Lucknow-New Delhi double-decker train soon | ummid.com
The railways safety commissioner has given his green signal for the running of the train. The Research Design and Standards Organization (RDSO) has also already given a safety and speed certificate for the train, an official said.
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Thursday, July 31, 2014
Explosion by 'sewage gas' leak leaves 22 dead, hundreds injured in Taiwan | ummid.com
Explosion by 'sewage gas' leak leaves 22 dead, hundreds injured in Taiwan | ummid.com
At least 22 people, including fire fighters, were killed and 270 injured in sewage gas leak explosions that hit Taiwan's Kaohsiung city Thursday.
At least 22 people, including fire fighters, were killed and 270 injured in sewage gas leak explosions that hit Taiwan's Kaohsiung city Thursday.
Ex airhostess, engineering graduate held in MBBS admission racket | ummid.com
Ex airhostess, engineering graduate held in MBBS admission racket | ummid.com
Bidhannagar Deputy Commissioner of Police (Detective department) K.P. Barui said the duo along another accomplice were nabbed from Puri Tuesday for allegedly duping people by promising them seats in MBBS course at a private medical college in the city.
Bidhannagar Deputy Commissioner of Police (Detective department) K.P. Barui said the duo along another accomplice were nabbed from Puri Tuesday for allegedly duping people by promising them seats in MBBS course at a private medical college in the city.
EU condemns UN shelter shelling, calls for probe into civilian deaths in Gaza | ummid.com
EU condemns UN shelter shelling, calls for probe into civilian deaths in Gaza | ummid.com
The European Union Thursday condemned strikes on a UN shelter and a crowded market in Gaza, as Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vowed to destroy underground tunnels in the coastal enclave regardless of any possible ceasefire agreement.
The European Union Thursday condemned strikes on a UN shelter and a crowded market in Gaza, as Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vowed to destroy underground tunnels in the coastal enclave regardless of any possible ceasefire agreement.
US reaches out to Modi government, India says cyber snooping unacceptable | ummid.com
US reaches out to Modi government, India says cyber snooping unacceptable | ummid.com
The US reached out to the new Indian government of Prime Minister Narendra Modi promising to partner it in its vision of "Sabka saath sabka vikasa or development for all", even as India raised the issue of America's cyber snooping and termed it unacceptable between friends.
The US reached out to the new Indian government of Prime Minister Narendra Modi promising to partner it in its vision of "Sabka saath sabka vikasa or development for all", even as India raised the issue of America's cyber snooping and termed it unacceptable between friends.
Shams M Khan tops UP CPMT 2014; 03 other Muslims among top ten | ummid.com
Shams M Khan tops UP CPMT 2014; 03 other Muslims among top ten | ummid.com
In a first, four Muslims have figured in the list of top ten rankers in the Uttar Pradesh Combined Pre-Medical Test (CPMT) results of which were declared on Tuesday.
In a first, four Muslims have figured in the list of top ten rankers in the Uttar Pradesh Combined Pre-Medical Test (CPMT) results of which were declared on Tuesday.
Deputy NSA Nehchal Sandhu quits | ummid.com
Deputy NSA Nehchal Sandhu quits | ummid.com
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has accepted the resignation with "regret and expressed appreciation for Sandhu's outstanding service to the country in a career spanning over 40 years", an official statement said.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has accepted the resignation with "regret and expressed appreciation for Sandhu's outstanding service to the country in a career spanning over 40 years", an official statement said.
State appointed Imam stabbed to death in China | ummid.com
State appointed Imam stabbed to death in China | ummid.com
An imam of China’s largest mosque was killed in a city in the country’s Xinjiang region that has witnessed simmering violence over the past one year, often attributed to its ethnic population.
An imam of China’s largest mosque was killed in a city in the country’s Xinjiang region that has witnessed simmering violence over the past one year, often attributed to its ethnic population.
Maharashtra landslide death toll 31, over 20 people rescued alive | ummid.com
Maharashtra landslide death toll 31, over 20 people rescued alive | ummid.com
Accompanied by Vinod Tawde, Leader of Opposition in the Maharashtra legislative council, and other officials, Rajnath Singh went around the remnants of Malin village which was entirely buried when a portion of a hillock crashed on it Wednesday morning, catching its over 160 inhabitants unawares.
Accompanied by Vinod Tawde, Leader of Opposition in the Maharashtra legislative council, and other officials, Rajnath Singh went around the remnants of Malin village which was entirely buried when a portion of a hillock crashed on it Wednesday morning, catching its over 160 inhabitants unawares.
Petrol price cut by Rs.1.09 a litre, diesel hiked 50 paise | ummid.com
Petrol price cut by Rs.1.09 a litre, diesel hiked 50 paise | ummid.com
Allowing for local taxes, petrol per litre will cost Rs.72.51 in Delhi, Rs.80.30 in Kolkata, Rs.80.60 in Mumbai and Rs.75.78 in Chennai.
Allowing for local taxes, petrol per litre will cost Rs.72.51 in Delhi, Rs.80.30 in Kolkata, Rs.80.60 in Mumbai and Rs.75.78 in Chennai.
More FDI in insurance will cause trouble: CPI-M | ummid.com
More FDI in insurance will cause trouble: CPI-M | ummid.com
"These have involved deregulation of capital flows, entry of private sector in banking and insurance; foreign capital investment in these sectors and opening up to financial flows and financial innovation."
"These have involved deregulation of capital flows, entry of private sector in banking and insurance; foreign capital investment in these sectors and opening up to financial flows and financial innovation."
Moeen Ali's six-wicket haul helps England tie series with big win | ummid.com
Moeen Ali's six-wicket haul helps England tie series with big win | ummid.com
Rahane and Pankaj Singh (9) threw their bat around aimlessly in the end and managed to get a few boundaries, delaying the inevitable and predictably it was Moeen Ali who claimed the final wicket once again disturbing the timber.
Rahane and Pankaj Singh (9) threw their bat around aimlessly in the end and managed to get a few boundaries, delaying the inevitable and predictably it was Moeen Ali who claimed the final wicket once again disturbing the timber.
Russia seeks more Indian students, to promote its culture in India | ummid.com
Russia seeks more Indian students, to promote its culture in India | ummid.com
Eighty percent of Indian students enrol for medical courses, an area of Russian expertise available at quite cost-effective rates. For instance, of the 1,100 who went to Russia in 2012, 865 went to learn medicine and dentistry and 235 opted for engineering courses, according to the RCSC.
Eighty percent of Indian students enrol for medical courses, an area of Russian expertise available at quite cost-effective rates. For instance, of the 1,100 who went to Russia in 2012, 865 went to learn medicine and dentistry and 235 opted for engineering courses, according to the RCSC.
Teenagers active in evenings more prone to insomnia | ummid.com
Teenagers active in evenings more prone to insomnia | ummid.com
"Our findings suggest that the 'eveningness' chronotype - being more active in the evenings - is an independent risk factor for insomnia and depression," said Pasquale Alvaro from University of Adelaide's school of psychology.
"Our findings suggest that the 'eveningness' chronotype - being more active in the evenings - is an independent risk factor for insomnia and depression," said Pasquale Alvaro from University of Adelaide's school of psychology.
Wednesday, July 30, 2014
Why is India courting Israel? | ummid.com
Why is India courting Israel? | ummid.com
In 2012, Indian academics, students and social justice activists took up the call of Palestinian civil society to boycott, divest and sanction (BDS) Israel. This is of course a result of the internationalization of BDS as a movement across the globe.
In 2012, Indian academics, students and social justice activists took up the call of Palestinian civil society to boycott, divest and sanction (BDS) Israel. This is of course a result of the internationalization of BDS as a movement across the globe.
Over 1.3 mn minority students pursuing higher education | ummid.com
Over 1.3 mn minority students pursuing higher education | ummid.com
"As per the response received in the All India Survey on Higher Education 2011-12, the number of minority students studying in higher education in the country is 13,22,332 (1.3 million)," Irani said in the Rajya Sabha.
"As per the response received in the All India Survey on Higher Education 2011-12, the number of minority students studying in higher education in the country is 13,22,332 (1.3 million)," Irani said in the Rajya Sabha.
Shias in Uttar Pradesh seek Azam Khan's removal | ummid.com
Shias in Uttar Pradesh seek Azam Khan's removal | ummid.com
The Shias here have asked Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav to clear ambiguities in Waqf Board appointments, allegedly been done at the behest of Urban Development and Wakf Minister Azam Khan.
The Shias here have asked Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav to clear ambiguities in Waqf Board appointments, allegedly been done at the behest of Urban Development and Wakf Minister Azam Khan.
US supplies grenades, mortar rounds as Israel rains death in Gaza | ummid.com
US supplies grenades, mortar rounds as Israel rains death in Gaza | ummid.com
The United States allowed Israel to tap a local US arms stockpile in the past week to resupply it with grenades and mortar rounds even as the Zionist state is busy bombing and killing innocent civilians, including women and children, in Gaza.
The United States allowed Israel to tap a local US arms stockpile in the past week to resupply it with grenades and mortar rounds even as the Zionist state is busy bombing and killing innocent civilians, including women and children, in Gaza.
UPSC protestors turn violent; torch buses, police booth | ummid.com
UPSC protestors turn violent; torch buses, police booth | ummid.com
Civil service aspirants Wednesday night clashed with police and burnt down two buses and a police booth during their continued protest here demanding scrapping of the aptitude test from the entrance examination, police said.
Civil service aspirants Wednesday night clashed with police and burnt down two buses and a police booth during their continued protest here demanding scrapping of the aptitude test from the entrance examination, police said.
Now Israel rains death on overcrowded Gaza market, kills 17 civilians | ummid.com
Now Israel rains death on overcrowded Gaza market, kills 17 civilians | ummid.com
As many as 160 people were injured, many of them critically, when Israeli tanks kept shelling the market in Shejaiya area, despite the presence of paramedics and journalists there, Xinhua quoted medics and witnesses as saying.
As many as 160 people were injured, many of them critically, when Israeli tanks kept shelling the market in Shejaiya area, despite the presence of paramedics and journalists there, Xinhua quoted medics and witnesses as saying.
SIMI ban upheld by tribunal for five more years | ummid.com
SIMI ban upheld by tribunal for five more years | ummid.com
Justice Suresh Kait of the Delhi High Court, who heads the tribunal, submitted the report to the home ministry and upheld the ban on SIMI and validated a central government notification, issued in February, extending the ban for another five years.
Justice Suresh Kait of the Delhi High Court, who heads the tribunal, submitted the report to the home ministry and upheld the ban on SIMI and validated a central government notification, issued in February, extending the ban for another five years.
Artists, Activists and Nobel Peace Laureates stand up for Palestinian rights | ummid.com
Artists, Activists and Nobel Peace Laureates stand up for Palestinian rights | ummid.com
In addition to those featured in this video, a growing number of celebrities have been speaking out via social media about the horrors we are witnessing in Gaza, as reported recently by BuzzFeed and The Hollywood Reporter.
In addition to those featured in this video, a growing number of celebrities have been speaking out via social media about the horrors we are witnessing in Gaza, as reported recently by BuzzFeed and The Hollywood Reporter.
Tamil Nadu school fire: Life term for owner, jail for nine others | ummid.com
Tamil Nadu school fire: Life term for owner, jail for nine others | ummid.com
The others who were handed out five-year terms were school headmistress Santhanalakshmi, noon meal centre in-charge Vijayalakshmi, cook Vasanthi, and government officials Balaji, Sivaprakasam, Thandavan and Durairaj.
The others who were handed out five-year terms were school headmistress Santhanalakshmi, noon meal centre in-charge Vijayalakshmi, cook Vasanthi, and government officials Balaji, Sivaprakasam, Thandavan and Durairaj.
MPs complain about 'stale food' in parliament | ummid.com
MPs complain about 'stale food' in parliament | ummid.com
Raising the issue in the house, Janata Dal-United leader K.C. Tyagi said two members - Samajwadi Party's Ramgopal Yadav and Jaya Bachchan - fell ill after consuming food in the parliament canteen, and asked the government to look into it.
Raising the issue in the house, Janata Dal-United leader K.C. Tyagi said two members - Samajwadi Party's Ramgopal Yadav and Jaya Bachchan - fell ill after consuming food in the parliament canteen, and asked the government to look into it.
US-Jewish group asks Turkish premier Erdogan to return award | ummid.com
US-Jewish group asks Turkish premier Erdogan to return award | ummid.com
The New York-based American Jewish Congress said in a letter to Turkish Prime Minister Tayyip Erdogan last week that he had become the world’s “most virulent anti-Israeli leader” and demanded that he return an award it had given him partly for his efforts to broker peace between Israel and the Palestinians.
The New York-based American Jewish Congress said in a letter to Turkish Prime Minister Tayyip Erdogan last week that he had become the world’s “most virulent anti-Israeli leader” and demanded that he return an award it had given him partly for his efforts to broker peace between Israel and the Palestinians.
US-Jewish group asks Turkish premier Erdogan to return award | ummid.com
US-Jewish group asks Turkish premier Erdogan to return award | ummid.com
The New York-based American Jewish Congress said in a letter to Turkish Prime Minister Tayyip Erdogan last week that he had become the world’s “most virulent anti-Israeli leader” and demanded that he return an award it had given him partly for his efforts to broker peace between Israel and the Palestinians.
The New York-based American Jewish Congress said in a letter to Turkish Prime Minister Tayyip Erdogan last week that he had become the world’s “most virulent anti-Israeli leader” and demanded that he return an award it had given him partly for his efforts to broker peace between Israel and the Palestinians.
Israel's killing sleeping children in Gaza universal shame: UN body | ummid.com
Israel's killing sleeping children in Gaza universal shame: UN body | ummid.com
Krahenbuhl said that the precise location of the Jabalia Elementary Girls School and the fact that it was housing thousands of internally displaced people was communicated to the Israeli army 17 times, to ensure its protection, the last being at 10 to nine last night (Tuesday), just hours before the fatal shelling".
Krahenbuhl said that the precise location of the Jabalia Elementary Girls School and the fact that it was housing thousands of internally displaced people was communicated to the Israeli army 17 times, to ensure its protection, the last being at 10 to nine last night (Tuesday), just hours before the fatal shelling".
No dress code in Goa but ladies with obscene dress may be booked: Parrikar | ummid.com
No dress code in Goa but ladies with obscene dress may be booked: Parrikar | ummid.com
People are free to wear what they want in Goa, but those who find it objectionable are also free to book them for obscenity, Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar told the legislative assembly Wednesday.
People are free to wear what they want in Goa, but those who find it objectionable are also free to book them for obscenity, Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar told the legislative assembly Wednesday.
IIMC launches diploma course in Urdu journalism | ummid.com
IIMC launches diploma course in Urdu journalism | ummid.com
Indian Institute of Mass Communication (IIMC) Delhi has invited applications for admission to the new diploma course in Urdu journalism, which was launched in the 124th meeting of the Executive Council of IIMC June 26.
Indian Institute of Mass Communication (IIMC) Delhi has invited applications for admission to the new diploma course in Urdu journalism, which was launched in the 124th meeting of the Executive Council of IIMC June 26.
10 killed as hillock crashes on Maharashtra village | ummid.com
10 killed as hillock crashes on Maharashtra village | ummid.com
At least 10 people were killed and over 150 trapped under a massive section of a hillock that came crashing down on a village of around 50 homes near Pune early Wednesday, officials said.
At least 10 people were killed and over 150 trapped under a massive section of a hillock that came crashing down on a village of around 50 homes near Pune early Wednesday, officials said.
Tuesday, July 29, 2014
Two groups of Muslims clash in Meerut over Eid prayer | ummid.com
Two groups of Muslims clash in Meerut over Eid prayer | ummid.com
The violence broke out Tuesday in Allipur area of Kharkhauda village when the Sheikhs and Qureshis in the area got into an altercation over who will first offer prayers at the Chappar Wali Maszid.
The violence broke out Tuesday in Allipur area of Kharkhauda village when the Sheikhs and Qureshis in the area got into an altercation over who will first offer prayers at the Chappar Wali Maszid.
England cricketer Moeen Ali's 'Save Gaza' wristband irks ICC | ummid.com
England cricketer Moeen Ali's 'Save Gaza' wristband irks ICC | ummid.com
Though the England Cricket Board (ECB) saw no problem with the wristbands with slogans 'Save Gaza' and 'Free Palestine' worn on Monday by all-rounder Moeen Ali, the International Cricket Council (ICC) asked him to remove them and warned he might be fined if he wears them again.
Though the England Cricket Board (ECB) saw no problem with the wristbands with slogans 'Save Gaza' and 'Free Palestine' worn on Monday by all-rounder Moeen Ali, the International Cricket Council (ICC) asked him to remove them and warned he might be fined if he wears them again.
Brain 'switch' controlling blood sugar levels discovered | ummid.com
Brain 'switch' controlling blood sugar levels discovered | ummid.com
The ventromedial nucleus contains cells that are glucose sensors. To understand the role of prolyl endopeptidase in this part of the brain, the researchers used mice that were genetically engineered with low levels of this enzyme.
The ventromedial nucleus contains cells that are glucose sensors. To understand the role of prolyl endopeptidase in this part of the brain, the researchers used mice that were genetically engineered with low levels of this enzyme.
UPSC protest on, government advises aspirants to stay calm | ummid.com
UPSC protest on, government advises aspirants to stay calm | ummid.com
The protestors gathered outside the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) office in central Delhi and raised slogans against the former Congress government for implementing CSAT in the examination pattern.
The protestors gathered outside the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) office in central Delhi and raised slogans against the former Congress government for implementing CSAT in the examination pattern.
Prayers for Palestinians top the list as Muslim celebrate Eid across India | ummid.com
Prayers for Palestinians top the list as Muslim celebrate Eid across India | ummid.com
Millions of Muslims across the length and breadth of India Tuesday prayed for the Palestinians, who are currently engaged in a fierce battle with Israel, on the occasion of Eid al-Fitr.
Millions of Muslims across the length and breadth of India Tuesday prayed for the Palestinians, who are currently engaged in a fierce battle with Israel, on the occasion of Eid al-Fitr.
Monday, July 28, 2014
US justice system racist, UN powerless to change it: Rights body | ummid.com
US justice system racist, UN powerless to change it: Rights body | ummid.com
Specifically, the US is racist according to international standards set up to prevent racial discrimination. According to HRW's submission to the UN, this country is failing to comply with protections detailed since 1994 in the International Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Racial Discrimination (ICERD).
Specifically, the US is racist according to international standards set up to prevent racial discrimination. According to HRW's submission to the UN, this country is failing to comply with protections detailed since 1994 in the International Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Racial Discrimination (ICERD).
On Eid day, Israel bomb Gaza refugee camp, kill 10 children | ummid.com
On Eid day, Israel bomb Gaza refugee camp, kill 10 children | ummid.com
The Ezzeddin al-Qassam Brigades, the military arm of the Palestinian resistance movement Hamas, on Monday said that it had killed two Israeli soldiers during clashes in the northern Gaza Strip.
The Ezzeddin al-Qassam Brigades, the military arm of the Palestinian resistance movement Hamas, on Monday said that it had killed two Israeli soldiers during clashes in the northern Gaza Strip.
The Gaza carnage: Israeli impunity and global helplessness | ummid.com
The Gaza carnage: Israeli impunity and global helplessness | ummid.com
It is difficult, almost impossible, to envisage an early negotiated ceasefire to put an end to the unconscionable carnage in Gaza. US Secretary of State John Kerry has been working hard, but with his hands tied. President Obama has spoken more than once to Prime Minister Netanyahu on the need for a cease-fire, but always deferentially.
It is difficult, almost impossible, to envisage an early negotiated ceasefire to put an end to the unconscionable carnage in Gaza. US Secretary of State John Kerry has been working hard, but with his hands tied. President Obama has spoken more than once to Prime Minister Netanyahu on the need for a cease-fire, but always deferentially.
One Direction star Zayn Malik tweets #FreePalestine, invites death threats | ummid.com
One Direction star Zayn Malik tweets #FreePalestine, invites death threats | ummid.com
Zayn Malik, the 21-year-old One Direction star, has been bombarded with death threats after he shared #FreePalestine hashtag on social networking site Twitter.
Zayn Malik, the 21-year-old One Direction star, has been bombarded with death threats after he shared #FreePalestine hashtag on social networking site Twitter.
Now violence in Uttar Pradesh's Rampur, three killed in group clashes | ummid.com
Now violence in Uttar Pradesh's Rampur, three killed in group clashes | ummid.com
Three people were killed and over a dozen injured Monday when a minor brawl turned ugly in Rampur town of Uttar Pradesh, police said.
Three people were killed and over a dozen injured Monday when a minor brawl turned ugly in Rampur town of Uttar Pradesh, police said.
Muslims in India to celebrate Eid al-Fitr Tuesday, July 29 | ummid.com
Muslims in India to celebrate Eid al-Fitr Tuesday, July 29 | ummid.com
The Eid al-Fitr will be celebrated in India on Tuesday i.e. July 29, 2014, various hilal committees of the country announced today after the Eid moon was sighted in Bihar, Assam, Odhisha, Jharkhand and Tamil Nadu.
The Eid al-Fitr will be celebrated in India on Tuesday i.e. July 29, 2014, various hilal committees of the country announced today after the Eid moon was sighted in Bihar, Assam, Odhisha, Jharkhand and Tamil Nadu.
Eid moon sighted in Patna, Kolkata; Hilal committee meetings underway elsewhere | ummid.com
Eid moon sighted in Patna, Kolkata; Hilal committee meetings underway elsewhere | ummid.com
The Eid al Fitr will be celebrated in Bihar and West Bengal Tuesday i.e. July 29, 2014 after the Eid moon was sighted in parts of the two states, the respective hilal committees announced today after the Magrhib.
The Eid al Fitr will be celebrated in Bihar and West Bengal Tuesday i.e. July 29, 2014 after the Eid moon was sighted in parts of the two states, the respective hilal committees announced today after the Magrhib.
Security upped in Kashmir village after communal clashes | ummid.com
Security upped in Kashmir village after communal clashes | ummid.com
A senior police officer told IANS in Jammu that heavy police force was deployed in Poond village of Kathua district after clashes erupted following alleged animal slaughter by members of one community.
A senior police officer told IANS in Jammu that heavy police force was deployed in Poond village of Kathua district after clashes erupted following alleged animal slaughter by members of one community.
Tripura to get rice from Andhra Pradesh via Bangladesh Thursday | ummid.com
Tripura to get rice from Andhra Pradesh via Bangladesh Thursday | ummid.com
Ashuganj river port in eastern Bangladesh is around 40 km from here. The rice-loaded trucks would reach Agartala from Ashuganj (under Brahmanbaria district of Chittagong division of Bangladesh) within two hours.
Ashuganj river port in eastern Bangladesh is around 40 km from here. The rice-loaded trucks would reach Agartala from Ashuganj (under Brahmanbaria district of Chittagong division of Bangladesh) within two hours.
Will resolve UPSC exam row in a week: Rajnath | ummid.com
Will resolve UPSC exam row in a week: Rajnath | ummid.com
Rajnath Singh apprised Prime Minister Narendra Modi Sunday of the measures being taken to address the issues raised by civil services aspirants who are protesting the Civil Services Aptitude Test (CSAT).
Former CJI Balakrishnan was adamant on elevating corrupt judge: Katju | ummid.com
Former CJI Balakrishnan was adamant on elevating corrupt judge: Katju | ummid.com
Former Supreme Court judge Markandey Katju Monday again complained of interferences in the appointment of judges, saying former chief justice of India K.G. Balakrishnan tried his best to elevate a judge to the apex court despite allegations of corruption against him.
Former Supreme Court judge Markandey Katju Monday again complained of interferences in the appointment of judges, saying former chief justice of India K.G. Balakrishnan tried his best to elevate a judge to the apex court despite allegations of corruption against him.
Old woman beaten, paraded naked for practising sorcery | ummid.com
Old woman beaten, paraded naked for practising sorcery | ummid.com
The incident took place Sunday at Jodapokhari village, about 300 km from here, but came to light after police rescued the victim about 12 hours after being tied up to a pillar in a naked condition.
The incident took place Sunday at Jodapokhari village, about 300 km from here, but came to light after police rescued the victim about 12 hours after being tied up to a pillar in a naked condition.
Curfew still on in Saharanpur, situation tense | ummid.com
Curfew still on in Saharanpur, situation tense | ummid.com
The
situation in violence-hit areas of Saharanpur in Uttar Pradesh, where
three people were killed in communal violence two days ago, continued to
be tense Monday, forcing authorities to extend the curfew in some
areas. - See more at:
http://ummid.com/news/2014/July/28.07.2014/curfew-in-saharanpur.html#sthash.GCvZRZNm.dpuf
situation in violence-hit areas of Saharanpur in Uttar Pradesh, where
three people were killed in communal violence two days ago, continued to
be tense Monday, forcing authorities to extend the curfew in some
areas. - See more at:
http://ummid.com/news/2014/July/28.07.2014/curfew-in-saharanpur.html#sthash.GCvZRZNm.dpuf
The
situation in violence-hit areas of Saharanpur in Uttar Pradesh, where
three people were killed in communal violence two days ago, continued to
be tense Monday, forcing authorities to extend the curfew in some
areas. - See more at:
http://ummid.com/news/2014/July/28.07.2014/curfew-in-saharanpur.html#sthash.GCvZRZNm.dpuf
situation in violence-hit areas of Saharanpur in Uttar Pradesh, where
three people were killed in communal violence two days ago, continued to
be tense Monday, forcing authorities to extend the curfew in some
areas. - See more at:
http://ummid.com/news/2014/July/28.07.2014/curfew-in-saharanpur.html#sthash.GCvZRZNm.dpuf
Sunday, July 27, 2014
Eid al Fitr to be celebrated in UAE Monday | ummid.com
Eid al Fitr to be celebrated in UAE Monday | ummid.com
The United Arab Emirate (UAE) will celebrate Eid Al Fitr tomorrow i.e. Monday July 28 as the Shawwal moon has been sighted in the country by the Moon Sighting Committee, the Emirates News Agency Wam has announced.
The United Arab Emirate (UAE) will celebrate Eid Al Fitr tomorrow i.e. Monday July 28 as the Shawwal moon has been sighted in the country by the Moon Sighting Committee, the Emirates News Agency Wam has announced.
Drone cameras depolyed in Saharanpur to maintain peace, death toll three | ummid.com
Drone cameras depolyed in Saharanpur to maintain peace, death toll three | ummid.com
Authorities Sunday deployed drone cameras to keep peace in Uttar Pradesh's Saharanpur district where communal violence claimed three lives and left over a dozen critically injured.
Authorities Sunday deployed drone cameras to keep peace in Uttar Pradesh's Saharanpur district where communal violence claimed three lives and left over a dozen critically injured.
'Akhilesh playing politics of vendetta against BJP' | ummid.com
'Akhilesh playing politics of vendetta against BJP' | ummid.com
The four-time legislator said he has knocked the doors of the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) and would approach the SC/ST and women's commissions to lodge complaints against the state government for the excesses perpetrated on BJP workers by the police in the aftermath of the Kaanth episode in Moradabad.
The four-time legislator said he has knocked the doors of the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) and would approach the SC/ST and women's commissions to lodge complaints against the state government for the excesses perpetrated on BJP workers by the police in the aftermath of the Kaanth episode in Moradabad.
Congress in crisis: Leadership challenged | ummid.com
Congress in crisis: Leadership challenged | ummid.com
The party appears not to have been able to assert itself in the Lok Sabha where it is seeking recognition for its leader Mallikarjun Kharge as the Leader of Opposition in the house. The Congress has 44 members in the Lok Sabha and is closely followed by the AIADMK with 37 members and Trinamool Congress with 34.
The party appears not to have been able to assert itself in the Lok Sabha where it is seeking recognition for its leader Mallikarjun Kharge as the Leader of Opposition in the house. The Congress has 44 members in the Lok Sabha and is closely followed by the AIADMK with 37 members and Trinamool Congress with 34.
Soon, save content on Facebook and view later | ummid.com
Soon, save content on Facebook and view later | ummid.com
Facebook is soon to launch a new feature that will let its users flag content like movies, music, TV shows and links for later viewing.
Facebook is soon to launch a new feature that will let its users flag content like movies, music, TV shows and links for later viewing.
Saturday, July 26, 2014
Earth missed solar catastrophe two years ago: NASA | ummid.com
Earth missed solar catastrophe two years ago: NASA | ummid.com
In a sensational revelation, NASA has said that the Earth had a near miss July 23,2012 with a giant solar flare or Coronal Mass Ejection (CME) from the most powerful solar storm on the sun in over 150 years.
In a sensational revelation, NASA has said that the Earth had a near miss July 23,2012 with a giant solar flare or Coronal Mass Ejection (CME) from the most powerful solar storm on the sun in over 150 years.
To Understand the Mind of NDA II, turn to Singhal and the Sangh | ummid.com
To Understand the Mind of NDA II, turn to Singhal and the Sangh | ummid.com
There is more than a fair chance that devout followers of the Lord himself may cringe at this crass celebration of blood-letting. Meanwhile, for all us concerned at the sudden silence of another avatar of a maun prime minister, switch to the sangh, Singhal, Ram Madhav et all to understand the workings of its mind.
There is more than a fair chance that devout followers of the Lord himself may cringe at this crass celebration of blood-letting. Meanwhile, for all us concerned at the sudden silence of another avatar of a maun prime minister, switch to the sangh, Singhal, Ram Madhav et all to understand the workings of its mind.
Outrage in French capital against Israel turns violent | ummid.com
Outrage in French capital against Israel turns violent | ummid.com
Waving Palestinian flags and chanting slogans to show their support for Palestinian people, demonstrators took to the capital's streets at 3 p.m., Xinhua reported citing BFMTV news channel. Some 2,000 policemen were deployed to ensure peace during the protest.
Waving Palestinian flags and chanting slogans to show their support for Palestinian people, demonstrators took to the capital's streets at 3 p.m., Xinhua reported citing BFMTV news channel. Some 2,000 policemen were deployed to ensure peace during the protest.
Gaza death toll exceeds 1,000, call for ceasefire extension | ummid.com
Gaza death toll exceeds 1,000, call for ceasefire extension | ummid.com
US Secretary of State John Kerry and top diplomats from Europe and the Middle East Saturday called for an extension to the temporary truce between Israel and the Hamas, as the toll in the Gaza strip violence rose to over 1,000 with the recovery of 130 bodies of Palestinians Saturday.
US Secretary of State John Kerry and top diplomats from Europe and the Middle East Saturday called for an extension to the temporary truce between Israel and the Hamas, as the toll in the Gaza strip violence rose to over 1,000 with the recovery of 130 bodies of Palestinians Saturday.
Panel on Andhra capital to submit its report next month | ummid.com
Panel on Andhra capital to submit its report next month | ummid.com
Former urban development secretary K. C. Sivaramakrishnan, who is heading the five-member panel, Saturday said though they have time till September, they hope to submit the report by the middle of next month.
Former urban development secretary K. C. Sivaramakrishnan, who is heading the five-member panel, Saturday said though they have time till September, they hope to submit the report by the middle of next month.
PIL seeks leader of opposition status for Congress in Lok Sabha | ummid.com
PIL seeks leader of opposition status for Congress in Lok Sabha | ummid.com
Rohatgi in his opinion to Lok Sabha Speaker Sumitra Mahajan had said that Congress leader in Lok Sabha could not be treated as leader of opposition as the party does not have minimum of 55 seats that it should have to get the status of recognized opposition party.
Rohatgi in his opinion to Lok Sabha Speaker Sumitra Mahajan had said that Congress leader in Lok Sabha could not be treated as leader of opposition as the party does not have minimum of 55 seats that it should have to get the status of recognized opposition party.
Opposition, Church official in Goa slam 'Hindu Nation' remark | ummid.com
Opposition, Church official in Goa slam 'Hindu Nation' remark | ummid.com
"We will be presenting a memorandum to the Goa governor demanding the dismissal of the two ministers over their comments. If that fails, we will also seek legal recourse to drop the two ministers, who have sworn to abide by the constitution," state Congress president Fernandes told a press conference at the party's state headquarters.
"We will be presenting a memorandum to the Goa governor demanding the dismissal of the two ministers over their comments. If that fails, we will also seek legal recourse to drop the two ministers, who have sworn to abide by the constitution," state Congress president Fernandes told a press conference at the party's state headquarters.
IIT Delhi students bags best innovation award | ummid.com
IIT Delhi students bags best innovation award | ummid.com
An affordable refreshable Braille display got the best project award. Ankit Kumar, Dhruv Gupta and Pulkit Sapra from the mechanical engineering department, showcased a facility that will help more usage of the Braille display among visually challenged.
An affordable refreshable Braille display got the best project award. Ankit Kumar, Dhruv Gupta and Pulkit Sapra from the mechanical engineering department, showcased a facility that will help more usage of the Braille display among visually challenged.
Kerala Police's moral policing questioned, cops justify action | ummid.com
Kerala Police's moral policing questioned, cops justify action | ummid.com
Speaking to reporters, Sreeram Ramesh and his friend Hima Sankar who belong to a theatre group said after dinner the two left for the state capital Thiruvananthapuram from his house near here Thursday night.
Speaking to reporters, Sreeram Ramesh and his friend Hima Sankar who belong to a theatre group said after dinner the two left for the state capital Thiruvananthapuram from his house near here Thursday night.
Attempts to build Rahul, destroy Manmohan finished UPA-II: Baru | ummid.com
Attempts to build Rahul, destroy Manmohan finished UPA-II: Baru | ummid.com
Congress president Sonia Gandhi could have spelled doom for the UPA-II government by her attempts to "engineer" a transition of leadership from then prime minister Manmohan Singh to her son Rahul Gandhi, former media advisor to the PMO Sanjaya Baru said Saturday.
Congress president Sonia Gandhi could have spelled doom for the UPA-II government by her attempts to "engineer" a transition of leadership from then prime minister Manmohan Singh to her son Rahul Gandhi, former media advisor to the PMO Sanjaya Baru said Saturday.
UP town in Moradabad district tense over BJP, Congress protests | ummid.com
UP town in Moradabad district tense over BJP, Congress protests | ummid.com
The situation became tense after the Congress state unit also announced a peace march for Saturday. Police have sealed all roads leading to Moradabad to prevent both the Bharatiya Janata Party and Congress workers.
The situation became tense after the Congress state unit also announced a peace march for Saturday. Police have sealed all roads leading to Moradabad to prevent both the Bharatiya Janata Party and Congress workers.
Friday, July 25, 2014
What’s with Modi’s silence? | ummid.com
What’s with Modi’s silence? | ummid.com
How a 62-year old semi-literate man was able to establish instant rapport with this information-hungry, communication crazy young generation while the young, Western educated Gandhi scion failed to connect is something that still remains a mystery for the Congress-wallahs. But is it really a mystery?
How a 62-year old semi-literate man was able to establish instant rapport with this information-hungry, communication crazy young generation while the young, Western educated Gandhi scion failed to connect is something that still remains a mystery for the Congress-wallahs. But is it really a mystery?
UN seeks Eid truce; Gaza suburbs in rubble, toll hits 835 | ummid.com
UN seeks Eid truce; Gaza suburbs in rubble, toll hits 835 | ummid.com
The toll in the ongoing Israeli offensive on the Gaza Strip has escalated to 835, with more than 5,300 injured, officials said Friday even as UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon called for a ceasefire during the Muslim holiday of Eid ul-Fitr.
The toll in the ongoing Israeli offensive on the Gaza Strip has escalated to 835, with more than 5,300 injured, officials said Friday even as UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon called for a ceasefire during the Muslim holiday of Eid ul-Fitr.
Defeated Indonesian presidential candidate challenges results | ummid.com
Defeated Indonesian presidential candidate challenges results | ummid.com
The General Elections Commission, locally called KPU, declared Tuesday reform-minded Governor of the Indonesian capital, Joko Widodo, locally called Jokowi, the winner in the July 9 presidential election with 53.15 percent of the 133 million votes.
The General Elections Commission, locally called KPU, declared Tuesday reform-minded Governor of the Indonesian capital, Joko Widodo, locally called Jokowi, the winner in the July 9 presidential election with 53.15 percent of the 133 million votes.
Congress not entitled to leader of opposition post: AG | ummid.com
Congress not entitled to leader of opposition post: AG | ummid.com
Informed sources said that Rohatgi opined that the Congress leader in the house cannot be recognised as leader of opposition as the party's strength was 44 while one tenth of the total strength of the house is 55.
Informed sources said that Rohatgi opined that the Congress leader in the house cannot be recognised as leader of opposition as the party's strength was 44 while one tenth of the total strength of the house is 55.
Sushma Swaraj in Kathmandu, says Nepal high priority | ummid.com
Sushma Swaraj in Kathmandu, says Nepal high priority | ummid.com
The meeting, being held after a gap of 23 years, will review bilateral relations in their entirety. An apex mechanism, the joint commission is mandated to review, assess and evaluate past agreements, project performance and the jobs carried out by the 32 mechanisms established at various levels between the two countries.
The meeting, being held after a gap of 23 years, will review bilateral relations in their entirety. An apex mechanism, the joint commission is mandated to review, assess and evaluate past agreements, project performance and the jobs carried out by the 32 mechanisms established at various levels between the two countries.
Himachal may bar university teachers from politics | ummid.com
Himachal may bar university teachers from politics | ummid.com
On the issue of in-principle approval to the railway line to Leh in Jammu and Kashmir via Himachal Pradesh, the chief minister said the state had almost entered into an agreement with the railways on the project last year.
On the issue of in-principle approval to the railway line to Leh in Jammu and Kashmir via Himachal Pradesh, the chief minister said the state had almost entered into an agreement with the railways on the project last year.
Shia protest in Lucknow turns violent, one killed in police firing | ummid.com
Shia protest in Lucknow turns violent, one killed in police firing | ummid.com
A crowd comprising of old and young Shias, after offering the 'alvida namaaz' (farewell prayers on the last Friday of Ramadan) at the Asifi Imambada, decided to go ahead and stage a sit-in outside the residence of Azam Khan, who is also the Waqf minister, against his efforts to allegedly sneak in some "corrupt" office bearers in the Shia Waqf Board.
A crowd comprising of old and young Shias, after offering the 'alvida namaaz' (farewell prayers on the last Friday of Ramadan) at the Asifi Imambada, decided to go ahead and stage a sit-in outside the residence of Azam Khan, who is also the Waqf minister, against his efforts to allegedly sneak in some "corrupt" office bearers in the Shia Waqf Board.
'Hindu Nation' comments by BJP ministers trigger uproar in Goa | ummid.com
'Hindu Nation' comments by BJP ministers trigger uproar in Goa | ummid.com
Minutes after the opposition Congress and an independent legislator staged a walked out demanding a clarification from Co-operation Minister Deepak Dhavalikar for his Thursday's comments that India would become a Hindu nation if everyone supported Modi, Deputy Chief Minister Francis D'Souza dropped another bombshell, saying India was always a Hindu country and that he was Christian Hindu.
Minutes after the opposition Congress and an independent legislator staged a walked out demanding a clarification from Co-operation Minister Deepak Dhavalikar for his Thursday's comments that India would become a Hindu nation if everyone supported Modi, Deputy Chief Minister Francis D'Souza dropped another bombshell, saying India was always a Hindu country and that he was Christian Hindu.
Katju must reveal more to carry conviction | ummid.com
Katju must reveal more to carry conviction | ummid.com
He did not name the judge, the party or the senior Congress minister of the UPA government who is said to have managed that party's threat to bring down the government. But he mentioned enough for inquisitive people to ascertain their identities or at least make informed guesses.
He did not name the judge, the party or the senior Congress minister of the UPA government who is said to have managed that party's threat to bring down the government. But he mentioned enough for inquisitive people to ascertain their identities or at least make informed guesses.
Sania breaks down on TV, wonders why she needs to assert her Indian-ness | ummid.com
Sania breaks down on TV, wonders why she needs to assert her Indian-ness | ummid.com
Looking in a state of total shock and dismay, Ace Tennis star of India and newly appointed brand-ambassador of the Telangana state Sania Mirza Friday broke down on a national TV wondering why she needed to assert her Indian-ness again and again. She however evaded a question that she was targeted because of her religion.
Looking in a state of total shock and dismay, Ace Tennis star of India and newly appointed brand-ambassador of the Telangana state Sania Mirza Friday broke down on a national TV wondering why she needed to assert her Indian-ness again and again. She however evaded a question that she was targeted because of her religion.
UPSC protest: Commuters hassled by shut Metro stations | ummid.com
UPSC protest: Commuters hassled by shut Metro stations | ummid.com
More than 500 Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) aspirants have been protesting in central and north Delhi, demanding the scrapping of the Civil Services Aptitude Test (CSAT), calling it discriminatory against those with Hindi background.
More than 500 Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) aspirants have been protesting in central and north Delhi, demanding the scrapping of the Civil Services Aptitude Test (CSAT), calling it discriminatory against those with Hindi background.
Congress sweeps Uttarakhand by-polls | ummid.com
Congress sweeps Uttarakhand by-polls | ummid.com
The other two seats - Doiwala and Someshwar - were also held by BJP leaders Ramesh Pokhariyal Nishank and Ajay Tamta who are now party MPs from Haridwar and Almora.
The other two seats - Doiwala and Someshwar - were also held by BJP leaders Ramesh Pokhariyal Nishank and Ajay Tamta who are now party MPs from Haridwar and Almora.
Thursday, July 24, 2014
2.2 bn people are 'poor or near-poor': UN report | ummid.com
2.2 bn people are 'poor or near-poor': UN report | ummid.com
The latest Human Development Index (HDI) included in the report revealed that almost 1.5 billion people in 91 developing countries are living in poverty with overlapping deprivations in health, education and living standards.
The latest Human Development Index (HDI) included in the report revealed that almost 1.5 billion people in 91 developing countries are living in poverty with overlapping deprivations in health, education and living standards.
Russian 'gecko sex' satellite lost in space | ummid.com
Russian 'gecko sex' satellite lost in space | ummid.com
The Russian satellite Foton-M4 was launched into space July 19 with four female geckos and one male gecko, along with fruit flies, mushrooms and scientific equipments.
The Russian satellite Foton-M4 was launched into space July 19 with four female geckos and one male gecko, along with fruit flies, mushrooms and scientific equipments.
Journalist who denounced American media’s pro-Israel bias blacklisted | ummid.com
Journalist who denounced American media’s pro-Israel bias blacklisted | ummid.com
MSNBC contributor Rula Jebreal, an Italian-Palestinian journalist, who broke the unspoken rule of mainstream media punditry this week, and denounced the bias towards Israel that is endemic in western media, appears to have been blacklisted for her efforts.
MSNBC contributor Rula Jebreal, an Italian-Palestinian journalist, who broke the unspoken rule of mainstream media punditry this week, and denounced the bias towards Israel that is endemic in western media, appears to have been blacklisted for her efforts.
Valiuddin who lost two kids in accident dies of shock | ummid.com
Valiuddin who lost two kids in accident dies of shock | ummid.com
It was a double tragedy for the family of Valiuddin. He collapsed after hearing the news of death of his two children - Gousya (4) and Abdul Rasheed (6) - in the accident which occurred when a train rammed into a school bus at an unmanned rail-road crossing at Masayipet.
It was a double tragedy for the family of Valiuddin. He collapsed after hearing the news of death of his two children - Gousya (4) and Abdul Rasheed (6) - in the accident which occurred when a train rammed into a school bus at an unmanned rail-road crossing at Masayipet.
BJP's Laxman cornered, Sania Mirza decries remarks | ummid.com
BJP's Laxman cornered, Sania Mirza decries remarks | ummid.com
"On one hand, they (BJP) say 'Beti bachao, beti badhao' in parliament. On the other hand, they cannot implement what they are saying. When a man becomes ambassador, it is fine. When a woman becomes an ambassador, people raise such issues. I am very happy she has become Telangana ambassador," Chowdhury told reporters outside parliament.
"On one hand, they (BJP) say 'Beti bachao, beti badhao' in parliament. On the other hand, they cannot implement what they are saying. When a man becomes ambassador, it is fine. When a woman becomes an ambassador, people raise such issues. I am very happy she has become Telangana ambassador," Chowdhury told reporters outside parliament.
Minor girl's body found hanging from tree in Bengal | ummid.com
Minor girl's body found hanging from tree in Bengal | ummid.com
District superintendent of police Sukesh Jain said the girl was missing since Wednesday evening. Her father lodged a police complaint Thursday against three persons from the village at Nandakumar police station.
District superintendent of police Sukesh Jain said the girl was missing since Wednesday evening. Her father lodged a police complaint Thursday against three persons from the village at Nandakumar police station.
Government clears 19 FDI proposals of Rs.2,326.72 crore | ummid.com
Government clears 19 FDI proposals of Rs.2,326.72 crore | ummid.com
However, it has rejected an investment proposal of Multi Commodity Exchange of India (MCX) for a post-facto approval of the foreign investment made by Alexandra Mauritius Ltd prior to the period when FDI in commodity exchanges was brought under approval route.
However, it has rejected an investment proposal of Multi Commodity Exchange of India (MCX) for a post-facto approval of the foreign investment made by Alexandra Mauritius Ltd prior to the period when FDI in commodity exchanges was brought under approval route.
PIL seeks de-recognition of Shiv Sena MPs for forcing Muslim to eat | ummid.com
PIL seeks de-recognition of Shiv Sena MPs for forcing Muslim to eat | ummid.com
It also sought initiation of criminal case against the MPs including Sanjay Rout and Rajan Vichare, who represents Thane Lok Sabha seat, and asked for direction to the Lok Sabha speaker and the Rajya Sabha chairman to disqualify 11 of its lawmakers.
It also sought initiation of criminal case against the MPs including Sanjay Rout and Rajan Vichare, who represents Thane Lok Sabha seat, and asked for direction to the Lok Sabha speaker and the Rajya Sabha chairman to disqualify 11 of its lawmakers.
SC declines to transfer plea against increasing Sardar Sarovar height | ummid.com
SC declines to transfer plea against increasing Sardar Sarovar height | ummid.com
Declining the plea, a bench of Justice T.S.Thakur, Justice C. Nagappan and Justice Adarsh Kumar Goel said that since the plea sought to be transferred to apex court relates to the compliance of the high court's order, then the latter should deal with it and sought to know why it should it be brought here.
Declining the plea, a bench of Justice T.S.Thakur, Justice C. Nagappan and Justice Adarsh Kumar Goel said that since the plea sought to be transferred to apex court relates to the compliance of the high court's order, then the latter should deal with it and sought to know why it should it be brought here.
Kolkata police fan out for elusive teacher who beat toddler | ummid.com
Kolkata police fan out for elusive teacher who beat toddler | ummid.com
"We have widened our search in a neighbouring state, as also in areas close to Kolkata," said a police officer linked to the investigation into Wednesday's horrific incident at Lake Town in northeast Kolkata.
"We have widened our search in a neighbouring state, as also in areas close to Kolkata," said a police officer linked to the investigation into Wednesday's horrific incident at Lake Town in northeast Kolkata.
AH5017 Air Algerie plane missing, French minister says it is probably crashed | ummid.com
AH5017 Air Algerie plane missing, French minister says it is probably crashed | ummid.com
The missing Air Algerie plane from Burkina Faso to Algiers, which had French nationals comprising almost half of the 110 passengers aboard, "probably" crashed, French Foreign Affairs Minister Laurent Fabius said Thursday.
The missing Air Algerie plane from Burkina Faso to Algiers, which had French nationals comprising almost half of the 110 passengers aboard, "probably" crashed, French Foreign Affairs Minister Laurent Fabius said Thursday.
After mosques and hospitals, Israeli tanks shell UN-run school in Gaza, toll 750 | ummid.com
After mosques and hospitals, Israeli tanks shell UN-run school in Gaza, toll 750 | ummid.com
At least 16 people were killed and dozens injured when Israeli army tanks shelled a UN-run school in the northern Gaza Strip town of Beit Lahia Thursday even as the toll in the coastal enclave in the ongoing offensive hit 750.
At least 16 people were killed and dozens injured when Israeli army tanks shelled a UN-run school in the northern Gaza Strip town of Beit Lahia Thursday even as the toll in the coastal enclave in the ongoing offensive hit 750.
Many minority schemes under consideration: Heptulla | ummid.com
Many minority schemes under consideration: Heptulla | ummid.com
Ustaad aims at upgrading skills and training in preservation of traditional ancestral arts/crafts of minorities, while Hamari Dharohar aims to preserve the rich heritage of minority communities.
Ustaad aims at upgrading skills and training in preservation of traditional ancestral arts/crafts of minorities, while Hamari Dharohar aims to preserve the rich heritage of minority communities.
India ranks 135 on human development index: UNDP | ummid.com
India ranks 135 on human development index: UNDP | ummid.com
"South Asia has the largest number of multi-dimensionally poor people. An estimated 800 million people fall into this category and an additional 270 million are near poor," the report, released in Tokya, said.
"South Asia has the largest number of multi-dimensionally poor people. An estimated 800 million people fall into this category and an additional 270 million are near poor," the report, released in Tokya, said.
Will recognise those who miss out India's top awards: Mamata | ummid.com
Will recognise those who miss out India's top awards: Mamata | ummid.com
"We want to bring to light the contributions of unsung heroes from Bengal. We started the Banga Bhushan awards as I saw so many artistes would wait for years for a Padma Shri or Padma Bhushan... they used to do their work for years and sometimes their lives would be over but still they didn't receive any honour.
"We want to bring to light the contributions of unsung heroes from Bengal. We started the Banga Bhushan awards as I saw so many artistes would wait for years for a Padma Shri or Padma Bhushan... they used to do their work for years and sometimes their lives would be over but still they didn't receive any honour.
Wednesday, July 23, 2014
Self-cooling solar cells to last longer | ummid.com
Self-cooling solar cells to last longer | ummid.com
By adding a specially patterned layer of silica glass to the surface of ordinary solar cells, a team of researchers has found a way to let solar cells cool themselves by shedding unwanted thermal radiation.
By adding a specially patterned layer of silica glass to the surface of ordinary solar cells, a team of researchers has found a way to let solar cells cool themselves by shedding unwanted thermal radiation.
Misuse of pharmaceutical drugs rising in India: UN official | ummid.com
Misuse of pharmaceutical drugs rising in India: UN official | ummid.com
"Cannabis is easily available in India, Nepal and Bangladesh. Heroin is also available at cheaper rates, but there are also pharmaceutical drugs which are very cheap in this region and is a serious problem," Cristina Albertine, the South Asia representative of the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), told IANS in an interview.
"Cannabis is easily available in India, Nepal and Bangladesh. Heroin is also available at cheaper rates, but there are also pharmaceutical drugs which are very cheap in this region and is a serious problem," Cristina Albertine, the South Asia representative of the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), told IANS in an interview.
Train hits bus in Telangana, 20 students killed | ummid.com
Train hits bus in Telangana, 20 students killed | ummid.com
At least 20 students were killed and 10 injured when a school bus carrying them collided with a train at a railway crossing in Medak district of Telangana Thursday, police said.
At least 20 students were killed and 10 injured when a school bus carrying them collided with a train at a railway crossing in Medak district of Telangana Thursday, police said.
First engineering college for women gets AICTE nod | ummid.com
First engineering college for women gets AICTE nod | ummid.com
An engineering college exclusively for women to be set up in Maharashtra has got approval from the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE), union Human Resource Development Minister Smriti Irani said Wednesday.
An engineering college exclusively for women to be set up in Maharashtra has got approval from the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE), union Human Resource Development Minister Smriti Irani said Wednesday.
India to have four new central varsities | ummid.com
India to have four new central varsities | ummid.com
The government has decided to set up four new central universities in the country, parliament was told Wednesday.
The government has decided to set up four new central universities in the country, parliament was told Wednesday.
Observatory to broadcast live observation of Eid Crescent on 29th Ramadan | ummid.com
Observatory to broadcast live observation of Eid Crescent on 29th Ramadan | ummid.com
The Islamic Crescents' Observation Project (ICOP) announced Wednesday that it will broadcast live the observation of the Eid Crescent on Sunday July 27 from Amman in Jordan. The entire event will also be live broadcast on the Internet so that visitors can see the observation process in detail.
The Islamic Crescents' Observation Project (ICOP) announced Wednesday that it will broadcast live the observation of the Eid Crescent on Sunday July 27 from Amman in Jordan. The entire event will also be live broadcast on the Internet so that visitors can see the observation process in detail.
India raises Israel-Palestine issue at UNSC, Human Rights Council | ummid.com
India raises Israel-Palestine issue at UNSC, Human Rights Council | ummid.com
India Wednesday expressed concern at the UN Security Council and at the 21st special session of the Human Rights Council over the steep escalation of violence between Israel and Palestine.
India Wednesday expressed concern at the UN Security Council and at the 21st special session of the Human Rights Council over the steep escalation of violence between Israel and Palestine.
UN warns of possible Israeli war crimes, Gaza toll 650 | ummid.com
UN warns of possible Israeli war crimes, Gaza toll 650 | ummid.com
Meanwhile, diplomatic efforts to end the conflict continued, as US Secretary of State John Kerry arrived in Israel to meet Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and was expected to travel later to Ramallah for talks with Palestinian leader Mahmoud Abbas.
Meanwhile, diplomatic efforts to end the conflict continued, as US Secretary of State John Kerry arrived in Israel to meet Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and was expected to travel later to Ramallah for talks with Palestinian leader Mahmoud Abbas.
Hamas conditions for truce, demands of all Palestinians: Abbas | ummid.com
Hamas conditions for truce, demands of all Palestinians: Abbas | ummid.com
In a move that could effectively turn Abbas into the main interlocutor for a Gaza truce, his umbrella Palestinian Liberation Organization (PLO) formally supported core conditions set by the Hamas-led fighters.
In a move that could effectively turn Abbas into the main interlocutor for a Gaza truce, his umbrella Palestinian Liberation Organization (PLO) formally supported core conditions set by the Hamas-led fighters.
Kolkata safer than Delhi, say students from northeast | ummid.com
Kolkata safer than Delhi, say students from northeast | ummid.com
The incident comes six months after 19-year-old Arunachal Pradesh student Nido Tania died after being hit with iron rods and sticks by some men following an altercation with a shopkeeper in a south Delhi market, not far from Kotla Mubarakpur.
The incident comes six months after 19-year-old Arunachal Pradesh student Nido Tania died after being hit with iron rods and sticks by some men following an altercation with a shopkeeper in a south Delhi market, not far from Kotla Mubarakpur.
TransAsia plane crashes on emergency landing in Taiwan, 51 killed | ummid.com
TransAsia plane crashes on emergency landing in Taiwan, 51 killed | ummid.com
Flight GE222, an ATR-72 aircraft operated by Taiwanese airline TransAsia Airways, was heading from the southern port city of Kaohsiung to the island Penghu, halfway between the Chinese mainland and Taiwan in the Taiwan Strait, according to the Taiwanese news agency.
Flight GE222, an ATR-72 aircraft operated by Taiwanese airline TransAsia Airways, was heading from the southern port city of Kaohsiung to the island Penghu, halfway between the Chinese mainland and Taiwan in the Taiwan Strait, according to the Taiwanese news agency.
Sania Mirza is 'non-local', says BJP; decries Telangana honour for her | ummid.com
Sania Mirza is 'non-local', says BJP; decries Telangana honour for her | ummid.com
K. Laxman, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader in the Telangana assembly, alleged the Telangana Rashtra Samithi (TRS) did this to appease minorities in view of the coming elections to the Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation.
K. Laxman, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader in the Telangana assembly, alleged the Telangana Rashtra Samithi (TRS) did this to appease minorities in view of the coming elections to the Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation.
Sena MPs force-feeding fasting Muslim a 'trivial' matter: Uddhav Thackeray | ummid.com
Sena MPs force-feeding fasting Muslim a 'trivial' matter: Uddhav Thackeray | ummid.com
Party spokesperson Sanjay Raut said that these people who are trying to put a communal colour on the incident "have lost their mental balance". - See more at: http://ummid.com/news/2014/July/23.07.2014/uddhav-on-sena-mps.html
Party spokesperson Sanjay Raut said that these people who are trying to put a communal colour on the incident "have lost their mental balance". - See more at: http://ummid.com/news/2014/July/23.07.2014/uddhav-on-sena-mps.html
Indian scientists craft portable blood-disorder detection kit | ummid.com
Indian scientists craft portable blood-disorder detection kit | ummid.com
Debjani Paul, Ninad Mehendale and Ammar Jagirdar from the Indian Institute of Technology-Bombay will "make the most" of the mobile phone revolution to extend their data processing, sharing and imaging prowess to craft inexpensive diagnostic kits for sickle cell anemia (SCA).
Debjani Paul, Ninad Mehendale and Ammar Jagirdar from the Indian Institute of Technology-Bombay will "make the most" of the mobile phone revolution to extend their data processing, sharing and imaging prowess to craft inexpensive diagnostic kits for sickle cell anemia (SCA).
Alcometers outside Goa's bars, pubs soon: Parrikar | ummid.com
Alcometers outside Goa's bars, pubs soon: Parrikar | ummid.com
Stepping out of a bar, tavern or pub drunk and driving home could soon be an expensive proposition in Goa as Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar Wednesday promised the stationing of policemen with alcometers outside key alcohol vends.
Stepping out of a bar, tavern or pub drunk and driving home could soon be an expensive proposition in Goa as Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar Wednesday promised the stationing of policemen with alcometers outside key alcohol vends.
Sardar Patel's biography in Braille released | ummid.com
Sardar Patel's biography in Braille released | ummid.com
Prime Minister Narendra Modi Wednesday released a biography of independent India's first home minister Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel in Braille, an official statement said.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi Wednesday released a biography of independent India's first home minister Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel in Braille, an official statement said.
Video shows Shiv-Sena MP 'force-feed' Muslim staffer in Ramadan | ummid.com
Video shows Shiv-Sena MP 'force-feed' Muslim staffer in Ramadan | ummid.com
Even as Shiv Sena MPs have denied allegations, a video footage grabbed by television news channel 'Mi Marathi' has emerged which clearly shows Rajan Vichare, Sena MP from Thane, forcing the fasting Muslim supervisor at Maharashtra Sadan in New Delhi to eat chapati.
Even as Shiv Sena MPs have denied allegations, a video footage grabbed by television news channel 'Mi Marathi' has emerged which clearly shows Rajan Vichare, Sena MP from Thane, forcing the fasting Muslim supervisor at Maharashtra Sadan in New Delhi to eat chapati.
Are Disney movies behind failed relationships? | ummid.com
Are Disney movies behind failed relationships? | ummid.com
According to a study, Disney princess movies and sitcoms such as “Twilight” send a message that if women try hard and ignore warning signs, they can “fix” even an otherwise abusive and painful relationship.
According to a study, Disney princess movies and sitcoms such as “Twilight” send a message that if women try hard and ignore warning signs, they can “fix” even an otherwise abusive and painful relationship.
Tuesday, July 22, 2014
Shiv Sena MPs ‘force’ Muslim staffer to break Ramadan fast | ummid.com
Shiv Sena MPs ‘force’ Muslim staffer to break Ramadan fast | ummid.com
In a highly insensitive act, eleven Shiv Sena MPs forced a Muslim catering supervisor to break his Ramadan fast at Maharashtra Sadan in New Delhi last week. The MPs were apparently angry over not being served Maharashtrian food, a media report said.
In a highly insensitive act, eleven Shiv Sena MPs forced a Muslim catering supervisor to break his Ramadan fast at Maharashtra Sadan in New Delhi last week. The MPs were apparently angry over not being served Maharashtrian food, a media report said.
Hyderabad trust uses 'zakat' to promote education | ummid.com
Hyderabad trust uses 'zakat' to promote education | ummid.com
More than 25,000 students are studying in educational institutions run by the trust in Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka and Maharashtra. Started in 1990, the trust, headed by philanthropist Giasuddin Babu Khan, has so far helped over 400,000 students graduate. Many of them are now engineers, doctors, lawyers and chartered accountants.
More than 25,000 students are studying in educational institutions run by the trust in Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka and Maharashtra. Started in 1990, the trust, headed by philanthropist Giasuddin Babu Khan, has so far helped over 400,000 students graduate. Many of them are now engineers, doctors, lawyers and chartered accountants.
Joko Widodo wins Indonesian presidential election | ummid.com
Joko Widodo wins Indonesian presidential election | ummid.com
The pair ordered their team taking part in the vote recounting process being held in the General Election Commission (KPU) to walk out, rejecting any legal decision issued by the KPU related to the election, Xinhua reported.
The pair ordered their team taking part in the vote recounting process being held in the General Election Commission (KPU) to walk out, rejecting any legal decision issued by the KPU related to the election, Xinhua reported.
I am from northeast... but I am not Mowgli! | ummid.com
I am from northeast... but I am not Mowgli! | ummid.com
I come from a respected and well-known family in Guwahati. My grandfather was a lawyer. My father was a gold medal-winning professor at a Guwahati college. My mother is from a family of businessmen which once traded with Bhutan's king and small Hindu princely areas of Bangladesh.
I come from a respected and well-known family in Guwahati. My grandfather was a lawyer. My father was a gold medal-winning professor at a Guwahati college. My mother is from a family of businessmen which once traded with Bhutan's king and small Hindu princely areas of Bangladesh.
Do not accept Dalai Lama as spiritual leader: Sri Lankan anti-Muslim monk | ummid.com
Do not accept Dalai Lama as spiritual leader: Sri Lankan anti-Muslim monk | ummid.com
Galagoda Aththe Gnanasara, the secretary general of the Sri Lanka's hardline group Bodu Bala Sena (BBS), or "Buddhist Power Force", spoke out after the exiled Tibetan spiritual leader called on monks in Myanmar and Sri Lanka to end violence towards Muslims in their countries, news agency Reuters reported.
Galagoda Aththe Gnanasara, the secretary general of the Sri Lanka's hardline group Bodu Bala Sena (BBS), or "Buddhist Power Force", spoke out after the exiled Tibetan spiritual leader called on monks in Myanmar and Sri Lanka to end violence towards Muslims in their countries, news agency Reuters reported.
Manipuri man's killing reverberates in parliament | ummid.com
Manipuri man's killing reverberates in parliament | ummid.com
The killing of a Manipuri man reverberated in parliament Tuesday with members in both houses expressing concern over violence against people from the northeast. The government assured that efforts were on to arrest all the accused.
The killing of a Manipuri man reverberated in parliament Tuesday with members in both houses expressing concern over violence against people from the northeast. The government assured that efforts were on to arrest all the accused.
Karnataka CM miffed over media queries on rape | ummid.com
Karnataka CM miffed over media queries on rape | ummid.com
"What rape? Is it the only news you have to cover," Siddaramaiah shot back when reporters asked him at the state secretariat for an update on the investigations into the alleged rape of a six-year-old student in an elite school, and that of a teenaged student in a seminary and a 22-year-old post-graduate student near her house.
"What rape? Is it the only news you have to cover," Siddaramaiah shot back when reporters asked him at the state secretariat for an update on the investigations into the alleged rape of a six-year-old student in an elite school, and that of a teenaged student in a seminary and a 22-year-old post-graduate student near her house.
Racial slurs, discrimination - we face it all: Northeasterners | ummid.com
Racial slurs, discrimination - we face it all: Northeasterners | ummid.com
"Delhi is becoming unsafe for everyone, especially for people from the northeastern region. We are cheated everywhere, with local shopkeepers quoting increased prices just looking at us. Even autowallahs fleece us by overcharging and refusing to go by the meter rates," Taba Doni, who hails from Arunachal Pradesh, told IANS.
"Delhi is becoming unsafe for everyone, especially for people from the northeastern region. We are cheated everywhere, with local shopkeepers quoting increased prices just looking at us. Even autowallahs fleece us by overcharging and refusing to go by the meter rates," Taba Doni, who hails from Arunachal Pradesh, told IANS.
Soon a memorial to 'shame' society on growing sexual crimes | ummid.com
Soon a memorial to 'shame' society on growing sexual crimes | ummid.com
Nutan Thakur, an office-bearer of NGO People's Forum, said the forum has an 8,000 sq ft piece of land in Khadgapur in the Gomtinagar extension for the memorial, named after the Dec 16, 2012, Delhi gang-rape victim.
Nutan Thakur, an office-bearer of NGO People's Forum, said the forum has an 8,000 sq ft piece of land in Khadgapur in the Gomtinagar extension for the memorial, named after the Dec 16, 2012, Delhi gang-rape victim.
Indian scientists develop seedless mangoes | ummid.com
Indian scientists develop seedless mangoes | ummid.com
First came seedless grapes. Now, Indian scientists have developed what could be the ultimate delicacy - a seedless mango which is finely textured and juicy, with a rich, sweet and distinctive flavour when mature.
First came seedless grapes. Now, Indian scientists have developed what could be the ultimate delicacy - a seedless mango which is finely textured and juicy, with a rich, sweet and distinctive flavour when mature.
Nefarious practices rife in medical sector, admits Harsh Vardhan | ummid.com
Nefarious practices rife in medical sector, admits Harsh Vardhan | ummid.com
The health ministry accepts that "the patient or consumer of the medical economy needs protection from such nefarious practices that have come to thrive under conditions created by lack of implementation of existing laws," Harsh Vardhan said in a statement in parliament.
The health ministry accepts that "the patient or consumer of the medical economy needs protection from such nefarious practices that have come to thrive under conditions created by lack of implementation of existing laws," Harsh Vardhan said in a statement in parliament.
Monday, July 21, 2014
The Middle East: Leaders who could not lead | ummid.com
The Middle East: Leaders who could not lead | ummid.com
The emerging conflict in Gaza and attacks on civilians on both sides would not help to ease the situation for peaceful interactive dialogue. Animosity will not replace rationality unless both PLO and Israel realize that enough is enough and come to face to face the resume peace talks. The overwhelming degeneration of the mankind must be stopped to rethink about the future.
The emerging conflict in Gaza and attacks on civilians on both sides would not help to ease the situation for peaceful interactive dialogue. Animosity will not replace rationality unless both PLO and Israel realize that enough is enough and come to face to face the resume peace talks. The overwhelming degeneration of the mankind must be stopped to rethink about the future.
Ceasefire 'not enough' for durable Middle East peace: UN chief | ummid.com
Ceasefire 'not enough' for durable Middle East peace: UN chief | ummid.com
"The secretary-general is there to support the efforts to stop the fighting in Gaza, and the rocket attacks in Israel," Xinhua quoted Ban's spokesperson Stephane Dujarric as telling reporters here at the daily briefing via telephone from the Egyptian capital.
"The secretary-general is there to support the efforts to stop the fighting in Gaza, and the rocket attacks in Israel," Xinhua quoted Ban's spokesperson Stephane Dujarric as telling reporters here at the daily briefing via telephone from the Egyptian capital.
From Moon to Mars, Armstrong will always be there | ummid.com
From Moon to Mars, Armstrong will always be there | ummid.com
Honouring the first moonwalker Neil Armstrong, NASA has renamed the historic "operations and checkout building" at the Florida-based John F Kennedy Space Centre as the "Neil Armstrong operations and checkout building".
Honouring the first moonwalker Neil Armstrong, NASA has renamed the historic "operations and checkout building" at the Florida-based John F Kennedy Space Centre as the "Neil Armstrong operations and checkout building".
9-year-old boy weds 62-year-old woman in South Africa | ummid.com
9-year-old boy weds 62-year-old woman in South Africa | ummid.com
A nine-year-old schoolboy has married for the second time. The boy, already cited as being one of the world’s youngest grooms, has married his wife, a 62-year-old woman, again, according to Daily Mail.
A nine-year-old schoolboy has married for the second time. The boy, already cited as being one of the world’s youngest grooms, has married his wife, a 62-year-old woman, again, according to Daily Mail.
After mosques, Israeli forces bomb hospitals in Gaza, death toll 526 | ummid.com
After mosques, Israeli forces bomb hospitals in Gaza, death toll 526 | ummid.com
Ashraf al-Qedra, the Gaza health ministry spokesman, said that the al-Aqsa hospital in Deir al-Ballah was hit by several artillery shells fired from the Israeli tanks stationed near the eastern borders between the central Gaza Strip and Israel.
Ashraf al-Qedra, the Gaza health ministry spokesman, said that the al-Aqsa hospital in Deir al-Ballah was hit by several artillery shells fired from the Israeli tanks stationed near the eastern borders between the central Gaza Strip and Israel.
Dabholkar murder: Ex-top cop slaps defamation notice on news magazine | ummid.com
Dabholkar murder: Ex-top cop slaps defamation notice on news magazine | ummid.com
Lawyer Harshad Nimbalkar, who was present, said that Pol had already denied the contentions in the article which were "per se defamatory, false, frivolous and intended for cheap publicity" that lowered the public standing of the retired police officer who was conferred the President's Medal in 2012.
Lawyer Harshad Nimbalkar, who was present, said that Pol had already denied the contentions in the article which were "per se defamatory, false, frivolous and intended for cheap publicity" that lowered the public standing of the retired police officer who was conferred the President's Medal in 2012.
36.5 percent of teaching slots vacant in IITs | ummid.com
36.5 percent of teaching slots vacant in IITs | ummid.com
"There are 36.5 percent and 40.8 percent vacancy in teaching positions in 16 IITs (Indian Institutes of Technology) and 30 NITs (National Institutes of Technology) respectively," Human Resource Development Minister Smriti Irani said.
"There are 36.5 percent and 40.8 percent vacancy in teaching positions in 16 IITs (Indian Institutes of Technology) and 30 NITs (National Institutes of Technology) respectively," Human Resource Development Minister Smriti Irani said.
BPO employee from Manipur beaten to death in Delhi | ummid.com
BPO employee from Manipur beaten to death in Delhi | ummid.com
Shaloni, 29, was beaten up allegedly by a group of five-six men in south Delhi's Kotla Mubarakpur area around 2.30 a.m. early Monday following a quarrel when he was returning from work.
Shaloni, 29, was beaten up allegedly by a group of five-six men in south Delhi's Kotla Mubarakpur area around 2.30 a.m. early Monday following a quarrel when he was returning from work.
A united Opp condemn Israeli massacre in India's Rajya Sabha | ummid.com
A united Opp condemn Israeli massacre in India's Rajya Sabha | ummid.com
Demand immidiate suspension of all military purchases from Israel, resolution against the Zionist state
India's Opposition parties on Monday demanded suspension of all military purchases from Israel while condemning the violence in Gaza and pressing for adoption of a resolution by the Rajya Sabha against the Zionist state as the House took up a discussion over the matter ending a week-long deadlock.
Demand immidiate suspension of all military purchases from Israel, resolution against the Zionist state
India's Opposition parties on Monday demanded suspension of all military purchases from Israel while condemning the violence in Gaza and pressing for adoption of a resolution by the Rajya Sabha against the Zionist state as the House took up a discussion over the matter ending a week-long deadlock.
'Look for the Night of Qadr in the last ten nights of Ramadan' | ummid.com
'Look for the Night of Qadr in the last ten nights of Ramadan' | ummid.com
While every moment of this holy month is precious, no night during the year can match the one very special night that comes during the last ten days of this holy month every Ramadan. It is this night that makes the last ten days of Ramadan more important.
While every moment of this holy month is precious, no night during the year can match the one very special night that comes during the last ten days of this holy month every Ramadan. It is this night that makes the last ten days of Ramadan more important.
Assam minister says difficult to work under CM Gogoi, quits | ummid.com
Assam minister says difficult to work under CM Gogoi, quits | ummid.com
Assam's rebel minister Himanta Biswa Sarma Monday resigned from the state cabinet, saying it was not possible "mentally, physically and politically" to work under Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi.
Assam's rebel minister Himanta Biswa Sarma Monday resigned from the state cabinet, saying it was not possible "mentally, physically and politically" to work under Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi.
Reema Abbasi documents Hindu temples in Pakistan | ummid.com
Reema Abbasi documents Hindu temples in Pakistan | ummid.com
Pakistani author Reema Abbasi will launch here July 23 her new book "Historic Temples in Pakistan - A Call to Conscience" documenting Hindu shrines, and pilgrimage sites in Pakistan through 400 photographs.
Pakistani author Reema Abbasi will launch here July 23 her new book "Historic Temples in Pakistan - A Call to Conscience" documenting Hindu shrines, and pilgrimage sites in Pakistan through 400 photographs.
Sunday, July 20, 2014
Asian strangles girlfriend with belt at Abu Dhabi hotel | ummid.com
Asian strangles girlfriend with belt at Abu Dhabi hotel | ummid.com
The man, identified as GF, was arrested after fleeing the capital to Ruwais in the Western region and police said he confessed that he had killed the 28-year-old Asian girl after finding out she was betraying him with another man.
The man, identified as GF, was arrested after fleeing the capital to Ruwais in the Western region and police said he confessed that he had killed the 28-year-old Asian girl after finding out she was betraying him with another man.
11 Israeli soldiers killed in 24 hours | ummid.com
11 Israeli soldiers killed in 24 hours | ummid.com
“A group of special forces infiltrated behind enemy lines through a tunnel ... and our Mujahedeen surprised the enemy and clashed with them with a distance of 1.5 meters. One of the Mujahedeen confirmed that five soldiers were killed. Three were shot in the head and two in other areas of the body,” the group said.
“A group of special forces infiltrated behind enemy lines through a tunnel ... and our Mujahedeen surprised the enemy and clashed with them with a distance of 1.5 meters. One of the Mujahedeen confirmed that five soldiers were killed. Three were shot in the head and two in other areas of the body,” the group said.
Israel 'more barbaric than Hitler', says Turkish PM | ummid.com
Israel 'more barbaric than Hitler', says Turkish PM | ummid.com
Erdogan has been a vocal opponent of Israel's operations in the Gaza Strip. He said that the Israel Defence Forces' actions have been "disproportionate" and would derail any efforts to try and foster better Turkish-Israeli relations.
Erdogan has been a vocal opponent of Israel's operations in the Gaza Strip. He said that the Israel Defence Forces' actions have been "disproportionate" and would derail any efforts to try and foster better Turkish-Israeli relations.
Modi's 'modest' swearing-in cost Rs.17.60 lakh | ummid.com
Modi's 'modest' swearing-in cost Rs.17.60 lakh | ummid.com
Agrawal said he was told by the Central Public Works Department that the money was spent "on arrangements related to tent, stage, furniture and other related items ... at Rashtrapati Bhawan".
Agrawal said he was told by the Central Public Works Department that the money was spent "on arrangements related to tent, stage, furniture and other related items ... at Rashtrapati Bhawan".
New initiative to promote peace in Muslim societies | ummid.com
New initiative to promote peace in Muslim societies | ummid.com
The announcement was made Saturday on the eve of a meeting of a group of scholars and thinkers from the Islamic world headed by Sheikh Ahmed al-Tayeb, grand imam of Cairo's Al-Azhar mosque, and scholar Sheikh Abdullah bin Bayyah, chairman of the forum.
The announcement was made Saturday on the eve of a meeting of a group of scholars and thinkers from the Islamic world headed by Sheikh Ahmed al-Tayeb, grand imam of Cairo's Al-Azhar mosque, and scholar Sheikh Abdullah bin Bayyah, chairman of the forum.
Indian hand in Nigerian research and education network | ummid.com
Indian hand in Nigerian research and education network | ummid.com
Indian-owned telecommunication company Airtel Nigeria has entered into a strategic partnership with technology reseller, Computer Warehouse Group, to deploy the Nigerian Research and Education Network (NgREN) to connect 27 universities throughout the country.
Indian-owned telecommunication company Airtel Nigeria has entered into a strategic partnership with technology reseller, Computer Warehouse Group, to deploy the Nigerian Research and Education Network (NgREN) to connect 27 universities throughout the country.
India's youngest bank Bandhan to empower women, rural folk | ummid.com
India's youngest bank Bandhan to empower women, rural folk | ummid.com
Bandhan (meaning togetherness or bonding) provides loans of a minimum of Rs.1,000 and maximum of Rs.5 lakh for small trading activities and from Rs.1,000 to Rs.10,000 for non-business activities like building a sanitary latrine and for children's education.
Bandhan (meaning togetherness or bonding) provides loans of a minimum of Rs.1,000 and maximum of Rs.5 lakh for small trading activities and from Rs.1,000 to Rs.10,000 for non-business activities like building a sanitary latrine and for children's education.
Saturday, July 19, 2014
Muslims are biggest donors in Britain: British Deputy High Commissioner | ummid.com
Muslims are biggest donors in Britain: British Deputy High Commissioner | ummid.com
British Deputy High Commissioner Julian Evans Thursday, while lauding the contribution of Muslims to the British society, said the donations by Muslims for charity work in Britain are more than any other faith group.
British Deputy High Commissioner Julian Evans Thursday, while lauding the contribution of Muslims to the British society, said the donations by Muslims for charity work in Britain are more than any other faith group.
Student gets new life courtesy mother's liver, Facebook campaign | ummid.com
Student gets new life courtesy mother's liver, Facebook campaign | ummid.com
For 20-year-old Halder, a Kolkata resident, normal college life took a completely unexpected turn when she was diagnosed with jaundice in March-end. As her condition spiralled downward, conventional therapies failed the second year economic honours student at the city's St. Xavier's College.
For 20-year-old Halder, a Kolkata resident, normal college life took a completely unexpected turn when she was diagnosed with jaundice in March-end. As her condition spiralled downward, conventional therapies failed the second year economic honours student at the city's St. Xavier's College.
A call for revolution, and romance: The poetry of Faiz | ummid.com
A call for revolution, and romance: The poetry of Faiz | ummid.com
A Marxist but not a card-carrying communist, Faiz was involved with the Communist Party of Pakistan, and the 1951 Rawalpindi Conspiracy - an attempted coup by a curious combination of leftist politicians and a maverick general. While it was unsuccessful, further military coups would not be - bedevilling Pakistani polity for quite some time to come. It won him a stint in jail, during which he wrote some of his best poetry.
A Marxist but not a card-carrying communist, Faiz was involved with the Communist Party of Pakistan, and the 1951 Rawalpindi Conspiracy - an attempted coup by a curious combination of leftist politicians and a maverick general. While it was unsuccessful, further military coups would not be - bedevilling Pakistani polity for quite some time to come. It won him a stint in jail, during which he wrote some of his best poetry.
Indore law student compiling Quran in Arabic Braille | ummid.com
Indore law student compiling Quran in Arabic Braille | ummid.com
Rabiya Khan, a blind law student, who wanted to make it possible for all visually impaired people in India to be able to read the Quran, has complied 10 paragraphs of the Holy Book in Arabic Braille after a tireless efforts of four years, a media report said.
Rabiya Khan, a blind law student, who wanted to make it possible for all visually impaired people in India to be able to read the Quran, has complied 10 paragraphs of the Holy Book in Arabic Braille after a tireless efforts of four years, a media report said.
Islamic world's first 'green' mosque opens in Dubai | ummid.com
Islamic world's first 'green' mosque opens in Dubai | ummid.com
The Khalifa Al Tajer Mosque, in Bur Saeed Street, Deira, Dubai, has the capacity for some 3,500 worshippers who attended the first Friday sermon at the mosque given by Sheikh Salih Al Maghamsi, imam of the Quba Mosque in Medinah, Saudi Arabia.
The Khalifa Al Tajer Mosque, in Bur Saeed Street, Deira, Dubai, has the capacity for some 3,500 worshippers who attended the first Friday sermon at the mosque given by Sheikh Salih Al Maghamsi, imam of the Quba Mosque in Medinah, Saudi Arabia.
‘Pray for Gaza’ Selena Gomez writes on Instagram, receives huge applause | ummid.com
‘Pray for Gaza’ Selena Gomez writes on Instagram, receives huge applause | ummid.com
The young pop star posted a message on Instagram on Friday urging her followers to ‘pray for those families and babies today’. While many of her fans praised her post, the singer was attacked by pro-Israeli fans and unfollowed by many, Gulf News reported.
The young pop star posted a message on Instagram on Friday urging her followers to ‘pray for those families and babies today’. While many of her fans praised her post, the singer was attacked by pro-Israeli fans and unfollowed by many, Gulf News reported.
CIC upholds PMO's refusal to declassify three Netaji files | ummid.com
CIC upholds PMO's refusal to declassify three Netaji files | ummid.com
Researcher Chandrachur Ghose in April last year filed a Right to Information (RTI) application seeking copies of documents contained in three PMO files relating to the widow and daughter of the nationalist leader.
Researcher Chandrachur Ghose in April last year filed a Right to Information (RTI) application seeking copies of documents contained in three PMO files relating to the widow and daughter of the nationalist leader.
AAP's Dilip Pandey in judicial custody for promoting enmity | ummid.com
AAP's Dilip Pandey in judicial custody for promoting enmity | ummid.com
Rejecting the charge, the AAP described the allegations as a "bundle of lies" and said its members were arrested on trumped-up charges by police at the behest of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).
Rejecting the charge, the AAP described the allegations as a "bundle of lies" and said its members were arrested on trumped-up charges by police at the behest of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).
Israeli aggression at new height, death toll stands at 333 | ummid.com
Israeli aggression at new height, death toll stands at 333 | ummid.com
A total of 333 Palestinians have been killed since Israeli aggression on Gaza began on July 8, Gaza officials said. Most of the dead were civilians, of whom more than 50 were under the age of 18. About 2,385 other people have been injured.
A total of 333 Palestinians have been killed since Israeli aggression on Gaza began on July 8, Gaza officials said. Most of the dead were civilians, of whom more than 50 were under the age of 18. About 2,385 other people have been injured.
Haryana asks Rajnath to withdraw home ministry's HSGPC letter | ummid.com
Haryana asks Rajnath to withdraw home ministry's HSGPC letter | ummid.com
In an official letter to the home minister, Haryana's Parliamentary Affairs Minister Randeep Singh Surjewala urged him to withdraw the July 18 letter by Home Secretary Anil Goswami to the state chief secretary, asking that the governor withdraw his assent to the Haryana Sikh Gurdwaras (Management) Bill, 2014.
In an official letter to the home minister, Haryana's Parliamentary Affairs Minister Randeep Singh Surjewala urged him to withdraw the July 18 letter by Home Secretary Anil Goswami to the state chief secretary, asking that the governor withdraw his assent to the Haryana Sikh Gurdwaras (Management) Bill, 2014.
Bihar teacher fails to name India's president, faces probe | ummid.com
Bihar teacher fails to name India's president, faces probe | ummid.com
Kumari Anita, a teacher at a primary school in Dumri in Bankebazaar block, a Maoist affected area, had approached district magistrate Sanjay Kumar Agrawal at his 'janata darbar' to request for a transfer to a school near her home.
Kumari Anita, a teacher at a primary school in Dumri in Bankebazaar block, a Maoist affected area, had approached district magistrate Sanjay Kumar Agrawal at his 'janata darbar' to request for a transfer to a school near her home.
Nalanda University set to open Sept 1 | ummid.com
Nalanda University set to open Sept 1 | ummid.com
Forty students or Nalanda Fellows have be admitted to the School of Historical Sciences and School of Environment and Ecology with which the university will initially start functioning at the Buddhist pilgrim town of Rajgir, about 100 km from state capital Patna, where the sprawling university is set to come up.
Forty students or Nalanda Fellows have be admitted to the School of Historical Sciences and School of Environment and Ecology with which the university will initially start functioning at the Buddhist pilgrim town of Rajgir, about 100 km from state capital Patna, where the sprawling university is set to come up.
87 student teams to compete in race-car design contest | ummid.com
87 student teams to compete in race-car design contest | ummid.com
Eighty-seven student teams from as many colleges will compete for a prize with race cars designed by them at the third edition of the SUPRA SAEINDIA Student Formula contest that starts here Friday, officials said.
Eighty-seven student teams from as many colleges will compete for a prize with race cars designed by them at the third edition of the SUPRA SAEINDIA Student Formula contest that starts here Friday, officials said.
TN Chief Minister Jayalalithaa opposes celebration of Sanskrit Week | ummid.com
TN Chief Minister Jayalalithaa opposes celebration of Sanskrit Week | ummid.com
Jayalalithaa said: "As you are aware, Tamil Nadu has a rich cultural heritage based on the ancient Tamil language. There has also been a strong social justice and language movement in the state. Hence, any official celebration of 'Sanskrit Week' in Tamil Nadu is highly inappropriate.
Jayalalithaa said: "As you are aware, Tamil Nadu has a rich cultural heritage based on the ancient Tamil language. There has also been a strong social justice and language movement in the state. Hence, any official celebration of 'Sanskrit Week' in Tamil Nadu is highly inappropriate.
Friday, July 18, 2014
Sulaiman Abdulkarim of Nigeria wins Dubai International Holy Quran Award | ummid.com
Sulaiman Abdulkarim of Nigeria wins Dubai International Holy Quran Award | ummid.com
Sulaiman Abdulkarim Isah, the Nigerian contestant, won the top position at the 18th session of the Dubai International Holy Quran Award held, apart from the Dh250,000 prize money.
Sulaiman Abdulkarim Isah, the Nigerian contestant, won the top position at the 18th session of the Dubai International Holy Quran Award held, apart from the Dh250,000 prize money.
Hyderabad: Muslims call for boycott of Israeli products, companies | ummid.com
Hyderabad: Muslims call for boycott of Israeli products, companies | ummid.com
Special 'duas' (supplications) were offered for Palestinians on the occasion of Friday prayers. Imams during their sermons condemned Israeli aggression against innocent Palestinians including women and children. They also called up on worshippers to pray for the Palestinian brothers.
Special 'duas' (supplications) were offered for Palestinians on the occasion of Friday prayers. Imams during their sermons condemned Israeli aggression against innocent Palestinians including women and children. They also called up on worshippers to pray for the Palestinian brothers.
Ex-Minister among 11 acquitted by SC in 1993 Surat bomb blasts case | ummid.com
Ex-Minister among 11 acquitted by SC in 1993 Surat bomb blasts case | ummid.com
Former Congress Fisheries Minister of Gujarat Mohammad Surti and former Congress corporator Iqbal Vadiwala with nine others were convicted in the 1993 Surat twin blast case by TADA court in October 2008.
Former Congress Fisheries Minister of Gujarat Mohammad Surti and former Congress corporator Iqbal Vadiwala with nine others were convicted in the 1993 Surat twin blast case by TADA court in October 2008.
Distribution of medical colleges imbalanced: Harsh Vardhan | ummid.com
Distribution of medical colleges imbalanced: Harsh Vardhan | ummid.com
"There is imbalanced growth of medical colleges and institutions and availability of medical specialists in the country is affecting the delivery of health care to people across the country," the minister said in a written reply.
"There is imbalanced growth of medical colleges and institutions and availability of medical specialists in the country is affecting the delivery of health care to people across the country," the minister said in a written reply.
Gordimer: Chronicler of apartheid and South Africa’s transition | ummid.com
Gordimer: Chronicler of apartheid and South Africa’s transition | ummid.com
This is how I happened to be the first “Indian-Indian” in the Gordimer house. South African Indians came in two streams. The first ship, Truro, docked in Natal in 1860 with the indentured Indian. Then, until 1911, 262 vessels set sail from Madras (Chennai) and 122 from Calcutta (Kolkata), to Natal, with Durban as the growing metropolis.
This is how I happened to be the first “Indian-Indian” in the Gordimer house. South African Indians came in two streams. The first ship, Truro, docked in Natal in 1860 with the indentured Indian. Then, until 1911, 262 vessels set sail from Madras (Chennai) and 122 from Calcutta (Kolkata), to Natal, with Durban as the growing metropolis.
Few months before polls, Chavan lays foundation stone of Aurangabad Haj House | ummid.com
Few months before polls, Chavan lays foundation stone of Aurangabad Haj House | ummid.com
Barely three months before the polls and sitting on the project for four long years, Maharashtra Chief Minister Thursday laid the foundation stone of Aurangabad Haj House. Simultaneously he also did the 'bhoomi pujan' of 'Vande Matram House'.
Barely three months before the polls and sitting on the project for four long years, Maharashtra Chief Minister Thursday laid the foundation stone of Aurangabad Haj House. Simultaneously he also did the 'bhoomi pujan' of 'Vande Matram House'.
Fireman killed, five hurt in Mumbai's Lotus Business park building | ummid.com
Fireman killed, five hurt in Mumbai's Lotus Business park building | ummid.com
The incident, which started as a routine fire call soon became a major operation as 11 firemen were trapped, necessitating a helicopter rescue operation by the Indian Navy and the Indian Coast Guard later in the afternoon.
The incident, which started as a routine fire call soon became a major operation as 11 firemen were trapped, necessitating a helicopter rescue operation by the Indian Navy and the Indian Coast Guard later in the afternoon.
World's top AIDS experts killed in Malaysian plane crash | ummid.com
World's top AIDS experts killed in Malaysian plane crash | ummid.com
The aircraft flying from Amsterdam to Kuala Lumpur went down in eastern Ukraine in Donetsk region, with debris strewn over a large area. The site where the aircraft fell was scorched and media reports said that dead bodies were scattered around.
The aircraft flying from Amsterdam to Kuala Lumpur went down in eastern Ukraine in Donetsk region, with debris strewn over a large area. The site where the aircraft fell was scorched and media reports said that dead bodies were scattered around.
Gaza killings rock India's parliament | ummid.com
Gaza killings rock India's parliament | ummid.com
The opposition leaders have been accusing the government of keeping quiet on the crucial issue, after government blocked the debate Wednesday, saying rules did not allow "discourteous reference" towards "friendly nations".
The opposition leaders have been accusing the government of keeping quiet on the crucial issue, after government blocked the debate Wednesday, saying rules did not allow "discourteous reference" towards "friendly nations".
Thursday, July 17, 2014
All 11 accused in Surat bomb blast case acquitted by SC | ummid.com
All 11 accused in Surat bomb blast case acquitted by SC | ummid.com
The Supreme Court Friday acquitted all the 11 accused convicted for January-February 1993 Surat bomb blast in Gujarat, in which a woman was killed and several people were injured.
The Supreme Court Friday acquitted all the 11 accused convicted for January-February 1993 Surat bomb blast in Gujarat, in which a woman was killed and several people were injured.
Israel attack resumed after truce kills three children, toll 234 | ummid.com
Israel attack resumed after truce kills three children, toll 234 | ummid.com
Hamas spokesman in Gaza Sami Abu Zuhri said in a press statement emailed to reporters that there was nothing new on reaching a permanent ceasefire, adding "all what was published on reaching a ceasefire starting on Friday is untrue".
Hamas spokesman in Gaza Sami Abu Zuhri said in a press statement emailed to reporters that there was nothing new on reaching a permanent ceasefire, adding "all what was published on reaching a ceasefire starting on Friday is untrue".
Gods on Earth: Shankaracharya says no to worship of Sai Baba | ummid.com
Gods on Earth: Shankaracharya says no to worship of Sai Baba | ummid.com
The controversy around worshipping of Sai Baba was raised by Shankaracharya Swami Swaroopanand (June 2014) who described Shirdi Sai baba as a Muslim ascetic, and proclaimed that he cannot be worshipped like a Hindu deity. He also said that his campaign is to protect the Hindu religion and that he will continue irrespective.
The controversy around worshipping of Sai Baba was raised by Shankaracharya Swami Swaroopanand (June 2014) who described Shirdi Sai baba as a Muslim ascetic, and proclaimed that he cannot be worshipped like a Hindu deity. He also said that his campaign is to protect the Hindu religion and that he will continue irrespective.
Govt buckles to Opp pressure, agrees to RS debate on Gaza conflict | ummid.com
Govt buckles to Opp pressure, agrees to RS debate on Gaza conflict | ummid.com
The Rajya Sabha was stalled Thursday, on the second day of disruptions over the issue, as opposition members demanded a debate on the Israel-Palestinian conflict in the Gaza Strip. While the chairman agreed, the government wanted to do it another day.
The Rajya Sabha was stalled Thursday, on the second day of disruptions over the issue, as opposition members demanded a debate on the Israel-Palestinian conflict in the Gaza Strip. While the chairman agreed, the government wanted to do it another day.
Malaysia Airlines with 295 on board 'shot down' in Ukraine | ummid.com
Malaysia Airlines with 295 on board 'shot down' in Ukraine | ummid.com
"A Malaysia Airlines 777, which was flying from Amsterdam to Kuala Lumpur, started descending 50 km before entering Russian airspace and was subsequently found burning on the ground on Ukrainian territory," a Xinhua report quoted an Interfax news agency aviation source as saying.
"A Malaysia Airlines 777, which was flying from Amsterdam to Kuala Lumpur, started descending 50 km before entering Russian airspace and was subsequently found burning on the ground on Ukrainian territory," a Xinhua report quoted an Interfax news agency aviation source as saying.
Now register online for Itikaf at the Makkah Grand Mosque | ummid.com
Now register online for Itikaf at the Makkah Grand Mosque | ummid.com
The Presidency for the Affairs of the Two Holy Mosques launched online registration facility for prospective worshipers intending to perform Itikaf (seclusion and staying in the mosque with the intention of worshipping) at the Grand Mosque in Makkah.
The Presidency for the Affairs of the Two Holy Mosques launched online registration facility for prospective worshipers intending to perform Itikaf (seclusion and staying in the mosque with the intention of worshipping) at the Grand Mosque in Makkah.
India's infant mortality rate dips | ummid.com
India's infant mortality rate dips | ummid.com
The figures also highlighted that the health infrastructure in the country remains below international standards at present with only 628,000 hospital beds and 918,000 allopathic doctors for over 1.25 billion people in the country.
The figures also highlighted that the health infrastructure in the country remains below international standards at present with only 628,000 hospital beds and 918,000 allopathic doctors for over 1.25 billion people in the country.
Mumbai-Ahmedabad high speed rail corridor to cost Rs.63,000 crore | ummid.com
Mumbai-Ahmedabad high speed rail corridor to cost Rs.63,000 crore | ummid.com
The minister of state said the high speed rail project will have to be taken up through a mix of government support, multilateral funding and by alternative means of resource mobilization, including Public-Private Partnership (PPP).
The minister of state said the high speed rail project will have to be taken up through a mix of government support, multilateral funding and by alternative means of resource mobilization, including Public-Private Partnership (PPP).
Thousands seek release of 'vagina artist' arrested in Japan | ummid.com
Thousands seek release of 'vagina artist' arrested in Japan | ummid.com
The Tokyo-based 42-year-old Igarashi, who works under the alias Rokudenashi-ko (Absurd Girl), has been nicknamed the "vagina artist" for her pop art sculptures and installations inspired by female genitalia.
The Tokyo-based 42-year-old Igarashi, who works under the alias Rokudenashi-ko (Absurd Girl), has been nicknamed the "vagina artist" for her pop art sculptures and installations inspired by female genitalia.
Woman stripped, assaulted in Bihar, CM orders probe | ummid.com
Woman stripped, assaulted in Bihar, CM orders probe | ummid.com
A middle-aged woman was stripped and assaulted in public in Bihar's Jehanabad district for allegedly kidnapping two men whose bodies were found later, police said. The opposition termed the incident "return of jungle raj", while Chief Minister Jitan Ram Manjhi Thursday ordered a probe.
A middle-aged woman was stripped and assaulted in public in Bihar's Jehanabad district for allegedly kidnapping two men whose bodies were found later, police said. The opposition termed the incident "return of jungle raj", while Chief Minister Jitan Ram Manjhi Thursday ordered a probe.
Silence on Gaza has lowered India's standing internationally: Kejriwal | ummid.com
Silence on Gaza has lowered India's standing internationally: Kejriwal | ummid.com
"External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj's refusal to debate the Gaza situation in Parliament today is highly disturbing. The government's silence at this crucial juncture violates the well settled principles of Indian foreign policy. It raises serious questions the dangerous direction in which the Narendra Modi Government appears to be taking the country's foreign policy.
"External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj's refusal to debate the Gaza situation in Parliament today is highly disturbing. The government's silence at this crucial juncture violates the well settled principles of Indian foreign policy. It raises serious questions the dangerous direction in which the Narendra Modi Government appears to be taking the country's foreign policy.
Narayan Rane to quit as Maharashtra minister Monday | ummid.com
Narayan Rane to quit as Maharashtra minister Monday | ummid.com
Declining to spell out the reasons behind his sudden move, the senior Congress leader said he would embark on a tour of the Konkan region next week and meet all his supporters before chalking out his future plans.
Declining to spell out the reasons behind his sudden move, the senior Congress leader said he would embark on a tour of the Konkan region next week and meet all his supporters before chalking out his future plans.
Wednesday, July 16, 2014
UAE Princess donates $100 mn to London hospital for pediatric research | ummid.com
UAE Princess donates $100 mn to London hospital for pediatric research | ummid.com
The gift is a gesture of gratitude to GOSH for the care the hospital has provided to sick children from around the world, including more than 750 children from the UAE who have been patients at GOSH over the past four years alone.
The gift is a gesture of gratitude to GOSH for the care the hospital has provided to sick children from around the world, including more than 750 children from the UAE who have been patients at GOSH over the past four years alone.
Most HIV infections take place in Sub-Saharan Africa: Report | ummid.com
Most HIV infections take place in Sub-Saharan Africa: Report | ummid.com
During the period, over two million more people have contracted HIV, bringing the number of people living with HIV to 35 million globally, says a report released by the Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS), Xinhua reported.
During the period, over two million more people have contracted HIV, bringing the number of people living with HIV to 35 million globally, says a report released by the Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS), Xinhua reported.
Israel intensifies Gaza bombardment; 47 kids among 220 dead | ummid.com
Israel intensifies Gaza bombardment; 47 kids among 220 dead | ummid.com
Four more Palestinians were killed Wednesday in a new Israeli airstrike on the Gaza Strip, taking the death toll in nine days of bombing to 220, including 47 children, even as the Islamic Hamas movement rejected a Egyptian ceasefire proposal with Israel seeking guarantees that oblige Israel not to violate any upcoming truce agreement.
Four more Palestinians were killed Wednesday in a new Israeli airstrike on the Gaza Strip, taking the death toll in nine days of bombing to 220, including 47 children, even as the Islamic Hamas movement rejected a Egyptian ceasefire proposal with Israel seeking guarantees that oblige Israel not to violate any upcoming truce agreement.
Government blocks Rajya Sabha discussion on Israel-Palestine row | ummid.com
Government blocks Rajya Sabha discussion on Israel-Palestine row | ummid.com
The government Wednesday refused to discuss the Israel-Palestine conflict in the Rajya Sabha, saying "no discourteous reference should be made to a friendly nation", adding "we have friendly relations with both the countries".
The government Wednesday refused to discuss the Israel-Palestine conflict in the Rajya Sabha, saying "no discourteous reference should be made to a friendly nation", adding "we have friendly relations with both the countries".
Telangana announces Rs.10 lakh for families of 'martyrs' | ummid.com
Telangana announces Rs.10 lakh for families of 'martyrs' | ummid.com
Three-acre land for poor Dalit families, Rs.1,500 monthly pension for handicapped, masterplan to make Hyderabad a global city and drive against encroachments in Hyderabad were the other major decisions taken by the cabinet.
Three-acre land for poor Dalit families, Rs.1,500 monthly pension for handicapped, masterplan to make Hyderabad a global city and drive against encroachments in Hyderabad were the other major decisions taken by the cabinet.
Anyone can access national e-library resources: Irani | ummid.com
Anyone can access national e-library resources: Irani | ummid.com
The resources available in NROER are in the form of concept maps, video, multimedia, learning objects, audio clips, talking books, photographs, diagrams and charts, articles, Wiki pages and textbooks.
The resources available in NROER are in the form of concept maps, video, multimedia, learning objects, audio clips, talking books, photographs, diagrams and charts, articles, Wiki pages and textbooks.
Bangladeshi beggar arrested by UAE police had Dh30,000 in cash | ummid.com
Bangladeshi beggar arrested by UAE police had Dh30,000 in cash | ummid.com
When police searched him, they found nearly Dh30,000 which he said was raised through begging in the city. They also found fake medical reports intended to attract public sympathy and push people to give him alms, according to emirates247.com.
When police searched him, they found nearly Dh30,000 which he said was raised through begging in the city. They also found fake medical reports intended to attract public sympathy and push people to give him alms, according to emirates247.com.
Judicial probe against Rakesh Maria for misleading Vinita Kamte | ummid.com
Judicial probe against Rakesh Maria for misleading Vinita Kamte | ummid.com
The CIC move came in a six-year-long effort by Vinita Kamte, through RTI, to secure call logs of wireless conversations between the Main Police Control Room, other control rooms and Ashok Kamte's vehicle in which he was gunned down on the night of Nov 26-27, 2008.
The CIC move came in a six-year-long effort by Vinita Kamte, through RTI, to secure call logs of wireless conversations between the Main Police Control Room, other control rooms and Ashok Kamte's vehicle in which he was gunned down on the night of Nov 26-27, 2008.
Bhatkal boy chosen 'Preacher of the Nation' in UAE | ummid.com
Bhatkal boy chosen 'Preacher of the Nation' in UAE | ummid.com
Ibrahim Shabandri, from Bhatkal in the south Indian state of Karnataka, surprised the largely Arabic-speaking audience and judges with his oratory skills and surpassed 70 contestants to clinch the coveted title, Khaleej Times reported.
Ibrahim Shabandri, from Bhatkal in the south Indian state of Karnataka, surprised the largely Arabic-speaking audience and judges with his oratory skills and surpassed 70 contestants to clinch the coveted title, Khaleej Times reported.
Jamia Millia Islamia to set up medical college | ummid.com
Jamia Millia Islamia to set up medical college | ummid.com
The 114 acres of land in the vicinity that was granted to it by the Supreme Court pertaining to the land case between the Uttar Pradesh and the Delhi government would be used for the purpose of building the medical college.
The 114 acres of land in the vicinity that was granted to it by the Supreme Court pertaining to the land case between the Uttar Pradesh and the Delhi government would be used for the purpose of building the medical college.
After bikinis, mini-skirts and pubs, spas in Goa on moral radar | ummid.com
After bikinis, mini-skirts and pubs, spas in Goa on moral radar | ummid.com
Accused by government agencies, right-wing politicians and sections of the media of serving as camouflaged abodes for prostitution, fuelling trafficking of women and promoting Goa as a destination for sex services, leading spa and salon promoters in Goa have now closed ranks to collectively combat the charges that they term as unfair and motivated.
Accused by government agencies, right-wing politicians and sections of the media of serving as camouflaged abodes for prostitution, fuelling trafficking of women and promoting Goa as a destination for sex services, leading spa and salon promoters in Goa have now closed ranks to collectively combat the charges that they term as unfair and motivated.
In Bihar, school kids exceed children population: CAG | ummid.com
In Bihar, school kids exceed children population: CAG | ummid.com
It added that scrutiny of admission and attendance registers of class I in 125 schools in Nawada, Rohtas, Kishanganj and Saran for 2012-13 showed that 5,104 children were shown as enrolled against the admission figure of 3,691.
It added that scrutiny of admission and attendance registers of class I in 125 schools in Nawada, Rohtas, Kishanganj and Saran for 2012-13 showed that 5,104 children were shown as enrolled against the admission figure of 3,691.
UAE enters space race with first Arab spaceship to Mars | ummid.com
UAE enters space race with first Arab spaceship to Mars | ummid.com
The Gulf nation is one of only nine countries with space programmes to explore the Red Planet. The Mars probe’s nine-month and more than 60 million-kilometre journey will coincide with the 50th anniversary of the UAE’s formation.
The Gulf nation is one of only nine countries with space programmes to explore the Red Planet. The Mars probe’s nine-month and more than 60 million-kilometre journey will coincide with the 50th anniversary of the UAE’s formation.
Tuesday, July 15, 2014
Indian to head first development bank created at BRICS 2014 summit | ummid.com
Indian to head first development bank created at BRICS 2014 summit | ummid.com
In a landmark deal, the leaders of the BRICS countries Tuesday signed a “Fortaleza Declaration”, creating a new $100 billion BRICS development bank and a currency reserve fund which will act as counterweights to western-led institutions the International Monetary Fund and World Bank.
In a landmark deal, the leaders of the BRICS countries Tuesday signed a “Fortaleza Declaration”, creating a new $100 billion BRICS development bank and a currency reserve fund which will act as counterweights to western-led institutions the International Monetary Fund and World Bank.
Non-bailable warrant against two BJP MPs in Babri Masjid demolition case | ummid.com
Non-bailable warrant against two BJP MPs in Babri Masjid demolition case | ummid.com
On December 17, 2012 too, the same special CBI court here had issued non-bailable warrants against the then Samajwadi Party MP Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh and former MLA Pawan Pandey after they failed to appear before it.
On December 17, 2012 too, the same special CBI court here had issued non-bailable warrants against the then Samajwadi Party MP Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh and former MLA Pawan Pandey after they failed to appear before it.
Government opposes Red Fort convict's plea against death sentence | ummid.com
Government opposes Red Fort convict's plea against death sentence | ummid.com
Its stand came as the Supreme Court reserved its order on a batch of petitions that contended that an appeal in a death sentence case be heard by five judges bench and review of the court's order (on the appeal) too be heard in an open court.
Its stand came as the Supreme Court reserved its order on a batch of petitions that contended that an appeal in a death sentence case be heard by five judges bench and review of the court's order (on the appeal) too be heard in an open court.
Kejriwal's audio accusing BJP of horse-trading released | ummid.com
Kejriwal's audio accusing BJP of horse-trading released | ummid.com
"It is completely wrong. If the BJP forms the government using such illegitimate methods and by spending hundreds of crores, then such a dishonest government will only increase your electricity bills, indulge in corruption and price rise," the audio it said.
"It is completely wrong. If the BJP forms the government using such illegitimate methods and by spending hundreds of crores, then such a dishonest government will only increase your electricity bills, indulge in corruption and price rise," the audio it said.
Modi meets Xi, seeks solution of border, trade imbalance issues | ummid.com
Modi meets Xi, seeks solution of border, trade imbalance issues | ummid.com
Modi said if India and China could amicably resolve the boundary question, it would set an example for the world in peaceful conflict resolution. He also hoped that trade imbalance will be resolved and called for the two countries to work together against terrorism and extremism in the region.
Modi said if India and China could amicably resolve the boundary question, it would set an example for the world in peaceful conflict resolution. He also hoped that trade imbalance will be resolved and called for the two countries to work together against terrorism and extremism in the region.
Break diplomatic ties with Israel, Asaduddin Owaisi urges India in Lok Sabha | ummid.com
Break diplomatic ties with Israel, Asaduddin Owaisi urges India in Lok Sabha | ummid.com
In a strong appeal made in the Indian Parliament, Asaduddin Owaisi, a member from Hyderabad and president of the All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) Tuesday urged the Indian government to cut all diplomatic ties with Israel and send a mission to Gaza to help Palestinian victims of the barbaric killing.
In a strong appeal made in the Indian Parliament, Asaduddin Owaisi, a member from Hyderabad and president of the All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) Tuesday urged the Indian government to cut all diplomatic ties with Israel and send a mission to Gaza to help Palestinian victims of the barbaric killing.
Cornered government condemns Vaidik-Hafiz meet, seeks report | ummid.com
Cornered government condemns Vaidik-Hafiz meet, seeks report | ummid.com
The government's disapproval of the meeting with a man wanted in India came as an unrelenting opposition took on the Narendra Modi government in both houses of parliament, leading to repeated disruptions.
The government's disapproval of the meeting with a man wanted in India came as an unrelenting opposition took on the Narendra Modi government in both houses of parliament, leading to repeated disruptions.
Obama's Iftar overshadowed by boycott calls over Gaza bombing | ummid.com
Obama's Iftar overshadowed by boycott calls over Gaza bombing | ummid.com
US President Barack Obama Monday hosted the annual at the White House Iftar but the annual event was overshadowed by the boycott calls from Arab Americans and Muslim leaders who argued that the US condoned the killing of innocent Palestinians in Gaza.
US President Barack Obama Monday hosted the annual at the White House Iftar but the annual event was overshadowed by the boycott calls from Arab Americans and Muslim leaders who argued that the US condoned the killing of innocent Palestinians in Gaza.
Jewish Rabbis join pro-Palestine protest in London, condemn Zionist state | ummid.com
Jewish Rabbis join pro-Palestine protest in London, condemn Zionist state | ummid.com
Demonstrators brought traffic to a standstill outside the Israeli Embassy near Kensington High Street during a protest against what they see as Israel’s increasingly violent treatment of the Palestinian people.
Demonstrators brought traffic to a standstill outside the Israeli Embassy near Kensington High Street during a protest against what they see as Israel’s increasingly violent treatment of the Palestinian people.
Jewish Rabbis join pro-Palestine protest in London, condemn Zionist state | ummid.com
Jewish Rabbis join pro-Palestine protest in London, condemn Zionist state | ummid.com
Demonstrators brought traffic to a standstill outside the Israeli Embassy near Kensington High Street during a protest against what they see as Israel’s increasingly violent treatment of the Palestinian people.
Demonstrators brought traffic to a standstill outside the Israeli Embassy near Kensington High Street during a protest against what they see as Israel’s increasingly violent treatment of the Palestinian people.
Modi govt rejects resolution to condemn Israel over Gaza bombing, Opp fumes | ummid.com
Modi govt rejects resolution to condemn Israel over Gaza bombing, Opp fumes | ummid.com
Since July 8, Israel has been engaged in a large-scale aerial operation in the Gaza Strip, where Israeli war jets have carried out hundreds of intensive strikes on targets that belong to Hamas and other militant groups in the coastal enclave.
Since July 8, Israel has been engaged in a large-scale aerial operation in the Gaza Strip, where Israeli war jets have carried out hundreds of intensive strikes on targets that belong to Hamas and other militant groups in the coastal enclave.
HAL to issue RFP for regional aircraft engines | ummid.com
HAL to issue RFP for regional aircraft engines | ummid.com
"As 11 bidders had responded to our request for information (RFI) for the 70-90-seater civil aircraft engine, the RFP will be issued soon to procure the engines, as the aircraft will be manufactured in India, with an expected roll-out by 2022," HAL chairman R.K. Tyagi said in a statement from London.
"As 11 bidders had responded to our request for information (RFI) for the 70-90-seater civil aircraft engine, the RFP will be issued soon to procure the engines, as the aircraft will be manufactured in India, with an expected roll-out by 2022," HAL chairman R.K. Tyagi said in a statement from London.
Imagica: Mumbai's gateway to a magical world | ummid.com
Imagica: Mumbai's gateway to a magical world | ummid.com
Some 15 months ago, at one shot, all of Maharashtra's top-notch amusement, glamour and tourism destinations took a back seat to these attractions with exciting names, and many more, coupled with top-class cuisine, entertainment and fun for all age groups. All these have now catapulted Adlabs Imagica to the Must Visit destination category of the state in such a short time.
Some 15 months ago, at one shot, all of Maharashtra's top-notch amusement, glamour and tourism destinations took a back seat to these attractions with exciting names, and many more, coupled with top-class cuisine, entertainment and fun for all age groups. All these have now catapulted Adlabs Imagica to the Must Visit destination category of the state in such a short time.
Akhilesh gets luxury cars, but cuts budget for women's panel | ummid.com
Akhilesh gets luxury cars, but cuts budget for women's panel | ummid.com
A Right to Information (RTI) question posed by social activist Urvashi Sharma revealed that through the last three years, the Samajwadi Party government has slashed the budgetary allocations made to the state women's commission.
A Right to Information (RTI) question posed by social activist Urvashi Sharma revealed that through the last three years, the Samajwadi Party government has slashed the budgetary allocations made to the state women's commission.
Monday, July 14, 2014
BRICS nations must demonstrate their soft power through their media | ummid.com
BRICS nations must demonstrate their soft power through their media | ummid.com
The sixth BRICS summit is being held in Brazil's beautiful coastal city of Fortaleza, where the heads of state/government of the five member countries, Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa, will meet again to discuss issues such as solutions to economic challenges.
The sixth BRICS summit is being held in Brazil's beautiful coastal city of Fortaleza, where the heads of state/government of the five member countries, Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa, will meet again to discuss issues such as solutions to economic challenges.
Now feel your lover's hand via computer! | ummid.com
Now feel your lover's hand via computer! | ummid.com
Scientists have created a wireless accessory -- Frebble -- which lets you hold your partner’s hand from anywhere in the world, Daily Mail reported Monday. Frebble can be used alongside video chat services such as Skype so that people can see, hear and feel each other.
Scientists have created a wireless accessory -- Frebble -- which lets you hold your partner’s hand from anywhere in the world, Daily Mail reported Monday. Frebble can be used alongside video chat services such as Skype so that people can see, hear and feel each other.
One day I will avenge my father's death, vows 12-year-old Gaza boy | ummid.com
One day I will avenge my father's death, vows 12-year-old Gaza boy | ummid.com
A 12-year-old Palestinian teen, who lost his father and 17 other members of his family in the Israeli air raids on Saturday, vowed to avenge the tragic deaths, a media report said.
A 12-year-old Palestinian teen, who lost his father and 17 other members of his family in the Israeli air raids on Saturday, vowed to avenge the tragic deaths, a media report said.
Israeli offensive against Palestinians enters 7th day; death toll 172, over 1,230 injured | ummid.com
Israeli offensive against Palestinians enters 7th day; death toll 172, over 1,230 injured | ummid.com
Saturday's death toll was the highest yet with 56 people killed, including 18 people who died in a single strike on a house in Gaza City, medics said. Eight people were killed in air strikes on Sunday and another two died early Monday of injuries received in earlier raids.
Saturday's death toll was the highest yet with 56 people killed, including 18 people who died in a single strike on a house in Gaza City, medics said. Eight people were killed in air strikes on Sunday and another two died early Monday of injuries received in earlier raids.
India's inflation eases; relief for Modi government | ummid.com
India's inflation eases; relief for Modi government | ummid.com
Slower increase in food prices and a favourable statistical base are the main reason for the moderation in inflation that has became a major political issue. A spurt in prices of onions and potatoes in recent weeks has been a headache for the new government.
Slower increase in food prices and a favourable statistical base are the main reason for the moderation in inflation that has became a major political issue. A spurt in prices of onions and potatoes in recent weeks has been a headache for the new government.
Maharashtra concerned over four Muslim youth suspected to be in Iraq | ummid.com
Maharashtra concerned over four Muslim youth suspected to be in Iraq | ummid.com
Kalyan police, in Thane district, said investigations are underway with reference to the four separate missing complaints filed by the parents of the youth, identified as Arif Fayyaz Majeed, Aman Naik Tandel, Shaheed Farooqui Tanki and Fahad Tanvir Sheikh.
Kalyan police, in Thane district, said investigations are underway with reference to the four separate missing complaints filed by the parents of the youth, identified as Arif Fayyaz Majeed, Aman Naik Tandel, Shaheed Farooqui Tanki and Fahad Tanvir Sheikh.
BJP veterans named governors in five states | ummid.com
BJP veterans named governors in five states | ummid.com
The Rashtrapati Bhavan said the new governors were Ram Naik (Uttar Pradesh), Balramji Dass Tandon (Chhattisgarh), Keshari Nath Tripathi (West Bengal), Om Prakash Kohli (Gujarat) and Padmanabha Balakrishna Acharya (Nagaland).
The Rashtrapati Bhavan said the new governors were Ram Naik (Uttar Pradesh), Balramji Dass Tandon (Chhattisgarh), Keshari Nath Tripathi (West Bengal), Om Prakash Kohli (Gujarat) and Padmanabha Balakrishna Acharya (Nagaland).
The Budget and India's Future | ummid.com
The Budget and India's Future | ummid.com
This was the budget document that appeared to have provided for a strong economic vision. In a much anticipated move, the FDI limits in defence manufacturing and insurance were moved up to 49 percent from the 26 percent cap, which shows a firm intent on the part of the government to reform the economy.
This was the budget document that appeared to have provided for a strong economic vision. In a much anticipated move, the FDI limits in defence manufacturing and insurance were moved up to 49 percent from the 26 percent cap, which shows a firm intent on the part of the government to reform the economy.
Woman sets herself ablaze outside Delhi Police headquarters | ummid.com
Woman sets herself ablaze outside Delhi Police headquarters | ummid.com
Sushila, a resident of Durga Park in Sagarpur area of west Delhi, poured an inflammable material on her body and set herself on fire at 4.15 p.m. outside the police headquarters situated near the ITO complex in central Delhi.
Sushila, a resident of Durga Park in Sagarpur area of west Delhi, poured an inflammable material on her body and set herself on fire at 4.15 p.m. outside the police headquarters situated near the ITO complex in central Delhi.
Akbaruddin Owaisi honoured for contribution to Indian Muslims | ummid.com
Akbaruddin Owaisi honoured for contribution to Indian Muslims | ummid.com
Akbaruddin Owaisi honoured for contribution to Indian Muslims
Team chemistry separated World Champions Germany from the rest
Ved Pratap Vaidik's meeting with Hafiz Saeed rocks Rajya Sabha
Muslim scholar offers shelter to fellow Israelis under rocket fire
Syed Salahuddin resents Sharif's softness towards Modi
Seven kids die in Madhya Pradesh's Burhanpur district wall collapse
Akbaruddin Owaisi honoured for contribution to Indian Muslims
Team chemistry separated World Champions Germany from the rest
Ved Pratap Vaidik's meeting with Hafiz Saeed rocks Rajya Sabha
Muslim scholar offers shelter to fellow Israelis under rocket fire
Syed Salahuddin resents Sharif's softness towards Modi
Seven kids die in Madhya Pradesh's Burhanpur district wall collapse
Muslim scholar offers shelter to fellow Israelis under rocket fire | ummid.com
Muslim scholar offers shelter to fellow Israelis under rocket fire | ummid.com
Sheikh Ahmed Jumah said he’s opening his home in northern Israel to residents from the south of the country to allow them a brief respite from the stress of living under the round-the-clock threat of incoming Hamas rockets, theblaze.com reported quoting the Israeli news site Mako.
Sheikh Ahmed Jumah said he’s opening his home in northern Israel to residents from the south of the country to allow them a brief respite from the stress of living under the round-the-clock threat of incoming Hamas rockets, theblaze.com reported quoting the Israeli news site Mako.
Ved Pratap Vaidik's meeting with Hafiz Saeed rocks Rajya Sabha | ummid.com
Ved Pratap Vaidik's meeting with Hafiz Saeed rocks Rajya Sabha | ummid.com
Chairman M. Hamid Ansari tried to calm down the members, saying law will take its course if Vaidik has done anything illegal. However, opposition members refused to relent and created a din over the issue.
Chairman M. Hamid Ansari tried to calm down the members, saying law will take its course if Vaidik has done anything illegal. However, opposition members refused to relent and created a din over the issue.
Sunday, July 13, 2014
Gotze's late winner earns Germany their fourth World Cup crown | ummid.com
Gotze's late winner earns Germany their fourth World Cup crown | ummid.com
Andre Schurrle made inroads down the left hand side, and lofted in a neat cross towards the near post. Gotze took it excellently on his chest and with time and space to move, he brilliantly found the back of the net in the 113rd minute.
Andre Schurrle made inroads down the left hand side, and lofted in a neat cross towards the near post. Gotze took it excellently on his chest and with time and space to move, he brilliantly found the back of the net in the 113rd minute.
Israel navy raids Gaza defying UN truce call as toll climbs to 165 | ummid.com
Israel navy raids Gaza defying UN truce call as toll climbs to 165 | ummid.com
The naval commando raid comes as Israeli forces intensified its attacks on Gaza Saturday, leaving 56 people dead, the heaviest death toll since the beginning of the operation, according to the Palestinian health ministry statement.
The naval commando raid comes as Israeli forces intensified its attacks on Gaza Saturday, leaving 56 people dead, the heaviest death toll since the beginning of the operation, according to the Palestinian health ministry statement.
Villagers clash with gangster's kin in Haryana, over a dozen injured | ummid.com
Villagers clash with gangster's kin in Haryana, over a dozen injured | ummid.com
A panchayat (community meeting) Sunday in Sikanderpur village, under the leadership of former zila parishad (district council) chief Rao Ahey Singh, decided to meet union Planning Minister Rao Inderjeet Singh Monday over the issue.
A panchayat (community meeting) Sunday in Sikanderpur village, under the leadership of former zila parishad (district council) chief Rao Ahey Singh, decided to meet union Planning Minister Rao Inderjeet Singh Monday over the issue.
How violent cartoon shows make children aggressive | ummid.com
How violent cartoon shows make children aggressive | ummid.com
An apt example of this insensitive and aggressive nature comes from the gruesome killing of a 12-year-old in June in Wisconsin in the United States by two of her classmates who were trying to impress "Slenderman", a fictional character that appears in horror stories, videos and images.
An apt example of this insensitive and aggressive nature comes from the gruesome killing of a 12-year-old in June in Wisconsin in the United States by two of her classmates who were trying to impress "Slenderman", a fictional character that appears in horror stories, videos and images.
Dilip Kumar's ancestral home declared national heritage in Pakistan | ummid.com
Dilip Kumar's ancestral home declared national heritage in Pakistan | ummid.com
The prime minister's approval was sent to the information ministry, which has forwarded it to director general, Pakistan National Council of Arts (PNCA) for implementation of the orders, reported Pakistani daily The Nation.
The prime minister's approval was sent to the information ministry, which has forwarded it to director general, Pakistan National Council of Arts (PNCA) for implementation of the orders, reported Pakistani daily The Nation.
Assam's Baksa district tense after Bodies of abducted people found | ummid.com
Assam's Baksa district tense after Bodies of abducted people found | ummid.com
Cadres of the National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) faction opposed to peace talks with the government abducted the four people Friday night from the district, part of the Bodoland Territorial Area Districts (BTAD).
Cadres of the National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) faction opposed to peace talks with the government abducted the four people Friday night from the district, part of the Bodoland Territorial Area Districts (BTAD).
Vindictiveness and Autocracy: 'Achhe Din' defined | ummid.com
Vindictiveness and Autocracy: 'Achhe Din' defined | ummid.com
Mrs. Indira Jaising, writing in the Business Standard , sadly noted that the institutions of governance had surrendered their autonomy and lambasted the CBI for doing a complete volte-face regarding Mr. Subramanium's clean record after the change of government at the center. She also remarked that "no ruling party can be allowed to pick and choose its judges in a cloak and dagger manner".
Mrs. Indira Jaising, writing in the Business Standard , sadly noted that the institutions of governance had surrendered their autonomy and lambasted the CBI for doing a complete volte-face regarding Mr. Subramanium's clean record after the change of government at the center. She also remarked that "no ruling party can be allowed to pick and choose its judges in a cloak and dagger manner".
Uproar over Twitter pics of 'celebrating' Israelis watching night attacks on Gaza | ummid.com
Uproar over Twitter pics of 'celebrating' Israelis watching night attacks on Gaza | ummid.com
An image of Israelis in Sderot, gathered on a hill to watch and celebrate Gaza being bombed, has gone viral on Twitter. The photo posted by a Danish journalist caused uproar online.
An image of Israelis in Sderot, gathered on a hill to watch and celebrate Gaza being bombed, has gone viral on Twitter. The photo posted by a Danish journalist caused uproar online.
Saturday, July 12, 2014
Better alternatives to tobacco cultivation exist: Health minister | ummid.com
Better alternatives to tobacco cultivation exist: Health minister | ummid.com
In a statement, Vardhan said the ministry is willing to share with the government and all concerned groups the findings of scientific research conducted by reputed institutions which unambiguously proves that viable alternatives to tobacco cultivation exist.
In a statement, Vardhan said the ministry is willing to share with the government and all concerned groups the findings of scientific research conducted by reputed institutions which unambiguously proves that viable alternatives to tobacco cultivation exist.
NID becomes 41st institute of national importance | ummid.com
NID becomes 41st institute of national importance | ummid.com
"It is very heartening to see that design has been brought to the forefront. It is indeed a big recognition for the design profession in the country and this bill will give an impetus to the activities of the institute, giving design education in India a global foothold," Pradyumna Vyas, director NID, said in a statement.
"It is very heartening to see that design has been brought to the forefront. It is indeed a big recognition for the design profession in the country and this bill will give an impetus to the activities of the institute, giving design education in India a global foothold," Pradyumna Vyas, director NID, said in a statement.
Gaza mosque, center for disabled damaged in Israeli air raids; death toll 120 | ummid.com
Gaza mosque, center for disabled damaged in Israeli air raids; death toll 120 | ummid.com
The Israeli military released an aerial photo of the mosque it said it hit, saying Hamas hid rockets in it right next to another religious site and civilian homes. It said Hamas, Islamic Jihad and other Gaza militant groups use this tactic of abusing religious sites to conceal weapons and establish underground tunnel networks, deliberately endangering its own civilians.
The Israeli military released an aerial photo of the mosque it said it hit, saying Hamas hid rockets in it right next to another religious site and civilian homes. It said Hamas, Islamic Jihad and other Gaza militant groups use this tactic of abusing religious sites to conceal weapons and establish underground tunnel networks, deliberately endangering its own civilians.
NDA's Skill India programme will produce results: Experts | ummid.com
NDA's Skill India programme will produce results: Experts | ummid.com
The government will launch a national-level multi-skill programme, Skill India, to impart training in traditional professions like welding, carpentry and others, Finance Minister Arun Jaitley said Thursday.
The government will launch a national-level multi-skill programme, Skill India, to impart training in traditional professions like welding, carpentry and others, Finance Minister Arun Jaitley said Thursday.
Women think females dressed in red searching for sex: Study | ummid.com
Women think females dressed in red searching for sex: Study | ummid.com
It has previously been evidenced that men perceive women wearing red as more attractive and sexually receptive, but women do feel threatened by females wearing "erotic" red in a social gathering, thinking they are looking out for sex.
It has previously been evidenced that men perceive women wearing red as more attractive and sexually receptive, but women do feel threatened by females wearing "erotic" red in a social gathering, thinking they are looking out for sex.
Tourism minister wants to control pub culture | ummid.com
Tourism minister wants to control pub culture | ummid.com
"Pub culture will not be promoted," Naik said, when asked to comment on a controversy last week after a Goa cabinet minister demanded a ban on mini-skirts, saying revealing clothes and pub-culture were against Indian traditions.
"Pub culture will not be promoted," Naik said, when asked to comment on a controversy last week after a Goa cabinet minister demanded a ban on mini-skirts, saying revealing clothes and pub-culture were against Indian traditions.
Three die as two Mumbai buildings collapse | ummid.com
Three die as two Mumbai buildings collapse | ummid.com
Two pavement dwellers were killed and another injured when a portion of a building fell on them while they were sleeping in Jai Bhim Nagar, an official with the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation's disaster control cell said.
Two pavement dwellers were killed and another injured when a portion of a building fell on them while they were sleeping in Jai Bhim Nagar, an official with the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation's disaster control cell said.
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