 520, the only narrow gauge steam engine which dates back to 1905, operated to and fro between Shimla and Kathlighat, commercial inspector (railways) Amar Singh Thakur told IANS.
AAP slams Congress for criticizing EC decision on RIL gas pricing | ummid.com
AAP slams Congress for criticizing EC decision on RIL gas pricing | ummid.com
The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) on Saturday criticised the Congress for attacking the Election Commission for deferring the government's decision to double the prices of natural gas.
The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) on Saturday criticised the Congress for attacking the Election Commission for deferring the government's decision to double the prices of natural gas.
Minorities will always have apprehensions about Modi: BJP leader | ummid.com
Minorities will always have apprehensions about Modi: BJP leader | ummid.com
Incidentally, D'Souza, one of the earliest minority leaders who joined the Bharatiya Janata Party in Goa more than a decade ago, was one of the few party leaders who had expressed apprehension after Modi's nomination as the party's campaign chief during the national executive held in Goa last year.
Incidentally, D'Souza, one of the earliest minority leaders who joined the Bharatiya Janata Party in Goa more than a decade ago, was one of the few party leaders who had expressed apprehension after Modi's nomination as the party's campaign chief during the national executive held in Goa last year.
Friday, March 28, 2014
Supreme Court splits BCCI, Gavaskar interim head | ummid.com
Supreme Court splits BCCI, Gavaskar interim head | ummid.com
But a bench headed by Justice A.K. Patnaik said Gavaskar will only be in charge of the seventh edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) starting April 16 in the UAE and asked vice president Shivlal Yadav to oversee the rest of the work of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI).
But a bench headed by Justice A.K. Patnaik said Gavaskar will only be in charge of the seventh edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) starting April 16 in the UAE and asked vice president Shivlal Yadav to oversee the rest of the work of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI).
Thursday, March 27, 2014
Muslims are real king makers in Bihar | ummid.com
Muslims are real king makers in Bihar | ummid.
It is certain that Muslim vote may go to the JDU far in access to the RJD- Congress combine after it broke ties with the BJP. The RJD –Congress may still find some share of Muslim votes but definitely will be less than the share of the JDU. Muslims vote to the LJP will be considerably eroded after its alliance with the BJP.
It is certain that Muslim vote may go to the JDU far in access to the RJD- Congress combine after it broke ties with the BJP. The RJD –Congress may still find some share of Muslim votes but definitely will be less than the share of the JDU. Muslims vote to the LJP will be considerably eroded after its alliance with the BJP.
UN vote on Sri Lanka adopted, India abstains | ummid.com
UN vote on Sri Lanka adopted, India abstains | ummid.com
China and Pakistan voted against the resolution. Sri Lanka "categorically" rejected the resolution that called for a probe into war crimes allegedly committed in the final stages of the war against the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam.
China and Pakistan voted against the resolution. Sri Lanka "categorically" rejected the resolution that called for a probe into war crimes allegedly committed in the final stages of the war against the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam.
India among 11 nations formally declared polio-free | ummid.com
India among 11 nations formally declared polio-free | ummid.com
Apart from India, the other countries which were given polio-free certificates were Bangladesh, Bhutan, North Korea, Indonesia, the Maldives, Myanmar, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Thailand and Timor-Leste.
Apart from India, the other countries which were given polio-free certificates were Bangladesh, Bhutan, North Korea, Indonesia, the Maldives, Myanmar, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Thailand and Timor-Leste.
Election 2014: Family members against one another | ummid.com
Election 2014: Family members against one another | ummid.com
Political ambitions seem to have torn families apart in the coming Lok Sabha elections with siblings, in-laws, uncles and aunts all in the fray against one another. Interestingly, a majority of those contesting are from well-known political families.
Political ambitions seem to have torn families apart in the coming Lok Sabha elections with siblings, in-laws, uncles and aunts all in the fray against one another. Interestingly, a majority of those contesting are from well-known political families.
Court rap over riots worries Mulayam, Akhilesh | ummid.com
Court rap over riots worries Mulayam, Akhilesh | ummid.com
A Supreme Court rap over official carelessness and laxity vis-a-vis the Muzaffarnagar communal riots is bad news for the ruling Samjwadi Party ahead of the Lok Sabha election.
A Supreme Court rap over official carelessness and laxity vis-a-vis the Muzaffarnagar communal riots is bad news for the ruling Samjwadi Party ahead of the Lok Sabha election.
Expat Indian attacked by unidentified people in Saudi Arabia | ummid.com
Expat Indian attacked by unidentified people in Saudi Arabia | ummid.com
Mohammed Rasheed, hailing from the south Indian state of Kerala, said he was returning home Monday night when a group of unidentified people suddenly attacked him without any provocation, The Arab News reported Thursday.
Mohammed Rasheed, hailing from the south Indian state of Kerala, said he was returning home Monday night when a group of unidentified people suddenly attacked him without any provocation, The Arab News reported Thursday.
Mathura Mahapanchayat bans jeans for girls | ummid.com
Mathura Mahapanchayat bans jeans for girls | ummid.com
The order was issued two days ago in a meeting that was attended by thousands of people from 52 villages. Most of them belonged to the Yadav clan from Uttar Pradesh, Haryana and Rajasthan.
The order was issued two days ago in a meeting that was attended by thousands of people from 52 villages. Most of them belonged to the Yadav clan from Uttar Pradesh, Haryana and Rajasthan.
NRI filmmaker to train camera on Lok Sabha polls | ummid.com
NRI filmmaker to train camera on Lok Sabha polls | ummid.com
During the Lok Sabha elections, starting April 7, the filmmaker wishes to capture the vibrant nature of the polls that he grew up watching. The whole exercise of polling in 543 constituencies at about 930,000 polling stations across the country will be over in 72 days.
During the Lok Sabha elections, starting April 7, the filmmaker wishes to capture the vibrant nature of the polls that he grew up watching. The whole exercise of polling in 543 constituencies at about 930,000 polling stations across the country will be over in 72 days.
TRS aims to emerge as sole vanguard of Telangana | ummid.com
TRS aims to emerge as sole vanguard of Telangana | ummid.com
After refusing to merge or even have an alliance with the Congress, the Telangana Rashtra Samithi (TRS) is trying to emerge as the sole regional party representing the interests of Telangana, which will come into being as a separate state June 2.
After refusing to merge or even have an alliance with the Congress, the Telangana Rashtra Samithi (TRS) is trying to emerge as the sole regional party representing the interests of Telangana, which will come into being as a separate state June 2.
Wednesday, March 26, 2014
Kejriwal, Antony are Pakistani agents: Narendra Modi | ummid.com
Kejriwal, Antony are Pakistani agents: Narendra Modi | ummid.com
The Bharatiya Janata Party leader started his day offering prayers at the Vaishno Devi shrine before he went for a rally at Hira Nagar, Kathua, in Jammu and Kashmir, the first stop of his "Bharat Vijay Rally".
The Bharatiya Janata Party leader started his day offering prayers at the Vaishno Devi shrine before he went for a rally at Hira Nagar, Kathua, in Jammu and Kashmir, the first stop of his "Bharat Vijay Rally".
SC slams UP govt for failing to protect Muzaffarnagar riot victims | ummid.com
SC slams UP govt for failing to protect Muzaffarnagar riot victims | ummid.com
Referring to the thousands of people who has assembled at a particular place in order to take revenge or retaliate, the court said: "It is expected of the state intelligence agencies to apprise the state government and the district administration in particular to prevent such communal violence."
Referring to the thousands of people who has assembled at a particular place in order to take revenge or retaliate, the court said: "It is expected of the state intelligence agencies to apprise the state government and the district administration in particular to prevent such communal violence."
What did Congress do to stop Modi from growing: Mehbooba Mufti | ummid.com
What did Congress do to stop Modi from growing: Mehbooba Mufti | ummid.com
A firebrand, star campaigner of the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Mehbooba Mufti said: "What happened in 2002 is very, very bad. When Modi says he has been acquitted by SIT (Special Investigation Team) my only question is that a person who is a ruler when anything happens in that state the ruler has a moral responsibility.
A firebrand, star campaigner of the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Mehbooba Mufti said: "What happened in 2002 is very, very bad. When Modi says he has been acquitted by SIT (Special Investigation Team) my only question is that a person who is a ruler when anything happens in that state the ruler has a moral responsibility.
Tuesday, March 25, 2014
Congress now fields Mistry against Modi in Vadodara | ummid.com
Congress now fields Mistry against Modi in Vadodara | ummid.com
The Congress Tuesday changed its nominee from Gujarat's Vadodara Lok Sabha constituency, from where BJP's prime ministerial candidate Narendra Modi is contesting, replacing Narendra Rawat with party general secretary Madhusudan Mistry.
The Congress Tuesday changed its nominee from Gujarat's Vadodara Lok Sabha constituency, from where BJP's prime ministerial candidate Narendra Modi is contesting, replacing Narendra Rawat with party general secretary Madhusudan Mistry.
RTI activist Vilas Baravkar found dead at home near Pune | ummid.com
RTI activist Vilas Baravkar found dead at home near Pune | ummid.com
The two-page, hand-written suicide note on a Rs.100 stamp paper has named at least four dozen people, including well-known politicians, police personnel and lower-level government officials as responsible for his suicide.
The two-page, hand-written suicide note on a Rs.100 stamp paper has named at least four dozen people, including well-known politicians, police personnel and lower-level government officials as responsible for his suicide.
Erase voting ink at your own risk! | ummid.com
Erase voting ink at your own risk! | ummid.com
Perhaps Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) chief and union Agriculture Minister Sharad Pawar was not aware of this fact when he remarked to party workers in Mumbai on Sunday that they should vote once in their native place and then a second time in their work place.
Perhaps Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) chief and union Agriculture Minister Sharad Pawar was not aware of this fact when he remarked to party workers in Mumbai on Sunday that they should vote once in their native place and then a second time in their work place.
Kejriwal reaches Varanasi amid protest, says will defeat Modi | ummid.com
Kejriwal reaches Varanasi amid protest, says will defeat Modi | ummid.com
Kejriwal, who founded the AAP in November 2012, led the party to a dramatic debut in Delhi in December 2013 by winning 28 of the 70 seats, and then formed a minority government that lasted 49 days.
Kejriwal, who founded the AAP in November 2012, led the party to a dramatic debut in Delhi in December 2013 by winning 28 of the 70 seats, and then formed a minority government that lasted 49 days.
Monday, March 24, 2014
RSS trying to break AAP from within: Yogendra Yadav | ummid.com
RSS trying to break AAP from within: Yogendra Yadav | ummid.com
Yogendra Yadav said a fortnight back a few people from the AAP joined the BJP in the presence of BJP's Gurgaon candidate Rao Inderjeet Singh but it was claimed that over 250 AAP workers had left the party.
Yogendra Yadav said a fortnight back a few people from the AAP joined the BJP in the presence of BJP's Gurgaon candidate Rao Inderjeet Singh but it was claimed that over 250 AAP workers had left the party.
Defiant Jaswant takes on Modi, dares BJP to sack him | ummid.com
Defiant Jaswant takes on Modi, dares BJP to sack him | ummid.com
Hurt after being denied the BJP ticket to contest from Barmer, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) veteran also accused party president Rajnath Singh and Rajasthan Chief Minister Vasundhara Raje of betraying the BJP's ideology and turning it into another Congress.
Hurt after being denied the BJP ticket to contest from Barmer, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) veteran also accused party president Rajnath Singh and Rajasthan Chief Minister Vasundhara Raje of betraying the BJP's ideology and turning it into another Congress.
Black paint smeared on Modi posters in Varanasi | ummid.com
Black paint smeared on Modi posters in Varanasi | ummid.com
A controversy has broken out over the slogan "Har-har Modi, ghar-ghar Modi" and religious seers and local intellectuals have raised objections over the slogan that likens Modi to Lord Shiva.
A controversy has broken out over the slogan "Har-har Modi, ghar-ghar Modi" and religious seers and local intellectuals have raised objections over the slogan that likens Modi to Lord Shiva.
Sunday, March 23, 2014
Hijab, modest dressing take centre stage at Tokyo Fashion Week | ummid.com
Hijab, modest dressing take centre stage at Tokyo Fashion Week | ummid.com
Fashionable modest Islamic designs have hit the catwalk at Tokyo Fashion Week, stealing the camera lights at the Japanese capital with designs that blend the traditional Muslim headscarf with haute couture.
Fashionable modest Islamic designs have hit the catwalk at Tokyo Fashion Week, stealing the camera lights at the Japanese capital with designs that blend the traditional Muslim headscarf with haute couture.
Kerala students to compete in designing a Mars rover | ummid.com
Kerala students to compete in designing a Mars rover | ummid.com
A team of students from the Toc-H Institute of Science and Technology (TIST) is competing in the University Rover Challenge (URC) to design and build the next generation of Mars rovers that will one day work alongside human explorers in the field.
A team of students from the Toc-H Institute of Science and Technology (TIST) is competing in the University Rover Challenge (URC) to design and build the next generation of Mars rovers that will one day work alongside human explorers in the field.
BJP MP in trouble for posing with Bible in Goa | ummid.com
BJP MP in trouble for posing with Bible in Goa | ummid.com
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) candidate started his campaign by visiting the capital's grandest Immaculate Conception Church Saturday. Naik was also seen posing with a Catholic priest Cleto Pereira during his visit to the church.
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) candidate started his campaign by visiting the capital's grandest Immaculate Conception Church Saturday. Naik was also seen posing with a Catholic priest Cleto Pereira during his visit to the church.
Umar shines in Pakistan's thrilling win over Australia | ummid.com
Umar shines in Pakistan's thrilling win over Australia | ummid.com
With Maxwell and Finch going great guns, it looked Australian would get home to an easy win. But it was Afridi, who did the trick to break the partnership by dismissing Maxwell who holed out to Ahmed Shehzad on the deep-midwicket boundary.
With Maxwell and Finch going great guns, it looked Australian would get home to an easy win. But it was Afridi, who did the trick to break the partnership by dismissing Maxwell who holed out to Ahmed Shehzad on the deep-midwicket boundary.
A Kuwaiti princess learns acupuncture in Mumbai | ummid.com
A Kuwaiti princess learns acupuncture in Mumbai | ummid.com
At present she spends hours carefully observing Lohiya as he treats patients for various ailments, including those relating to the heart, lungs, kidneys, liver, muscles, bones, paralysis and tissues and brain disorders by pricking tiny needles at strategic points on his patients.
At present she spends hours carefully observing Lohiya as he treats patients for various ailments, including those relating to the heart, lungs, kidneys, liver, muscles, bones, paralysis and tissues and brain disorders by pricking tiny needles at strategic points on his patients.
Saturday, March 22, 2014
Should the military have a say in governance? | ummid.com
Should the military have a say in governance? | ummid.com
In the mid-1980s, Lieutenant General S.K. Sinha, then the senior-most officer after the army chief, General K.V. Krishna Rao, and who was expected to move into the top job, was passed over in favour of Lieutenant General A.S. Vaidya, then the General Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Eastern Army Command.
In the mid-1980s, Lieutenant General S.K. Sinha, then the senior-most officer after the army chief, General K.V. Krishna Rao, and who was expected to move into the top job, was passed over in favour of Lieutenant General A.S. Vaidya, then the General Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Eastern Army Command.
http://www.ummid.com/news/2014/March/23.03.2014/jaswant-singh-son-on-leave.htmlJaswant Singh's son asks for month's leave from BJP | ummid.com
Jaswant Singh's son asks for month's leave from BJP | ummid.com
Amid indications that Jaswant Singh might resign from the BJP after being denied the party ticket, his son Manvendra Singh Sunday said he would be going on leave for a month.
Amid indications that Jaswant Singh might resign from the BJP after being denied the party ticket, his son Manvendra Singh Sunday said he would be going on leave for a month.
Mamata ridicules AAP, BJP for raising funds from dinners, rallies | ummid.com
Mamata ridicules AAP, BJP for raising funds from dinners, rallies | ummid.com
Launching her Trinamool Congress' manifesto for the Lok Sabha polls, Banerjee mocked the AAP without naming it in an apparent reference to the recent fund-raising dinner organised in Bangalore during its leader Arvind Kejriwal's visit to the southern city.
Launching her Trinamool Congress' manifesto for the Lok Sabha polls, Banerjee mocked the AAP without naming it in an apparent reference to the recent fund-raising dinner organised in Bangalore during its leader Arvind Kejriwal's visit to the southern city.
Friday, March 21, 2014
Modi coming to Varanasi to wash sin of Godhra: Lalu | ummid.com
Modi coming to Varanasi to wash sin of Godhra: Lalu | ummid.com
Attacking BJP's prime ministerial candidate Narendra Modi, RJD chief Lalu Prasad said he was contesting from Varanasi in an attempt to wash away 'the sin' of Godhra and the Gujarat riots but it would be to no avail.
Attacking BJP's prime ministerial candidate Narendra Modi, RJD chief Lalu Prasad said he was contesting from Varanasi in an attempt to wash away 'the sin' of Godhra and the Gujarat riots but it would be to no avail.
Congress fields Amarinder against Jaitley from Amritsar | ummid.com
Congress fields Amarinder against Jaitley from Amritsar | ummid.com
Raising the bar for the Amritsar Lok Sabha seat, the Congress Friday announced that former chief minister Amarinder Singh will take on senior BJP leader Arun Jaitley from the April 30 contest for the seat.
Raising the bar for the Amritsar Lok Sabha seat, the Congress Friday announced that former chief minister Amarinder Singh will take on senior BJP leader Arun Jaitley from the April 30 contest for the seat.
Hindu temple torched in Bangladesh | ummid.com
Hindu temple torched in Bangladesh | ummid.com
A hundred-year-old Hindu temple was vandalised and torched Friday in the Bagerhat district of Bangladesh.
A hundred-year-old Hindu temple was vandalised and torched Friday in the Bagerhat district of Bangladesh.
Caste matters for ex-officials in choosing Bihar seat | ummid.com
Caste matters for ex-officials in choosing Bihar seat | ummid.com
"If R.K. Singh has taken the poll plunge to make a difference in politics, he should have contested from Supaul or Madhepura. Why is he contesting from Ara? It raised many eyebrows as it is a sign of the caste factor," said Ranjeev, a political analyst here.
"If R.K. Singh has taken the poll plunge to make a difference in politics, he should have contested from Supaul or Madhepura. Why is he contesting from Ara? It raised many eyebrows as it is a sign of the caste factor," said Ranjeev, a political analyst here.
Thursday, March 20, 2014
Portrait gives birth to a brand new Milky Way | ummid.com
Portrait gives birth to a brand new Milky Way | ummid.com
The galactic portrait provides an unprecedented look at the plane of our galaxy, using the infrared imagers aboard Spitzer to cut through the interstellar dust that obscures the view in visible light.
The galactic portrait provides an unprecedented look at the plane of our galaxy, using the infrared imagers aboard Spitzer to cut through the interstellar dust that obscures the view in visible light.
Teenager 'Mohamed Ali' is new boxing sensation in Britain | ummid.com
Teenager 'Mohamed Ali' is new boxing sensation in Britain | ummid.com
A new Muslim boxing star has risen recently after young teenager Mohamed Ali launched a promising professional career in boxing by qualifying for the World Youth Championships for the second time.
A new Muslim boxing star has risen recently after young teenager Mohamed Ali launched a promising professional career in boxing by qualifying for the World Youth Championships for the second time.
'Turkey can take action in Syria for historic tomb' | ummid.com
'Turkey can take action in Syria for historic tomb' | ummid.com
The minister's remarks came in response to leader of Turkey's main opposition Kemal Kilicdaroglu, who recently suggested that the Turkish government could launch a military operation in Syria in near future.
The minister's remarks came in response to leader of Turkey's main opposition Kemal Kilicdaroglu, who recently suggested that the Turkish government could launch a military operation in Syria in near future.
Silicon Valley Indian techies build online platform for AAP | ummid.com
Silicon Valley Indian techies build online platform for AAP | ummid.com
Launched on Holi day, the online "my.aamaadmiparty.org" platform raised a record Rs.5.5 million (nearly $90,000) in online donations on the very first day, according to the party's US spokesman, Pran Kurup, himself a Valley-based techie.
Launched on Holi day, the online "my.aamaadmiparty.org" platform raised a record Rs.5.5 million (nearly $90,000) in online donations on the very first day, according to the party's US spokesman, Pran Kurup, himself a Valley-based techie.
Beggar leaves million-dollar fortune after death | ummid.com
Beggar leaves million-dollar fortune after death | ummid.com
Ahmed al-Saeedi grew up with Eisha in the same district since they were children and spent a considerable amount of time caring for her. He said Eisha did not have any relatives except her mother and sister, both of who were beggars, and alleged that the four women were able to build up a small fortune while scrounging on the streets of Jeddah.
Ahmed al-Saeedi grew up with Eisha in the same district since they were children and spent a considerable amount of time caring for her. He said Eisha did not have any relatives except her mother and sister, both of who were beggars, and alleged that the four women were able to build up a small fortune while scrounging on the streets of Jeddah.
Missing Malaysian aircraft sent to location of objects | ummid.com
Missing Malaysian aircraft sent to location of objects | ummid.com
The assessment of these images was provided by the Australian Geospatial Intelligence Organisation as a possible indication of debris south of the search area that has been the focus of the search operation.
The assessment of these images was provided by the Australian Geospatial Intelligence Organisation as a possible indication of debris south of the search area that has been the focus of the search operation.
Khushwant Singh: A born raconteur, a vintage sardar | ummid.com
Khushwant Singh: A born raconteur, a vintage sardar | ummid.com
For this is the enduring importance of Khushwant Singh. He could be - and often was - quite opinionated, gossipy, (good-naturedly) malicious, sometimes bawdy and even raunchy, almost always provocative, an inveterate name-dropper but also self-deprecating, irresistibly witty and very, very readable.
For this is the enduring importance of Khushwant Singh. He could be - and often was - quite opinionated, gossipy, (good-naturedly) malicious, sometimes bawdy and even raunchy, almost always provocative, an inveterate name-dropper but also self-deprecating, irresistibly witty and very, very readable.
Man of letters Khushwant Singh is dead | ummid.com
Man of letters Khushwant Singh is dead | ummid.com
He died quietly at home at his leafy Sujan Singh Park apartment, a landmark for oldtimers of the capital, in whose construction his grandfather, Sir Sujan Singh, had a big hand. - See more at: http://www.ummid.com/news/2014/March/20.03.2014/khushwant-singh-dead.html
He died quietly at home at his leafy Sujan Singh Park apartment, a landmark for oldtimers of the capital, in whose construction his grandfather, Sir Sujan Singh, had a big hand. - See more at: http://www.ummid.com/news/2014/March/20.03.2014/khushwant-singh-dead.html
Azharuddin faces opposition from Congress workers | ummid.com
Azharuddin faces opposition from Congress workers | ummid.com
Azharuddin had contested last Lok Sabha polls in 2009 from Moradabad in Uttar Pradesh. Despite these oppositions, Azhar is confident of returning to parliament for a second term.
Azharuddin had contested last Lok Sabha polls in 2009 from Moradabad in Uttar Pradesh. Despite these oppositions, Azhar is confident of returning to parliament for a second term.
Wednesday, March 19, 2014
BJP youth leader gunned down in Allahabad | ummid.com
BJP youth leader gunned down in Allahabad | ummid.com
Angry party workers, supporters and family members of the dead leader vandalized a diagnostic centre as the news of the killing spread and tried to disrupt traffic at many places.
Angry party workers, supporters and family members of the dead leader vandalized a diagnostic centre as the news of the killing spread and tried to disrupt traffic at many places.
Violence in Uttar Pradesh town after man dies | ummid.com
Violence in Uttar Pradesh town after man dies | ummid.com
Sant Lal, 58, was picked up by the police in Pratapgrah town late Wednesday on charges of gambling. He was allegedly thrashed by the police following which he became unconscious and was rushed to a nearby hospital where he was pronounced dead.
Sant Lal, 58, was picked up by the police in Pratapgrah town late Wednesday on charges of gambling. He was allegedly thrashed by the police following which he became unconscious and was rushed to a nearby hospital where he was pronounced dead.
Israel gears up for possible unilateral strike on Iran | ummid.com
Israel gears up for possible unilateral strike on Iran | ummid.com
The Israel Defense Forces allocated up to NIS 12 billion ($3.5 billion), nearly a fifth of its budget this year, for preparations for a possible unilateral strike on Iran, approximately the same amount invested last year, reported Xinhua citing Israeli daily Ha'aretz Wednesday.
The Israel Defense Forces allocated up to NIS 12 billion ($3.5 billion), nearly a fifth of its budget this year, for preparations for a possible unilateral strike on Iran, approximately the same amount invested last year, reported Xinhua citing Israeli daily Ha'aretz Wednesday.
Advani gets Gandhinagar, Modi to also fight from Vadodara | ummid.com
Advani gets Gandhinagar, Modi to also fight from Vadodara | ummid.com
Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Sushma Swaraj and former party president Nitin Gadkari, meanwhile, met Advani at his residence Wednesday evening. However, the details of the meeting were not disclosed.
Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Sushma Swaraj and former party president Nitin Gadkari, meanwhile, met Advani at his residence Wednesday evening. However, the details of the meeting were not disclosed.
Parveen Amanullah in AAP's 8th list, to contest against Shatrughan Sinha | ummid.com
Parveen Amanullah in AAP's 8th list, to contest against Shatrughan Sinha | ummid.com
The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Wednesday announced its eighth list of 19 candidates for 2014 Lok Sabha elections which include former minister Parveen Amanullah, Tanveer Maqbool Dar, Amanullah Aman and Ali Akbar.
The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Wednesday announced its eighth list of 19 candidates for 2014 Lok Sabha elections which include former minister Parveen Amanullah, Tanveer Maqbool Dar, Amanullah Aman and Ali Akbar.
Kerala candidates make a beeline for religious, social leaders | ummid.com
Kerala candidates make a beeline for religious, social leaders | ummid.com
Innocent, veteran character and comedy artiste and president of the Malayalam Movie Artistes, who is contesting as a CPI-M backed independent from his Chalakudy hometown in Thrissur district, was the first to hit the campaign trail and called on Natesan.
Innocent, veteran character and comedy artiste and president of the Malayalam Movie Artistes, who is contesting as a CPI-M backed independent from his Chalakudy hometown in Thrissur district, was the first to hit the campaign trail and called on Natesan.
An app that reduces anxiety in just 25 minutes! | ummid.com
An app that reduces anxiety in just 25 minutes! | ummid.com
After playing the game for either 25 or 45 minutes, the participants were asked to give a short speech to the researchers while being recorded on video - an especially stressful situation for these participants.
After playing the game for either 25 or 45 minutes, the participants were asked to give a short speech to the researchers while being recorded on video - an especially stressful situation for these participants.
Hindutva and Minorities | ummid.com
Hindutva and Minorities | ummid.com
While campaigning during the state elections in Delhi, Rajasthan, MP and Chhattisgarh, in rallies addressed by Narendra Modi, burkhas and skull caps were distributed to signify that Muslims too were attending the rally and would vote for the BJP. Will the Muslims be wooed by such insincere moves?
While campaigning during the state elections in Delhi, Rajasthan, MP and Chhattisgarh, in rallies addressed by Narendra Modi, burkhas and skull caps were distributed to signify that Muslims too were attending the rally and would vote for the BJP. Will the Muslims be wooed by such insincere moves?
Tuesday, March 18, 2014
Narender Modi and his three Friends | ummid.com
Narender Modi and his three Friends | ummid.com
In the context of 2014 general elections, the Talwar is not the Rajputs but the Rastriya Sevak Sangh (RSS) that has come out in the open to test the electoral waters keeping Narender Modi as its popular face. RSS has a captive vote of 5 to 6 percent that can swell in numbers in favorable times.
In the context of 2014 general elections, the Talwar is not the Rajputs but the Rastriya Sevak Sangh (RSS) that has come out in the open to test the electoral waters keeping Narender Modi as its popular face. RSS has a captive vote of 5 to 6 percent that can swell in numbers in favorable times.
Monday, March 17, 2014
Keralites want ban on pan masala and gutka | ummid.com
Keralites want ban on pan masala and gutka | ummid.com
Kerala was the second state in the country after Madhya Pradesh to ban the manufacture, storage, sale or distribution of gutka and pan masala containing tobacco or nicotine as ingredients under the Food Safety and Standards (Prohibition and Restriction on Sales) Regulations 2011.
Kerala was the second state in the country after Madhya Pradesh to ban the manufacture, storage, sale or distribution of gutka and pan masala containing tobacco or nicotine as ingredients under the Food Safety and Standards (Prohibition and Restriction on Sales) Regulations 2011.
Fervour, gaiety marks Holi, CMs stay away over deaths in states | ummid.com
Fervour, gaiety marks Holi, CMs stay away over deaths in states | ummid.com
People in some localities gathered at a common compound and applied gulaal (coloured powder) on one another. At some places, celebrations were accompanied by beating of drums and playing of folk and dance numbers.
People in some localities gathered at a common compound and applied gulaal (coloured powder) on one another. At some places, celebrations were accompanied by beating of drums and playing of folk and dance numbers.
Former army chief Gen. V.K. Singh heckled by BJP workers in Ghaziabad | ummid.com
Former army chief Gen. V.K. Singh heckled by BJP workers in Ghaziabad | ummid.com
When Gen. V.K. Singh was talking with the party's Ghaziabad district president Arvind Bharti and Hapur district president Sanjay Tyagi, about a dozen party workers started shouting slogans like "Go back general", "Ghaziabad needs local workers not paratroopers".
When Gen. V.K. Singh was talking with the party's Ghaziabad district president Arvind Bharti and Hapur district president Sanjay Tyagi, about a dozen party workers started shouting slogans like "Go back general", "Ghaziabad needs local workers not paratroopers".
US announces sanctions on 11 Russian, Ukrainian officials | ummid.com
US announces sanctions on 11 Russian, Ukrainian officials | ummid.com
The Crimean parliament declared independence from Ukraine Monday after official results showed 96.77 percent of Crimean voters chose to join Russia in Sunday's referendum.
The Crimean parliament declared independence from Ukraine Monday after official results showed 96.77 percent of Crimean voters chose to join Russia in Sunday's referendum.
Rahul's intervention saves Congress from setback in Telangana | ummid.com
Rahul's intervention saves Congress from setback in Telangana | ummid.com
Congress vice president Rahul Gandhi's intervention saved the party from a setback in Telangana as two legislators dropped their plans to cross over to the Telangana Rashtra Samithi (TRS).
Congress vice president Rahul Gandhi's intervention saved the party from a setback in Telangana as two legislators dropped their plans to cross over to the Telangana Rashtra Samithi (TRS).
AAP confident, BJP dismisses Kejriwal threat | ummid.com
AAP confident, BJP dismisses Kejriwal threat | ummid.com
The BJP's comments came a day after Kejriwal announced in Bangalore that his party wanted him to take on Modi in Varanasi but that he would take a final decision in the Hindu holy city March 23.
The BJP's comments came a day after Kejriwal announced in Bangalore that his party wanted him to take on Modi in Varanasi but that he would take a final decision in the Hindu holy city March 23.
Sunday, March 16, 2014
Adv Sajid Siddiqui to contest LS polls from Bhopal as SDPI candidate | ummid.com
Adv Sajid Siddiqui to contest LS polls from Bhopal as SDPI candidate | ummid.com
The Social Democratic Party of India, (SDPI), announced the candidature of Adv. Sajid Siddiqui for the Bhopal parliamentary seat in the ensuing 2014 Lok Sabha elections in a public meeting here at the historic Iqbal Maidan on Sunday.
The Social Democratic Party of India, (SDPI), announced the candidature of Adv. Sajid Siddiqui for the Bhopal parliamentary seat in the ensuing 2014 Lok Sabha elections in a public meeting here at the historic Iqbal Maidan on Sunday.
How honey helps fight antibiotic resistance | ummid.com
How honey helps fight antibiotic resistance | ummid.com
According to her, honey uses a combination of weapons, including hydrogen peroxide, acidity, osmotic effect, high sugar concentration and polyphenols -- all of which actively kill bacterial cells.
According to her, honey uses a combination of weapons, including hydrogen peroxide, acidity, osmotic effect, high sugar concentration and polyphenols -- all of which actively kill bacterial cells.
Crimea votes 'yes' to reunification with Russia in referendum | ummid.com
Crimea votes 'yes' to reunification with Russia in referendum | ummid.com
According to preliminary official results announced by the local electoral commission, 95.5 percent of Crimeans who cast ballots Sunday opted for the region to rejoin the Russian Federation as a federal district. Election authorities said that turnout among the 1.5 million eligible voters in Crimea was 80 percent.
According to preliminary official results announced by the local electoral commission, 95.5 percent of Crimeans who cast ballots Sunday opted for the region to rejoin the Russian Federation as a federal district. Election authorities said that turnout among the 1.5 million eligible voters in Crimea was 80 percent.
Kejriwal ready to fight Modi, decision March 23 | ummid.com
Kejriwal ready to fight Modi, decision March 23 | ummid.com
Kejriwal told a huge election rally here that though AAP leaders had asked him to take on Modi, he would do so only after knowing the response of the people of the Hindu holy city in Uttar Pradesh March 23.
Kejriwal told a huge election rally here that though AAP leaders had asked him to take on Modi, he would do so only after knowing the response of the people of the Hindu holy city in Uttar Pradesh March 23.
Shiv Sena MP booked for abusing actress | ummid.com
Shiv Sena MP booked for abusing actress | ummid.com
Police have registered a complaint against Shiv Sena Lok Sabha MP Anandrao Adsul and two others for abusing and threatening NCP candidate and actress Navneet Kaur-Rana, an official said here Sunday.
Police have registered a complaint against Shiv Sena Lok Sabha MP Anandrao Adsul and two others for abusing and threatening NCP candidate and actress Navneet Kaur-Rana, an official said here Sunday.
After AAP, BJP, Delhi Congress to tap social media | ummid.com
After AAP, BJP, Delhi Congress to tap social media | ummid.com
The state unit of the party lags much behind its rivals like the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and Aam Aadmi Party (AAP). Both have a fairly excellent presence in the social media and already have designated IT cells.
The state unit of the party lags much behind its rivals like the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and Aam Aadmi Party (AAP). Both have a fairly excellent presence in the social media and already have designated IT cells.
Mukesh Ambani grabbed Waqf land by fraudulent means, govt. told | ummid.com
Mukesh Ambani grabbed Waqf land by fraudulent means, govt. told | ummid.com
In a letter dashed to Union Home Minister Sushilkumar Shinde Thursday a local NGO asserted that Reliance Industries Chief Mukesh Ambani had grabbed Waqf land by fraudulent means and urged the minister to initiate a high-level enquiry by Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) against Ambani and others involved in the case.
In a letter dashed to Union Home Minister Sushilkumar Shinde Thursday a local NGO asserted that Reliance Industries Chief Mukesh Ambani had grabbed Waqf land by fraudulent means and urged the minister to initiate a high-level enquiry by Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) against Ambani and others involved in the case.
Will it be Kejriwal vs Modi in Varanasi? Decision likely today | ummid.com
Will it be Kejriwal vs Modi in Varanasi? Decision likely today | ummid.com
Kejriwal, now in Karnataka to address election rallies, tweeted: "Many people (are) asking me: 'Will I contest against Modiji?' I will talk on this issue in today's really at Bangalore." see More at: http://www.ummid.com/news/2014/March/16.03.2014/modi-vs-kejriwal.html
Kejriwal, now in Karnataka to address election rallies, tweeted: "Many people (are) asking me: 'Will I contest against Modiji?' I will talk on this issue in today's really at Bangalore." see More at: http://www.ummid.com/news/2014/March/16.03.2014/modi-vs-kejriwal.html
Chandigarh Lok Sabha election: Two heroines and a 'villain' | ummid.com
Chandigarh Lok Sabha election: Two heroines and a 'villain' | ummid.com
Facing them will be Bansal, 65, a former railway minister who quit Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's cabinet after his nephew was caught with Rs.90 lakh, meant to secure a lucrative post for a railway officer.
Facing them will be Bansal, 65, a former railway minister who quit Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's cabinet after his nephew was caught with Rs.90 lakh, meant to secure a lucrative post for a railway officer.
Saturday, March 15, 2014
Warehouse collapses in Mumbai, two killed | ummid.com
Warehouse collapses in Mumbai, two killed | ummid.com
The accident occurred in the Sakinaka, Andheri east area when the warehouse came crashing down, catching the trio in their sleep, said the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation Disaster Control unit.
The accident occurred in the Sakinaka, Andheri east area when the warehouse came crashing down, catching the trio in their sleep, said the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation Disaster Control unit.
Two seniors killed in Thane high-rise blaze | ummid.com
Two seniors killed in Thane high-rise blaze | ummid.com
Officials said the fire started on the 11th floor and then spread to the 12th terrace floor of Gulmohar Building in Sundervan Complex.
Officials said the fire started on the 11th floor and then spread to the 12th terrace floor of Gulmohar Building in Sundervan Complex.
Flight MH 370, Amelia Earhart, the Bermuda Triangle -- is a pattern emerging? | ummid.com
Flight MH 370, Amelia Earhart, the Bermuda Triangle -- is a pattern emerging? | ummid.com
Flight MH 370 went missing early morning on March 8. It left Kuala Lumpur at 12.41 a.m. and was to land in Beijing at 6.30 a.m. the same day. Contact with the plane and its radar signal was lost at at 1.40 a.m. when it was flying over the Ho Chi Minh City air traffic control area in Vietnam.
Flight MH 370 went missing early morning on March 8. It left Kuala Lumpur at 12.41 a.m. and was to land in Beijing at 6.30 a.m. the same day. Contact with the plane and its radar signal was lost at at 1.40 a.m. when it was flying over the Ho Chi Minh City air traffic control area in Vietnam.
Actress Soha Ali Khan paints school wall to promote education | ummid.com
Actress Soha Ali Khan paints school wall to promote education | ummid.com
The actress, who is the daughter of veteran talent Sharmila Tagore, sincerely believes "infrastructure is a key issue at schools across the country". - See more at: http://www.ummid.com/news/2014/March/15.03.2014/soha-on-education.html
The actress, who is the daughter of veteran talent Sharmila Tagore, sincerely believes "infrastructure is a key issue at schools across the country". - See more at: http://www.ummid.com/news/2014/March/15.03.2014/soha-on-education.html
BJP fields Modi from Varanasi, Rajnath moves to Lucknow | ummid.com
BJP fields Modi from Varanasi, Rajnath moves to Lucknow | ummid.com
According to the Bharatiya Janata Party's fourth list, which has 55 names, released late Saturday, Arun Jaitley, the leader of opposition in Rajya Sabha, will contest the elections from Amritsar, actor-turned-politician Shatrughan Sinha from Patna Sahib, and Uma Bharati from Jhansi.
According to the Bharatiya Janata Party's fourth list, which has 55 names, released late Saturday, Arun Jaitley, the leader of opposition in Rajya Sabha, will contest the elections from Amritsar, actor-turned-politician Shatrughan Sinha from Patna Sahib, and Uma Bharati from Jhansi.
Number of Muslims in United States increasing day by day | ummid.com
Number of Muslims in United States increasing day by day | ummid.com
Despite their powers of attraction, these terror-infused portrayals are very problematic for converts, says Iqbal Akhtar, a professor of Islamic Studies at Florida International University. New Muslims are forced to view themselves as outsiders in their own culture and are not given the opportunity to reconcile the different parts of their identities.
Despite their powers of attraction, these terror-infused portrayals are very problematic for converts, says Iqbal Akhtar, a professor of Islamic Studies at Florida International University. New Muslims are forced to view themselves as outsiders in their own culture and are not given the opportunity to reconcile the different parts of their identities.
After refusing merger, TRS rules out alliance with Congress | ummid.com
After refusing merger, TRS rules out alliance with Congress | ummid.com
KCR, as Rao is popular among his supporters, said it was because of the attitude of Congress leaders that his party had to take this decision. He held central leaders Jairam Ramesh and Digvijaya Singh responsible.
KCR, as Rao is popular among his supporters, said it was because of the attitude of Congress leaders that his party had to take this decision. He held central leaders Jairam Ramesh and Digvijaya Singh responsible.
BJP sews up its Tamil Nadu front with DMDK, MDMK, PMK | ummid.com
BJP sews up its Tamil Nadu front with DMDK, MDMK, PMK | ummid.com
The alliance formation was on the verge of breaking up with the actor-turned-politician A.Vijayakant's DMDK unilaterally announced its candidates for five Lok Sabha constituencies Friday and he went on the campaign trail Friday, upsetting the BJ.
The alliance formation was on the verge of breaking up with the actor-turned-politician A.Vijayakant's DMDK unilaterally announced its candidates for five Lok Sabha constituencies Friday and he went on the campaign trail Friday, upsetting the BJ.
Malaysian aircraft communications disabled before it reached east coast | ummid.com
Malaysian aircraft communications disabled before it reached east coast | ummid.com
From this point onwards, the Malaysia air force radar data showed an aircraft, which was believed but not confirmed to be the missing jet, did indeed turn back and flew in a westerly direction, back over peninsular Malaysia before turning northwest, Xinhua quoted Razak as saying.
From this point onwards, the Malaysia air force radar data showed an aircraft, which was believed but not confirmed to be the missing jet, did indeed turn back and flew in a westerly direction, back over peninsular Malaysia before turning northwest, Xinhua quoted Razak as saying.
SC stays death sentence of two Dec 16 gang rape convicts | ummid.com
SC stays death sentence of two Dec 16 gang rape convicts | ummid.com
Both Mukesh and Pawan contended that "they were denied fair trial under the garb of day-to-day trial and (under) torture they were compelled to accept the prosecution story "which is not only concocted but also contrary to the facts".
Both Mukesh and Pawan contended that "they were denied fair trial under the garb of day-to-day trial and (under) torture they were compelled to accept the prosecution story "which is not only concocted but also contrary to the facts".
11 hours for voting in Lok Sabha polls | ummid.com
11 hours for voting in Lok Sabha polls | ummid.com
In the most of the northeast region, people will get 10 hours - between 7 a.m. and 5 p.m. - to vote, while in Manipur and Nagaland - where the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act is in force - polling would take place till 4 p.m. due to security reasons.
In the most of the northeast region, people will get 10 hours - between 7 a.m. and 5 p.m. - to vote, while in Manipur and Nagaland - where the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act is in force - polling would take place till 4 p.m. due to security reasons.
11 hours for voting in Lok Sabha polls | ummid.com
11 hours for voting in Lok Sabha polls | ummid.com
In the most of the northeast region, people will get 10 hours - between 7 a.m. and 5 p.m. - to vote, while in Manipur and Nagaland - where the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act is in force - polling would take place till 4 p.m. due to security reasons.
In the most of the northeast region, people will get 10 hours - between 7 a.m. and 5 p.m. - to vote, while in Manipur and Nagaland - where the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act is in force - polling would take place till 4 p.m. due to security reasons.
Bill denouncing CIS creation tabled in Ukraine parliament | ummid.com
Bill denouncing CIS creation tabled in Ukraine parliament | ummid.com
It was initiated by the country's former foreign minister Boris Tarasyuk, who is currently a deputy representing Batkivshchina (Homeland) party, the Rada's press service said.
It was initiated by the country's former foreign minister Boris Tarasyuk, who is currently a deputy representing Batkivshchina (Homeland) party, the Rada's press service said.
Internet won't guarantee free speech in 2025: Experts | ummid.com
Internet won't guarantee free speech in 2025: Experts | ummid.com
"It is likely that more people will be disadvantaged (arrested, compromised, blackmailed) due to the authorised and unauthorised use of monitored activity data," Alan Clark, CEO of a software technology company, was quoted as saying.
"It is likely that more people will be disadvantaged (arrested, compromised, blackmailed) due to the authorised and unauthorised use of monitored activity data," Alan Clark, CEO of a software technology company, was quoted as saying.
Shazia Ilmi, Alim Patel and Shamim Akhter in AAP's sixth list for LS polls | ummid.com
Shazia Ilmi, Alim Patel and Shamim Akhter in AAP's sixth list for LS polls | ummid.com
The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Saturday announced its sixth list containing 55 names of over 12 states including the party's core committee member Shazia Ilmi, Shamim Akhter and Alim Patel.
The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Saturday announced its sixth list containing 55 names of over 12 states including the party's core committee member Shazia Ilmi, Shamim Akhter and Alim Patel.
Akhilesh's two years in office: Basic needs answered | ummid.com
Akhilesh's two years in office: Basic needs answered | ummid.com
Has there been progress in introducing transparent and corruption free governance? Has the crime rate come down? Are people, in particular the business community, safe? Do girls feel secure while moving out for studies or jobs? Do investors feel secure to venture into new areas of state?
Has there been progress in introducing transparent and corruption free governance? Has the crime rate come down? Are people, in particular the business community, safe? Do girls feel secure while moving out for studies or jobs? Do investors feel secure to venture into new areas of state?
Friday, March 14, 2014
Pro-Morsi protesters clash with security forces across Egypt | ummid.com
Pro-Morsi protesters clash with security forces across Egypt | ummid.com
The alliance referred to the marches in a statement as "peaceful and creative resistance". But a building in Giza's Pyramids city was set on fire during the demonstrations. Firefighters managed to control the situation.
The alliance referred to the marches in a statement as "peaceful and creative resistance". But a building in Giza's Pyramids city was set on fire during the demonstrations. Firefighters managed to control the situation.
Telugu actor Pawan Kalyan launches new political party | ummid.com
Telugu actor Pawan Kalyan launches new political party | ummid.com
Addressing thousands of his fans here, he gave a call - "Congress hatao desh bachao (Remove the Congress, save the nation)" - on behalf of Telugu people to the nation, saying they were hurt by the manner in which the party divided the state.
Addressing thousands of his fans here, he gave a call - "Congress hatao desh bachao (Remove the Congress, save the nation)" - on behalf of Telugu people to the nation, saying they were hurt by the manner in which the party divided the state.
Irom Sharmila rejects Congress for AAP, continues fast | ummid.com
Irom Sharmila rejects Congress for AAP, continues fast | ummid.com
Aam Aadmi Party leader Prashant Bhushan had proposed Sharmila's name to contest the Lok Sabha polls from Inner Manipur under his party's banner through Just Peace Foundation (JPF), a solidarity group supporting Sharmila's struggle.
Aam Aadmi Party leader Prashant Bhushan had proposed Sharmila's name to contest the Lok Sabha polls from Inner Manipur under his party's banner through Just Peace Foundation (JPF), a solidarity group supporting Sharmila's struggle.
Kejriwal threatens media in Nagpur, retracts after uproar | ummid.com
Kejriwal threatens media in Nagpur, retracts after uproar | ummid.com
Naming a private corporate hosue which was allegedly given land at Re.1 an acre, he said no TV channel exposed it, but the very same TV channels go on showing how Kejriwal has taken increased levels of security.
Naming a private corporate hosue which was allegedly given land at Re.1 an acre, he said no TV channel exposed it, but the very same TV channels go on showing how Kejriwal has taken increased levels of security.
CPI, CPI-M to contest 18 seats in Tamil Nadu and Puducherry | ummid.com
CPI, CPI-M to contest 18 seats in Tamil Nadu and Puducherry | ummid.com
As per the agreement between the two parties, the Communist Party of India-Marxist (CPI-M) would contest Madurai, Coimbatore, Chennai North, Trichy, Dindigul,Virudhunagar, Thanjavur, Kanyakumari and Villupuram constituencies.
As per the agreement between the two parties, the Communist Party of India-Marxist (CPI-M) would contest Madurai, Coimbatore, Chennai North, Trichy, Dindigul,Virudhunagar, Thanjavur, Kanyakumari and Villupuram constituencies.
Notification for first phase of polls issued in Assam, Tripura | ummid.com
Notification for first phase of polls issued in Assam, Tripura | ummid.com
All the major political parties in Tripura and Assam including the Congress, Bharatiya Janata Party, Communist Party of India-Marxist and Asom Gana Parishad have declared their candidates and started campaign in full-swing.
All the major political parties in Tripura and Assam including the Congress, Bharatiya Janata Party, Communist Party of India-Marxist and Asom Gana Parishad have declared their candidates and started campaign in full-swing.
UP set for 'sky war' ahead of Lok Sabha battle | ummid.com
UP set for 'sky war' ahead of Lok Sabha battle | ummid.com
The fleet of four 'small birds', belonging to the Club One Air, touched down at the tarmac Wednesday evening and were received by local Samajwadi Party leaders, many of whom have been given the task of fixing air miles for their leaders and streamlining their schedules for campaign rallies.
The fleet of four 'small birds', belonging to the Club One Air, touched down at the tarmac Wednesday evening and were received by local Samajwadi Party leaders, many of whom have been given the task of fixing air miles for their leaders and streamlining their schedules for campaign rallies.
Thursday, March 13, 2014
No Haj, Umrah ban on Muslim Brotherhood members | ummid.com
No Haj, Umrah ban on Muslim Brotherhood members | ummid.com
In such cases, the names of those individuals would be uploaded onto the computer system to prevent them from entering the Kingdom or arrest them on arrival. "We act according to the instructions we receive."
In such cases, the names of those individuals would be uploaded onto the computer system to prevent them from entering the Kingdom or arrest them on arrival. "We act according to the instructions we receive."
Shahnawaz in BJP's third list for 2014 LS polls, to contest from Bhagalpur | ummid.com
Shahnawaz in BJP's third list for 2014 LS polls, to contest from Bhagalpur | ummid.com
Sushma Swaraj, the leader of opposition in Lok Sabha, will contest from Vidisha (Madhya Pradesh) while late Pramod Mahajan's daughter Poonam Mahajan will be pitched from Mumbai North Central, party leader Ananth Kumar said.
Sushma Swaraj, the leader of opposition in Lok Sabha, will contest from Vidisha (Madhya Pradesh) while late Pramod Mahajan's daughter Poonam Mahajan will be pitched from Mumbai North Central, party leader Ananth Kumar said.
Wednesday, March 12, 2014
UAE labels Muslim Brotherhood as terrorist organization | ummid.com
UAE labels Muslim Brotherhood as terrorist organization | ummid.com
The move by the military-backed interim government in Cairo comes amid a crackdown on the group following its July ouster of the country's first elected president, the Islamist Mohammed Morsi.
The move by the military-backed interim government in Cairo comes amid a crackdown on the group following its July ouster of the country's first elected president, the Islamist Mohammed Morsi.
Issues in the 2014 Lok Sabha Elections | ummid.com
Issues in the 2014 Lok Sabha Elections | ummid.com
Each political party is talking about the past and none is spelling their ideas about of the future governance of India. It looks they hardly differ with each other on the issues concerning the nation. They want one set of people to be replaced by the other. There is hardly any change in thought process on policies to govern the country.
Each political party is talking about the past and none is spelling their ideas about of the future governance of India. It looks they hardly differ with each other on the issues concerning the nation. They want one set of people to be replaced by the other. There is hardly any change in thought process on policies to govern the country.
Two killed in New York explosion | ummid.com
Two killed in New York explosion | ummid.com
Television pictures from the scene showed heavy smoke billowing out from the area as firefighters battled the blaze. The bomb squad responded as a precaution, though it is still unclear whether anyone was present inside the buildings.
Television pictures from the scene showed heavy smoke billowing out from the area as firefighters battled the blaze. The bomb squad responded as a precaution, though it is still unclear whether anyone was present inside the buildings.
The phone call that changed Tamil Nadu's politics | ummid.com
The phone call that changed Tamil Nadu's politics | ummid.com
Jayalalitha wants to secure the maximum number of seats of the 40 at stake, including one from Puducherry, as for her, every MP counts. She aspires for the AIADMK to become a key player in the next union government - if none of the UPA and NDA get enough seats on their own to acquire a majority.
Jayalalitha wants to secure the maximum number of seats of the 40 at stake, including one from Puducherry, as for her, every MP counts. She aspires for the AIADMK to become a key player in the next union government - if none of the UPA and NDA get enough seats on their own to acquire a majority.
Nihal Ansari, Jalaluddin Ansari in AAP's fifth list for 2014 LS polls | ummid.com
Nihal Ansari, Jalaluddin Ansari in AAP's fifth list for 2014 LS polls | ummid.com
The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) today released its fifth list for the 2014 Lok Sabha elections which has 11 Muslims from different states including Ansari Nihal Ahmed Mohammad Haroon, Jalulddin Ansari and Salma Kulkarni.
The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) today released its fifth list for the 2014 Lok Sabha elections which has 11 Muslims from different states including Ansari Nihal Ahmed Mohammad Haroon, Jalulddin Ansari and Salma Kulkarni.
Gujarat not shining for poor: Rahul Gandhi | ummid.com
Gujarat not shining for poor: Rahul Gandhi | ummid.com
Gandhi lashed out at Modi over his government's move to build a huge statue of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel and said India's first home minister had spoken adversely about the ideology of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS).
Gandhi lashed out at Modi over his government's move to build a huge statue of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel and said India's first home minister had spoken adversely about the ideology of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS).
Tuesday, March 11, 2014
Abu Dhabi peace forum proposes new 'Muslim Wise Men Council' | ummid.com
Abu Dhabi peace forum proposes new 'Muslim Wise Men Council' | ummid.com
Participants at the Forum for Promoting Peace in Muslim Societies here have recommended creation of an Abu Dhabi-based Islamic council, comprising prominent and wise Islamic scholars, and mandated to help extinguish the raging fires in Islamic nations.
Participants at the Forum for Promoting Peace in Muslim Societies here have recommended creation of an Abu Dhabi-based Islamic council, comprising prominent and wise Islamic scholars, and mandated to help extinguish the raging fires in Islamic nations.
Monday, March 10, 2014
Nadwa snubs its mentor and patron Saudi Arabia for Brotherhood | ummid.com
Nadwa snubs its mentor and patron Saudi Arabia for Brotherhood | ummid.com
Setting a worst example of opportunism, Nadwatul Ulema, on Monday cancelled its March 16 appointment with a delegation from Saudi Arabia - the kingdom which always patronised and funded the now popular Islamic seminary in Uttar Pradesh capital Lucknow especially in its bad days.
Setting a worst example of opportunism, Nadwatul Ulema, on Monday cancelled its March 16 appointment with a delegation from Saudi Arabia - the kingdom which always patronised and funded the now popular Islamic seminary in Uttar Pradesh capital Lucknow especially in its bad days.
Malaysia intensifying, expanding search for missing jet | ummid.com
Malaysia intensifying, expanding search for missing jet | ummid.com
Malaysia Airlines flight MH370 with 239 people on board vanished without a trace about an hour after taking off from Kuala Lumpur early Saturday. The Boeing 777-200ER was presumed to have crashed off the Vietnamese coast into the South China Sea.
Malaysia Airlines flight MH370 with 239 people on board vanished without a trace about an hour after taking off from Kuala Lumpur early Saturday. The Boeing 777-200ER was presumed to have crashed off the Vietnamese coast into the South China Sea.
Conclude trial of lawmakers in a year, directs SC | ummid.com
Conclude trial of lawmakers in a year, directs SC | ummid.com
The second question for the consideration of the panel was whether filing of false affidavits under Section 125A of the Representation of People Act, 1951 should be a ground of disqualification. If yes, then what mode and mechanism needs to be provided for adjudication on the veracity of the affidavit.
The second question for the consideration of the panel was whether filing of false affidavits under Section 125A of the Representation of People Act, 1951 should be a ground of disqualification. If yes, then what mode and mechanism needs to be provided for adjudication on the veracity of the affidavit.
United Nations has failed: Al-Azhar Sheikh at Abu Dhabi peace conference | ummid.com
United Nations has failed: Al-Azhar Sheikh at Abu Dhabi peace conference | ummid.com
Egyptian religious leader Sheikh of Al Azhar Ahmed Mohammed el Tayeb while speaking on the first day of the Promoting Peace in Muslim Societies conference at the St Regis Saadiyat Island Resort Sunday criticized organizations and countries that claim to seek peace, but fail to act.
Egyptian religious leader Sheikh of Al Azhar Ahmed Mohammed el Tayeb while speaking on the first day of the Promoting Peace in Muslim Societies conference at the St Regis Saadiyat Island Resort Sunday criticized organizations and countries that claim to seek peace, but fail to act.
Give Delhi North East seat to Mateen Ahmed, demand Congress legislators | ummid.com
Give Delhi North East seat to Mateen Ahmed, demand Congress legislators | ummid.com
Five Delhi Congress legislators Monday met party general secretary Shakeel Ahmed to demand that a Muslim candidate be fielded from the capital's North East constituency for the Lok Sabha polls.
Five Delhi Congress legislators Monday met party general secretary Shakeel Ahmed to demand that a Muslim candidate be fielded from the capital's North East constituency for the Lok Sabha polls.
Give Delhi North East seat to Mateen Ahmed, demand Congress legislators | ummid.com
Give Delhi North East seat to Mateen Ahmed, demand Congress legislators | ummid.com
Five Delhi Congress legislators Monday met party general secretary Shakeel Ahmed to demand that a Muslim candidate be fielded from the capital's North East constituency for the Lok Sabha polls.
Five Delhi Congress legislators Monday met party general secretary Shakeel Ahmed to demand that a Muslim candidate be fielded from the capital's North East constituency for the Lok Sabha polls.
The other Pakistan - that is different, yet like us! | ummid.com
The other Pakistan - that is different, yet like us! | ummid.com
What has eroded their relationship further is the growing mistrust, Pakistan's political instability and the growing clout of the Taliban, making it difficult to start a conversation that can forge cross-border trade and cement bonds of trust.
What has eroded their relationship further is the growing mistrust, Pakistan's political instability and the growing clout of the Taliban, making it difficult to start a conversation that can forge cross-border trade and cement bonds of trust.
Srinagar, the most high profile seat in Kashmir | ummid.com
Srinagar, the most high profile seat in Kashmir | ummid.com
The assembly seats are Hazratbal, Zadibal, Eidgah, Khanyar, Amira Kadal, Sonawar, Batmaloo and Habba Kadal in Srinagar district, Ganderbal and Kangan in Ganderbal district and Chadoora, Budgam, Beerwah, Khan Sahib and Charar-e-Sharief in Budgam district.
The assembly seats are Hazratbal, Zadibal, Eidgah, Khanyar, Amira Kadal, Sonawar, Batmaloo and Habba Kadal in Srinagar district, Ganderbal and Kangan in Ganderbal district and Chadoora, Budgam, Beerwah, Khan Sahib and Charar-e-Sharief in Budgam district.
Student rowdiness helps Cambridge University earn over $28,000 | ummid.com
Student rowdiness helps Cambridge University earn over $28,000 | ummid.com
St Edmund's College, the second oldest of the four Cambridge colleges oriented for mature students, saw one of its members fined 750 pounds for drunken and threatening behaviour, with the cash going towards paying for repairs within college premises.
St Edmund's College, the second oldest of the four Cambridge colleges oriented for mature students, saw one of its members fined 750 pounds for drunken and threatening behaviour, with the cash going towards paying for repairs within college premises.
11 Muslims in AAP's fourth list for 2014 Lok Sabha elections | ummid.com
11 Muslims in AAP's fourth list for 2014 Lok Sabha elections | ummid.com
The list, which has a total of 61 candidates from Delhi, Haryana, Karnataka, Punjab and Uttar Pradesh, also include 11 Muslims. Among them is one from Karnataka and rest are from Uttar Pradesh.
The list, which has a total of 61 candidates from Delhi, Haryana, Karnataka, Punjab and Uttar Pradesh, also include 11 Muslims. Among them is one from Karnataka and rest are from Uttar Pradesh.
Remove cumbersome regulations to limit bureaucratic corruption | ummid.com
Remove cumbersome regulations to limit bureaucratic corruption | ummid.com
Today, the bureaucracy is using public discourse to divert attention from itself and even formulating foreign policy (remember the Devyani Khobragade case?), which is absolutely dangerous, and underlines the breakdown of democratic institutions.
Today, the bureaucracy is using public discourse to divert attention from itself and even formulating foreign policy (remember the Devyani Khobragade case?), which is absolutely dangerous, and underlines the breakdown of democratic institutions.
Sunday, March 9, 2014
Power of three: Women satraps to the fore | ummid.com
Power of three: Women satraps to the fore | ummid.com
Every general election brings about a churning of its own in the political firmament. This time a relatively large number of leaders have thrown their hat in the ring for the office of prime minister. These are powerful regional satraps.
Every general election brings about a churning of its own in the political firmament. This time a relatively large number of leaders have thrown their hat in the ring for the office of prime minister. These are powerful regional satraps.
Why women opt for breast implants | ummid.com
Why women opt for breast implants | ummid.com
Attitudes towards the surgery have come a very long way since the first ever procedure in 1963 and it seems that now the confidence that results from the procedure often means more than the size of the outcome.
Attitudes towards the surgery have come a very long way since the first ever procedure in 1963 and it seems that now the confidence that results from the procedure often means more than the size of the outcome.
Pakistani fashion retailers eye e-commerce to woo Indian markets | ummid.com
Pakistani fashion retailers eye e-commerce to woo Indian markets | ummid.com
One of the pioneers of Pakistan's fashion-retail chains, Zahir Rahimtoola, became the first to open an e-store of its established Labels brand in August 2012. The idea was to reach out to a new customer base not only in Pakistan but in other countries as well, with India being one of them.
One of the pioneers of Pakistan's fashion-retail chains, Zahir Rahimtoola, became the first to open an e-store of its established Labels brand in August 2012. The idea was to reach out to a new customer base not only in Pakistan but in other countries as well, with India being one of them.
Mohammedan Sporting hold Mohun Bagan to goal-less draw | ummid.com
Mohammedan Sporting hold Mohun Bagan to goal-less draw | ummid.com
It was 0-0 back in November as well while two other clashes in other competitions this season also ended all square. The result takes Mohun Bagan's points tally to 21 points from 19 outings while Mohammedan Sporting are on 17 with two games in hand.
It was 0-0 back in November as well while two other clashes in other competitions this season also ended all square. The result takes Mohun Bagan's points tally to 21 points from 19 outings while Mohammedan Sporting are on 17 with two games in hand.
No clue of missing Beijing-bound Malaysian airliner, search continues | ummid.com
No clue of missing Beijing-bound Malaysian airliner, search continues | ummid.com
In a twist to the entire episode, Malaysian authorities are investigating two passengers who had used false passports to board the plane, Azharuddin Abdul Rahman, director general of the Department of Civil Aviation of Malaysia, told the media earlier Sunday.
In a twist to the entire episode, Malaysian authorities are investigating two passengers who had used false passports to board the plane, Azharuddin Abdul Rahman, director general of the Department of Civil Aviation of Malaysia, told the media earlier Sunday.
Actor Jaspal Bhatti's wife withdraws as AAP candidate | ummid.com
Actor Jaspal Bhatti's wife withdraws as AAP candidate | ummid.com
Savita Bhatti could not be reached for comments. Her mobile phone remained switched off. Her aides indicated she was upset that local Aam Aadmi Party leaders were not extending full support to her.
Savita Bhatti could not be reached for comments. Her mobile phone remained switched off. Her aides indicated she was upset that local Aam Aadmi Party leaders were not extending full support to her.
Saturday, March 8, 2014
Congress party leader in Odisha assembly joins BJD | ummid.com
Congress party leader in Odisha assembly joins BJD | ummid.com
Bhupinder Singh, a four-time legislator, who represents Narla constituency in Kalahandi district, met Chief Minister and BJD president Naveen Patnaik at his residence along with legislator Anup Kumar Sai.
Bhupinder Singh, a four-time legislator, who represents Narla constituency in Kalahandi district, met Chief Minister and BJD president Naveen Patnaik at his residence along with legislator Anup Kumar Sai.
Five Indians on board missing Malaysian airliner | ummid.com
Five Indians on board missing Malaysian airliner | ummid.com
Flight MH 370, a Boeing 777-200 aircraft, took off from Kuala Lumpur at 12:21 a.m. local time and was scheduled to land in Beijing at 6:30 a.m. local time but lost contact with ground control two hours after take-off.
Flight MH 370, a Boeing 777-200 aircraft, took off from Kuala Lumpur at 12:21 a.m. local time and was scheduled to land in Beijing at 6:30 a.m. local time but lost contact with ground control two hours after take-off.
Five Indians on board missing Malaysian airliner | ummid.com
Five Indians on board missing Malaysian airliner | ummid.com
Flight MH 370, a Boeing 777-200 aircraft, took off from Kuala Lumpur at 12:21 a.m. local time and was scheduled to land in Beijing at 6:30 a.m. local time but lost contact with ground control two hours after take-off.
Flight MH 370, a Boeing 777-200 aircraft, took off from Kuala Lumpur at 12:21 a.m. local time and was scheduled to land in Beijing at 6:30 a.m. local time but lost contact with ground control two hours after take-off.
2014 Lok Sabha Polls: Congress down, BJP far from Mission 272 | ummid.com
2014 Lok Sabha Polls: Congress down, BJP far from Mission 272 | ummid.com
L.K. Advani has reiterated his old reservations about Modi by saying that the party has become a one-man show while Sushma Swaraj, another of the earlier detractors, has been displeased with the wooing of what she calls tainted individuals.
L.K. Advani has reiterated his old reservations about Modi by saying that the party has become a one-man show while Sushma Swaraj, another of the earlier detractors, has been displeased with the wooing of what she calls tainted individuals.
Shanawaz must contest from Muslim area: BJP leader | ummid.com
Shanawaz must contest from Muslim area: BJP leader | ummid.com
Choubey, a BJP legislator from Bhagalpur, said party leaders from the minority community should be fielded from constituencies where there was a sizeable population of Muslims "in the larger interest of the party".
Choubey, a BJP legislator from Bhagalpur, said party leaders from the minority community should be fielded from constituencies where there was a sizeable population of Muslims "in the larger interest of the party".
http://www.ummid.com/news/2014/March/08.03.2014/malaysia-minister-on-crash.htmlMalaysia rejects crash report, says trying to locate missing plane | ummid.com
Malaysia rejects crash report, says trying to locate missing plane | ummid.com
"We are doing everything in our power to locate the plane, and doing everything we can to ensure every possible angle has been addressed," Hishamuddin told reporters near the Kuala Lumpur International Airport.
"We are doing everything in our power to locate the plane, and doing everything we can to ensure every possible angle has been addressed," Hishamuddin told reporters near the Kuala Lumpur International Airport.
Friday, March 7, 2014
Malaysia Airlines plane crashes into sea, 239 people feared killed | ummid.com
Malaysia Airlines plane crashes into sea, 239 people feared killed | ummid.com
Earlier Saturday, China's Civil Aviation Administration (CAAC) had confirmed the B777-200 aircraft carrying 239 people, including 12 crew members and 160 Chinese passengers, had gone missing.
Earlier Saturday, China's Civil Aviation Administration (CAAC) had confirmed the B777-200 aircraft carrying 239 people, including 12 crew members and 160 Chinese passengers, had gone missing.
Michigan varsity student in Muslim Hijab earns a big applause at Oscars | ummid.com
Michigan varsity student in Muslim Hijab earns a big applause at Oscars | ummid.com
The young American Muslim made it to the Oscars ceremony after participating in a video and essay competition open to US college students with a creative video that was selected by Oscar producers and the Academy.
The young American Muslim made it to the Oscars ceremony after participating in a video and essay competition open to US college students with a creative video that was selected by Oscar producers and the Academy.
Saudi Arabia lists Muslim Brotherhood as terrorist group | ummid.com
Saudi Arabia lists Muslim Brotherhood as terrorist group | ummid.com
Saudi Arabia Friday listed the Muslim Brotherhood of ousted former Egyptian president Mohamed Morsi and two Syrian jihadist groups, Al-Nusra Front and Daash, as terrorist organisations, media reported.
Saudi Arabia Friday listed the Muslim Brotherhood of ousted former Egyptian president Mohamed Morsi and two Syrian jihadist groups, Al-Nusra Front and Daash, as terrorist organisations, media reported.
INS Sindhurakshak (August 14, 2013) - Eighteen crew members on board -- three officers and 15 sailors -- were killed when blasts ripped through the torpedo compartment of the INS Sindhurakshak while the submarine was berthed in Mumbai harbour.Indian Navy: 11 accidents, 21 deaths in seven months | ummid.com
Indian Navy: 11 accidents, 21 deaths in seven months | ummid.com
INS Sindhurakshak (August 14, 2013) - Eighteen crew members on board -- three officers and 15 sailors -- were killed when blasts ripped through the torpedo compartment of the INS Sindhurakshak while the submarine was berthed in Mumbai harbour.
INS Sindhurakshak (August 14, 2013) - Eighteen crew members on board -- three officers and 15 sailors -- were killed when blasts ripped through the torpedo compartment of the INS Sindhurakshak while the submarine was berthed in Mumbai harbour.
Naval commander killed in gas leak aboard warship under outfitting | ummid.com
Naval commander killed in gas leak aboard warship under outfitting | ummid.com
The police official said that the vessel was anchored in the Mumbai Port Trust for testing its fire-fighting equipment when CO2 got released from a hatch when the bottle neck opened accidentally and the rushing gas hit the commander who was present there.
The police official said that the vessel was anchored in the Mumbai Port Trust for testing its fire-fighting equipment when CO2 got released from a hatch when the bottle neck opened accidentally and the rushing gas hit the commander who was present there.
India dismisses Pakistan's offer to Kashmiri students of Meerut university | ummid.com
India dismisses Pakistan's offer to Kashmiri students of Meerut university | ummid.com
India Friday dismissed Pakistan's offer to Kashmiri students, who had been booked in Uttar Pradesh's Meerut city for celebrating Pakistan's victory over India in a cricket match, that they could pursue their studies in that country.
India Friday dismissed Pakistan's offer to Kashmiri students, who had been booked in Uttar Pradesh's Meerut city for celebrating Pakistan's victory over India in a cricket match, that they could pursue their studies in that country.
Can India Inc. come to the rescue of women? | ummid.com
Can India Inc. come to the rescue of women? | ummid.com
The sight of a young woman walker, barely fifty yards ahead of me, stepping off the track to relieve herself embarrassed and shook my standing as a resident of the capital city - of a country touted to be a major power soon.
The sight of a young woman walker, barely fifty yards ahead of me, stepping off the track to relieve herself embarrassed and shook my standing as a resident of the capital city - of a country touted to be a major power soon.
Malaysian opposition leader jailed on sodomy charges | ummid.com
Malaysian opposition leader jailed on sodomy charges | ummid.com
The court granted Ibrahim, a former deputy prime minister, a stay of execution of the sentence with a bail of 10,000 Malaysian Ringgit (about $3000) on one surety.
The court granted Ibrahim, a former deputy prime minister, a stay of execution of the sentence with a bail of 10,000 Malaysian Ringgit (about $3000) on one surety.
SC asks BJP, Congress if they would form Delhi government | ummid.com
SC asks BJP, Congress if they would form Delhi government | ummid.com
The court was told by petitioner Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) that once the assembly has been placed under suspended animation, it will remain so for one year, depriving people of Delhi a popular democratically elected government.
The court was told by petitioner Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) that once the assembly has been placed under suspended animation, it will remain so for one year, depriving people of Delhi a popular democratically elected government.
Widespread corruption, unemployment in Gujarat, says Arvind Kejriwal | ummid.com
Widespread corruption, unemployment in Gujarat, says Arvind Kejriwal | ummid.com
As his party colleague Manish Sisodia then proceeded to Modi's house to seek an appointment, Kejriwal said he wanted to raise 16 questions if only he could meet the Bharatiya Janata Party veteran.
As his party colleague Manish Sisodia then proceeded to Modi's house to seek an appointment, Kejriwal said he wanted to raise 16 questions if only he could meet the Bharatiya Janata Party veteran.
Thursday, March 6, 2014
Congress welcomes Kejriwal's remarks on Modi government | ummid.com
Congress welcomes Kejriwal's remarks on Modi government | ummid.com
Addressing a press conference at the Congress office here, party leader and union minister Shashi Tharoor said "a voice other than that of the Congress is showing deficiencies" of the Gujarat government.
Addressing a press conference at the Congress office here, party leader and union minister Shashi Tharoor said "a voice other than that of the Congress is showing deficiencies" of the Gujarat government.
RSS meet in Bangalore, expansion plans on agenda | ummid.com
RSS meet in Bangalore, expansion plans on agenda | ummid.com
Clarifying that the three-day meeting had no political agenda and was not connected to the forthcoming general elections, the Sangh's publicity head Manmohan Vaidya told reporters Thursday that the meeting would also evaluate its programmes and performance in social domains.
Clarifying that the three-day meeting had no political agenda and was not connected to the forthcoming general elections, the Sangh's publicity head Manmohan Vaidya told reporters Thursday that the meeting would also evaluate its programmes and performance in social domains.
Kiran Reddy announces new party 'to uphold Telugus' dignity' | ummid.com
Kiran Reddy announces new party 'to uphold Telugus' dignity' | ummid.com
He told reporters that the name of the party, its policies and other details will be announced at a public meeting on March 12 at Rajahmundry. Three of the six MPs expelled by Congress were present when Kiran Reddy made the announcement.
He told reporters that the name of the party, its policies and other details will be announced at a public meeting on March 12 at Rajahmundry. Three of the six MPs expelled by Congress were present when Kiran Reddy made the announcement.
Wednesday, March 5, 2014
Nadwa alumni association's president, Hasrtat Mohani's kin join AAP | ummid.com
Nadwa alumni association's president, Hasrtat Mohani's kin join AAP | ummid.com
Like other Indians, Muslims too are flocking to the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) which began its political journey with a campaign against corruption but later surprised the political analysts by its performance in the recent Delhi assembly election.
Like other Indians, Muslims too are flocking to the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) which began its political journey with a campaign against corruption but later surprised the political analysts by its performance in the recent Delhi assembly election.
Google offers indoor maps in India | ummid.com
Google offers indoor maps in India | ummid.com
The search engine has uploaded maps of 75 popular indoor venues across the country, including Ascendas Park Square Mall, Gopalan Arcade Mall, Gopalan Innovation Mall, Gopalan Legacy Mall, Gopalan Signature Mall, Inorbit Mall Banglore, Orion Mall, The Forum and AUB city across Bangalore.
The search engine has uploaded maps of 75 popular indoor venues across the country, including Ascendas Park Square Mall, Gopalan Arcade Mall, Gopalan Innovation Mall, Gopalan Legacy Mall, Gopalan Signature Mall, Inorbit Mall Banglore, Orion Mall, The Forum and AUB city across Bangalore.
Congress-RJD announce tie-up in Bihar | ummid.com
Congress-RJD announce tie-up in Bihar | ummid.com
"An alliance of Congress, RJD and NCP has been finalised and will contest Lok Sabha polls in Bihar to take on communal forces. We will prove our strength by good performance in polls," an upbeat Rashtriya Janata Dal chief Lalu Prasad said at a joint press conference with the Congress here at the official residence of his wife and former chief minister Rabri Devi.
"An alliance of Congress, RJD and NCP has been finalised and will contest Lok Sabha polls in Bihar to take on communal forces. We will prove our strength by good performance in polls," an upbeat Rashtriya Janata Dal chief Lalu Prasad said at a joint press conference with the Congress here at the official residence of his wife and former chief minister Rabri Devi.
France threatens EU sanctions, Russia says stop threats | ummid.com
France threatens EU sanctions, Russia says stop threats | ummid.com
Speaking to the news channel BFMTV, Fabius said European leaders could impose, during a crisis meeting on Ukraine Thursday, sanctions on Moscow that include restrictions on visas, the assets of individuals and existing discussions on economic ties with Russia, Xinhua reported.
Speaking to the news channel BFMTV, Fabius said European leaders could impose, during a crisis meeting on Ukraine Thursday, sanctions on Moscow that include restrictions on visas, the assets of individuals and existing discussions on economic ties with Russia, Xinhua reported.
Gujarat development claim farce, says Kejriwal; detained by police | ummid.com
Gujarat development claim farce, says Kejriwal; detained by police | ummid.com
The incident took place just hours after he began a four-day tour of Gujarat to test Modi's claims that the state was a model of development.
The incident took place just hours after he began a four-day tour of Gujarat to test Modi's claims that the state was a model of development.
Tuesday, March 4, 2014
Lok Sabha polls in April-May, vote count May 16 | ummid.com
Lok Sabha polls in April-May, vote count May 16 | ummid.com
The Lok Sabha election will be spread over nine days starting April 7 and ending May 12 and the vote count will take place across India May 16, the Election Commission announced Wednesday.
The Lok Sabha election will be spread over nine days starting April 7 and ending May 12 and the vote count will take place across India May 16, the Election Commission announced Wednesday.
Meerut varsity suspends students for cheering Pakistan in a cricket match | ummid.com
Meerut varsity suspends students for cheering Pakistan in a cricket match | ummid.com
Swami Vivekanand Subharti University in Meerut on Tuesday suspended about seventy Kashmiri students allegedly for celebrating Pakistan's victory over India in the Asia cup on Sunday.
Swami Vivekanand Subharti University in Meerut on Tuesday suspended about seventy Kashmiri students allegedly for celebrating Pakistan's victory over India in the Asia cup on Sunday.
Cabinet decision on Equal Opportunity Commission: Two steps backwards | ummid.com
Cabinet decision on Equal Opportunity Commission: Two steps backwards | ummid.com
The draft bill invested powers with EOC to intervene in any judicial proceedings in which cases of discriminations were being heard. The main function of the EOC would however be to prepare Good Practices Code (GPC) for establishments after consulting all stake holders.
The draft bill invested powers with EOC to intervene in any judicial proceedings in which cases of discriminations were being heard. The main function of the EOC would however be to prepare Good Practices Code (GPC) for establishments after consulting all stake holders.
Telangana state to be born June 2 | ummid.com
Telangana state to be born June 2 | ummid.com
Telangana will be 29th state in India. It will comprise 10 districts - Hyderabad, Ranga Reddy, Medak, Nalgonda, Mahabubnagar, Adilabad, Karimnagar, Warangal, Khammam and Nizamabad.
Telangana will be 29th state in India. It will comprise 10 districts - Hyderabad, Ranga Reddy, Medak, Nalgonda, Mahabubnagar, Adilabad, Karimnagar, Warangal, Khammam and Nizamabad.
App that helps you relieve while on the road! | ummid.com
App that helps you relieve while on the road! | ummid.com
To help the estimated one million people who attend Mardis Gras parades in New Orleans each year in March, entrepreneurs Max Gaudin and Travis Laurendine have created 'Airpnp'.
To help the estimated one million people who attend Mardis Gras parades in New Orleans each year in March, entrepreneurs Max Gaudin and Travis Laurendine have created 'Airpnp'.
'Heaviest' Briton sheds record weight in India! | ummid.com
'Heaviest' Briton sheds record weight in India! | ummid.com
Shunned and discarded by all hospitals in Britain and Europe, Smith was reduced to a recluse in his Wales home with no company, no friends and no girlfriends, with only his steadily increasing body all around him, said Shah.
Shunned and discarded by all hospitals in Britain and Europe, Smith was reduced to a recluse in his Wales home with no company, no friends and no girlfriends, with only his steadily increasing body all around him, said Shah.
Growing old? Have sex for super married life | ummid.com
Growing old? Have sex for super married life | ummid.com
"Couples who had more frequent sexual encounters (including any sexual act, not just intercourse) had happier, more positive marriages," suggested researchers Adena Galinsky and Linda J. Waite from the University of Chicago.
"Couples who had more frequent sexual encounters (including any sexual act, not just intercourse) had happier, more positive marriages," suggested researchers Adena Galinsky and Linda J. Waite from the University of Chicago.
MBMC slams Jamat-e-Islami, appeals Muslims to support Congress | ummid.com
MBMC slams Jamat-e-Islami, appeals Muslims to support Congress | ummid.com
A Muslim NGO which comprises of Muslim intellectuals and thinkers Monday condemned the appeal of Jamat-e-Islami Hind to oppose the Congress and warned it against using Muslims for its political bargaining.
A Muslim NGO which comprises of Muslim intellectuals and thinkers Monday condemned the appeal of Jamat-e-Islami Hind to oppose the Congress and warned it against using Muslims for its political bargaining.
Ukraine crisis throws up a lot of trading opportunities | ummid.com
Ukraine crisis throws up a lot of trading opportunities | ummid.com
Gold, which has already been inching higher in the past couple of weeks, rallied by more than 2 percent and finished above $1,350 an ounce. This is the typical 'fear' trade short-term speculators in the gold market love.
Gold, which has already been inching higher in the past couple of weeks, rallied by more than 2 percent and finished above $1,350 an ounce. This is the typical 'fear' trade short-term speculators in the gold market love.
Monday, March 3, 2014
Simple food allergy in kids may lead to severe one | ummid.com
Simple food allergy in kids may lead to severe one | ummid.com
They suggest that physicians and parents carefully monitor children with food allergies to recognise early signs of eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE) - a severe and often painful allergy that has been increasing in recent years.
They suggest that physicians and parents carefully monitor children with food allergies to recognise early signs of eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE) - a severe and often painful allergy that has been increasing in recent years.
Marathi papers instead of Urdu, SSC students shocked by board mistake | ummid.com
Marathi papers instead of Urdu, SSC students shocked by board mistake | ummid.com
More than one thousand Class X students Monday - the first day of their board exam, had to experience the shock of their life when instead of the Urdu language papers, they were given the Marathi language papers.
More than one thousand Class X students Monday - the first day of their board exam, had to experience the shock of their life when instead of the Urdu language papers, they were given the Marathi language papers.
LS Poll 2014: Prospects of Ten Parties Regional Front in Northeast India | ummid.com
LS Poll 2014: Prospects of Ten Parties Regional Front in Northeast India | ummid.com
Ahead of 2014 Lok Sabha polls, 10 Regional Political parties from the North East region of India have formed the North East Regional Political Front (NERPF). - See more at: http://www.ummid.com/news/2014/March/03.03.2014/ls-polls-prospects-of-ten-partes.html
Ahead of 2014 Lok Sabha polls, 10 Regional Political parties from the North East region of India have formed the North East Regional Political Front (NERPF). - See more at: http://www.ummid.com/news/2014/March/03.03.2014/ls-polls-prospects-of-ten-partes.html
LS Poll 2014: Prospects of Ten Parties Regional Front in Northeast India | ummid.com
LS Poll 2014: Prospects of Ten Parties Regional Front in Northeast India | ummid.com
The NERPF has the representatives from all the regional parties of the Northeast. The ten parties that have joined hands are; Asom Gana Parishad (AGP), Nagaland People's Front (NPF), UDP and HSDP of Meghalaya, MPP, MSCP and MDPF of Manipur, PPA of Arunachal Pradesh, IPFT of Tripura and MNF of Mizoram.
The NERPF has the representatives from all the regional parties of the Northeast. The ten parties that have joined hands are; Asom Gana Parishad (AGP), Nagaland People's Front (NPF), UDP and HSDP of Meghalaya, MPP, MSCP and MDPF of Manipur, PPA of Arunachal Pradesh, IPFT of Tripura and MNF of Mizoram.
BJP and AAP neck-to-neck in Delhi, NDA leads in Maharashtra: Survey | ummid.com
BJP and AAP neck-to-neck in Delhi, NDA leads in Maharashtra: Survey | ummid.com
The CNN-IBN CSDS February election tracker said that the alliance between the Bharatiya Janata Party, Shiv Sena and Republican Party of India-Athavale may secure between 23 and 29 seats in Maharashtra if elections were held now, while the Congress-Nationalist Congress Party alliance may secure between 16 and 22 seats.
The CNN-IBN CSDS February election tracker said that the alliance between the Bharatiya Janata Party, Shiv Sena and Republican Party of India-Athavale may secure between 23 and 29 seats in Maharashtra if elections were held now, while the Congress-Nationalist Congress Party alliance may secure between 16 and 22 seats.
Man who built home on Wakf land is richest Indian | ummid.com
Man who built home on Wakf land is richest Indian | ummid.com
Mukesh Ambani's dream home in Mumbai, Antilia, is alleged to have been
constructed on a Wakf Land. In 2002, the property was purchased by a
Mukesh Ambani controlled entity - Antilia Commercial Private Limited
from the Currimbhoy Ebrahimbhoy Khoja Trust, in direct contravention to
section 51 of the Wakf Act.
Mukesh Ambani's dream home in Mumbai, Antilia, is alleged to have been
constructed on a Wakf Land. In 2002, the property was purchased by a
Mukesh Ambani controlled entity - Antilia Commercial Private Limited
from the Currimbhoy Ebrahimbhoy Khoja Trust, in direct contravention to
section 51 of the Wakf Act.
Learn from male goats how to woo your lady! | ummid.com
Learn from male goats how to woo your lady! | ummid.com
They presented this volatile odour component to female goats undergoing real-time brain scans. The scent immediately acted on the female goats' brains to turn their reproductive systems on.
They presented this volatile odour component to female goats undergoing real-time brain scans. The scent immediately acted on the female goats' brains to turn their reproductive systems on.
Afghans died in a war that's not ours: Hamid Karzai | ummid.com
Afghans died in a war that's not ours: Hamid Karzai | ummid.com
Karzai's refusal to sign a security deal with Washington that would permit foreign troops to stay in Afghanistan beyond this year has frustrated the White House, and President Barack Obama has told the Pentagon to prepare for the possibility that no US troops will be left in Afghanistan after 2014.
Karzai's refusal to sign a security deal with Washington that would permit foreign troops to stay in Afghanistan beyond this year has frustrated the White House, and President Barack Obama has told the Pentagon to prepare for the possibility that no US troops will be left in Afghanistan after 2014.
Titles of 123 properties in Delhi's prime locations reverted to Wakf Board | ummid.com
Titles of 123 properties in Delhi's prime locations reverted to Wakf Board | ummid.com
The move is seen as a major success since it is being alleged that the government has encroached over a sizeable land owned by the Muslim Wakf. It was demanded that the government should handover these illegally encorached land to the Wakf Board or pay the rent as per market rate.
The move is seen as a major success since it is being alleged that the government has encroached over a sizeable land owned by the Muslim Wakf. It was demanded that the government should handover these illegally encorached land to the Wakf Board or pay the rent as per market rate.
Sunday, March 2, 2014
Muslims urged to live a balanced life, understand ethos of moderation | ummid.com
Muslims urged to live a balanced life, understand ethos of moderation | ummid.com
32nd Ahle Hadees conference concludes with an appeal to live a life which neither renounces the world nor dissolves completely in worldly affairs
Muslims especially the youths on Sunday - the second and concluding day of the 32nd All India Ahle Hadees Conference here at Ramlila Ground, which was attended by Imam of the Prophet's Mosque Sheikh Abdul Mohsin Qasim besides renowned scholars from different parts of the world, were urged to live a balanced life and to understand the ethos of moderation and implement them in life.
32nd Ahle Hadees conference concludes with an appeal to live a life which neither renounces the world nor dissolves completely in worldly affairs
Muslims especially the youths on Sunday - the second and concluding day of the 32nd All India Ahle Hadees Conference here at Ramlila Ground, which was attended by Imam of the Prophet's Mosque Sheikh Abdul Mohsin Qasim besides renowned scholars from different parts of the world, were urged to live a balanced life and to understand the ethos of moderation and implement them in life.
Arvind Kejriwal hopes to win 100 seats in 2014 Lok Sabha polls | ummid.com
Arvind Kejriwal hopes to win 100 seats in 2014 Lok Sabha polls | ummid.com
Kejriwal also questioned Gujarat's model of development and its Chief Minister Narendra Modi, the Bharatiya Janata Party's prime ministerial candidate.
Kejriwal also questioned Gujarat's model of development and its Chief Minister Narendra Modi, the Bharatiya Janata Party's prime ministerial candidate.
Friday sermon translation in English, Urdu at Haram mosque in Makkah | ummid.com
Friday sermon translation in English, Urdu at Haram mosque in Makkah | ummid.com
The Presidency of the Two Holy Mosques started giving simultaneous interpretation of Friday sermons in the Haram Mosque in Makkah.
The Presidency of the Two Holy Mosques started giving simultaneous interpretation of Friday sermons in the Haram Mosque in Makkah.
Myanmar anti-Muslim Violence: Manmohan Singh needs to threaten trade sanctions | ummid.com
Myanmar anti-Muslim Violence: Manmohan Singh needs to threaten trade sanctions | ummid.com
As Manmohan Singh readies to fly to Myanmar capital Nai Pyi Taw Monday for the six-nation BIMSTEC meet on regional ties, Dr Syed Zafar Mahmood asked him to talk tough with the host country on ant-Muslim violence and demanded from the visiting prime minister to threaten it of economic sacntions.
As Manmohan Singh readies to fly to Myanmar capital Nai Pyi Taw Monday for the six-nation BIMSTEC meet on regional ties, Dr Syed Zafar Mahmood asked him to talk tough with the host country on ant-Muslim violence and demanded from the visiting prime minister to threaten it of economic sacntions.
Forget Gujarat and tackle Uttar Pradesh riots: Modi's advise to Mulayam | ummid.com
Forget Gujarat and tackle Uttar Pradesh riots: Modi's advise to Mulayam | ummid.com
"There have been 150 riots (since the Samajwadi Party took power in the state in 2012)," Modi told a large election rally here, and asked Mulayam Singh Yadav to stop comparing Uttar Pradesh with Gujarat.
"There have been 150 riots (since the Samajwadi Party took power in the state in 2012)," Modi told a large election rally here, and asked Mulayam Singh Yadav to stop comparing Uttar Pradesh with Gujarat.
Muslims can't be fooled by mere apology, says Mulayam to Modi | ummid.com
Muslims can't be fooled by mere apology, says Mulayam to Modi | ummid.com
Mulayam Singh Yadav, whose son Akhilesh Yadav is the Uttar Pradesh chief minister, blamed Modi -- who is still the Gujarat chief minister -- for the "atrocities" of 2002 when communal riots left more than 1,000 people dead.
Mulayam Singh Yadav, whose son Akhilesh Yadav is the Uttar Pradesh chief minister, blamed Modi -- who is still the Gujarat chief minister -- for the "atrocities" of 2002 when communal riots left more than 1,000 people dead.
Khabar Lahariya: Making rural media a force for change | ummid.com
Khabar Lahariya: Making rural media a force for change | ummid.com
Khabar Lahariya, started in 2002, has now almost become the backbone of the people of the rural areas in Bundelkhand and Awadh - extremely backward and impoverished areas of Uttar Pradesh and Bihar, the country's two most populous and yet socially backward states.
Khabar Lahariya, started in 2002, has now almost become the backbone of the people of the rural areas in Bundelkhand and Awadh - extremely backward and impoverished areas of Uttar Pradesh and Bihar, the country's two most populous and yet socially backward states.
Khabar Lahariya: Making rural media a force for change | ummid.com
Khabar Lahariya: Making rural media a force for change | ummid.com
Khabar Lahariya, started in 2002, has now almost become the backbone of the people of the rural areas in Bundelkhand and Awadh - extremely backward and impoverished areas of Uttar Pradesh and Bihar, the country's two most populous and yet socially backward states.
Khabar Lahariya, started in 2002, has now almost become the backbone of the people of the rural areas in Bundelkhand and Awadh - extremely backward and impoverished areas of Uttar Pradesh and Bihar, the country's two most populous and yet socially backward states.
Special status for Bihar: Nitish protests, JD-U blocks road, rail traffic | ummid.com
Special status for Bihar: Nitish protests, JD-U blocks road, rail traffic | ummid.com
Police said JD-U supporters halted over two dozen long-distance trains, stranding passengers at Patna, Gaya, Jehanabad, Bhagalpur, Nalanda, Muzaffarpur, Madhepura, Saharsa and Darbhanga railway stations.
Police said JD-U supporters halted over two dozen long-distance trains, stranding passengers at Patna, Gaya, Jehanabad, Bhagalpur, Nalanda, Muzaffarpur, Madhepura, Saharsa and Darbhanga railway stations.
Saturday, March 1, 2014
U-19 hero Sarfaraz Khan arrives in Mumbai to hero's welcome | ummid.com
U-19 hero Sarfaraz Khan arrives in Mumbai to hero's welcome | ummid.com
16-year-old Sarfaraz Khan who is studying in Class IX was given a hero's welcome at the airport on his arrival in Mumbai after the impressive performance in the ICC Under-19 World Cup in the UAE.
16-year-old Sarfaraz Khan who is studying in Class IX was given a hero's welcome at the airport on his arrival in Mumbai after the impressive performance in the ICC Under-19 World Cup in the UAE.
'Hey, are you Indian?' | ummid.com
'Hey, are you Indian?' | ummid.com
If the forthcoming "Shaadi Ke Side Effects" promises to give out a peek-a-boo into the comical events of an urban couple's life, there's also "Gulaabi Gang", a real-life inspired take on a village woman who leads a group of sari-clad activists and takes on the perpetrators of crimes against women.
If the forthcoming "Shaadi Ke Side Effects" promises to give out a peek-a-boo into the comical events of an urban couple's life, there's also "Gulaabi Gang", a real-life inspired take on a village woman who leads a group of sari-clad activists and takes on the perpetrators of crimes against women.
Kerry's remarks part of US 'hostile policy': North Korea | ummid.com
Kerry's remarks part of US 'hostile policy': North Korea | ummid.com
North Korea Saturday rejected US Secretary of State John Kerry's remarks terming the country as an "evil place", saying they were "another vivid expression of the US hostile policy" toward it.
North Korea Saturday rejected US Secretary of State John Kerry's remarks terming the country as an "evil place", saying they were "another vivid expression of the US hostile policy" toward it.
IndoPak Express Bopanna-Qureshi claim Dubai doubles crown | ummid.com
IndoPak Express Bopanna-Qureshi claim Dubai doubles crown | ummid.com
The 'IndoPak Express' received 500 Emirates ATP Doubles Team Rankings as they claimed victory in 68 minutes, winning 78 per cent of their service points and breaking the top seeds twice from seven opportunities, reports ATP Tour website.
The 'IndoPak Express' received 500 Emirates ATP Doubles Team Rankings as they claimed victory in 68 minutes, winning 78 per cent of their service points and breaking the top seeds twice from seven opportunities, reports ATP Tour website.
27 dead, 109 injured in China railway station terrorist attack | ummid.com
27 dead, 109 injured in China railway station terrorist attack | ummid.com
Yang Haifei, a resident who was attacked and sustained injuries on his chest and back, said that he was buying a ticket when a group of people rushed into the station, most of them in black dress, and started attacking others.
Yang Haifei, a resident who was attacked and sustained injuries on his chest and back, said that he was buying a ticket when a group of people rushed into the station, most of them in black dress, and started attacking others.
World peace only through moderation: Scholars at Ahle Hadees Conference | ummid.com
World peace only through moderation: Scholars at Ahle Hadees Conference | ummid.com
He said that Markazi Jamiat Ahle-e-Hadees Hind has played a pivotal role in bringing different groups on one platform during freedom struggle. Also the role of the organization throughout the 20th century cannot be ignored.
He said that Markazi Jamiat Ahle-e-Hadees Hind has played a pivotal role in bringing different groups on one platform during freedom struggle. Also the role of the organization throughout the 20th century cannot be ignored.
Only 65 percent Class 3 kids able to listen and respond | ummid.com
Only 65 percent Class 3 kids able to listen and respond | ummid.com
The survey was conducted by the National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) on over one lakh students in all but one state, involving over 7,000 schools and 14,000 teachers.
The survey was conducted by the National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) on over one lakh students in all but one state, involving over 7,000 schools and 14,000 teachers.
Egypt's new interim government sworn in | ummid.com
Egypt's new interim government sworn in | ummid.com
If Sisi, who also kept his post as the first deputy prime minister, announces that he will run for president which is a widely expected, he will have to resign as the minister and head of the armed forces, Xinhua reported citing state-run Nile TV.
If Sisi, who also kept his post as the first deputy prime minister, announces that he will run for president which is a widely expected, he will have to resign as the minister and head of the armed forces, Xinhua reported citing state-run Nile TV.
Afghanistan script historic Asia Cup win over Bangladesh | ummid.com
Afghanistan script historic Asia Cup win over Bangladesh | ummid.com
But an incredible 164-run sixth-wicket partnership between Man-of-the-Match Samiullah Shenwari (81) and Asghar Stanikzai (90 not out) not just rescued Afghanistan but also helped it pose a challenging total.
But an incredible 164-run sixth-wicket partnership between Man-of-the-Match Samiullah Shenwari (81) and Asghar Stanikzai (90 not out) not just rescued Afghanistan but also helped it pose a challenging total.
Former BJP chief Bangaru Laxman is dead | ummid.com
Former BJP chief Bangaru Laxman is dead | ummid.com
Laxman breathed his last at a private hospital in Secunderabad. He is survived by a son and three daughters.
Laxman breathed his last at a private hospital in Secunderabad. He is survived by a son and three daughters.
Cash on camera: Himachal BJP MP might be booked | ummid.com
Cash on camera: Himachal BJP MP might be booked | ummid.com
Last November, the Himachal Pradesh High Court issued notice to Kashyap on a petition for quashing a police inquiry report giving a clean chit to him after he was allegedly caught accepting cash.
Last November, the Himachal Pradesh High Court issued notice to Kashyap on a petition for quashing a police inquiry report giving a clean chit to him after he was allegedly caught accepting cash.
Former army chief joins BJP, Rahul reaches out to Varanasi's 'aam admi' | ummid.com
Former army chief joins BJP, Rahul reaches out to Varanasi's 'aam admi' | ummid.com
After appearing to join Anna Hazare's anti-corruption bandwagon, the controversial former army general joined the BJP, calling it the only "nationalist party" and expressed his desire to "work for the nation".
After appearing to join Anna Hazare's anti-corruption bandwagon, the controversial former army general joined the BJP, calling it the only "nationalist party" and expressed his desire to "work for the nation".
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