Israeli offensive continues ummid.com
A Palestinian teenager was killed and 12 people were wounded, including children, as Israeli troops opened fire at “Land Day” demonstrators near the Gaza border on Tuesday, Palestinian medics said.
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Wednesday, March 31, 2010
2011 population census begins April 1 | ummid.com
2011 population census begins April 1 ummid.com
One of the largest census exercises, to compile India’s estimated 1.2 billion people into one single database, begins Thursday with President Pratibha Patil and Vice President Hamid Ansari to be the first ones being listed.
One of the largest census exercises, to compile India’s estimated 1.2 billion people into one single database, begins Thursday with President Pratibha Patil and Vice President Hamid Ansari to be the first ones being listed.
Shahnaz to attend White House summit of entrepreneurs | ummid.com
Shahnaz to attend White House summit of entrepreneurs ummid.com
Herbal beauty care queen Shahnaz Husain has been invited for a summit to the White House and will also be undergoing a short course at Harvard University.
Herbal beauty care queen Shahnaz Husain has been invited for a summit to the White House and will also be undergoing a short course at Harvard University.
Situation tense in trouble-hit areas of Hyderabad | ummid.com
Situation tense in trouble-hit areas of Hyderabad ummid.com
A day after curfew was imposed in eight more localities, tension prevailed in trouble-torn areas in the city which witnessed death of two persons and injuries to 90 others in communal violence since Saturday.
A day after curfew was imposed in eight more localities, tension prevailed in trouble-torn areas in the city which witnessed death of two persons and injuries to 90 others in communal violence since Saturday.
Petrol, diesel prices to go up by 50 paise | ummid.com
Petrol, diesel prices to go up by 50 paise ummid.com
Petrol and diesel prices will go up by Rs 0.50 a litre from midnight tonight in 13 big cities, including Delhi and Mumbai, where cleaner Euro-IV grade fuel will be supplied from tomorrow, a government official said today.
Petrol and diesel prices will go up by Rs 0.50 a litre from midnight tonight in 13 big cities, including Delhi and Mumbai, where cleaner Euro-IV grade fuel will be supplied from tomorrow, a government official said today.
Govt. committed to quota for 'backward Muslims | ummid.com
Govt. committed to quota for 'backward Muslims ummid.com
Government on Wednesday said it is committed to providing reservation to the backward sections among Muslims, a recommendation also made by the Sachar Committee that went into the issue of socio-economic condition of minority communities.
Government on Wednesday said it is committed to providing reservation to the backward sections among Muslims, a recommendation also made by the Sachar Committee that went into the issue of socio-economic condition of minority communities.
Tuesday, March 30, 2010
Cow Commission to be set up for protection of cows: Hooda | ummid.com
Cow Commission to be set up for protection of cows: Hooda ummid.com
Haryana Chief Minister Bhupinder Singh Hooda today said that 'Gau Ayog' (Cow Commission) would be set up in the state to protect cows.
Haryana Chief Minister Bhupinder Singh Hooda today said that 'Gau Ayog' (Cow Commission) would be set up in the state to protect cows.
Will Dawood's facing law be a favour? Congress asks BJP | ummid.com
Will Dawood's facing law be a favour? Congress asks BJP ummid.com
The Congress Tuesday hit out at the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) for lauding Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi's appearance before the Special Investigation Team (SIT) probing the 2002 Gujarat riots, and asked if underworld fugitive Dawood Ibrahim will be doing a favour by facing the law.
The Congress Tuesday hit out at the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) for lauding Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi's appearance before the Special Investigation Team (SIT) probing the 2002 Gujarat riots, and asked if underworld fugitive Dawood Ibrahim will be doing a favour by facing the law.
Peace still eludes Hyderabad, toll rises to two | ummid.com
Peace still eludes Hyderabad, toll rises to two ummid.com
One more person was stabbed to death in Hyderabad Tuesday, taking the toll in the communal violence to two while riots spread to new areas and curfew was imposed in the limits of eight more police stations.
One more person was stabbed to death in Hyderabad Tuesday, taking the toll in the communal violence to two while riots spread to new areas and curfew was imposed in the limits of eight more police stations.
MHW dharna against Women Reservation in Mumbai | ummid.com
MHW dharna against Women Reservation in Mumbai ummid.com
Opposing the Women Reservation Bill in its present form, Movement for Human Welfare (MHW) has called for Dharna at Azad Maidan on 31st March from 2:00 PM.
Opposing the Women Reservation Bill in its present form, Movement for Human Welfare (MHW) has called for Dharna at Azad Maidan on 31st March from 2:00 PM.
Nitish justifies setting up AMU branch in Kishanganj | ummid.com
Nitish justifies setting up AMU branch in Kishanganj ummid.com
Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar justified the government's decision to set up a branch of Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) at Kishanganj district in the state in the wake of opposition by the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and students organisation Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP).
Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar justified the government's decision to set up a branch of Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) at Kishanganj district in the state in the wake of opposition by the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and students organisation Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP).
Minority panels' conference to be held Wednesday | ummid.com
Minority panels' conference to be held Wednesday ummid.com
The annual conference of minority commissions is being held here Wednesday to ascertain the needs of Indian minority communities, identify solutions for the issues related to their socio-economic problems and facilitate focus of governmental action towards them.
The annual conference of minority commissions is being held here Wednesday to ascertain the needs of Indian minority communities, identify solutions for the issues related to their socio-economic problems and facilitate focus of governmental action towards them.
After peace in Hyderabad, starts the blame game | ummid.com
After peace in Hyderabad, starts the blame game ummid.com
The situation in riot-hit old city of Hyderabad Tuesday remained peaceful barring minor incidents of violence even as an indefinite curfew continued, police said. Over a hundred people have so far been arrested in connection with various incidents since the tension started.
The situation in riot-hit old city of Hyderabad Tuesday remained peaceful barring minor incidents of violence even as an indefinite curfew continued, police said. Over a hundred people have so far been arrested in connection with various incidents since the tension started.
Monday, March 29, 2010
Sonia to head National Advisory Council again | ummid.com
Sonia to head National Advisory Council again ummid.com
Congress president Sonia Gandhi was Monday again named chairperson of the National Advisory Council (NAC), four years after she quit after being accused of holding an office of profit.
Congress president Sonia Gandhi was Monday again named chairperson of the National Advisory Council (NAC), four years after she quit after being accused of holding an office of profit.
Masood Husain honoured by Delhi Urdu Academy's highest Award | ummid.com
Masood Husain honoured by Delhi Urdu Academy's highest Award ummid.com
Eminent linguist Prof Masood Husain Khan has been conferred with Delhi Urdu Academy's highest honour--Kul Hind Bahadur Shah Zafar Award in recognition of his contribution to the study of Urdu Language and literature
Eminent linguist Prof Masood Husain Khan has been conferred with Delhi Urdu Academy's highest honour--Kul Hind Bahadur Shah Zafar Award in recognition of his contribution to the study of Urdu Language and literature
1 killed, 2 hurt as trouble in Hyderabad continues unabated | ummid.com
1 killed, 2 hurt as trouble in Hyderabad continues unabated ummid.com
One person died and two were injured in fresh incidents of communal violence here today following which curfew was clamped in the old city area.
One person died and two were injured in fresh incidents of communal violence here today following which curfew was clamped in the old city area.
Jamia Millia student among top five in GATE Exam 2010 | ummid.com
Jamia Millia student among top five in GATE Exam 2010 ummid.com
Jamia Millia Islamia’s B. Tech. (Civil Engineering) student Vikram Pant has secured All India Rank 04 in the GATE Examination 2010. Vikram has stood 4th among 19406 candidates who appeared in the GATE exam.
Jamia Millia Islamia’s B. Tech. (Civil Engineering) student Vikram Pant has secured All India Rank 04 in the GATE Examination 2010. Vikram has stood 4th among 19406 candidates who appeared in the GATE exam.
Problems and Prospects of Islamic Banking in India – Road Map ahead | ummid.com
Problems and Prospects of Islamic Banking in India – Road Map ahead ummid.com
Modern, secular and industrialized countries like Britain, Singapore, Hong Kong and Japan have become hub of Islamic finance and banking. If London, Tokyo, Singapore and Hong Kong can become hub and house of Interest free
Modern, secular and industrialized countries like Britain, Singapore, Hong Kong and Japan have become hub of Islamic finance and banking. If London, Tokyo, Singapore and Hong Kong can become hub and house of Interest free
Cow slaughter should be banned: Varun Gandhi | ummid.com
Cow slaughter should be banned: Varun Gandhi ummid.com
Newly appointed Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) secretary Varun Gandhi Monday called for a complete ban on cow slaughter in a fiery speech here.
Newly appointed Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) secretary Varun Gandhi Monday called for a complete ban on cow slaughter in a fiery speech here.
Sunday, March 28, 2010
Consensus on Palestinian issue eludes Arab League meeting in Libya | ummid.com
Consensus on Palestinian issue eludes Arab League meeting in Libya ummid.com
Arab leaders failed at their summit on Sunday to reach a consensus on whether the Palestinians should resume stalled talks with Israel.
Arab leaders failed at their summit on Sunday to reach a consensus on whether the Palestinians should resume stalled talks with Israel.
SIT to submit report to apex court by April 30 | ummid.com
SIT to submit report to apex court by April 30 ummid.com
R.K. Raghavan, the chief of the apex-court appointed Special Investigation Team (SIT) that quizzed Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi over the 2002 riots, said the questioning was a "very big step forward" and the panel was likely to submit its report within the deadline of April 30.
R.K. Raghavan, the chief of the apex-court appointed Special Investigation Team (SIT) that quizzed Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi over the 2002 riots, said the questioning was a "very big step forward" and the panel was likely to submit its report within the deadline of April 30.
Fresh violence in Hyderabad, restrictions imposed | ummid.com
Fresh violence in Hyderabad, restrictions imposed ummid.com
The communal clashes Sunday spread to more areas in the old city of Hyderabad as police clamped ban on gathering of five or more people and deployed additional forces to bring the situation under control.
The communal clashes Sunday spread to more areas in the old city of Hyderabad as police clamped ban on gathering of five or more people and deployed additional forces to bring the situation under control.
Hyderabad: Tension in old city after clashes | ummid.com
Hyderabad: Tension in old city after clashes ummid.com
Parts of the old city of this Andhra Pradesh capital Sunday remained tense after religious clashes between two groups, which left 13 people injured Saturday night.
Parts of the old city of this Andhra Pradesh capital Sunday remained tense after religious clashes between two groups, which left 13 people injured Saturday night.
Saturday, March 27, 2010
Niqab ban gets unanimous support in Canada | ummid.com
Niqab ban gets unanimous support in Canada ummid.com
Canadians have unanimously supported the niqab ban announced by French-speaking Quebec province this week. After France, the Canadian province is the first in North America to ban the niqab, a top-to-toe dress worn by Muslim women.
Canadians have unanimously supported the niqab ban announced by French-speaking Quebec province this week. After France, the Canadian province is the first in North America to ban the niqab, a top-to-toe dress worn by Muslim women.
Obama names Indian American to key agricultural post | ummid.com
Obama names Indian American to key agricultural post ummid.com
After waiting for months for the Senate to act, President Barack Obama has announced he would bypass a vacationing senate to make recess appointments of 15 nominees, including an Indian American agricultural scientist as chief agricultural negotiator in trade talks.
After waiting for months for the Senate to act, President Barack Obama has announced he would bypass a vacationing senate to make recess appointments of 15 nominees, including an Indian American agricultural scientist as chief agricultural negotiator in trade talks.
Sibal promises all help to promote Urdu | ummid.com
Sibal promises all help to promote Urdu ummid.com
Union Minister for Human Resource Development Kapil Sibal today underscored the need for a new agenda to promote Urdu language and promised that lack of funds would not come in the way of achieving the task.
Union Minister for Human Resource Development Kapil Sibal today underscored the need for a new agenda to promote Urdu language and promised that lack of funds would not come in the way of achieving the task.
Himachal Haj Committee 'meaningless': AHMWS | ummid.com
Himachal Haj Committee 'meaningless': AHMWS ummid.com
All Himachal Muslim Welfare Society (AHMWS) Chairman March 27 claimed that the eight-member State Haj Committee, constituted on November 26, 2009, had become meaningless since no meeting was called after issuing notification and chairman of the Committee was not elected so far.
All Himachal Muslim Welfare Society (AHMWS) Chairman March 27 claimed that the eight-member State Haj Committee, constituted on November 26, 2009, had become meaningless since no meeting was called after issuing notification and chairman of the Committee was not elected so far.
Zakia Jaffri satisfied at Modi's questioning | ummid.com
Zakia Jaffri satisfied at Modi's questioning ummid.com
Zakia Jaffri, widow of former Congress MP Ehsan Jaffri killed during the 2002 communal riots, Saturday expressed satisfaction at the fact that Chief Minister Narendra Modi appeared before the Supreme Court-appointed Special Investigation Team (SIT).
Zakia Jaffri, widow of former Congress MP Ehsan Jaffri killed during the 2002 communal riots, Saturday expressed satisfaction at the fact that Chief Minister Narendra Modi appeared before the Supreme Court-appointed Special Investigation Team (SIT).
SAARC Festival of Literature enters second day | ummid.com
SAARC Festival of Literature enters second day ummid.com
The 31st South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) Festival of Literature entered its second day today.
The 31st South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) Festival of Literature entered its second day today.
Finally, Narendra Modi appears before SIT | ummid.com
Finally, Narendra Modi appears before SIT ummid.com
Chief Minister Narendra Modi appeared before the Supreme Court-appointed SIT today and was questioned for the first time on his alleged role in the 2002 Gujarat riots that have come back to haunt him.
Chief Minister Narendra Modi appeared before the Supreme Court-appointed SIT today and was questioned for the first time on his alleged role in the 2002 Gujarat riots that have come back to haunt him.
Friday, March 26, 2010
AMU signed MoU with UK and Indian Universities on Research Projects | ummid.com
AMU signed MoU with UK and Indian Universities on Research Projects ummid.com
Aligarh Muslim University signed a Memorandum of Understanding with BSRC-UK today under their Combating infectious diseases of Livestock for International Development (CIDLID) programme supporting the International
Aligarh Muslim University signed a Memorandum of Understanding with BSRC-UK today under their Combating infectious diseases of Livestock for International Development (CIDLID) programme supporting the International
Muslims hail court order on Andhra quota, want states to follow | ummid.com
Muslims hail court order on Andhra quota, want states to follow ummid.com
The Supreme Court order restoring four percent quota for backward class Muslims in government jobs and education in Andhra Pradesh has come as a relief for students aspiring for professional courses and has been welcomed by the community, which now wants more to states implement it.
The Supreme Court order restoring four percent quota for backward class Muslims in government jobs and education in Andhra Pradesh has come as a relief for students aspiring for professional courses and has been welcomed by the community, which now wants more to states implement it.
Islam, Christianity alien, so cannot get quota: BJP | ummid.com
Islam, Christianity alien, so cannot get quota: BJP ummid.com
"Islam and Christianity are alien" to India and, therefore, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) feels people from the minority groups, even if their socio-economic condition is low, should not be given the privilege of quota in jobs, legislative bodies and education, a party official said Friday.
"Islam and Christianity are alien" to India and, therefore, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) feels people from the minority groups, even if their socio-economic condition is low, should not be given the privilege of quota in jobs, legislative bodies and education, a party official said Friday.
What's the problem if Husain is in Doha, asks SC | ummid.com
What's the problem if Husain is in Doha, asks SC ummid.com
The Supreme Court today refused to direct the government to take steps to ensure return of self-exiled painter M F Husain, who has been residing in a Gulf country, to India and withdrawal of cases against him.
The Supreme Court today refused to direct the government to take steps to ensure return of self-exiled painter M F Husain, who has been residing in a Gulf country, to India and withdrawal of cases against him.
Bihar welcomes Muslim reservation in Andhra Pradesh | ummid.com
Bihar welcomes Muslim reservation in Andhra Pradesh ummid.com
Muslims in Bihar welcomed the Supreme Court decision to uphold the validity of four percent reservation for backward members of the Muslim community in Andhra Pradesh.
Muslims in Bihar welcomed the Supreme Court decision to uphold the validity of four percent reservation for backward members of the Muslim community in Andhra Pradesh.
Babri Masjid: Advani euphoric on Dec 6, says IPS officer | ummid.com
Babri Masjid: Advani euphoric on Dec 6, says IPS officer ummid.com
In a setback to L K Advani in the Babri Masjid demolition case, a senior IPS officer today told a special CBI court here that the BJP leader made provocative speech at Ayodhya on the day the structure was brought down 17 years ago.
In a setback to L K Advani in the Babri Masjid demolition case, a senior IPS officer today told a special CBI court here that the BJP leader made provocative speech at Ayodhya on the day the structure was brought down 17 years ago.
Thursday, March 25, 2010
Delhi Conference to see birth of the first Indian board on Islamic Investment | ummid.com
Delhi Conference to see birth of the first Indian board on Islamic Investment ummid.com
Notwithstanding the fact that the UPA government is not favoring the idea saying conditions not suitable for Islamic Banking in India as of now, those working for interest free finance system are not discouraged.
Notwithstanding the fact that the UPA government is not favoring the idea saying conditions not suitable for Islamic Banking in India as of now, those working for interest free finance system are not discouraged.
CARE talks Lawmakers on Immigration and other issues | ummid.com
CARE talks Lawmakers on Immigration and other issues ummid.com
Representatives from a number of chapters of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) met recently with elected officials and staffers at dozens of Capitol Hill offices in Washington, D.C., to discuss issues such as racial profiling, immigration reform and housing foreclosures.
Representatives from a number of chapters of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) met recently with elected officials and staffers at dozens of Capitol Hill offices in Washington, D.C., to discuss issues such as racial profiling, immigration reform and housing foreclosures.
Indian Americans welcome SIT summons to interrogate Modi | ummid.com
Indian Americans welcome SIT summons to interrogate Modi ummid.com
Indian Muslim Council-USA, an advocacy group dedicated to safeguarding India 's pluralist and tolerant ethos, welcomes the decision of the Supreme CouSI rt of India to order the interrogation of Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi by the Special Investigation Team (SIT) inquiring into the 2002 massacres.
Indian Muslim Council-USA, an advocacy group dedicated to safeguarding India 's pluralist and tolerant ethos, welcomes the decision of the Supreme CouSI rt of India to order the interrogation of Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi by the Special Investigation Team (SIT) inquiring into the 2002 massacres.
Will take all steps to implement Muslim quota: Rosaiah | ummid.com
Will take all steps to implement Muslim quota: Rosaiah ummid.com
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister K Rosaiah has promised that his government would take "all required legal steps" for implementing four per cent reservation in jobs and education for backward class Muslims.
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister K Rosaiah has promised that his government would take "all required legal steps" for implementing four per cent reservation in jobs and education for backward class Muslims.
Madhya Pradesh assembly passes strong anti-terror law | ummid.com
Madhya Pradesh assembly passes strong anti-terror law ummid.com
The Madhya Pradesh legislative assembly Thursday passed a stringent anti-terror law, despite strong resistance from the opposition Congress, the state government saying that it was the need of the hour and not targeted against any community.
The Madhya Pradesh legislative assembly Thursday passed a stringent anti-terror law, despite strong resistance from the opposition Congress, the state government saying that it was the need of the hour and not targeted against any community.
AP gets interim relief from SC on Muslim reservation | ummid.com
AP gets interim relief from SC on Muslim reservation ummid.com
The Andhra Pradesh government today received a major boost with the Supreme Court, in an interim order, upholding the validity of four per cent reservation provided to backward members of Muslim community in the state.
The Andhra Pradesh government today received a major boost with the Supreme Court, in an interim order, upholding the validity of four per cent reservation provided to backward members of Muslim community in the state.
Raghuvanshi removed as ATS chief | ummid.com
Raghuvanshi removed as ATS chief ummid.com
Additional Director General K P Raghuvanshi was today removed as the head of Maharashtra Anti-Terrorism Squad, days after he was criticised by the Centre for disclosing some information following the arrest of two suspected terrorists here.
Additional Director General K P Raghuvanshi was today removed as the head of Maharashtra Anti-Terrorism Squad, days after he was criticised by the Centre for disclosing some information following the arrest of two suspected terrorists here.
Wednesday, March 24, 2010
Govt rules out OBC quota in Women's Bill | ummid.com
Govt rules out OBC quota in Women's Bill ummid.com
Union Law Minister M Veerappa Moily on Wednesday ruled out providing reservation for Other Backward Castes in the Women's Reservation Bill, saying data on OBCs is not available at the national level.
Union Law Minister M Veerappa Moily on Wednesday ruled out providing reservation for Other Backward Castes in the Women's Reservation Bill, saying data on OBCs is not available at the national level.
Students Islamic Organisation of India demands judicial probe in Batla House encounter | ummid.com
Students Islamic Organisation of India demands judicial probe in Batla House encounter ummid.com
The Students Islamic Organisation of India (SIOI), a forum of Muslim students on Wednesday sought judicial probe in the high profile Batla House encounter that took place in New Delhi in September 2008, in which the Delhi Police killed two suspected Indian Mujahideen militants and also lost one of its ace inspectors.
The Students Islamic Organisation of India (SIOI), a forum of Muslim students on Wednesday sought judicial probe in the high profile Batla House encounter that took place in New Delhi in September 2008, in which the Delhi Police killed two suspected Indian Mujahideen militants and also lost one of its ace inspectors.
Maharashtra home for the third largest poor in India | ummid.com
Maharashtra home for the third largest poor in India ummid.com
Basking on the glory of enjoying the second highest per capita income in the country, Maharashtra also enjoys the dubious distinction of being ranked third among States for having the largest number of people below the poverty line (BPL).
Basking on the glory of enjoying the second highest per capita income in the country, Maharashtra also enjoys the dubious distinction of being ranked third among States for having the largest number of people below the poverty line (BPL).
Gujarat HC reserves judgment on POTA evidence | ummid.com
Gujarat HC reserves judgment on POTA evidence ummid.com
The Gujarat High Court Tuesday reserved decision on whether to preserve confessional statements of the accused in POTA cases and consider them as evidence.
The Gujarat High Court Tuesday reserved decision on whether to preserve confessional statements of the accused in POTA cases and consider them as evidence.
Tuesday, March 23, 2010
‘Resolve issue of damaged Muslim shrines’ | ummid.com
‘Resolve issue of damaged Muslim shrines’ ummid.com
The Gujarat High Court Tuesday directed the state government to amicably resolve with the Islamic Relief Committee of Gujarat (IRCG) the issue of restoring religious places that were damaged or destroyed during the 2002 riots.
The Gujarat High Court Tuesday directed the state government to amicably resolve with the Islamic Relief Committee of Gujarat (IRCG) the issue of restoring religious places that were damaged or destroyed during the 2002 riots.
Muslim reservation in Andhra receives support from all parties | ummid.com
Muslim reservation in Andhra receives support from all parties ummid.com
All major political parties in Andhra Pradesh today supported 4 per cent reservation for "socially and economically-backward" Muslims in jobs and education and hoped the Supreme Court would pave the way for it by staying the High Court verdict that nullified the quota.
All major political parties in Andhra Pradesh today supported 4 per cent reservation for "socially and economically-backward" Muslims in jobs and education and hoped the Supreme Court would pave the way for it by staying the High Court verdict that nullified the quota.
Cabinet to handover NIMS University campus to Centre | ummid.com
Cabinet to handover NIMS University campus to Centre ummid.com
The Andhra Pradesh Cabinet today approved the proposal to handover the Nizam Institute of Medical Sciences (NIMS) University campus at Rangapur in Nalgonda District to the Government of India.
The Andhra Pradesh Cabinet today approved the proposal to handover the Nizam Institute of Medical Sciences (NIMS) University campus at Rangapur in Nalgonda District to the Government of India.
English is not a patent property: Prof. Abhay Maurya | ummid.com
English is not a patent property: Prof. Abhay Maurya ummid.com
"English Language is nobody’s patented property in today's world. Indian English is come to stay and we should not be apologetic about our views and ideas", said Prof. Abhay Maurya, Vice-Chancellor, English & Foreign Languages University, Hyderabad today at Maulana Azad National Urdu University (MANUU).
"English Language is nobody’s patented property in today's world. Indian English is come to stay and we should not be apologetic about our views and ideas", said Prof. Abhay Maurya, Vice-Chancellor, English & Foreign Languages University, Hyderabad today at Maulana Azad National Urdu University (MANUU).
Google takes risky route in online spat | ummid.com
Google takes risky route in online spat ummid.com
Google Inc. will shift its search engine for China off the mainland but won’t shut it down altogether, and it will maintain other operations in the country. It’s an attempt to balance its stance against censorship with its desire to profit from an explosively growing Internet market.
Google Inc. will shift its search engine for China off the mainland but won’t shut it down altogether, and it will maintain other operations in the country. It’s an attempt to balance its stance against censorship with its desire to profit from an explosively growing Internet market.
Showcause notice issued to staff for not singing Gandhian prayer | ummid.com
Showcause notice issued to staff for not singing Gandhian prayer ummid.com
The local urban cooperative bank of Kendrapada has penalised its employees for not singing the popular Gandhian prayer violating the bank rules.
The local urban cooperative bank of Kendrapada has penalised its employees for not singing the popular Gandhian prayer violating the bank rules.
Monday, March 22, 2010
Abdul Sattar clarifies over scuffle in Congress meet in Aurangabad | ummid.com
Abdul Sattar clarifies over scuffle in Congress meet in Aurangabad ummid.com
Maharashtra Minister of state for Food and Civil Supplies Abdul Sattar today clarified in the State Assembly that he did not beat up any person at a party meeting at Aurangabad yesterday, convened for selection of candidates for municipal elections.
Maharashtra Minister of state for Food and Civil Supplies Abdul Sattar today clarified in the State Assembly that he did not beat up any person at a party meeting at Aurangabad yesterday, convened for selection of candidates for municipal elections.
Hindutva spirit of BJP, not against Muslims | ummid.com
Hindutva spirit of BJP, not against Muslims ummid.com
Terming Hindutva as the "spirit" of BJP, party President Nitin Gadkari today said it cannot be a subject of political debate and lamented that its image had overshadowed its real meaning.
Terming Hindutva as the "spirit" of BJP, party President Nitin Gadkari today said it cannot be a subject of political debate and lamented that its image had overshadowed its real meaning.
Modi not summoned by SIT March 21; will cooperate: BJP | ummid.com
Modi not summoned by SIT March 21; will cooperate: BJP ummid.com
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Monday said there was "no basis" of the reports that Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi had been summoned March 21 by a panel probing the 2002 communal riot cases and affirmed that Modi would cooperate fully with the Supreme Court-appointed panel.
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Monday said there was "no basis" of the reports that Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi had been summoned March 21 by a panel probing the 2002 communal riot cases and affirmed that Modi would cooperate fully with the Supreme Court-appointed panel.
West Bengal doubles funds for Muslims, Madrasa education | ummid.com
West Bengal doubles funds for Muslims, Madrasa education ummid.com
In an apparent bid to woo the Muslims ahead of next year's assembly polls, the West Bengal government Monday proposed to more than double the plan outlay for minorities and madrasa education from Rs.121 crore to Rs.300 crore next year.
In an apparent bid to woo the Muslims ahead of next year's assembly polls, the West Bengal government Monday proposed to more than double the plan outlay for minorities and madrasa education from Rs.121 crore to Rs.300 crore next year.
Post mortem report blasts the police theory on Batla House encounter | ummid.com
Post mortem report blasts the police theory on Batla House encounter ummid.com
Eminent Supreme Court lawyer and human rights activist Prashant Bhushan says the post-mortem report of slain terror suspects Atif Ameen and Mohd Sajid of Batla House encounter has blasted the police version about the encounter
Eminent Supreme Court lawyer and human rights activist Prashant Bhushan says the post-mortem report of slain terror suspects Atif Ameen and Mohd Sajid of Batla House encounter has blasted the police version about the encounter
AIMIM upset over judicial activism; presses for Muslims quota | ummid.com
AIMIM upset over judicial activism; presses for Muslims quota ummid.com
Expressing concern over 'increasing judicial activism,' All India Majilis-E-Itihadul Muslimeen (AIMM) Floor leader Akbaruddin Owaisi today opined that going by the judicial activism, even welfare schemes meant for the Muslim minorities would be struck down by courts.
Expressing concern over 'increasing judicial activism,' All India Majilis-E-Itihadul Muslimeen (AIMM) Floor leader Akbaruddin Owaisi today opined that going by the judicial activism, even welfare schemes meant for the Muslim minorities would be struck down by courts.
HC asks Nanavati Commission to clarify on Modi summons | ummid.com
HC asks Nanavati Commission to clarify on Modi summons ummid.com
The Gujarat High Court today asked the Nanavati-Mehta Commission, probing the 2002 Godhra train carnage and the subsequent riots in the state, to make it clear whether its observation that there was not enough ground to summon Chief Minister Narendra Modi and six others to examine their role in the riots, was final or a tentative one.
The Gujarat High Court today asked the Nanavati-Mehta Commission, probing the 2002 Godhra train carnage and the subsequent riots in the state, to make it clear whether its observation that there was not enough ground to summon Chief Minister Narendra Modi and six others to examine their role in the riots, was final or a tentative one.
US Congress clears historic health care bill | ummid.com
US Congress clears historic health care bill ummid.com
The Democratic-controlled Congress handed President Barack Obama a major legislative victory on Sunday night (Monday morning IST) extending healthcare to tens of millions of uninsured Americans and cracking down on insurance company abuses, a climactic chapter in the century-long quest for near universal coverage.
The Democratic-controlled Congress handed President Barack Obama a major legislative victory on Sunday night (Monday morning IST) extending healthcare to tens of millions of uninsured Americans and cracking down on insurance company abuses, a climactic chapter in the century-long quest for near universal coverage.
Death toll, tension in Palestine escalate further | ummid.com
Death toll, tension in Palestine escalate further ummid.com
As tension mounted in Palestine on Sunday so did the death toll. The Israeli Army shot dead two 19-year-old men who it said had tried to stab a soldier on patrol near Nablus in the occupied West Bank. Two teenagers were shot dead Saturday. All four were buried Sunday.
As tension mounted in Palestine on Sunday so did the death toll. The Israeli Army shot dead two 19-year-old men who it said had tried to stab a soldier on patrol near Nablus in the occupied West Bank. Two teenagers were shot dead Saturday. All four were buried Sunday.
India's women's bill inspiring for Africa: Ghana minister | ummid.com
India's women's bill inspiring for Africa: Ghana minister ummid.com
India's experiment with gender equality in parliament through the women's reservation bill has struck a chord in Africa, says Ghana's Trade and Industry Minister Hannah Tetteh.
India's experiment with gender equality in parliament through the women's reservation bill has struck a chord in Africa, says Ghana's Trade and Industry Minister Hannah Tetteh.
Tension prevails as accident breaks into communal clash | ummid.com
Tension prevails as accident breaks into communal clash ummid.com
Tension prevailed in this coastal district of Tamil Nadu since last night as an accident involving people of two villages broke into a communal clash, with one section setting ablaze at least seven huts and destroying properties.
Tension prevailed in this coastal district of Tamil Nadu since last night as an accident involving people of two villages broke into a communal clash, with one section setting ablaze at least seven huts and destroying properties.
Sunday, March 21, 2010
Congress slams Narendra Modi on not appearing before SIT | ummid.com
Congress slams Narendra Modi on not appearing before SIT ummid.com
Criticising the Gujarat Chief Minister Narendrea Modi for not appearing before the Special Investigation Team (SIT) in the Gujarat riots case, the Congress party on Sunday said that it was "contemptuous" and showed that he "loves to hide".
Criticising the Gujarat Chief Minister Narendrea Modi for not appearing before the Special Investigation Team (SIT) in the Gujarat riots case, the Congress party on Sunday said that it was "contemptuous" and showed that he "loves to hide".
Sacred cows and commonwealth games | ummid.com
Sacred cows and commonwealth games ummid.com
Leader of opposition in Delhi Assembly BJP 's VK Malhotra and Congress Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit have demonstrated the real colours of the rulers of the ‘modern and democratic’ country. The leaders, irrespective of the political affiliation, happen to be worshipping sacred cows to remain sacred!
Leader of opposition in Delhi Assembly BJP 's VK Malhotra and Congress Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit have demonstrated the real colours of the rulers of the ‘modern and democratic’ country. The leaders, irrespective of the political affiliation, happen to be worshipping sacred cows to remain sacred!
Modi does not appear before SIT Sunday | ummid.com
Modi does not appear before SIT Sunday ummid.com
Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi did not appear before the Special Investigation Team (SIT) to depose Sunday, on accusations made by Zakia Jaffri, widow of former Congress MP Ehsan Jaffri killed during the 2002 communal riots.
Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi did not appear before the Special Investigation Team (SIT) to depose Sunday, on accusations made by Zakia Jaffri, widow of former Congress MP Ehsan Jaffri killed during the 2002 communal riots.
Minister meets Attorney General on quota issue | ummid.com
Minister meets Attorney General on quota issue ummid.com
Andhra Pradesh Minorities Welfare Minister Mohammad Ahmedullah, today held talks with Attorney General of India Gulam-e-Vahanavathi in New Delhi, on various aspects relating to the issue of four per cent reservation for backward among Muslim minorities.
Andhra Pradesh Minorities Welfare Minister Mohammad Ahmedullah, today held talks with Attorney General of India Gulam-e-Vahanavathi in New Delhi, on various aspects relating to the issue of four per cent reservation for backward among Muslim minorities.
AIMPLB concerned over Indo-Israel relations, CV Bill, fake encounters | ummid.com
AIMPLB concerned over Indo-Israel relations, CV Bill, fake encounters ummid.com
The Executve Committee (EC) of the All India Muslim Personal Law Board (AIMPLB) in its 21st annual convention on Sunday expressed concern over growing Indo-Israel relations.
The Executve Committee (EC) of the All India Muslim Personal Law Board (AIMPLB) in its 21st annual convention on Sunday expressed concern over growing Indo-Israel relations.
Muslim law board enhances its own women quota | ummid.com
Muslim law board enhances its own women quota ummid.com
The All India Muslim Personal Law Board (AIMPLB) may been silent on the women's reservation bill. But when it came to reconstituting its executive body, it unanimously increases the representation of women from one to five.
The All India Muslim Personal Law Board (AIMPLB) may been silent on the women's reservation bill. But when it came to reconstituting its executive body, it unanimously increases the representation of women from one to five.
AIMPLB now more representative, Rabey Nadvi president for third term | ummid.com
AIMPLB now more representative, Rabey Nadvi president for third term ummid.com
The All India Muslim Personal Law Board (AIMPLB) in its 21st annual convention held at Nadwatul Uloom unanimously re-elected Maulana Rabey Hasan Nadwi as president in Lucknow on Saturday.
The All India Muslim Personal Law Board (AIMPLB) in its 21st annual convention held at Nadwatul Uloom unanimously re-elected Maulana Rabey Hasan Nadwi as president in Lucknow on Saturday.
Saturday, March 20, 2010
Congress keen on quota for Muslims:AP CM | ummid.com
Congress keen on quota for Muslims:AP CM ummid.com
Claiming that Congress president and UPA chairperson Sonia Gandhi was very keen on implementation of four percent reservation to Muslims in education and employment sectors, Chief Minister K Rosaiah
Claiming that Congress president and UPA chairperson Sonia Gandhi was very keen on implementation of four percent reservation to Muslims in education and employment sectors, Chief Minister K Rosaiah
Karnataka passes cow slaughter ban bill | ummid.com
Karnataka passes cow slaughter ban bill ummid.com
Amid noisy uproars in the house, the Karnataka Legislative Assembly passed the controversial cow slaughter ban bill, which provides for stringent punishment for violators and makes the offence cognizable and non-bailable.
Amid noisy uproars in the house, the Karnataka Legislative Assembly passed the controversial cow slaughter ban bill, which provides for stringent punishment for violators and makes the offence cognizable and non-bailable.
Modi may not depose before SIT Sunday | ummid.com
Modi may not depose before SIT Sunday ummid.com
Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi is not likely to depose before the Special Investigation Team (SIT) Sunday on accusations made by Zakia Jaffri, widow of former Congress MP Ehsan Jaffri killed during the 2002 communal riots.
Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi is not likely to depose before the Special Investigation Team (SIT) Sunday on accusations made by Zakia Jaffri, widow of former Congress MP Ehsan Jaffri killed during the 2002 communal riots.
Wednesday, March 17, 2010
No pressure from allies on women’s quota bill: Congress | ummid.com
No pressure from allies on women’s quota bill: Congress ummid.com
Ruling out quota within quota in the bill providing 33 percent reservation for women in all legislatures, the Congress party Wednesday said there was “no pressure” on it from its allies and the government seeks to pass the bill in its present form in the Lok Sabha.
Ruling out quota within quota in the bill providing 33 percent reservation for women in all legislatures, the Congress party Wednesday said there was “no pressure” on it from its allies and the government seeks to pass the bill in its present form in the Lok Sabha.
CBSE all set to go international from next session | ummid.com
CBSE all set to go international from next session ummid.com
After deciding to make Class X board exam optional, India's premier school board CBSE is set to go global by introducing a new syllabus for international students and would affiliate any school from any country from the next academic session.
After deciding to make Class X board exam optional, India's premier school board CBSE is set to go global by introducing a new syllabus for international students and would affiliate any school from any country from the next academic session.
Arif Khan, Indian envoy in Rome, dead | ummid.com
Arif Khan, Indian envoy in Rome, dead ummid.com
Arif Khan, India's ambassador in Italy, died in Rome Tuesday, officials said. He was 58.
Arif Khan, India's ambassador in Italy, died in Rome Tuesday, officials said. He was 58.
Tuesday, March 16, 2010
Bail plea of publisher in Jesus blasphemy case rejected | ummid.com
Bail plea of publisher in Jesus blasphemy case rejected ummid.com
The Shillong bench of the Gauhati High Court Monday rejected the bail plea of Indra Mohan Jha, whose publishing house had printed a blasphemous image of Jesus — holding a beer can and a cigarette — in a school textbook.
The Shillong bench of the Gauhati High Court Monday rejected the bail plea of Indra Mohan Jha, whose publishing house had printed a blasphemous image of Jesus — holding a beer can and a cigarette — in a school textbook.
Delhi HC rejects SIMI pleas to de-seal office | ummid.com
Delhi HC rejects SIMI pleas to de-seal office ummid.com
The Student Islamic Movement of India’s (SIMI) plea to de-seal a south Delhi property housing its office was Tuesday rejected by the Delhi High Court, which said the request was “untenable in law”.
The Student Islamic Movement of India’s (SIMI) plea to de-seal a south Delhi property housing its office was Tuesday rejected by the Delhi High Court, which said the request was “untenable in law”.
Families of Mumbai terror suspects allege foul play | ummid.com
Families of Mumbai terror suspects allege foul play ummid.com
The families of Abdul Latif and Riyaz Ali, arrested for allegedly planning terror strikes in the city, today claimed that the duo were falsely implicated by the police and had nothing to do with terror activities.
The families of Abdul Latif and Riyaz Ali, arrested for allegedly planning terror strikes in the city, today claimed that the duo were falsely implicated by the police and had nothing to do with terror activities.
Telugu Desam to implead itself in Muslim quota case | ummid.com
Telugu Desam to implead itself in Muslim quota case ummid.com
The Telugu Desam party has decided to implead itself in the case filed by the State Government in the Supreme Court on 4 per cent reservation to Muslims.
The Telugu Desam party has decided to implead itself in the case filed by the State Government in the Supreme Court on 4 per cent reservation to Muslims.
Monday, March 15, 2010
American Muslim groups say no to body scanners at airports | ummid.com
American Muslim groups say no to body scanners at airports ummid.com
Two American Muslim groups have objected to the use of full body scanners at airports in the United States, stating that the devices are inconsistent with the tenets of Islam.
Two American Muslim groups have objected to the use of full body scanners at airports in the United States, stating that the devices are inconsistent with the tenets of Islam.
Facebook to open India office in Hyderabad | ummid.com
Facebook to open India office in Hyderabad ummid.com
Facebook is all set to start its India operations. According to a company release, one week from now it would be opening an office in Austin, Texas, it will set up an additional support center in the southern Indian city of Hyderabad, the capital of the state of Andhra Pradesh.
Facebook is all set to start its India operations. According to a company release, one week from now it would be opening an office in Austin, Texas, it will set up an additional support center in the southern Indian city of Hyderabad, the capital of the state of Andhra Pradesh.
Dot-com domain marks 25th anniversary | ummid.com
Dot-com domain marks 25th anniversary ummid.com
The dot-com domain, which helped launch some of the most pioneering and successful internet companies, marked its 25th anniversary Monday.
The dot-com domain, which helped launch some of the most pioneering and successful internet companies, marked its 25th anniversary Monday.
US unveils new plan for high-speed internet | ummid.com
US unveils new plan for high-speed internet ummid.com
The US government has unveiled a new plan for high-speed internet access that will give the US “the fastest and most extensive wireless network in the world”, according to an executive summary of the proposal released Monday by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC).
The US government has unveiled a new plan for high-speed internet access that will give the US “the fastest and most extensive wireless network in the world”, according to an executive summary of the proposal released Monday by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC).
MPs join teachers, students to demand Jamia Millia minority status | ummid.com
MPs join teachers, students to demand Jamia Millia minority status ummid.com
Muslim MPs across the party line extend their support for the movement to grant the status of Minority Institution to Jamia.
Muslim MPs across the party line extend their support for the movement to grant the status of Minority Institution to Jamia.
Lok Sabha passes bill for better care of ancient monuments | ummid.com
Lok Sabha passes bill for better care of ancient monuments ummid.com
Protection of ancient monuments and archaeological remains climbed a notch higher up the government’s agenda with the Lok Sabha Monday unanimously passing an amendment to the law safeguarding such sites.
Protection of ancient monuments and archaeological remains climbed a notch higher up the government’s agenda with the Lok Sabha Monday unanimously passing an amendment to the law safeguarding such sites.
The 'Jewel of Muscat' comes calling at Kochi port | ummid.com
The 'Jewel of Muscat' comes calling at Kochi port ummid.com
The 'Jewel of Muscat' - a replica of a ninth century merchant sailing vessel (dhow) - arrived here Monday morning.
The 'Jewel of Muscat' - a replica of a ninth century merchant sailing vessel (dhow) - arrived here Monday morning.
Surat mock drill shooting an accident: official | ummid.com
Surat mock drill shooting an accident: official ummid.com
Gujarat Director General of Police S.S. Khandwawala has termed the shoot-out at Surat during a mock drill when an official of the state’s Anti-Terrorist Squad was injured as an “accident”, and said a dual enquiry was on to fix responsibility.
Gujarat Director General of Police S.S. Khandwawala has termed the shoot-out at Surat during a mock drill when an official of the state’s Anti-Terrorist Squad was injured as an “accident”, and said a dual enquiry was on to fix responsibility.
Terrorized for Stoning Israeli Troops | ummid.com
Terrorized for Stoning Israeli Troops ummid.com
Al-Hasan Muhtaseb, 13, and his brother Amir,10, were returning from their aunt’s house in the West Bank town of Al-Khalil (Hebron) when they were stopped by Israeli occupation force on 27 February.
Al-Hasan Muhtaseb, 13, and his brother Amir,10, were returning from their aunt’s house in the West Bank town of Al-Khalil (Hebron) when they were stopped by Israeli occupation force on 27 February.
SC to reconsider order to probe Modi, 62 others | ummid.com
SC to reconsider order to probe Modi, 62 others ummid.com
Ahead of Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi's appearance before the SIT, a sitting BJP MLA on Monday approached the Supreme Court challenging its order entrusting to the special team probe into a 2002 riots case.
Ahead of Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi's appearance before the SIT, a sitting BJP MLA on Monday approached the Supreme Court challenging its order entrusting to the special team probe into a 2002 riots case.
It’s fabulous to play at this age: Ustad Zakir Hussain | ummid.com
It’s fabulous to play at this age: Ustad Zakir Hussain ummid.com
Tabla maestro Ustad Zakir Hussain says he enjoys playing for the overseas audience who are more “enlightened” in the age of technology but he still misses the “Wah Wah” by the Indian audience back home.
Tabla maestro Ustad Zakir Hussain says he enjoys playing for the overseas audience who are more “enlightened” in the age of technology but he still misses the “Wah Wah” by the Indian audience back home.
Cabinet clears foreign varsity bill | ummid.com
Cabinet clears foreign varsity bill ummid.com
The cabinet Monday cleared a bill that will enable foreign educational institutions set up campuses in India.
The cabinet Monday cleared a bill that will enable foreign educational institutions set up campuses in India.
Sunday, March 14, 2010
Muslims in Canada agitate over cartoon ridiculing niqab | ummid.com
Muslims in Canada agitate over cartoon ridiculing niqab ummid.com
A controversial cartoon in a Montreal newspaper at the weekend has further fuelled the niqab controversy and angered Muslims in Canada.
A controversial cartoon in a Montreal newspaper at the weekend has further fuelled the niqab controversy and angered Muslims in Canada.
2006 Malegaon blasts: CBI charge sheet, a dereliction of duty? -- A review | ummid.com
2006 Malegaon blasts: CBI charge sheet, a dereliction of duty? -- A review ummid.com
The CBI charge sheet in the case of Malegaon 2006 bomb blasts is a faint lackadaisical attempt in 75 odd pages to show that the so called top agency has done investigation according to the letter of the mandate of the government and not the spirit.
The CBI charge sheet in the case of Malegaon 2006 bomb blasts is a faint lackadaisical attempt in 75 odd pages to show that the so called top agency has done investigation according to the letter of the mandate of the government and not the spirit.
For Shahid Azmi... The Martyr! | ummid.com
For Shahid Azmi... The Martyr! ummid.com
No sight would have been as brutal for a mother than to see her son lying in a pool of blood , taking his last few breaths. The mother crying for help to the bystanders and trying to pour the last few drops of water in his mouth, that which he spills out as the soul is on the verge of leaving the body.
No sight would have been as brutal for a mother than to see her son lying in a pool of blood , taking his last few breaths. The mother crying for help to the bystanders and trying to pour the last few drops of water in his mouth, that which he spills out as the soul is on the verge of leaving the body.
Saturday, March 13, 2010
Muslim MPs say reservation alone can help community | ummid.com
Muslim MPs say reservation alone can help community ummid.com
Four Muslim members of parliament have demanded 10 percent reservation for Muslims across the country as recommended by the Ranganath Mishra Commission and a sub-quota for Muslim women in the proposed 33 percent reservation for women in parliament and state assemblies.
Four Muslim members of parliament have demanded 10 percent reservation for Muslims across the country as recommended by the Ranganath Mishra Commission and a sub-quota for Muslim women in the proposed 33 percent reservation for women in parliament and state assemblies.
Congress opposes Kashmir bill curtailing women's rights | ummid.com
Congress opposes Kashmir bill curtailing women's rights ummid.com
The Congress has decided to oppose a bill moved earlier this week in the upper house of the state legislature depriving women of their citizenship rights if they marry non-permanent residents of Jammu and Kashmir.
The Congress has decided to oppose a bill moved earlier this week in the upper house of the state legislature depriving women of their citizenship rights if they marry non-permanent residents of Jammu and Kashmir.
Over 32,000 widows, 97,000 orphans in Kashmir | ummid.com
Over 32,000 widows, 97,000 orphans in Kashmir ummid.com
There are over 32,000 widows and 97,000 orphaned children in violence-battered Jammu and Kashmir, a new study has found, suggesting that the unending conflict in the border state has only made things worse for the vulnerable sections of society.
There are over 32,000 widows and 97,000 orphaned children in violence-battered Jammu and Kashmir, a new study has found, suggesting that the unending conflict in the border state has only made things worse for the vulnerable sections of society.
Over 32,000 widows, 97,000 orphans in Kashmir | ummid.com
Over 32,000 widows, 97,000 orphans in Kashmir ummid.com
There are over 32,000 widows and 97,000 orphaned children in violence-battered Jammu and Kashmir, a new study has found, suggesting that the unending conflict in the border state has only made things worse for the vulnerable sections of society.
There are over 32,000 widows and 97,000 orphaned children in violence-battered Jammu and Kashmir, a new study has found, suggesting that the unending conflict in the border state has only made things worse for the vulnerable sections of society.
Jewish settlements spark worldwide outrage | ummid.com
Jewish settlements spark worldwide outrage ummid.com
International outrage over Israel’s policy of continued settlement building in occupied territories grew on Saturday with Palestinian women and children clashing with Israeli police and the European Union urging Tel Aviv to resume peace talks urgently.
International outrage over Israel’s policy of continued settlement building in occupied territories grew on Saturday with Palestinian women and children clashing with Israeli police and the European Union urging Tel Aviv to resume peace talks urgently.
Police find Pune blast case tough to crack | ummid.com
Police find Pune blast case tough to crack ummid.com
A month after a blast ripped through an upscale eatery in Pune's Koregaon Park killing 17 people, police and investigating agencies are yet to make any significant breakthrough in the case.
A month after a blast ripped through an upscale eatery in Pune's Koregaon Park killing 17 people, police and investigating agencies are yet to make any significant breakthrough in the case.
SIT quizzes former Gujarat BJP leader | ummid.com
SIT quizzes former Gujarat BJP leader ummid.com
The Supreme Court appointed Special Investigation Team (SIT), which is inquiring post-Godhra riots of 2002 in the state, questioned former BJP general secretary Nalin Bhatt at SIT office here today.
The Supreme Court appointed Special Investigation Team (SIT), which is inquiring post-Godhra riots of 2002 in the state, questioned former BJP general secretary Nalin Bhatt at SIT office here today.
Muslim MPs for fundamental change in Women Bill, demand quota within quota | ummid.com
Muslim MPs for fundamental change in Women Bill, demand quota within quota ummid.com
While the Opposition from the Yadav satraps to the Women’s Reservation Bill was on expected lines, the Manmohan Singh government has been caught off-guard by the ferocity of the attack to the quota from Muslim outfits and MPs.
While the Opposition from the Yadav satraps to the Women’s Reservation Bill was on expected lines, the Manmohan Singh government has been caught off-guard by the ferocity of the attack to the quota from Muslim outfits and MPs.
Brave Bihar girl's national award stolen | ummid.com
Brave Bihar girl's national award stolen ummid.com
Bihar's young teenage icon Farzana Begum, who was given the National Bravery Award for saving five people from drowning, alleges her medal has been stolen from her house.
Bihar's young teenage icon Farzana Begum, who was given the National Bravery Award for saving five people from drowning, alleges her medal has been stolen from her house.
Eminent Islamic scholar Moulana Aqil dead | ummid.com
Eminent Islamic scholar Moulana Aqil dead ummid.com
Eminent Islamic scholar Moulana Hameeduddin Aqil Hussami, who was also a member of the All India Muslim Personal Law Board, died here Friday after a brief illness. He was 82.
Eminent Islamic scholar Moulana Hameeduddin Aqil Hussami, who was also a member of the All India Muslim Personal Law Board, died here Friday after a brief illness. He was 82.
Board exam jitters: Youth helpline rings non-stop | ummid.com
Board exam jitters: Youth helpline rings non-stop ummid.com
Students so depressed that they want to commit suicide, hapless teachers at a loss to comfort pupils, harried parents…Calls have been pouring in at the Delhi government’s Yuva counselling helpline for the past month thanks to the Class 10 and 12 board exams.
Students so depressed that they want to commit suicide, hapless teachers at a loss to comfort pupils, harried parents…Calls have been pouring in at the Delhi government’s Yuva counselling helpline for the past month thanks to the Class 10 and 12 board exams.
Friday, March 12, 2010
Former BJP minister summoned by riot probe panel | ummid.com
Former BJP minister summoned by riot probe panel ummid.com
Former Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) general secretary Nalin Bhatt has been summoned by the Supreme Court-appointed Special Investigation Team (SIT) for questioning in connection with the 2002 communal riots in Gulberg society.
Former Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) general secretary Nalin Bhatt has been summoned by the Supreme Court-appointed Special Investigation Team (SIT) for questioning in connection with the 2002 communal riots in Gulberg society.
Muslims advised to create an effective block | ummid.com
Muslims advised to create an effective block ummid.com
"Muslims in India are badly under represented in different spheres of life. Their exclusion is rather dramatic. However, like other backward communities, Muslim marginalization has its own history. To radicalise the India Democracy you have to create a block",
"Muslims in India are badly under represented in different spheres of life. Their exclusion is rather dramatic. However, like other backward communities, Muslim marginalization has its own history. To radicalise the India Democracy you have to create a block",
Bareilly curfew enters 13th day | ummid.com
Bareilly curfew enters 13th day ummid.com
A large part of Uttar Pradesh’s Bareilly district is under curfew for the 13th day running today.
A large part of Uttar Pradesh’s Bareilly district is under curfew for the 13th day running today.
More women in parliament will change face of Indian politics | ummid.com
More women in parliament will change face of Indian politics ummid.com
In an inclusive democracy, political power is perhaps the strongest tool to eradicate all forms of inequality. The passage of the Women’s Reservation Bill in the Rajya Sabha has brought forward some interesting scenarios for the Indian polity.
In an inclusive democracy, political power is perhaps the strongest tool to eradicate all forms of inequality. The passage of the Women’s Reservation Bill in the Rajya Sabha has brought forward some interesting scenarios for the Indian polity.
More women in parliament will change face of Indian politics | ummid.com
More women in parliament will change face of Indian politics ummid.com
In an inclusive democracy, political power is perhaps the strongest tool to eradicate all forms of inequality. The passage of the Women’s Reservation Bill in the Rajya Sabha has brought forward some interesting scenarios for the Indian polity.
In an inclusive democracy, political power is perhaps the strongest tool to eradicate all forms of inequality. The passage of the Women’s Reservation Bill in the Rajya Sabha has brought forward some interesting scenarios for the Indian polity.
Obama to visit India later this year | ummid.com
Obama to visit India later this year ummid.com
President Barack Obama will visit India later this year though he and Prime Minister Manmohan Singh would have a chance to discuss some bilateral issues at next month’s Global Nuclear Security Summit here.
President Barack Obama will visit India later this year though he and Prime Minister Manmohan Singh would have a chance to discuss some bilateral issues at next month’s Global Nuclear Security Summit here.
RSS believes only Hindus are Indians! | ummid.com
RSS believes only Hindus are Indians! ummid.com
RSS is one of the major organizations in the country which influences and controls different political and semi political organizations, calling themselves as Sangh Parivar.
RSS is one of the major organizations in the country which influences and controls different political and semi political organizations, calling themselves as Sangh Parivar.
Women Reservation Bill: Attempt to stifle the voice of Muslims | ummid.com
Women Reservation Bill: Attempt to stifle the voice of Muslims ummid.com
Every new day has its own significance and if one goes into the history of human evolution, one finds that a good number of dates have left a mark on the history of civilisations. Some dates have dramatically changed the course of history while others have shamed humanity.
Every new day has its own significance and if one goes into the history of human evolution, one finds that a good number of dates have left a mark on the history of civilisations. Some dates have dramatically changed the course of history while others have shamed humanity.
Zakia Jaffri’s charges against Modi | ummid.com
Zakia Jaffri’s charges against Modi ummid.com
Zakia Jaffri in her petition has levelled serious charges against Chief Minister Narendra Modi in the 2002 riots, and has made out a case of conspiracy and abetment to commit multiple offences of murder.
Zakia Jaffri in her petition has levelled serious charges against Chief Minister Narendra Modi in the 2002 riots, and has made out a case of conspiracy and abetment to commit multiple offences of murder.
Thursday, March 11, 2010
Maharashtra Govt floats JV with TCS for online citizen services | ummid.com
Maharashtra Govt floats JV with TCS for online citizen services ummid.com
The Maharashtra Government and Tata Consultancy Services today formed a joint-venture to launch internet-based, online citizen services in the state.
The Maharashtra Government and Tata Consultancy Services today formed a joint-venture to launch internet-based, online citizen services in the state.
UAE premier meets Manmohan Singh | ummid.com
UAE premier meets Manmohan Singh ummid.com
India and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) Thursday held talks to scale up their political and economic ties as the UAE’s Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid al Maktoum arrived here on a visit lasting a few hours and met Prime Minister Manmohan Singh.
India and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) Thursday held talks to scale up their political and economic ties as the UAE’s Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid al Maktoum arrived here on a visit lasting a few hours and met Prime Minister Manmohan Singh.
How Logical Is Women Reservation in India! | ummid.com
How Logical Is Women Reservation in India! ummid.com
It is an unfortunate fact that in a democracy nothing is achievable without united agitations. This time again the Muslim social and political leadership in India is failing to unite strongly against a very genuine demand and clear hypocrisy against them in guise of women empowerment.
It is an unfortunate fact that in a democracy nothing is achievable without united agitations. This time again the Muslim social and political leadership in India is failing to unite strongly against a very genuine demand and clear hypocrisy against them in guise of women empowerment.
Andhra plea for Muslim quota to be heard March 22 | ummid.com
Andhra plea for Muslim quota to be heard March 22 ummid.com
The Supreme Court Thursday decided to hear March 22 an Andhra Pradesh government's lawsuit challenging the state high court's ruling striking down a law reserving four percent of seats for Muslim students in professional colleges.
The Supreme Court Thursday decided to hear March 22 an Andhra Pradesh government's lawsuit challenging the state high court's ruling striking down a law reserving four percent of seats for Muslim students in professional colleges.
Gujarat Riots: SIT summons Modi for questioning | ummid.com
Gujarat Riots: SIT summons Modi for questioning ummid.com
Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi faced a major embarrassment when he was summoned for the first time for questioning in the 2002 riots after a Supreme Court-appointed Special Investigation Team asked him to appear before it on March 21.
Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi faced a major embarrassment when he was summoned for the first time for questioning in the 2002 riots after a Supreme Court-appointed Special Investigation Team asked him to appear before it on March 21.
Wednesday, March 10, 2010
Women’s bill elevates Sonia Gandhi to league of her own | ummid.com
Women’s bill elevates Sonia Gandhi to league of her own ummid.com
The passage of the Women’s Reservation Bill in the Rajya Sabha, the upper house of the Indian parliament, elevates Congress Party president Sonia Gandhi to a league of her own and guarantees her a defining place for posterity.
The passage of the Women’s Reservation Bill in the Rajya Sabha, the upper house of the Indian parliament, elevates Congress Party president Sonia Gandhi to a league of her own and guarantees her a defining place for posterity.
Al-Azhar head Sheikh Tantawi buried in Madinah | ummid.com
Al-Azhar head Sheikh Tantawi buried in Madinah ummid.com
Sheikh Muhammad Sayed Tantawi, a prominent voice of the Islamic world and head of Al-Azhar, the highest religious authority in Egypt, who died in Riyadh on Wednesday following a heart attack buried in Madinah the same day.
Sheikh Muhammad Sayed Tantawi, a prominent voice of the Islamic world and head of Al-Azhar, the highest religious authority in Egypt, who died in Riyadh on Wednesday following a heart attack buried in Madinah the same day.
Mohsina Kidwai elected chairperson of Haj committee | ummid.com
Mohsina Kidwai elected chairperson of Haj committee ummid.com
Senior Congress leader Mohsina Kidwai was Wednesday elected chairperson of the Haj Committee of India.
Senior Congress leader Mohsina Kidwai was Wednesday elected chairperson of the Haj Committee of India.
Jamia staff to go on strike over minority status | ummid.com
Jamia staff to go on strike over minority status ummid.com
Over 2,000 professors and administrative staff of the Jamia Millia Islamia will go on strike March 15 demanding minority educational institution status for the varsity, a tag that will allow 50 percent reservation for Muslims but no quota for any other category, an official said Wednesday.
Over 2,000 professors and administrative staff of the Jamia Millia Islamia will go on strike March 15 demanding minority educational institution status for the varsity, a tag that will allow 50 percent reservation for Muslims but no quota for any other category, an official said Wednesday.
Sheikh Tantawi, Egypt's top cleric dies aged 81 | ummid.com
Sheikh Tantawi, Egypt's top cleric dies aged 81 ummid.com
Egypt's foremost Muslim cleric, Sheikh Mohammed Sayed Tantawi, has died, aged 81, while on a trip to Saudi Arabia.
Egypt's foremost Muslim cleric, Sheikh Mohammed Sayed Tantawi, has died, aged 81, while on a trip to Saudi Arabia.
Lok Sabha adjourned for day over women's bill trouble | ummid.com
Lok Sabha adjourned for day over women's bill trouble ummid.com
The Lok Sabha was adjourned for the day Wednesday after Mulayam Singh Yadav, Sharad Yadav and Lalu Prasad staged noisy protests demanding that the seven MPs suspended in the Rajya Sabha a day earlier be taken back.
The Lok Sabha was adjourned for the day Wednesday after Mulayam Singh Yadav, Sharad Yadav and Lalu Prasad staged noisy protests demanding that the seven MPs suspended in the Rajya Sabha a day earlier be taken back.
Ulema Council threatens stir against cleric's arrest | ummid.com
Ulema Council threatens stir against cleric's arrest ummid.com
The Ulema Council Wednesday threatened to launch a statewide agitation against the arrest of a leading cleric, nabbed for his alleged role in last week's communal clash in Uttar Pradesh's Bareilly district.
The Ulema Council Wednesday threatened to launch a statewide agitation against the arrest of a leading cleric, nabbed for his alleged role in last week's communal clash in Uttar Pradesh's Bareilly district.
Why teach only Gita in schools: Madhya Pradesh minorities | ummid.com
Why teach only Gita in schools: Madhya Pradesh minorities ummid.com
Minorities in Madhya Pradesh have criticised plans to introduce the Bhagvad Gita in state-run schools, saying the scriptures of other religions should also be part of the syllabus, even as a section of Muslim leaders sees nothing wrong with it.
Minorities in Madhya Pradesh have criticised plans to introduce the Bhagvad Gita in state-run schools, saying the scriptures of other religions should also be part of the syllabus, even as a section of Muslim leaders sees nothing wrong with it.
King Abdullah presented Faisal Award to the winners | ummid.com
King Abdullah presented Faisal Award to the winners ummid.com
Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Abdullah presented awards to this year's winners of the King Faisal International Prize on Tuesday, reports Arab News.
Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Abdullah presented awards to this year's winners of the King Faisal International Prize on Tuesday, reports Arab News.
Tuesday, March 9, 2010
Women across India hail passing of Women’s Reservation Bill | ummid.com
Women across India hail passing of Women’s Reservation Bill ummid.com
Women across India are celebrating the passing of the Women’s Reservation Bill.
Women across India are celebrating the passing of the Women’s Reservation Bill.
Ansari wins praise for handling Rajya Sabha ruckus | ummid.com
Ansari wins praise for handling Rajya Sabha ruckus ummid.com
Rajya Sabha Chairman Hamid Ansari, a relative newcomer to politics, won praise from Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and others for the manner in which he controlled the ruckus in the Rajya Sabha Tuesday over physical eviction of seven suspended opposition members from the house.
Rajya Sabha Chairman Hamid Ansari, a relative newcomer to politics, won praise from Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and others for the manner in which he controlled the ruckus in the Rajya Sabha Tuesday over physical eviction of seven suspended opposition members from the house.
Place and location influence health | ummid.com
Place and location influence health ummid.com
“The idea that place and location can influence health is a very old and familiar concept in the Western medicine and traces back to the time of Hippocrates when physicians observed
“The idea that place and location can influence health is a very old and familiar concept in the Western medicine and traces back to the time of Hippocrates when physicians observed
Vidharbha's statehood necessary for regional development: Laxman | ummid.com
Vidharbha's statehood necessary for regional development: Laxman ummid.com
Expressing BJP's support for a separate Vidharbha state, Ex-BJP president Bangaru Laxman Tuesday said statehood was necessary to boost development in the region.
Expressing BJP's support for a separate Vidharbha state, Ex-BJP president Bangaru Laxman Tuesday said statehood was necessary to boost development in the region.
The women’s bill was worth the risk, says Sonia | ummid.com
The women's bill was worth the risk, says Sonia ummid.com
“I am very happy,” Congress president Sonia Gandhi declared Tuesday after Rajya Sabha passed the Women’s Bill to reserve a third of seats in all legislatures for women, adding the “larger picture” of women’s empowerment was worth the political risk that the ruling coalition had taken.
“I am very happy,” Congress president Sonia Gandhi declared Tuesday after Rajya Sabha passed the Women’s Bill to reserve a third of seats in all legislatures for women, adding the “larger picture” of women’s empowerment was worth the political risk that the ruling coalition had taken.
Publisher of blasphemous image of Jesus gets interim bail | ummid.com
Publisher of blasphemous image of Jesus gets interim bail ummid.com
The Shillong Bench of Gauhati High Court has granted a ten-day interim bail to Indra Mohan Jha, whose publishing house had published a blasphemous image of Jesus, 'holding a beer can and a cigarette' in a school textbook.
The Shillong Bench of Gauhati High Court has granted a ten-day interim bail to Indra Mohan Jha, whose publishing house had published a blasphemous image of Jesus, 'holding a beer can and a cigarette' in a school textbook.
Tension grips city as OU student ends life for Telangana | ummid.com
Tension grips city as OU student ends life for Telangana ummid.com
Tension gripped the Osmania University campus when a B Tech second year student allegedly committed suicide by hanging in his hostel room of the University in support of separate Telangana state.
Tension gripped the Osmania University campus when a B Tech second year student allegedly committed suicide by hanging in his hostel room of the University in support of separate Telangana state.
Rajya Sabha passes Women Reservation Bill | ummid.com
Rajya Sabha passes Women Reservation Bill ummid.com
In a historic moment, the long-awaited Women''s Reservation Bill was passed finally on Tuesday evening in the Rajya Sabha, the upper House of the Parliament, with 186 being in favour of the Bill and just one voting against it.
In a historic moment, the long-awaited Women''s Reservation Bill was passed finally on Tuesday evening in the Rajya Sabha, the upper House of the Parliament, with 186 being in favour of the Bill and just one voting against it.
Rajya Sabha debates women’s bill | ummid.com
Rajya Sabha debates women’s bill ummid.com
After frenzied opposition and repeated disruptions, the Rajya Sabha Tuesday evening finally debated the historic women’s reservation bill in the run up to a vote on the legislation reserving one-third seats for women in parliament and state legislatures.
After frenzied opposition and repeated disruptions, the Rajya Sabha Tuesday evening finally debated the historic women’s reservation bill in the run up to a vote on the legislation reserving one-third seats for women in parliament and state legislatures.
Motion to vote on Women’s Reservation Bill passed in Rajya Sabha | ummid.com
Motion to vote on Women's Reservation Bill passed in Rajya Sabha ummid.com
Rajya Sabha chairman Hamid Ansari on Tuesday passed the motion to vote on the Women’s Reservation Bill in the House.
Rajya Sabha chairman Hamid Ansari on Tuesday passed the motion to vote on the Women’s Reservation Bill in the House.
Women Reservation Bill: Consensus eludes political parties’ meet | ummid.com
Women Reservation Bill: Consensus eludes political parties' meet ummid.com
A meeting of political parties supporting the Women’s Reservation Bill on Tuesday failed to evolve a consensus on a strategy on its passage in Rajya Sabha with BJP and Left parties demanding that a discussion be held before voting.
A meeting of political parties supporting the Women’s Reservation Bill on Tuesday failed to evolve a consensus on a strategy on its passage in Rajya Sabha with BJP and Left parties demanding that a discussion be held before voting.
Indians divided over Husain's Qatari citizenship | ummid.com
Indians divided over Husain's Qatari citizenship ummid.com
Should Maqbool Fida Husain, who put the Indian contemporary art on the world map, have given up Indian citizenship? The artistic community is sharply divided.
Should Maqbool Fida Husain, who put the Indian contemporary art on the world map, have given up Indian citizenship? The artistic community is sharply divided.
Monday, March 8, 2010
Magical Fingers of Dr. Dicksheet at Work for the Disabled | ummid.com
Magical Fingers of Dr. Dicksheet at Work for the Disabled ummid.com
With eyes glued to the television screen and a glass of drinks in his hands, we found Dr. Sharadkumar Dicksheet completely at ease and deeply involved into the melodies of old Hindi songs.
With eyes glued to the television screen and a glass of drinks in his hands, we found Dr. Sharadkumar Dicksheet completely at ease and deeply involved into the melodies of old Hindi songs.
Sohrabuddin fake encounter probe may hit roadblock | ummid.com
Sohrabuddin fake encounter probe may hit roadblock ummid.com
The probe into alleged fake encounter killing of Sohrabuddin Sheikh and his wife Kausarbi in 2005 may hit a roadblock as Gujarat government has refused to hand over details about another death of a person in an encounter with police, which CBI claimed was linked to the shootout of the duo.
The probe into alleged fake encounter killing of Sohrabuddin Sheikh and his wife Kausarbi in 2005 may hit a roadblock as Gujarat government has refused to hand over details about another death of a person in an encounter with police, which CBI claimed was linked to the shootout of the duo.
Women Bill should be passed by consultations, consensus: Prez | ummid.com
Women Bill should be passed by consultations, consensus: Prez ummid.com
Even as the Women's Reservation Bill could not be taken up in the Rajya Sabha today, President Pratibha Patil said it would be "graceful if the Bill is passed as far as possible by consultations and consensus".
Even as the Women's Reservation Bill could not be taken up in the Rajya Sabha today, President Pratibha Patil said it would be "graceful if the Bill is passed as far as possible by consultations and consensus".
Israel okays West Bank housing ahead of Biden visit | ummid.com
Israel okays West Bank housing ahead of Biden visit ummid.com
Israel okayed the construction of 112 apartments in a West Bank settlement Monday, a move that angered Palestinians a day after they reluctantly agreed to hold indirect peace negotations with Israel’s hardline government.
Israel okayed the construction of 112 apartments in a West Bank settlement Monday, a move that angered Palestinians a day after they reluctantly agreed to hold indirect peace negotations with Israel’s hardline government.
Woman’s group protests government’s inability to bring reservation bill | ummid.com
Woman's group protests government's inability to bring reservation bill ummid.com
A group of women protested outside the parliament complex on Monday evening against the ruckus caused by some political parties against the tabling of Women’s Reservation Bill in the Parliament.
A group of women protested outside the parliament complex on Monday evening against the ruckus caused by some political parties against the tabling of Women’s Reservation Bill in the Parliament.
India says no to Islamic Banking as of now | ummid.com
India says no to Islamic Banking as of now ummid.com
India Friday ruled out introducing Islamic banking in the country for the moment, making the wait longer for interest-free access to finance under the principles of Sharia.
India Friday ruled out introducing Islamic banking in the country for the moment, making the wait longer for interest-free access to finance under the principles of Sharia.
Women Reservation Bill: PM calls all-party meeting | ummid.com
Women Reservation Bill: PM calls all-party meeting ummid.com
With proceedings in Parliament all but suspended over the tabling and expected passage of the more than decade-old Women’s Reservation Bill on Monday, the Prime Minister, Dr. Manmohan Singh, has called for an all-party meeting in the hope of arriving at a political consensus and avoid the Bill being put to a voice vote later this evening.
With proceedings in Parliament all but suspended over the tabling and expected passage of the more than decade-old Women’s Reservation Bill on Monday, the Prime Minister, Dr. Manmohan Singh, has called for an all-party meeting in the hope of arriving at a political consensus and avoid the Bill being put to a voice vote later this evening.
Sunday, March 7, 2010
Agra music legend struggles to survive | ummid.com
Agra music legend struggles to survive ummid.com
One of the last exponents of the Agra Gharana of Hindustani classical music, 86-year-old Ustad Akeel Ahmad Khan is not only unwell but is also a disenchanted man. He has no government support and says this city “honours only the dead”.
One of the last exponents of the Agra Gharana of Hindustani classical music, 86-year-old Ustad Akeel Ahmad Khan is not only unwell but is also a disenchanted man. He has no government support and says this city “honours only the dead”.
At least five die in eastern Turkey quake | ummid.com
At least five die in eastern Turkey quake ummid.com
At least five people were killed when a strong earthquake struck eastern Turkey on early Monday, seismologists and officials said.
At least five people were killed when a strong earthquake struck eastern Turkey on early Monday, seismologists and officials said.
One killed, 11 hurt in Mumbai stampede | ummid.com
One killed, 11 hurt in Mumbai stampede ummid.com
One person was killed and at least 11 injured Monday morning in a stampede that broke out during a police recruitment drive at Kalina in north west Mumbai, police said.
One person was killed and at least 11 injured Monday morning in a stampede that broke out during a police recruitment drive at Kalina in north west Mumbai, police said.
RJD, SP adamant on opposing Women Bill, BSP seeks quota within quota | ummid.com
RJD, SP adamant on opposing Women Bill, BSP seeks quota within quota ummid.com
Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD), Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) and Samajwadi Party (SP) on Sunday remained adamant in opposing the Women’s Reservation Bill by playing the minority card.
Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD), Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) and Samajwadi Party (SP) on Sunday remained adamant in opposing the Women’s Reservation Bill by playing the minority card.
Saturday, March 6, 2010
PM out of sync to seek Saudi help: RSS | ummid.com
PM out of sync to seek Saudi help: RSS ummid.com
Dubbing India rushing to Saudi Arabia for ''help'' to tame Pakistan as a ''dangerous slide'', the RSS has accused Prime Minister Manmohan Singh of being ''out of sync'' and said this would only help India's enemies ''surge, expand'' their trouble making capacity.
Dubbing India rushing to Saudi Arabia for ''help'' to tame Pakistan as a ''dangerous slide'', the RSS has accused Prime Minister Manmohan Singh of being ''out of sync'' and said this would only help India's enemies ''surge, expand'' their trouble making capacity.
Massive protests against price rise across India | ummid.com
Massive protests against price rise across India ummid.com
Various political parties and other groups staged massive demonstrations the against price rise in different Indian cities on Saturday.
Various political parties and other groups staged massive demonstrations the against price rise in different Indian cities on Saturday.
Seminar on peaceful co-existence in Islam and Indian religions begin | ummid.com
Seminar on peaceful co-existence in Islam and Indian religions begin ummid.com
The First International Seminar on Peaceful Co-existence in Islam and Indian Religions kicked off Saturday at India Islamic Cultural Centre in New Delhi.
The First International Seminar on Peaceful Co-existence in Islam and Indian Religions kicked off Saturday at India Islamic Cultural Centre in New Delhi.
Right's panel upbeat about women's reservation bill | ummid.com
Right's panel upbeat about women's reservation bill ummid.com
The National Commission for Women (NCW) Saturday expressed optimism over the passage of the women's reservation bill that will be tabled in parliament Monday and said it is a triumph of 14 years of struggle.
The National Commission for Women (NCW) Saturday expressed optimism over the passage of the women's reservation bill that will be tabled in parliament Monday and said it is a triumph of 14 years of struggle.
Part of land for AMU’s Kerala centre handed over | ummid.com
Part of land for AMU's Kerala centre handed over ummid.com
The Kerala government Saturday transferred a portion of the land allotted for the Aligarh Muslim University’s special centre at Malappuram and promised the rest in the next two months.
The Kerala government Saturday transferred a portion of the land allotted for the Aligarh Muslim University’s special centre at Malappuram and promised the rest in the next two months.
Congress man says he was quizzed over Pune bombing | ummid.com
Congress man says he was quizzed over Pune bombing ummid.com
A Congress activist admitted Saturday that he was in police custody for three days and questioned about the Pune bombing that killed 17 people. The police denied the charge.
A Congress activist admitted Saturday that he was in police custody for three days and questioned about the Pune bombing that killed 17 people. The police denied the charge.
SDM Malegaon made caste certificate issuance easier | ummid.com
SDM Malegaon made caste certificate issuance easier ummid.com
In a novel way to curb corruption and allay the general perception that all officials are corrupt and un-willing to lend helping hand to masses, SDM Malegaon inserted Urdu translation of the Martahi lines in the application forms for Caste and Domicile certificates, get them filled with the help of teachers and distributed them right in their school.
In a novel way to curb corruption and allay the general perception that all officials are corrupt and un-willing to lend helping hand to masses, SDM Malegaon inserted Urdu translation of the Martahi lines in the application forms for Caste and Domicile certificates, get them filled with the help of teachers and distributed them right in their school.
India-Bangladesh border coordination conference from Monday | ummid.com
India-Bangladesh border coordination conference from Monday ummid.com
The border coordination conference between the Border Security Force (BSF) and the Bangladesh Rifles (BDR) would commence in New Delhi from Monday.
The border coordination conference between the Border Security Force (BSF) and the Bangladesh Rifles (BDR) would commence in New Delhi from Monday.
India needs more translations: Mushirul Hasan | ummid.com
India needs more translations: Mushirul Hasan ummid.com
The absence of organised translation activity in literature and academia has led to cultural and intellectual distancing in Indian society, believes eminent historian Mushirul Hasan.
The absence of organised translation activity in literature and academia has led to cultural and intellectual distancing in Indian society, believes eminent historian Mushirul Hasan.
Women Reservation Bill vis-a-vis Muslim Women | ummid.com
Women Reservation Bill vis-a-vis Muslim Women ummid.com
Finally the decks have been cleared for the passage of Women Reservation Bill, providing for 33% reservation of the seats for women in the Parliament and State Legislatures.
Finally the decks have been cleared for the passage of Women Reservation Bill, providing for 33% reservation of the seats for women in the Parliament and State Legislatures.
BJP to protest against Muslim quota recommended by Committee | ummid.com
BJP to protest against Muslim quota recommended by Committee ummid.com
The BJP will hold a massive protest demonstration in front of Parliament House on Marach 11 protesting against the Ranganath Mishra Committee recommendations providing Reservations to Muslims.
The BJP will hold a massive protest demonstration in front of Parliament House on Marach 11 protesting against the Ranganath Mishra Committee recommendations providing Reservations to Muslims.
Gujarat probes shooting of inspector by officer | ummid.com
Gujarat probes shooting of inspector by officer ummid.com
A probe has begun into an incident where a senior police officer shot an anti-terrorist squad (ATS) inspector during a mock drill in Surat last month, though the state home ministry had termed it an "accident" at that time.
A probe has begun into an incident where a senior police officer shot an anti-terrorist squad (ATS) inspector during a mock drill in Surat last month, though the state home ministry had termed it an "accident" at that time.
Lalu Prasad meets PM, demands all party meeting | ummid.com
Lalu Prasad meets PM, demands all party meeting ummid.com
Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader Lalu Prasad met Prime Minister Manmohan Singh Friday to demand that the government convene an all-party meeting on the women's reservation bill before pushing through the legislation.
Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader Lalu Prasad met Prime Minister Manmohan Singh Friday to demand that the government convene an all-party meeting on the women's reservation bill before pushing through the legislation.
Friday, March 5, 2010
School students win nationwide wildlife painting contest | ummid.com
School students win nationwide wildlife painting contest ummid.com
Two students from Tamil Nadu and Assam have won a nationwide school-level wildlife painting competition held as part of the Animal Action Week (AAW) organised in 16 countries, the organisers said here Friday.
Two students from Tamil Nadu and Assam have won a nationwide school-level wildlife painting competition held as part of the Animal Action Week (AAW) organised in 16 countries, the organisers said here Friday.
Clashes at Jerusalem's Aqsa mosque | ummid.com
Clashes at Jerusalem's Aqsa mosque ummid.com
Israeli police have entered Jerusalem's al-Aqsa Mosque compound to disperse Palestinian protesters who they said threw stones at police officers and Jewish worshippers nearby.
Israeli police have entered Jerusalem's al-Aqsa Mosque compound to disperse Palestinian protesters who they said threw stones at police officers and Jewish worshippers nearby.
'Women's bill to sound death knell for Muslims' | ummid.com
'Women's bill to sound death knell for Muslims' ummid.com
A Muslim member in the Lok Sabha today alleged that the Women's Reservation Bill in its present form would sound a "death knell" for his community as the House will eventually turn into a "Hindu Lok Sabha".
A Muslim member in the Lok Sabha today alleged that the Women's Reservation Bill in its present form would sound a "death knell" for his community as the House will eventually turn into a "Hindu Lok Sabha".
Quranic calligraphy thrives in Kashmir | ummid.com
Quranic calligraphy thrives in Kashmir ummid.com
Youth in Kashmir keep the centuries old tradition of Quranic calligraphy alive with their utmost devotion to this great art form.
Youth in Kashmir keep the centuries old tradition of Quranic calligraphy alive with their utmost devotion to this great art form.
End of the Hummer story? Not yet | ummid.com
End of the Hummer story? Not yet ummid.com
If the reports that appeared in the media couple of days before are to be believed, General Motors have certainly done with Hummers. However, the Hummer story is not yet over at least in Malegaon - the textile town in North Maharashtra predominated by the Muslim population.
If the reports that appeared in the media couple of days before are to be believed, General Motors have certainly done with Hummers. However, the Hummer story is not yet over at least in Malegaon - the textile town in North Maharashtra predominated by the Muslim population.
Indo-Kazakh business seminar seeks to bridge trade, information divide | ummid.com
Indo-Kazakh business seminar seeks to bridge trade, information divide ummid.com
The Embassy of India in collaboration with the Kazakhstan Chamber of Commerce and Industry organized a business seminar titled “Doing Business with India” at Almaty on March 3.
The Embassy of India in collaboration with the Kazakhstan Chamber of Commerce and Industry organized a business seminar titled “Doing Business with India” at Almaty on March 3.
Plea for voice test in 2002 Gujarat riot case rejected | ummid.com
Plea for voice test in 2002 Gujarat riot case rejected ummid.com
A court hearing the Naroda Gam case of the 2002 Gujarat riots has rejected the Special Investigation Team's (SIT) plea to conduct voice tests on VHP activists Babu Bajrangi and Jaideep Patel. Eleven people were killed in Naroda Gam.
A court hearing the Naroda Gam case of the 2002 Gujarat riots has rejected the Special Investigation Team's (SIT) plea to conduct voice tests on VHP activists Babu Bajrangi and Jaideep Patel. Eleven people were killed in Naroda Gam.
Thursday, March 4, 2010
Turkey recalls envoy after US vote on Armenian 'genocide' | ummid.com
Turkey recalls envoy after US vote on Armenian 'genocide' ummid.com
NATO-member Turkey on Thursday recalled its ambassador to the United States for consultations after a vote in a US congressional committee branded the World War One mass killing of Armenians by Ottoman forces genocide.
NATO-member Turkey on Thursday recalled its ambassador to the United States for consultations after a vote in a US congressional committee branded the World War One mass killing of Armenians by Ottoman forces genocide.
Killing of Armenians in WW-I a ‘genocide’: US house panel | ummid.com
Killing of Armenians in WW-I a ‘genocide’: US house panel ummid.com
A US congressional committee Thursday passed a resolution declaring that the World War I-era slayings of more than 1 million Armenians by the Ottomans was a genocide, a move opposed by the White House and sure to anger Turkey.
A US congressional committee Thursday passed a resolution declaring that the World War I-era slayings of more than 1 million Armenians by the Ottomans was a genocide, a move opposed by the White House and sure to anger Turkey.
Obama turns to Indian-American to be bridge with Muslim world | ummid.com
Obama turns to Indian-American to be bridge with Muslim world ummid.com
President Barack Obama has chosen the son of an Indian migrant couple from Bihar to help bridge the cultural divide in US relations with Muslims inside and outside America's borders.
President Barack Obama has chosen the son of an Indian migrant couple from Bihar to help bridge the cultural divide in US relations with Muslims inside and outside America's borders.
Improve Mumbai infrastructure, says governor | ummid.com
Improve Mumbai infrastructure, says governor ummid.com
Maharashtra Governor K. Sankaranarayanan Thursday stressed the need for focusing on improving Mumbai’s urban infrastructure, water supply and transportation.
Maharashtra Governor K. Sankaranarayanan Thursday stressed the need for focusing on improving Mumbai’s urban infrastructure, water supply and transportation.
SP, RJD to oppose Women Reservation Bill in its present form | ummid.com
SP, RJD to oppose Women Reservation Bill in its present form ummid.com
Lalu Prasda Yadav led RJD and Samajwadi Party today made its opposition to the Women's Reservation Bill plain after the Union Cabinet has given the green signal to the legislation.
Lalu Prasda Yadav led RJD and Samajwadi Party today made its opposition to the Women's Reservation Bill plain after the Union Cabinet has given the green signal to the legislation.
Mixed response over Women Reservation Bill | ummid.com
Mixed response over Women Reservation Bill ummid.com
The political parties expressed mixed reaction for the Union Government’s decision to introduce the Women Reservation Bill in the Rajya Sabha on Thursday.
The political parties expressed mixed reaction for the Union Government’s decision to introduce the Women Reservation Bill in the Rajya Sabha on Thursday.
Civil service main exam results declared | ummid.com
Civil service main exam results declared ummid.com
The Indian government Thursday declared the results of the Civil Services (Main) Examination, 2009.
The Indian government Thursday declared the results of the Civil Services (Main) Examination, 2009.
Indian Chief of Naval Staff felicitates India’s first National Sailing School players | ummid.com
Indian Chief of Naval Staff felicitates India's first National Sailing School players ummid.com
Indian Chief of Naval Staff Admiral Nirmal Kumar Verma felicitated the players of India’s first National Sailing School, (NSS), in Bhopal for their achievements in a function organized at the Boat Club here on Wednesday.
Indian Chief of Naval Staff Admiral Nirmal Kumar Verma felicitated the players of India’s first National Sailing School, (NSS), in Bhopal for their achievements in a function organized at the Boat Club here on Wednesday.
Kerala village launches dowry-free marriage websites | ummid.com
Kerala village launches dowry-free marriage websites ummid.com
A year back, residents of a Kerala village in Malappuram district took a pledge that they would neither ask for dowry in marriage nor give any. The villagers are now launching two websites on dowry-free marriages.
A year back, residents of a Kerala village in Malappuram district took a pledge that they would neither ask for dowry in marriage nor give any. The villagers are now launching two websites on dowry-free marriages.
Rahman plans massive world tour to salute Indian music | ummid.com
Rahman plans massive world tour to salute Indian music ummid.com
Oscar winning composer A R Rahman has teamed up with the brains behind stage shows for pop divas Britney Spears and Mariah Carey to produce world tour saluting the Indian music.
Oscar winning composer A R Rahman has teamed up with the brains behind stage shows for pop divas Britney Spears and Mariah Carey to produce world tour saluting the Indian music.
Gulbarg Society killings: High court urged to transfer case | ummid.com
Gulbarg Society killings: High court urged to transfer case ummid.com
The Gujarat High Court here was petitioned Wednesday to transfer the 2002 Gulbarg Society massacre case, which left 69 people dead during the Gujarat riots, the affected families alleging a bias on the part of the special judge.
The Gujarat High Court here was petitioned Wednesday to transfer the 2002 Gulbarg Society massacre case, which left 69 people dead during the Gujarat riots, the affected families alleging a bias on the part of the special judge.
Left India for comforts, facilities to work: Husain | ummid.com
Left India for comforts, facilities to work: Husain ummid.com
Eminent painter Maqbool Fida Husain, who has accepted Qatari citizenship, says he left India because he needed "all comforts, facilities" and did not want "any disturbance" while working which he found "impossible" in India.
Eminent painter Maqbool Fida Husain, who has accepted Qatari citizenship, says he left India because he needed "all comforts, facilities" and did not want "any disturbance" while working which he found "impossible" in India.
Assam interested in setting up AMU centre | ummid.com
Assam interested in setting up AMU centre ummid.com
The Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) has received a proposal from the Assam government to open its centre in the state, officials said Thursday.
The Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) has received a proposal from the Assam government to open its centre in the state, officials said Thursday.
Wednesday, March 3, 2010
Uneasy calm in curfew bound MP’s Khategaon township | ummid.com
Uneasy calm in curfew bound MP’s Khategaon township ummid.com
Uneasy calm prevails in curfew bound Madhya Pradesh’s Khategaon township in Dewas district, about 70 km from Bhopal, which witnessed communal strife on Monday.
Uneasy calm prevails in curfew bound Madhya Pradesh’s Khategaon township in Dewas district, about 70 km from Bhopal, which witnessed communal strife on Monday.
Kerala shelves proposed Islamic bank | ummid.com
Kerala shelves proposed Islamic bank ummid.com
Bowing to stiff opposition from several quarters and a High Court verdict against it, The Kerala government has shelved a plan to start an Islamic bank and instead is launching an interest-free monetary institution.
Bowing to stiff opposition from several quarters and a High Court verdict against it, The Kerala government has shelved a plan to start an Islamic bank and instead is launching an interest-free monetary institution.
After France, niqab controversy now hots up in Canada | ummid.com
After France, niqab controversy now hots up in Canada ummid.com
After France, the niqab controversy has now hotted up in Canada, with a Egyptian Muslim woman refusing to remove her veil in her French language class in a local college.
After France, the niqab controversy has now hotted up in Canada, with a Egyptian Muslim woman refusing to remove her veil in her French language class in a local college.
Tuesday, March 2, 2010
'Greater connectivity among SAARC members needed' | ummid.com
'Greater connectivity among SAARC members needed' ummid.com
Former Secretary, Ministry of External Affairs A N Ram today said political differences have not allowed the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) to move forward meaningfully and its programmes have generally left no mark on the common man, who remained largely marginalised.
Former Secretary, Ministry of External Affairs A N Ram today said political differences have not allowed the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) to move forward meaningfully and its programmes have generally left no mark on the common man, who remained largely marginalised.
Dubai to host global eco-friendly technology exhibition | ummid.com
Dubai to host global eco-friendly technology exhibition ummid.com
Dubai will host an international exhibition on eco-friendly technologies in the energy sector March 9-11, WAM news agency reported.
Dubai will host an international exhibition on eco-friendly technologies in the energy sector March 9-11, WAM news agency reported.
Popular Front to Hold Parliament March for Muslim Reservation on Mar. 18 | ummid.com
Popular Front to Hold Parliament March for Muslim Reservation on Mar. 18 ummid.com
The Popular Front of India, (PFI), has demanded the Union government to take every possible step to control price rise.
The Popular Front of India, (PFI), has demanded the Union government to take every possible step to control price rise.
We would be happy if MF Husain returns to India: PC | ummid.com
We would be happy if MF Husain returns to India: PC ummid.com
Days after MF Husain was given Qatari citizenship, Government on Tuesday said it would be very happy to see the eminent painter return to India and that it would not allow any threat to him.
Days after MF Husain was given Qatari citizenship, Government on Tuesday said it would be very happy to see the eminent painter return to India and that it would not allow any threat to him.
Riot-hit Karnataka towns peaceful, curfew in Shimoga | ummid.com
Riot-hit Karnataka towns peaceful, curfew in Shimoga ummid.com
Karnataka’s riot-hit Shimoga town was peaceful with the ongoing curfew keeping people indoors and Hassan town was quiet too, police said Tuesday, a day after two people were killed during protests over an article on the veil based on the writings by Bangladeshi author Taslima Nasreen.
Karnataka’s riot-hit Shimoga town was peaceful with the ongoing curfew keeping people indoors and Hassan town was quiet too, police said Tuesday, a day after two people were killed during protests over an article on the veil based on the writings by Bangladeshi author Taslima Nasreen.
After SRK, Thackeray now criticises MF Husain | ummid.com
After SRK, Thackeray now criticises MF Husain ummid.com
Shiv Sena chief Bal Thackeray today criticised renowned painter M F Hussain for accepting the citizenship of Qatar.
Shiv Sena chief Bal Thackeray today criticised renowned painter M F Hussain for accepting the citizenship of Qatar.
Abdul Kalam, Ratan Tata are India's most trusted: Survey | ummid.com
Abdul Kalam, Ratan Tata are India's most trusted: Survey ummid.com
Former president A.P.J. Abdul Kalam and industrialist Ratan Tata top the list of 100 most trusted Indians while artist M.F Husain is at 91 and Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Mayawati is at the very bottom, a survey conducted for Reader's Digest has revealed.
Former president A.P.J. Abdul Kalam and industrialist Ratan Tata top the list of 100 most trusted Indians while artist M.F Husain is at 91 and Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Mayawati is at the very bottom, a survey conducted for Reader's Digest has revealed.
CBSE exams begin tomorrow,‘Grading system’ for class 10 students | ummid.com
CBSE exams begin tomorrow, 'Grading system' for class 10 students ummid.com
The Central Board for Secondary Education (CBSE) exams for students of Class X and XII will begin from March 3 with those appearing in class tenth boards to be judged through the new ‘grading system’.
The Central Board for Secondary Education (CBSE) exams for students of Class X and XII will begin from March 3 with those appearing in class tenth boards to be judged through the new ‘grading system’.
Manmohan Singh touched by Saudi gestures | ummid.com
Manmohan Singh touched by Saudi gestures ummid.com
The Prime Minister, Dr. Manmohan Singh, is deeply "touched and humbled" by the gestures extended to him during his three-day visit to Saudi Arabia, which concluded with the signing of more than 10 agreements and the inking of the historic Riyadh Declaration.
The Prime Minister, Dr. Manmohan Singh, is deeply "touched and humbled" by the gestures extended to him during his three-day visit to Saudi Arabia, which concluded with the signing of more than 10 agreements and the inking of the historic Riyadh Declaration.
Taslima Nasreen says she never wrote article for Kannada newspaper | ummid.com
Taslima Nasreen says she never wrote article for Kannada newspaper ummid.com
In the backdrop of violent protests in Karnataka's Shimoga and Hassan towns, controversial Bangladeshi writer Taslima Nasreen on Tuesday denied writing an article in a Kannada newspaper, which provoked riots in Shimoga.
In the backdrop of violent protests in Karnataka's Shimoga and Hassan towns, controversial Bangladeshi writer Taslima Nasreen on Tuesday denied writing an article in a Kannada newspaper, which provoked riots in Shimoga.
Curfew continues in riot-hit Karnataka town | ummid.com
Curfew continues in riot-hit Karnataka town ummid.com
Curfew continued in Karnataka's riot-hit Shimoga town as did prohibitory orders banning crowds in Hassan, police said Tuesday, a day after two people were killed following protests against an article on the veil by Bangladeshi author Taslima Nasreen.
Curfew continued in Karnataka's riot-hit Shimoga town as did prohibitory orders banning crowds in Hassan, police said Tuesday, a day after two people were killed following protests against an article on the veil by Bangladeshi author Taslima Nasreen.
Monday, March 1, 2010
Taslima Nasreen's article sparks violence in Karnataka, 2 killed | ummid.com
Taslima Nasreen's article sparks violence in Karnataka, 2 killed ummid.com
Two persons died and eight others were injured in Shimoga district of Karnataka on Monday following violent protests over the publication of an article by Bangladeshi writer Taslima Nasreen on the burqa in a vernacular daily. While one of the victims died in police firing, the other died during the clashes.
Two persons died and eight others were injured in Shimoga district of Karnataka on Monday following violent protests over the publication of an article by Bangladeshi writer Taslima Nasreen on the burqa in a vernacular daily. While one of the victims died in police firing, the other died during the clashes.
Hands crippled by polio, girl writes exam with pen in mouth | ummid.com
Hands crippled by polio, girl writes exam with pen in mouth ummid.com
Nasima Khatun, 16, cannot hold a pen in her hands and write. A polio attack when she was five has left her hands crippled. But she has appeared for the Class 10 board exams in West Bengal and wrote the papers holding the pen in her mouth.
Nasima Khatun, 16, cannot hold a pen in her hands and write. A polio attack when she was five has left her hands crippled. But she has appeared for the Class 10 board exams in West Bengal and wrote the papers holding the pen in her mouth.
killed in communal clashes in Madhya Pradesh township | ummid.com
killed in communal clashes in Madhya Pradesh township ummid.com
Indefinite curfew has been imposed in a small township of Madhya Pradesh following communal clashes between two communities wherein one person was killed as per official announcement on Monday.
Indefinite curfew has been imposed in a small township of Madhya Pradesh following communal clashes between two communities wherein one person was killed as per official announcement on Monday.
Indian PM heads home after Saudi visit | ummid.com
Indian PM heads home after Saudi visit ummid.com
Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh left for home Monday after a historic three-day visit to Saudi Arabia that saw the two countries sign 10 bilateral agreements and issue a Riyadh Declaration for deepening their relationship.
Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh left for home Monday after a historic three-day visit to Saudi Arabia that saw the two countries sign 10 bilateral agreements and issue a Riyadh Declaration for deepening their relationship.
Manmohan Singh praises 'Non-Resident Indians' in Saudi Arabia | ummid.com
Manmohan Singh praises 'Non-Resident Indians' in Saudi Arabia ummid.com
Indian Prime Minister Dr. Manohan Singh who is on a historic tour of Saudi Arabia praised the contributions made by the over 1.8 million Indian citizens in this oil-rich kingdom.
Indian Prime Minister Dr. Manohan Singh who is on a historic tour of Saudi Arabia praised the contributions made by the over 1.8 million Indian citizens in this oil-rich kingdom.
MF Husain should return to his 'culturally exuberant' India | ummid.com
MF Husain should return to his 'culturally exuberant' India ummid.com
A quarter century ago sitting amid designer chaos of paintings and sketches in various stages of completion in his Cuffe Parade apartment in then more-tolerant Bombay, painter Maqbool Fida Husain had a telling response to a question about being Indian.
A quarter century ago sitting amid designer chaos of paintings and sketches in various stages of completion in his Cuffe Parade apartment in then more-tolerant Bombay, painter Maqbool Fida Husain had a telling response to a question about being Indian.
Manmohan conferred honorary doctorate by King Saud University | ummid.com
Manmohan conferred honorary doctorate by King Saud University ummid.com
Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, renowned economist and architect of India’s economic reforms, was on Monday conferred an honorary doctorate by Saudi Arabia’s prestigious King Saud University.
Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, renowned economist and architect of India’s economic reforms, was on Monday conferred an honorary doctorate by Saudi Arabia’s prestigious King Saud University.
British Muslims Mourn the Passing Away of Hasan Charles Le Gai Eaton | ummid.com
British Muslims Mourn the Passing Away of Hasan Charles Le Gai Eaton ummid.com
Noted British laureate, writer and scholar Hasan Charles Le Gai Eaton died on February 26, 2010. Hasan Charles Le Gai Eaton had converted to Islam in 1951. He was 89.
Noted British laureate, writer and scholar Hasan Charles Le Gai Eaton died on February 26, 2010. Hasan Charles Le Gai Eaton had converted to Islam in 1951. He was 89.
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