Dr. Talat Ahmad appointed as new vice-chancellor of Jamia Millia | ummid.com
A fellow of the National Academy of Sciences, Ahmad began his career as a junior geologist with the Geological Survey of India and also worked as a scientist with the Wadia Institute of Himalayan Geology in Dehradun for 19 years.
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Wednesday, April 30, 2014
14 killed as Iraq undergoes parliamentary polls | ummid.com
14 killed as Iraq undergoes parliamentary polls | ummid.com
Heavy security was in place, with hundreds of thousands of soldiers and police deployed to protect polling stations and a vehicle ban in Baghdad. But dozens of attacks targeting the election across Iraq left 14 people dead, BBC quoted officials as saying.
Heavy security was in place, with hundreds of thousands of soldiers and police deployed to protect polling stations and a vehicle ban in Baghdad. But dozens of attacks targeting the election across Iraq left 14 people dead, BBC quoted officials as saying.
Digvijaya acknowledges relationship with TV anchor on Twitter | ummid.com
Digvijaya acknowledges relationship with TV anchor on Twitter | ummid.com
Senior Congress leader Digvijaya Singh Wednesday acknowledged his relationship with TV anchor Amrita Rai on Twitter after intimate photographs of the two appeared on the social networking site. He said he plans to wed Rai soon.
Senior Congress leader Digvijaya Singh Wednesday acknowledged his relationship with TV anchor Amrita Rai on Twitter after intimate photographs of the two appeared on the social networking site. He said he plans to wed Rai soon.
Delhi High Court asked to ban artificially-coloured fruits, vegetables | ummid.com
Delhi High Court asked to ban artificially-coloured fruits, vegetables | ummid.com
A division bench of Chief Justice G. Rohini and Justice R.S. Endlaw, agreeing to hear the PIL, posted the plea for May 21 and clubbed it with another petition that relates to pesticides in fruits and vegetables.
A division bench of Chief Justice G. Rohini and Justice R.S. Endlaw, agreeing to hear the PIL, posted the plea for May 21 and clubbed it with another petition that relates to pesticides in fruits and vegetables.
Revealed: How our galaxies are connected | ummid.com
Revealed: How our galaxies are connected | ummid.com
With Cosmic Web Imager - built at California Institute of Technology and deployed on the Hale 200-inch telescope at Palomar Observatory in California - astronomers have obtained first three-dimensional pictures of the IGM.
With Cosmic Web Imager - built at California Institute of Technology and deployed on the Hale 200-inch telescope at Palomar Observatory in California - astronomers have obtained first three-dimensional pictures of the IGM.
Congress cites World Bank report, hits back at Modi | ummid.com
Congress cites World Bank report, hits back at Modi | ummid.com
But Congress general secretary Shakeel Ahmed hit back at Modi and told a press conference here that a World Bank report released Tuesday said India has emerged as the world's third largest economy replacing Japan.
But Congress general secretary Shakeel Ahmed hit back at Modi and told a press conference here that a World Bank report released Tuesday said India has emerged as the world's third largest economy replacing Japan.
Lodge police complaint against Modi, orders EC | ummid.com
Lodge police complaint against Modi, orders EC | ummid.com
The Election Commission Wednesday instructed Gujarat authorities to lodge a police complaint against BJP leader Narendra Modi for displaying a paper lotus near a polling booth and violating the Model Code of Conduct.
The Election Commission Wednesday instructed Gujarat authorities to lodge a police complaint against BJP leader Narendra Modi for displaying a paper lotus near a polling booth and violating the Model Code of Conduct.
Tuesday, April 29, 2014
Pakistan: Electricity supply to PM office, Parliament cut for unpaid bills | ummid.com
Pakistan: Electricity supply to PM office, Parliament cut for unpaid bills | ummid.com
The President's Secretariat, which is the head of state's office and residence, owes 28 million rupees, while lawmakers' residential block, Parliament Lodges, had to pay 20 million rupees to IESCO, he added. Power company officials said that electricity supply to more than 100 government offices had been disconnected over non-payment of bills.
The President's Secretariat, which is the head of state's office and residence, owes 28 million rupees, while lawmakers' residential block, Parliament Lodges, had to pay 20 million rupees to IESCO, he added. Power company officials said that electricity supply to more than 100 government offices had been disconnected over non-payment of bills.
Modi votes, clicks selfie, attacks Congress | ummid.com
Modi votes, clicks selfie, attacks Congress | ummid.com
Taking a dig at Congress chief Sonia Gandhi and party vice president Rahul Gandhi, Modi said that he can give a first person account and say that this elections will ensure that the Congress will be ousted from power and that a new and strong government will come to power.
Taking a dig at Congress chief Sonia Gandhi and party vice president Rahul Gandhi, Modi said that he can give a first person account and say that this elections will ensure that the Congress will be ousted from power and that a new and strong government will come to power.
Monday, April 28, 2014
EU ban on Indian mango hits Maharashtra farmers hard | ummid.com
EU ban on Indian mango hits Maharashtra farmers hard | ummid.com
"The ban effective for two seasons till December 2015, subject to a review, will mean losses of at least Rs.50-60 crores for Maharashtra farmers alone," Federation of Associations of Maharashtra president M.Gurnani told IANS.
"The ban effective for two seasons till December 2015, subject to a review, will mean losses of at least Rs.50-60 crores for Maharashtra farmers alone," Federation of Associations of Maharashtra president M.Gurnani told IANS.
India's quality of higher education must match enrolment | ummid.com
India's quality of higher education must match enrolment | ummid.com
The education system has seen a scorching growth over the last decade, trebling in size. In 2013, India had 727 universities, over 35,000 colleges and about 13,000 stand alone institutions. If we look at enrolment numbers, the achievement looks stunning, doubling in the last decade to 23.6 million people.
The education system has seen a scorching growth over the last decade, trebling in size. In 2013, India had 727 universities, over 35,000 colleges and about 13,000 stand alone institutions. If we look at enrolment numbers, the achievement looks stunning, doubling in the last decade to 23.6 million people.
Not mandatory for private hospitals to treat poor for free: HC | ummid.com
Not mandatory for private hospitals to treat poor for free: HC | ummid.com
Saying such mandatory requirement was "not provided in their lease deed", a division bench of Justice S.Ravindra Bhat and Justice R.V.Easwar allowed the pleas of the hospitals challenging the central government's order of incorporating a condition inserted in its lease deed for free treatment to the poor.
Saying such mandatory requirement was "not provided in their lease deed", a division bench of Justice S.Ravindra Bhat and Justice R.V.Easwar allowed the pleas of the hospitals challenging the central government's order of incorporating a condition inserted in its lease deed for free treatment to the poor.
See if nurseries can have more seats for inter-state category, says SC | ummid.com
See if nurseries can have more seats for inter-state category, says SC | ummid.com
A bench of Justice H.L.Dattu, Justice M.Y.Eqbal and Justice S.A.Bobde asked the education department to get back after speaking to private schools as it directed the listing of the matter Tuesday for further hearing.
A bench of Justice H.L.Dattu, Justice M.Y.Eqbal and Justice S.A.Bobde asked the education department to get back after speaking to private schools as it directed the listing of the matter Tuesday for further hearing.
Israel risks becoming apartheid state: John Kerry | ummid.com
Israel risks becoming apartheid state: John Kerry | ummid.com
Kerry's comments were published on Sunday by The Daily Beast news website, which obtained a recording of his remarks on Friday to the Trilateral Commission, a non-governmental organization which includes senior officials and experts from the US, Western Europe, Russia and Japan.
Kerry's comments were published on Sunday by The Daily Beast news website, which obtained a recording of his remarks on Friday to the Trilateral Commission, a non-governmental organization which includes senior officials and experts from the US, Western Europe, Russia and Japan.
Sunday, April 27, 2014
SC suspends death sentence of Red Fort shootout convict | ummid.com
SC suspends death sentence of Red Fort shootout convict | ummid.com
The Supreme Court Monday stayed the execution of December 2000 Red Fort terror shootout convict Mohamed Arif's death sentence on the grounds that he has already undergone life sentence of nearly 14 years.
The Supreme Court Monday stayed the execution of December 2000 Red Fort terror shootout convict Mohamed Arif's death sentence on the grounds that he has already undergone life sentence of nearly 14 years.
This insect wears world's tiniest 3D glasses! | ummid.com
This insect wears world's tiniest 3D glasses! | ummid.com
In a bid to see if the insects can be tricked by 3D images the way humans are, a team from Newcastle University led by vision scientist Jenny Read outfitted praying mantises with a little pair of 3D glasses.
In a bid to see if the insects can be tricked by 3D images the way humans are, a team from Newcastle University led by vision scientist Jenny Read outfitted praying mantises with a little pair of 3D glasses.
A Muslim prime minister in India to contain majority extremism | ummid.com
A Muslim prime minister in India to contain majority extremism | ummid.com
Incidentally, this gentleman was responsible for the security lapses that led to Rajiv Gandhi's assassination in 1991. Those who tracked the functioning of SIT minutely have unanimously criticized the lackadaisical manner in which the judiciary appointed investigators went about their business.
Incidentally, this gentleman was responsible for the security lapses that led to Rajiv Gandhi's assassination in 1991. Those who tracked the functioning of SIT minutely have unanimously criticized the lackadaisical manner in which the judiciary appointed investigators went about their business.
Worshipping Gods in the times of elections| ummid.com
Worshipping Gods in the times of elections| ummid.com
For example in the city and district of Ahmadabad, from where Narendra Modi has been elected to Assembly, as many as 3,125 SC students have not been given their SC scholarship till day. Independent surveys show that untouchability and denial of entry to dalits in temples was widespread in 1,600 villages of Gujarat.
For example in the city and district of Ahmadabad, from where Narendra Modi has been elected to Assembly, as many as 3,125 SC students have not been given their SC scholarship till day. Independent surveys show that untouchability and denial of entry to dalits in temples was widespread in 1,600 villages of Gujarat.
Legalisation of Palestinian outposts in West Bank halted | ummid.com
Legalisation of Palestinian outposts in West Bank halted | ummid.com
The Coordinator of the Israeli Government's Activities in the Territories (COGAT) announced Sunday that it is halting the legalisation of 19 Palestinian outposts in the West Bank due to sanctions enacted on the Palestinian Authority (PA).
The Coordinator of the Israeli Government's Activities in the Territories (COGAT) announced Sunday that it is halting the legalisation of 19 Palestinian outposts in the West Bank due to sanctions enacted on the Palestinian Authority (PA).
Those who vote for Modi should drown themselves in a river: Farooq Abdullah | ummid.com
Those who vote for Modi should drown themselves in a river: Farooq Abdullah | ummid.com
Criticizing his opponents of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Abdullah alleged that PDP's open support to BJP was a historic betrayal of the people of Jammu and Kashmir and its patron Mufti Mohammad Sayeed should know that there is a limit to a nation's tolerance to gimmickry, political intrigues and lies.
Criticizing his opponents of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Abdullah alleged that PDP's open support to BJP was a historic betrayal of the people of Jammu and Kashmir and its patron Mufti Mohammad Sayeed should know that there is a limit to a nation's tolerance to gimmickry, political intrigues and lies.
Kejriwal sowed, Modi reaped | ummid.com
Kejriwal sowed, Modi reaped | ummid.com
When Anna-Kejriwal movement against corruption stirred the nation, again BJP benefited from it most. As Kejriwal had no organizational infrastructure to take advantage, the anger against Congress was used by BJP to launch the biggest ever election campaign of Independent India with the help of corporate and communal forces. Kejriwal reaped only a tiny harvest; BJP snatched the rest.
When Anna-Kejriwal movement against corruption stirred the nation, again BJP benefited from it most. As Kejriwal had no organizational infrastructure to take advantage, the anger against Congress was used by BJP to launch the biggest ever election campaign of Independent India with the help of corporate and communal forces. Kejriwal reaped only a tiny harvest; BJP snatched the rest.
Blast at Farooq Abdullah's rally in Srinagar | ummid.com
Blast at Farooq Abdullah's rally in Srinagar | ummid.com
Abdullah, who was accompanied by other NC leaders, told the rally: "These explosions will not deter me and should also not deter you from coming out and voting for the National Conference."
Abdullah, who was accompanied by other NC leaders, told the rally: "These explosions will not deter me and should also not deter you from coming out and voting for the National Conference."
Saturday, April 26, 2014
Majority of Muslims are good Americans, Peter King says from mosque dais | ummid.com
Majority of Muslims are good Americans, Peter King says from mosque dais | ummid.com
In a bid to turn a new leaf in tense relations, Muslim leaders invited King to attend prayer services at Masjid Darul Quran, the Muslim Center of Long Island in Bay Shore, an invitation welcomed by King.
In a bid to turn a new leaf in tense relations, Muslim leaders invited King to attend prayer services at Masjid Darul Quran, the Muslim Center of Long Island in Bay Shore, an invitation welcomed by King.
Why do we insult people we honour? | ummid.com
Why do we insult people we honour? | ummid.com
Take my own case. Somewhere in class four or five, my mates decided that "Makhi" was a more apt name for me, perhaps on the specious plea that one shall not take the name of the lord in vain. The name stuck right till the time I finished college, when I began to be addressed by one of the two components of my name -- or sometimes, both.
Take my own case. Somewhere in class four or five, my mates decided that "Makhi" was a more apt name for me, perhaps on the specious plea that one shall not take the name of the lord in vain. The name stuck right till the time I finished college, when I began to be addressed by one of the two components of my name -- or sometimes, both.
'Very sad' PM's family gets divided between BJP, Congress | ummid.com
'Very sad' PM's family gets divided between BJP, Congress | ummid.com
In Amritsar, just a day after the BJP embarrassed the Congress and Manmohan Singh by inducting Daljit, another step-brother, Surjit Singh Kohli, an entrepreneur, joined the Congress road show with Amarinder, who is contesting the Amritsar Lok Sabha seat against senior BJP leader Arun Jaitley.
In Amritsar, just a day after the BJP embarrassed the Congress and Manmohan Singh by inducting Daljit, another step-brother, Surjit Singh Kohli, an entrepreneur, joined the Congress road show with Amarinder, who is contesting the Amritsar Lok Sabha seat against senior BJP leader Arun Jaitley.
CAT scraps SSC CGL 2013 exam, orders fresh test | ummid.com
CAT scraps SSC CGL 2013 exam, orders fresh test | ummid.com
Taking into note the status report Delhi Police filed in the case, that said the SSC CGLE 2013 Tier-I and II exams were leaked from various centres, a bench of CAT members Raj Vir Sharma and Shekhar Agarwal scrapped the examination.
Taking into note the status report Delhi Police filed in the case, that said the SSC CGLE 2013 Tier-I and II exams were leaked from various centres, a bench of CAT members Raj Vir Sharma and Shekhar Agarwal scrapped the examination.
Northeast has more women than men, yet few female candidates | ummid.com
Northeast has more women than men, yet few female candidates | ummid.com
Women outnumbered men in Manipur (women 902,919, men 871,411), Meghalaya (women 789,189, men 776,633), Mizoram (women 355,960, men 346,229) and Arunachal Pradesh (women 379,474, men 378,019).
Women outnumbered men in Manipur (women 902,919, men 871,411), Meghalaya (women 789,189, men 776,633), Mizoram (women 355,960, men 346,229) and Arunachal Pradesh (women 379,474, men 378,019).
FIFA calls for Qatar World Cup probe results | ummid.com
FIFA calls for Qatar World Cup probe results | ummid.com
The oil-rich Arab country has been accused of buying votes from FIFA's executive committee to secure the tournament's hosting rights ahead of rival bidders like Australia and the United States, reports Xinhua.
The oil-rich Arab country has been accused of buying votes from FIFA's executive committee to secure the tournament's hosting rights ahead of rival bidders like Australia and the United States, reports Xinhua.
Can a Third Front form a viable government? | ummid.com
Can a Third Front form a viable government? | ummid.com
If the number of seats won by the Aam Admi Party (AAP) and the YSR Congress (which weren't there in 2009) is added to the total of the Third Front-UPA parties, then the coveted target of 272 in a House of 543 elected MPs can be easily crossed.
If the number of seats won by the Aam Admi Party (AAP) and the YSR Congress (which weren't there in 2009) is added to the total of the Third Front-UPA parties, then the coveted target of 272 in a House of 543 elected MPs can be easily crossed.
Friday, April 25, 2014
Hamas committed to achieving reconciliation: Ismail Haneya | ummid.com
Hamas committed to achieving reconciliation: Ismail Haneya | ummid.com
The prime minister urged Abbas to exert every effort to guarantee a safe political and financial network to restore the reconciliation agreement and carry out steps on the ground to reinforce confidence between the two sides, the report said.
The prime minister urged Abbas to exert every effort to guarantee a safe political and financial network to restore the reconciliation agreement and carry out steps on the ground to reinforce confidence between the two sides, the report said.
Gandhi family fights for survival after striking a deal! | ummid.com
Gandhi family fights for survival after striking a deal! | ummid.com
Is the Congress in a worse shape today than it has been in the recent past? It is putting up a fight in, say, Punjab where even mention of the Congress first family is a handicap. There are other places where a fight is on but the family is not required.
Is the Congress in a worse shape today than it has been in the recent past? It is putting up a fight in, say, Punjab where even mention of the Congress first family is a handicap. There are other places where a fight is on but the family is not required.
Modi wave creation of corporate houses: Buddhadeb | ummid.com
Modi wave creation of corporate houses: Buddhadeb | ummid.com
The former West Bengal chief minister expressed concern over Modi's rally Thursday in Varanasi that was beamed on TV channels across the country on a day when polling was held in 117 Lok Sabha constituencies across 12 states.
The former West Bengal chief minister expressed concern over Modi's rally Thursday in Varanasi that was beamed on TV channels across the country on a day when polling was held in 117 Lok Sabha constituencies across 12 states.
Thursday, April 24, 2014
US court asks Sikh group to summon Manmohan Singh by June 18 | ummid.com
US court asks Sikh group to summon Manmohan Singh by June 18 | ummid.com
The Washington federal court had issued summons against Manmohan Singh during his September 2013 visit to Washington on a plea by Sikhs For Justice (SFJ) accusing him of "funding crimes against humanity perpetrated upon the Sikh community in India".
The Washington federal court had issued summons against Manmohan Singh during his September 2013 visit to Washington on a plea by Sikhs For Justice (SFJ) accusing him of "funding crimes against humanity perpetrated upon the Sikh community in India".
Tuesday, April 22, 2014
Money and liquor trail: Rs 240 crore cash, 1.3 crore litre liquor seized | ummid.com
Money and liquor trail: Rs 240 crore cash, 1.3 crore litre liquor seized | ummid.com
After Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu was the other state from where large amount of cash was seized at Rs.39 crore, followed by Karnataka with Rs.20.53 crore, according to official data released Wednesday.
After Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu was the other state from where large amount of cash was seized at Rs.39 crore, followed by Karnataka with Rs.20.53 crore, according to official data released Wednesday.
Sale of cattle for slaughter hits village economy: Modi | ummid.com
Sale of cattle for slaughter hits village economy: Modi | ummid.com
BJP's prime ministerial candidate Narendra Modi Tuesday reiterated his opposition to what he described as "pink revolution" or cow slaughter, saying cattle was an integral part of village economy and the issue should not be linked to any community.
BJP's prime ministerial candidate Narendra Modi Tuesday reiterated his opposition to what he described as "pink revolution" or cow slaughter, saying cattle was an integral part of village economy and the issue should not be linked to any community.
Monday, April 21, 2014
Opponents plan to slice up Modi's Varanasi pie | ummid.com
Opponents plan to slice up Modi's Varanasi pie | ummid.com
And so, while many missed the fine print behind the sudden withdrawal of Quami Ekta Dal candidate Mukhtar Ansari from the fray last week, there are clear indications of the behind-the-curtains "hulchal" that is pointing at a tacit understanding between political groups to consolidate the opposition votes against Modi.
And so, while many missed the fine print behind the sudden withdrawal of Quami Ekta Dal candidate Mukhtar Ansari from the fray last week, there are clear indications of the behind-the-curtains "hulchal" that is pointing at a tacit understanding between political groups to consolidate the opposition votes against Modi.
Sunday, April 20, 2014
India wants Internet to become Equinetir forest | ummid.com
India wants Internet to become Equinetir forest | ummid.com
"The mechanism for governance of the Internet should therefore be transparent and should address all related issues. The Internet must be owned by the global community for mutual benefit and be rendered impervious to possible manipulation or misuse by any particular stake holder, whether state or non-state," the ministry note says.
"The mechanism for governance of the Internet should therefore be transparent and should address all related issues. The Internet must be owned by the global community for mutual benefit and be rendered impervious to possible manipulation or misuse by any particular stake holder, whether state or non-state," the ministry note says.
India's democracy reaches out to lone voter in Gir forest | ummid.com
India's democracy reaches out to lone voter in Gir forest | ummid.com
Darshandas, in his early 60s, is the lone occupant of a hamlet called Banej in Gir forest. He has been casting his vote for the past elections, including the 2004 and 2009 parliamentary elections and the 2007 and 2012 state elections.
Darshandas, in his early 60s, is the lone occupant of a hamlet called Banej in Gir forest. He has been casting his vote for the past elections, including the 2004 and 2009 parliamentary elections and the 2007 and 2012 state elections.
Giriraj defiant, refuses to apologise his Pakistan-Narendra Modi remark | ummid.com
Giriraj defiant, refuses to apologise his Pakistan-Narendra Modi remark | ummid.com
The Congress, in a strong attack, questioned whether Bharatiya Janata Party leaders like L.K. Advani, Sushma Swaraj and Murli Manohar Joshi who allegedly oppose Modi would also be sent to Pakistan. Both Congress and the Janata Dal-United filed complaints against the BJP leader with the Election Commission.
The Congress, in a strong attack, questioned whether Bharatiya Janata Party leaders like L.K. Advani, Sushma Swaraj and Murli Manohar Joshi who allegedly oppose Modi would also be sent to Pakistan. Both Congress and the Janata Dal-United filed complaints against the BJP leader with the Election Commission.
Saturday, April 19, 2014
US sees dramatic surge in graduate applications from India | ummid.com
US sees dramatic surge in graduate applications from India | ummid.com
Thus the preliminary number of applications from prospective international students to US graduate schools increased 7 percent in 2014, up from the 2 percent increase seen in 2013, according to the CGS International Graduate Admissions Survey.
Thus the preliminary number of applications from prospective international students to US graduate schools increased 7 percent in 2014, up from the 2 percent increase seen in 2013, according to the CGS International Graduate Admissions Survey.
Kolkata doctor in Tripura police custody for cheating | ummid.com
Kolkata doctor in Tripura police custody for cheating | ummid.com
"But after repeated persuasion, both the Tripura men did not get their money back. They then lodged complaints with the police. Sarkar was arrested last year by Tripura Police with the help of their Kolkata counterparts. For several months, Pal was absconding," police said.
"But after repeated persuasion, both the Tripura men did not get their money back. They then lodged complaints with the police. Sarkar was arrested last year by Tripura Police with the help of their Kolkata counterparts. For several months, Pal was absconding," police said.
Will Nehru-Gandhi dynasty reboot or fade out? | ummid.com
Will Nehru-Gandhi dynasty reboot or fade out? | ummid.com
It must be mortifying for the Congress that this figure has become something of a psychological marker. There will be a faint sigh of relief in its portals if the party can cross it, and a precipitous plunge into despair if it cannot.
It must be mortifying for the Congress that this figure has become something of a psychological marker. There will be a faint sigh of relief in its portals if the party can cross it, and a precipitous plunge into despair if it cannot.
Doha Bank to buy HSBC Bank Oman business in India | ummid.com
Doha Bank to buy HSBC Bank Oman business in India | ummid.com
The business being acquired consists of its two branches and had gross assets of Rs.350 crore (approx $58 million) as at March 31, 2013, he said.
The business being acquired consists of its two branches and had gross assets of Rs.350 crore (approx $58 million) as at March 31, 2013, he said.
Ferry mishap: School vice-principal commits suicide | ummid.com
Ferry mishap: School vice-principal commits suicide | ummid.com
Kang Min-gyu, 52, hanged himself with his belt from a tree outside a gym in the port city of Jindo where relatives of those missing, mostly children from the school, were gathered, Shanghai Daily reported.
Kang Min-gyu, 52, hanged himself with his belt from a tree outside a gym in the port city of Jindo where relatives of those missing, mostly children from the school, were gathered, Shanghai Daily reported.
Oman national held in Hyderabad for marrying minor girl | ummid.com
Oman national held in Hyderabad for marrying minor girl | ummid.com
Sheikh Abdul Rashid Masood was arrested after the police raided a lodge in the old city and rescued a 13-year-old girl from a poor Muslim family. - See more at: http://www.ummid.com/news/2014/April/19.04.2014/oman-national-minor-grl.html
Sheikh Abdul Rashid Masood was arrested after the police raided a lodge in the old city and rescued a 13-year-old girl from a poor Muslim family. - See more at: http://www.ummid.com/news/2014/April/19.04.2014/oman-national-minor-grl.html
Friday, April 18, 2014
Al-Azhar Grand Imam to address 2014 FIFA World Cup inaugural | ummid.com
Al-Azhar Grand Imam to address 2014 FIFA World Cup inaugural | ummid.com
Putting the final touches on World Cup preparations, Brazilian officials have invited Sheikh Ahmed el-Tayeb, the Grand Imam of Al-Azhar to give a speech at the inauguration ceremony of the world's largest sports event.
Putting the final touches on World Cup preparations, Brazilian officials have invited Sheikh Ahmed el-Tayeb, the Grand Imam of Al-Azhar to give a speech at the inauguration ceremony of the world's largest sports event.
India: Non vegetarian majority with a vegetarian ruling class? | ummid.com
India: Non vegetarian majority with a vegetarian ruling class? | ummid.com
In a country as varied as India, generalizations too must be resisted. Beef is taboo in the Hindi belt but not elsewhere. Mention of pork in Moradabad and Rampur would be an invitation to a riot. But every decent home in, say, Mizoram would have piglets in a pen at the entrance.
In a country as varied as India, generalizations too must be resisted. Beef is taboo in the Hindi belt but not elsewhere. Mention of pork in Moradabad and Rampur would be an invitation to a riot. But every decent home in, say, Mizoram would have piglets in a pen at the entrance.
Thursday, April 17, 2014
SC clears way for land acquisition for Jamia Millia Islamia | ummid.com
SC clears way for land acquisition for Jamia Millia Islamia | ummid.com
Clearing the decks for the expansion of Jamia Millia Islamia, the Supreme Court on Wednesday allowed the Delhi government to acquire about 107 bighas (approximately 26 hectares) of prime land in Okhla village in south Delhi.
Clearing the decks for the expansion of Jamia Millia Islamia, the Supreme Court on Wednesday allowed the Delhi government to acquire about 107 bighas (approximately 26 hectares) of prime land in Okhla village in south Delhi.
100 million vote in sixth round of Lok Sabha election | ummid.com
100 million vote in sixth round of Lok Sabha election | ummid.com
Despite stray incidents of violence and intimidation, the mammoth exercise involving 1,767 contestants across the length and breadth of the country passed off peacefully, the Election Commission said.
Despite stray incidents of violence and intimidation, the mammoth exercise involving 1,767 contestants across the length and breadth of the country passed off peacefully, the Election Commission said.
Beef, Pink Revolution and Identity Politics | ummid.com
Beef, Pink Revolution and Identity Politics | ummid.com
Authoritarian and dictatorial leader is not a strong leader, one is clear about that as strong leader is one who is inclusive and takes others along. So back to the fundamentals of communal politics, the issues related to 'identity and faith' are being subtly propped up.
Authoritarian and dictatorial leader is not a strong leader, one is clear about that as strong leader is one who is inclusive and takes others along. So back to the fundamentals of communal politics, the issues related to 'identity and faith' are being subtly propped up.
Narendra Modi 'man of destruction', colleague Uma Bharti says in a video | ummid.com
Narendra Modi 'man of destruction', colleague Uma Bharti says in a video | ummid.com
Apart from accusing Modi of having a dictatorial attitude, the video also shows Uma Bharati pointing out gross anomalies that were deliberately introduced to tamper the statistics of the Gujarat government related to the count of people living below poverty line during Modi's first stint as chief minister of the state.
Apart from accusing Modi of having a dictatorial attitude, the video also shows Uma Bharati pointing out gross anomalies that were deliberately introduced to tamper the statistics of the Gujarat government related to the count of people living below poverty line during Modi's first stint as chief minister of the state.
'Vitamin supplements no substitute for natural foods' | ummid.com
'Vitamin supplements no substitute for natural foods' | ummid.com
"All kinds of natural food if taken in moderation are good for health. Nature is the best. It is better to have natural foods than tablets supplementing vitamins," Seema Puri, associate professor at the Institute of Home Economy of Delhi University, said here Wednesday evening.
"All kinds of natural food if taken in moderation are good for health. Nature is the best. It is better to have natural foods than tablets supplementing vitamins," Seema Puri, associate professor at the Institute of Home Economy of Delhi University, said here Wednesday evening.
Wednesday, April 16, 2014
Salman Khan's father Salim launches Narendra Modi's Urdu website | ummid.com
Salman Khan's father Salim launches Narendra Modi's Urdu website | ummid.com
Modi himself has been targeted by the Congress in this election over the 2002 riots in Gujarat in which more than a thousand people were killed, most of them Muslims, during his first/second term as chief minister of the state.
Modi himself has been targeted by the Congress in this election over the 2002 riots in Gujarat in which more than a thousand people were killed, most of them Muslims, during his first/second term as chief minister of the state.
Tuesday, April 15, 2014
Ship carrying 471 passengers sinking off South Korean coast | ummid.com
Ship carrying 471 passengers sinking off South Korean coast | ummid.com
The 6,825-tonne passenger ship "SEWOL" was sinking in waters off the Jindo Island, just off South Korea's southwest corner, sending out a distress signal at around 8:55 a.m. Wednesday. The ship careened around 60 degrees to the port, Xinhua quoted local broadcaster YTN as saying.
The 6,825-tonne passenger ship "SEWOL" was sinking in waters off the Jindo Island, just off South Korea's southwest corner, sending out a distress signal at around 8:55 a.m. Wednesday. The ship careened around 60 degrees to the port, Xinhua quoted local broadcaster YTN as saying.
Big business and election: Time to decouple the two | ummid.com
Big business and election: Time to decouple the two | ummid.com
Days later, Manish Tiwari, Congress spokesperson, added more grist saying that India is seeing its "Rockefeller moment" -- a reference to the business houses backing the Bharatiya Janata Party prime ministerial candidate Narendra Modi just as the Rockfellers in the US at one time did.
Days later, Manish Tiwari, Congress spokesperson, added more grist saying that India is seeing its "Rockefeller moment" -- a reference to the business houses backing the Bharatiya Janata Party prime ministerial candidate Narendra Modi just as the Rockfellers in the US at one time did.
Poll campaigns in Maharashtra a family affair | ummid.com
Poll campaigns in Maharashtra a family affair | ummid.com
In Baramati constituency, Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) candidate Supriya Sule was joined by her husband Sadanand, teenaged daughter Revati and son Vijay during a campaign in Khadakvasla.
In Baramati constituency, Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) candidate Supriya Sule was joined by her husband Sadanand, teenaged daughter Revati and son Vijay during a campaign in Khadakvasla.
Monday, April 14, 2014
Sonia a better campaigner than Rahul Gandhi | ummid.com
Sonia a better campaigner than Rahul Gandhi | ummid.com
At that time Sonia Gandhi built up her confidence and barnstormed the whole country to campaign for Congress and oppose BJP. Several journalists at that time and later wrote that often Sonia will go to rallies in far away places without the top Congress leaders showing up.
At that time Sonia Gandhi built up her confidence and barnstormed the whole country to campaign for Congress and oppose BJP. Several journalists at that time and later wrote that often Sonia will go to rallies in far away places without the top Congress leaders showing up.
Muslim scientist wins Navier-Stokes equations contest, donates award money | ummid.com
Muslim scientist wins Navier-Stokes equations contest, donates award money | ummid.com
The equations are useful in academic and economic spheres as they may be used to model the weather, ocean currents, water flow in a pipe and air flow around a wing. They describe the physics of many things, including the "lift" phenomenon of the modern airplane.
The equations are useful in academic and economic spheres as they may be used to model the weather, ocean currents, water flow in a pipe and air flow around a wing. They describe the physics of many things, including the "lift" phenomenon of the modern airplane.
Pakistani fashion gala finale pays ode to women empowerment | ummid.com
Pakistani fashion gala finale pays ode to women empowerment | ummid.com
In
the spirit of his 20th year motto, Hassan Sheheryar Yasin showcased a
collection titled "Sher" under his label HSY which was in homage to and
in support of, women empowerment. - See more at:
http://www.ummid.com/news/2014/April/14.04.2014/ak-fashion-gala.html#sthash.Fi6KKk7y.dpuf
As part of the initiative, Team HSY collaborated with the Anjuman-e-Khuddam-e-Rasul Allah (AKRA), a renowned voluntary organisation in Shergarh, Okara district, which is working towards improving education and poverty alleviation.
the spirit of his 20th year motto, Hassan Sheheryar Yasin showcased a
collection titled "Sher" under his label HSY which was in homage to and
in support of, women empowerment. - See more at:
http://www.ummid.com/news/2014/April/14.04.2014/ak-fashion-gala.html#sthash.Fi6KKk7y.dpuf
Sunday, April 13, 2014
Utah woman arrested for killing her seven babies | ummid.com
Utah woman arrested for killing her seven babies | ummid.com
"A search warrant was obtained for the residence and during the execution of the warrant, officers discovered six additional infant bodies. Each infant was found packaged in separate containers," police said in a release.
"A search warrant was obtained for the residence and during the execution of the warrant, officers discovered six additional infant bodies. Each infant was found packaged in separate containers," police said in a release.
Gujarat model is not NDA model, says Murli Manohar Joshi | ummid.com
Gujarat model is not NDA model, says Murli Manohar Joshi | ummid.com
Joshi
said the Gujarat model would not be implemented as the National
Democratic Alliance (NDA) model if the BJP-led NDA wins the Lok Sabha
election. - See more at:
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"Modi is a representative of the BJP as its prime ministerial candidate. He gets support from the party and its leaders across the country," Joshi told Malayala Manorama TV channel when asked if there was a wave in favour of Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)'s prime ministerial candidate Narendra Modi. said the Gujarat model would not be implemented as the National
Democratic Alliance (NDA) model if the BJP-led NDA wins the Lok Sabha
election. - See more at:
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Joshi
said the Gujarat model would not be implemented as the National
Democratic Alliance (NDA) model if the BJP-led NDA wins the Lok Sabha
election. - See more at:
http://www.ummid.com/news/2014/April/14.04.2014/joshi-on-modi.html#sthash.SbswyYtT.dpuf
said the Gujarat model would not be implemented as the National
Democratic Alliance (NDA) model if the BJP-led NDA wins the Lok Sabha
election. - See more at:
http://www.ummid.com/news/2014/April/14.04.2014/joshi-on-modi.html#sthash.SbswyYtT.dpuf
Saturday, April 12, 2014
Goa breaks election records thanks to silent voters | ummid.com
Goa breaks election records thanks to silent voters | ummid.com
The 76.82 percent vote, a record for Goa as far as Lok Sabha polls here are concerned, has also given credence to the theory of a massive "silent vote"; something has put the fear of the devil amongst politicians.
The 76.82 percent vote, a record for Goa as far as Lok Sabha polls here are concerned, has also given credence to the theory of a massive "silent vote"; something has put the fear of the devil amongst politicians.
Coming, ATMs that retaliate when they are attacked | ummid.com
Coming, ATMs that retaliate when they are attacked | ummid.com
The researchers used plastic films with a honeycomb structure for their self-defending surface. The hollow spaces are separately filled with two chemicals: hydrogen peroxide or manganese dioxide.
The researchers used plastic films with a honeycomb structure for their self-defending surface. The hollow spaces are separately filled with two chemicals: hydrogen peroxide or manganese dioxide.
Friday, April 11, 2014
Muslim resolve against Modi/BJP - Rare instance of unity | ummid.com
Muslim resolve against Modi/BJP - Rare instance of unity | ummid.comTypically several Muslim candidates from several secular parties run from same constituency thereby dividing the Muslim vote. That often results in the BJP candidate winning from Muslim population constituencies.
Four Trinamool men accused of attacking poll officials held | ummid.com
Four Trinamool men accused of attacking poll officials held | ummid.com
Two other people, whose name did not figure in the FIR filed in the case, were arrested Thursday. They were given bail in the assault case, but remanded to two days police custody by a district court for obstructing police personnel from discharging their duties.
Two other people, whose name did not figure in the FIR filed in the case, were arrested Thursday. They were given bail in the assault case, but remanded to two days police custody by a district court for obstructing police personnel from discharging their duties.
Amit Shah, Azam Khan banned from holding rallies in UP | ummid.com
Amit Shah, Azam Khan banned from holding rallies in UP | ummid.com
While Shah, a close aide of Bharatiya Janata Party's prime ministerial candidate Narendra Modi, asked the voters to cast their ballot for revenge for the Muzaffarnagar riots, Khan said Muslims soldiers were to be credited for India's victory in the Kargil war.
While Shah, a close aide of Bharatiya Janata Party's prime ministerial candidate Narendra Modi, asked the voters to cast their ballot for revenge for the Muzaffarnagar riots, Khan said Muslims soldiers were to be credited for India's victory in the Kargil war.
IIT, IIM MP faces challenge on Sikkim seat | ummid.com
IIT, IIM MP faces challenge on Sikkim seat | ummid.com
Rai, the only member of parliament with degrees from both the Indian Institute of Technology (Kanpur) as also the Indian Institute of Management (Ahmedabad), had bagged the seat in 2009 by humbling Kharananda Upreti of the Congress with a margin of almost 85,000 votes.
Rai, the only member of parliament with degrees from both the Indian Institute of Technology (Kanpur) as also the Indian Institute of Management (Ahmedabad), had bagged the seat in 2009 by humbling Kharananda Upreti of the Congress with a margin of almost 85,000 votes.
Thursday, April 10, 2014
China ready to build economic corridor with Pakistan | ummid.com
China ready to build economic corridor with Pakistan | ummid.com
In a meeting with Pakistani Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif on the sidelines of the Boao Forum for Asia annual conference, Li said the two countries agreed to make building of the corridor the focus of bilateral practical cooperation, Xinhua reported.
In a meeting with Pakistani Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif on the sidelines of the Boao Forum for Asia annual conference, Li said the two countries agreed to make building of the corridor the focus of bilateral practical cooperation, Xinhua reported.
Foisting Modi as PM will make BJP MPs impotent: NCP | ummid.com
Foisting Modi as PM will make BJP MPs impotent: NCP | ummid.com
Speaking to reporters here, vice president of the Nationalist Congress Party in Goa Trajano D'Mello said imposition of a prime minister on MPs was the worst form of dictatorship in a democracy.
Speaking to reporters here, vice president of the Nationalist Congress Party in Goa Trajano D'Mello said imposition of a prime minister on MPs was the worst form of dictatorship in a democracy.
Permission cancelled for meat plant near gurdwara in Britain | ummid.com
Permission cancelled for meat plant near gurdwara in Britain | ummid.com
Councillor David Green, who heard the "grave concerns" of local people against the planning application of supermarket chain, Pakeezah, said: "In light of the legal advice we have received, we would rather not spend any public money and have therefore decided not to oppose the judicial review," The Telegraph and Argus newspaper reported Thursday.
Councillor David Green, who heard the "grave concerns" of local people against the planning application of supermarket chain, Pakeezah, said: "In light of the legal advice we have received, we would rather not spend any public money and have therefore decided not to oppose the judicial review," The Telegraph and Argus newspaper reported Thursday.
Rapists do not deserve death, boys commit mistakes: Mulayam | ummid.com
Rapists do not deserve death, boys commit mistakes: Mulayam | ummid.com
Referring to the Shakti Mills rape case in Mumbai where death penalty was awarded to the rape accused, he also said that if the party was voted to power he would try to change the law and also book girls who are making false accusation of rape and lodging police complaints.
Referring to the Shakti Mills rape case in Mumbai where death penalty was awarded to the rape accused, he also said that if the party was voted to power he would try to change the law and also book girls who are making false accusation of rape and lodging police complaints.
Mukhtar Ansari not to contest against Modi in Varanasi | ummid.com
Mukhtar Ansari not to contest against Modi in Varanasi | ummid.com
Mukhtar Ansari, currently in jail, is a member of the Uttar Pradesh assembly from Mau. He had earlier said he would take on BJP's prime ministerial candidate Narendra Modi in the Hindu holy city.
Mukhtar Ansari, currently in jail, is a member of the Uttar Pradesh assembly from Mau. He had earlier said he would take on BJP's prime ministerial candidate Narendra Modi in the Hindu holy city.
Maharashtra voter turnout lower than expected | ummid.com
Maharashtra voter turnout lower than expected | ummid.com
Officials attributed the low turnout to the scorching heat in eastern Maharashtra, where afternoon temperatures Thursday recorded between 38 and 40 degrees Celsius and touched up to 45 degrees Celsius in some areas.
Officials attributed the low turnout to the scorching heat in eastern Maharashtra, where afternoon temperatures Thursday recorded between 38 and 40 degrees Celsius and touched up to 45 degrees Celsius in some areas.
Millions vote - peacefully - across India | ummid.com
Millions vote - peacefully - across India | ummid.com
An estimated quarter of the 191 million electorate had voted by noon in five hours of balloting, with long queues of men and women seen right from the time the polling centres opened at 7 in the morning.
An estimated quarter of the 191 million electorate had voted by noon in five hours of balloting, with long queues of men and women seen right from the time the polling centres opened at 7 in the morning.
'Congress fosters communal forces then asks vote to defeat them' | ummid.com
'Congress fosters communal forces then asks vote to defeat them' | ummid.com
Questioning the secular credentials of the Congress party and criticizing its soft hindutva policy, the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) on Wednesday accused the oldest party of the country of harbouring and fostering the communal forces, and then asking votes to defeat them in elections.
Questioning the secular credentials of the Congress party and criticizing its soft hindutva policy, the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) on Wednesday accused the oldest party of the country of harbouring and fostering the communal forces, and then asking votes to defeat them in elections.
Wednesday, April 9, 2014
Voting under way in Odisha for LS, assembly polls | ummid.com
Voting under way in Odisha for LS, assembly polls | ummid.com
"Everywhere balloting has started. We talked to all the district collectors and police officials and from nowhere have we got any complaints so far. It has started on a peaceful note," state's Chief Electoral Officer Mona Sharma told IANS.
"Everywhere balloting has started. We talked to all the district collectors and police officials and from nowhere have we got any complaints so far. It has started on a peaceful note," state's Chief Electoral Officer Mona Sharma told IANS.
Palestinian Olympian barred from leaving Gaza | ummid.com
Palestinian Olympian barred from leaving Gaza | ummid.com
Israel has severely restricted the movement of people and goods in and out of Gaza since Hamas took control there in 2007. The closure policy is also enforced by Gaza's neighbor Egypt.
Israel has severely restricted the movement of people and goods in and out of Gaza since Hamas took control there in 2007. The closure policy is also enforced by Gaza's neighbor Egypt.
Eleven bombs found in two Bihar constituencies | ummid.com
Eleven bombs found in two Bihar constituencies | ummid.com
Gaya's Senior Superintendent of Police Nishant Tiwari said five "cane bombs" were recovered from Banke Bazaar area and near Sherghati. In Aurangabad, six similar bombs were found near Aruara and Pathakbigha village and other places.
Gaya's Senior Superintendent of Police Nishant Tiwari said five "cane bombs" were recovered from Banke Bazaar area and near Sherghati. In Aurangabad, six similar bombs were found near Aruara and Pathakbigha village and other places.
2014 Lok Sabha Polls: Congress limping in Delhi's Muslim areas | ummid.com
2014 Lok Sabha Polls: Congress limping in Delhi's Muslim areas | ummid.com
Several Muslims IANS spoke to feel that the Congress will not be an en masse beneficiary of the Muslim vote unlike in the December assembly polls that nevertheless ended 15 years of Congress rule in Delhi.
Several Muslims IANS spoke to feel that the Congress will not be an en masse beneficiary of the Muslim vote unlike in the December assembly polls that nevertheless ended 15 years of Congress rule in Delhi.
Indian spacecraft Orbiter halfway to Mars | ummid.com
Indian spacecraft Orbiter halfway to Mars | ummid.com
"The spacecraft Wednesday at 9.50 a.m. crossed the halfway mark of its journey to Mars along the designated helio (sun)-centric trajectory in the solar orbit," the state-run Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) said in a statement here.
"The spacecraft Wednesday at 9.50 a.m. crossed the halfway mark of its journey to Mars along the designated helio (sun)-centric trajectory in the solar orbit," the state-run Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) said in a statement here.
Kejriwal advertised simplicity, hence getting slapped: Parrikar | ummid.com
Kejriwal advertised simplicity, hence getting slapped: Parrikar | ummid.com
Advertising and amplification of his simplicity is the reason why AAP leader Arvind Kejriwal is getting slapped every now and then, Goa Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar said at a public meeting Wednesday.
Advertising and amplification of his simplicity is the reason why AAP leader Arvind Kejriwal is getting slapped every now and then, Goa Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar said at a public meeting Wednesday.
Huge turnout in Lok Sabha polls in northeast India | ummid.com
Huge turnout in Lok Sabha polls in northeast India | ummid.com
India's four northeastern states witnessed brisk polling in the Lok Sabha election Wednesday, with Nagaland recording 82.5 percent voter turnout and Manipur as well as Arunachal Pradesh seeing around 70 percent balloting. Meghalaya saw almost two-thirds of its voters turn up.
India's four northeastern states witnessed brisk polling in the Lok Sabha election Wednesday, with Nagaland recording 82.5 percent voter turnout and Manipur as well as Arunachal Pradesh seeing around 70 percent balloting. Meghalaya saw almost two-thirds of its voters turn up.
Finally, INS Vikrant sold as scrap for Rs.60 crore | ummid.com
Finally, INS Vikrant sold as scrap for Rs.60 crore | ummid.com
India's first aircraft carrier INS Vikrant which saw action in the 1971 India-Pakistan war, has been auctioned and sold to a ship-breaker for Rs.60 crore, an official said here Wednesday.
India's first aircraft carrier INS Vikrant which saw action in the 1971 India-Pakistan war, has been auctioned and sold to a ship-breaker for Rs.60 crore, an official said here Wednesday.
Tuesday, April 8, 2014
Iranian women on Facebook want to shun veil: Study | ummid.com
Iranian women on Facebook want to shun veil: Study | ummid.com
Young, along with Abbas Shakiba from University of Shahid Chamran in Iran and Mohammad Sadegh Montazeri from University of Semnan, Iran, did a survey of Iranian women and the use of social media.
Young, along with Abbas Shakiba from University of Shahid Chamran in Iran and Mohammad Sadegh Montazeri from University of Semnan, Iran, did a survey of Iranian women and the use of social media.
Bastar to vote in shadow of terror | ummid.com
Bastar to vote in shadow of terror | ummid.com
Over 1.29 million voters of Chhattisgarh's Bastar Lok Sabha constituency, one of India's worst insurgency-hit regions, are set to exercise their franchise Thursday in the shadow of terror and guerrillas' poll boycott.
Over 1.29 million voters of Chhattisgarh's Bastar Lok Sabha constituency, one of India's worst insurgency-hit regions, are set to exercise their franchise Thursday in the shadow of terror and guerrillas' poll boycott.
Azam Khan says Kargil war won by Muslim soldiers; EC seeks details | ummid.com
Azam Khan says Kargil war won by Muslim soldiers; EC seeks details | ummid.com
The minister Tuesday had allegedly said the Kargil peaks were not conquered by Hindu soldiers, but by Muslim soldiers, while addressing an election rally in Ghaziabad where he was campaigning for Samajwadi party candidate Nahid Hasan.
The minister Tuesday had allegedly said the Kargil peaks were not conquered by Hindu soldiers, but by Muslim soldiers, while addressing an election rally in Ghaziabad where he was campaigning for Samajwadi party candidate Nahid Hasan.
Officials stop Ram Navami procession in Kanpur, pelted with stone | ummid.com
Officials stop Ram Navami procession in Kanpur, pelted with stone | ummid.com
The incident was triggered when the district administration did not allow some people to take out a Ram Navami procession through a certain route in Sundernagar area of Kalyanpur, 120 km from here.
The incident was triggered when the district administration did not allow some people to take out a Ram Navami procession through a certain route in Sundernagar area of Kalyanpur, 120 km from here.
Arunachal votes for assembly, Lok Sabha Wednesday | ummid.com
Arunachal votes for assembly, Lok Sabha Wednesday | ummid.com
In the assembly polls, 11 Congress candidates, including Chief Minister Nabam Tuki and two cabinet colleagues Tanga Bayaling and Pema Khandu, have already won uncontested. Hence the polls would be held only for 49 seats.
In the assembly polls, 11 Congress candidates, including Chief Minister Nabam Tuki and two cabinet colleagues Tanga Bayaling and Pema Khandu, have already won uncontested. Hence the polls would be held only for 49 seats.
Over 78 percent polling cheers Assam leaders | ummid.com
Over 78 percent polling cheers Assam leaders | ummid.com
"People came out in large numbers as they want a change. They have been suffering a lot due to price rise and various issues," said Bharatiya Janata Party candidate in Jorhat, Kamakhya Prasad Tasa.
"People came out in large numbers as they want a change. They have been suffering a lot due to price rise and various issues," said Bharatiya Janata Party candidate in Jorhat, Kamakhya Prasad Tasa.
CPI vows to ensure non-UPA, non-NDA government | ummid.com
CPI vows to ensure non-UPA, non-NDA government | ummid.com
"I would like to clarify that there is no Third Front, nor are we clamouring to form a government at the centre. We shall ensure that there a non-UPA, non-NDA government after the Lok Sabha elections," said Faizee who campaigned extensively for the party candidates in the state.
"I would like to clarify that there is no Third Front, nor are we clamouring to form a government at the centre. We shall ensure that there a non-UPA, non-NDA government after the Lok Sabha elections," said Faizee who campaigned extensively for the party candidates in the state.
Rush for Muslim Votes | ummid.com
Rush for Muslim Votes | ummid.com
The Sansad demanded that Janmabhoomi be handed over to Shriram Janmabhoomi Nyas and Hindus were called upon to vote such a government that would do so (i.e. the BJP) and the Hindus were warned to beware of country-wide 'Muslim plans' of annihilation of Hindus against countrywide goondaism to protect honour of Hindu womenfolk.
The Sansad demanded that Janmabhoomi be handed over to Shriram Janmabhoomi Nyas and Hindus were called upon to vote such a government that would do so (i.e. the BJP) and the Hindus were warned to beware of country-wide 'Muslim plans' of annihilation of Hindus against countrywide goondaism to protect honour of Hindu womenfolk.
Arvind Kejriwal slapped, says he fears threat to life | ummid.com
Arvind Kejriwal slapped, says he fears threat to life | ummid.com
AAP leader and former Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal Tuesday said he faced a threat to life after being slapped by a man while campaigning for his party here.
AAP leader and former Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal Tuesday said he faced a threat to life after being slapped by a man while campaigning for his party here.
UDF, LDF battle for Kerala's 24 million votes | ummid.com
UDF, LDF battle for Kerala's 24 million votes | ummid.com
Perhaps for the first time in Kerala's electoral politics, dominated by the United Democratic Front (UDF) and the Left Democratic Front (LDF), the performance of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is being hotly discussed.
Perhaps for the first time in Kerala's electoral politics, dominated by the United Democratic Front (UDF) and the Left Democratic Front (LDF), the performance of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is being hotly discussed.
Mizoram Lok Sabha poll deferred to April 11 | ummid.com
Mizoram Lok Sabha poll deferred to April 11 | ummid.com
Normal life was affected in Mizoram since Monday as six voluntary organisations and student groups called for a three-day shutdown and boycott of the April 9 polling to protest postal ballot facility to the tribal refugees living in Tripura for the past 17 years.
Normal life was affected in Mizoram since Monday as six voluntary organisations and student groups called for a three-day shutdown and boycott of the April 9 polling to protest postal ballot facility to the tribal refugees living in Tripura for the past 17 years.
Monday, April 7, 2014
Twitter, Facebook driving couples to break relationships! | ummid.com
Twitter, Facebook driving couples to break relationships! | ummid.com
Arguments over social media platforms among romantic partners are damaging relationships, ending in negative outcomes like emotional and physical cheating, breakup and divorce, a significant research reveals.
Arguments over social media platforms among romantic partners are damaging relationships, ending in negative outcomes like emotional and physical cheating, breakup and divorce, a significant research reveals.
Kashmir vice chancellor's murder accused arrested - after 24 years | ummid.com
Kashmir vice chancellor's murder accused arrested - after 24 years | ummid.com
Masheer-ul-Haq and his secretary, Abdul Gani, were kidnapped from Kashmir University campus in 1990 and later killed by the abductors sending shock waves among the academicians and the general public in the state.
Masheer-ul-Haq and his secretary, Abdul Gani, were kidnapped from Kashmir University campus in 1990 and later killed by the abductors sending shock waves among the academicians and the general public in the state.
AAP candidate against Sonia Gadhi pulls out from Rae Bareli | ummid.com
AAP candidate against Sonia Gadhi pulls out from Rae Bareli | ummid.com
The AAP suffered a jolt Tuesday with its candidate Justice (retd) Fakhruddin withdrawing from the electoral fray in Rae Bareli Lok Sabha constituency where Congress president Sonia Gandhi is a candidate.
The AAP suffered a jolt Tuesday with its candidate Justice (retd) Fakhruddin withdrawing from the electoral fray in Rae Bareli Lok Sabha constituency where Congress president Sonia Gandhi is a candidate.
Sunday, April 6, 2014
Now 'Muslim Michael Jackson' comes with a halal certified film | ummid.com
Now 'Muslim Michael Jackson' comes with a halal certified film | ummid.com
Regan is set to release his first movie American Sharia, a comedy/action film about rogue government officials using Islamophobia to maintain power, later this year. However, the up and coming Islamic Film Industry is just one of the many new and emerging scenes being created.
Regan is set to release his first movie American Sharia, a comedy/action film about rogue government officials using Islamophobia to maintain power, later this year. However, the up and coming Islamic Film Industry is just one of the many new and emerging scenes being created.
Amit Shah booked for 'revenge' comment | ummid.com
Amit Shah booked for 'revenge' comment | ummid.com
A case against Shah, a close aide of Bharatiya Janata Party's prime ministerial candidate Narendra Modi, has been slapped with charges under sections 153(a) and 125 of the Representation of the People Act by the Bijnor administration.
A case against Shah, a close aide of Bharatiya Janata Party's prime ministerial candidate Narendra Modi, has been slapped with charges under sections 153(a) and 125 of the Representation of the People Act by the Bijnor administration.
Voting starts Monday from northeast in India's staggered election | ummid.com
Voting starts Monday from northeast in India's staggered election | ummid.com
The nine-phase voting, that will be done in 930,000 polling stations across the length and breadth of this huge nation with a staggering 814 million electorate, will be spread over 36 days from April 7 to May 12.
The nine-phase voting, that will be done in 930,000 polling stations across the length and breadth of this huge nation with a staggering 814 million electorate, will be spread over 36 days from April 7 to May 12.
AAP battles major financial crunch | ummid.com
AAP battles major financial crunch | ummid.com
AAP, founded in November 2012, had spent some Rs.20 crore on contesting the Delhi assembly polls in which it won a staggering 28 seats and formed a minority government that lasted 49 days.
AAP, founded in November 2012, had spent some Rs.20 crore on contesting the Delhi assembly polls in which it won a staggering 28 seats and formed a minority government that lasted 49 days.
Bar Amit Shah from making speeches: CPI-M | ummid.com
Bar Amit Shah from making speeches: CPI-M | ummid.com
At a meeting of Jats in Shamli town, Shah is quoted as saying: "(This) is an election for honour, for seeking revenge for the insult, and for teaching a lesson to those who committed injustice."
At a meeting of Jats in Shamli town, Shah is quoted as saying: "(This) is an election for honour, for seeking revenge for the insult, and for teaching a lesson to those who committed injustice."
Congress deceiving Muslims, says Modi | ummid.com
Congress deceiving Muslims, says Modi | ummid.com
BJP's prime ministerial candidate Narendra Modi Sunday accused the Congress of ignoring Muslims, saying the community has largely remained poor despite decades of Congress rule.
BJP's prime ministerial candidate Narendra Modi Sunday accused the Congress of ignoring Muslims, saying the community has largely remained poor despite decades of Congress rule.
Nashik candidate heaps coins as security deposit | ummid.com
Nashik candidate heaps coins as security deposit | ummid.com
There were 2,500 coins of Re. 1 (Rs.2,500); 2,500 coins of Rs. 2 (Rs.5,000); 908 coins of Rs.5 (Rs.4,540) and 46 coins of Rs.10 (Rs.460) - totalling Rs.12,500.
There were 2,500 coins of Re. 1 (Rs.2,500); 2,500 coins of Rs. 2 (Rs.5,000); 908 coins of Rs.5 (Rs.4,540) and 46 coins of Rs.10 (Rs.460) - totalling Rs.12,500.
Only a few Indians in Gulf countries likely to vote | ummid.com
Only a few Indians in Gulf countries likely to vote | ummid.com
Only a small number of the around seven million-strong Indian diaspora living in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries are likely to be able to cast their franchise in the polls. The GCC comprises Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates (UAE).
Only a small number of the around seven million-strong Indian diaspora living in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries are likely to be able to cast their franchise in the polls. The GCC comprises Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates (UAE).
Saturday, April 5, 2014
Rajasthan hospitals offer discounts for casting votes | ummid.com
Rajasthan hospitals offer discounts for casting votes | ummid.com
At least four hospitals in Jaipur and Jodhpur have announced they would give discounts on otherwise expensive medical treatments to people who cast their vote April 17, when the first phase of voting for the Lok Sabha election takes place in the state.
At least four hospitals in Jaipur and Jodhpur have announced they would give discounts on otherwise expensive medical treatments to people who cast their vote April 17, when the first phase of voting for the Lok Sabha election takes place in the state.
Now, solar cells produced from sunlight | ummid.com
Now, solar cells produced from sunlight | ummid.com
This breakthrough by chemical engineers at Oregon State University could soon reduce the cost of solar energy, expedite production processes and make the sun almost a "one-stop shop" that produces both the materials for solar devices and the eternal energy to power them.
This breakthrough by chemical engineers at Oregon State University could soon reduce the cost of solar energy, expedite production processes and make the sun almost a "one-stop shop" that produces both the materials for solar devices and the eternal energy to power them.
Cell phone radiation may lead to poorer sex life | ummid.com
Cell phone radiation may lead to poorer sex life | ummid.com
A non-profit organisation, EHT focuses on raising awareness on the negative impacts of unsafe cell phone use and performing cutting-edge research on cell phone radiation. However, neither study found sperm count was affected.
A non-profit organisation, EHT focuses on raising awareness on the negative impacts of unsafe cell phone use and performing cutting-edge research on cell phone radiation. However, neither study found sperm count was affected.
For Muslims, Modi is a person with no respect for them, their lives | ummid.com
For Muslims, Modi is a person with no respect for them, their lives | ummid.com
Many of the worshippers at the Jama Masjid Terhi Bazaar mosque in Ayodhya, a kilometer from India's most notorious religious flashpoint, were too young to remember the 1992 riots which left more than 2,000 people dead, according to a report in AFP.
Many of the worshippers at the Jama Masjid Terhi Bazaar mosque in Ayodhya, a kilometer from India's most notorious religious flashpoint, were too young to remember the 1992 riots which left more than 2,000 people dead, according to a report in AFP.
RSS, corporate media together projecting Modi: Buddhadeb | ummid.com
RSS, corporate media together projecting Modi: Buddhadeb | ummid.com
Attacking the Congress for pursuing neo-liberal economic policies, he said the gulf between the rich and the poor has increased during the ten years of the United Progressive Alliance government.
Attacking the Congress for pursuing neo-liberal economic policies, he said the gulf between the rich and the poor has increased during the ten years of the United Progressive Alliance government.
No confirmation pulse detected linked to MH370: China | ummid.com
No confirmation pulse detected linked to MH370: China | ummid.com
A black box detector deployed by the Haixun 01 picked up the signal with a frequency of 37.5kHz per second at around 25 degrees south latitude and 101 degrees east longtitude in southern Indian Ocean waters Saturday afternoon, Xinhua reported.
A black box detector deployed by the Haixun 01 picked up the signal with a frequency of 37.5kHz per second at around 25 degrees south latitude and 101 degrees east longtitude in southern Indian Ocean waters Saturday afternoon, Xinhua reported.
Amit Shah's Muzaffarnagar remark sparks row, Congress, AAP seek arrest | ummid.com
Amit Shah's Muzaffarnagar remark sparks row, Congress, AAP seek arrest | ummid.com
He was accompanied by BJP legislator Suresh Rana, who was an accused in the Muzaffarnagar riots in which over 60 people, mostly Muslims, had died, while thousands were rendered homeless.
He was accompanied by BJP legislator Suresh Rana, who was an accused in the Muzaffarnagar riots in which over 60 people, mostly Muslims, had died, while thousands were rendered homeless.
Ensure one Muslim MP from Maharashtra to avoid division of secular votes: Azmi | ummid.com
Ensure one Muslim MP from Maharashtra to avoid division of secular votes: Azmi | ummid.com
In a surprising poll-time bargain, Samajwadi Party (SP) Maharashtra President Abu Asim Azmi asked the Congress party to ensure at least one Muslim from the state wins in the ensuing Lok Sabha polls, and in return he would withdraw all SP candidates in race.
In a surprising poll-time bargain, Samajwadi Party (SP) Maharashtra President Abu Asim Azmi asked the Congress party to ensure at least one Muslim from the state wins in the ensuing Lok Sabha polls, and in return he would withdraw all SP candidates in race.
Is BJP manifesto a victim of party's inner division? | ummid.com
Is BJP manifesto a victim of party's inner division? | ummid.com
The conjecture is that the manifesto has become a victim of the tug-of-war between Modi's development plank and the BJP old guard's Hindutva agenda which has the support of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), the head of the saffron brotherhood.
The conjecture is that the manifesto has become a victim of the tug-of-war between Modi's development plank and the BJP old guard's Hindutva agenda which has the support of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), the head of the saffron brotherhood.
Modi-led BJP buoyant as India readies for Lok Sabha battle | ummid.com
Modi-led BJP buoyant as India readies for Lok Sabha battle | ummid.com
Although fingers are still crossed on whether the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) will secure a majority in the 545-member Lok Sabha, the House of People in the Indian parliament, most agree that it has outpaced a bruised Congress and its shrunken United Progressive Alliance (UPA) that ruled India for ten years since 2004.
Although fingers are still crossed on whether the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) will secure a majority in the 545-member Lok Sabha, the House of People in the Indian parliament, most agree that it has outpaced a bruised Congress and its shrunken United Progressive Alliance (UPA) that ruled India for ten years since 2004.
Friday, April 4, 2014
Church rattles BJP in Goa | ummid.com
Church rattles BJP in Goa | ummid.com
Official communiqués released by Goa Archbishop and a social group operated by the Church have also driven a wedge between Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar and Deputy Chief Minister Francis D'Souza over what Narendra Modi's prime ministership would mean to India's minorities.
Official communiqués released by Goa Archbishop and a social group operated by the Church have also driven a wedge between Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar and Deputy Chief Minister Francis D'Souza over what Narendra Modi's prime ministership would mean to India's minorities.
Economy major issue ahead of election in India: Gallup poll | ummid.com
Economy major issue ahead of election in India: Gallup poll | ummid.com
Suggesting that "Indians' economic optimism all but evaporated in 2013", leading US pollster Gallup said Friday "Indians' growing pessimism about their economy is likely an ominous sign for the long-governing Congress party".
Suggesting that "Indians' economic optimism all but evaporated in 2013", leading US pollster Gallup said Friday "Indians' growing pessimism about their economy is likely an ominous sign for the long-governing Congress party".
Bukhari seeks support for Congress, Trinamool | ummid.com
Bukhari seeks support for Congress, Trinamool | ummid.com
"I had a detailed discussion with (Congress president) Sonia Gandhi on various issues related to Muslims. I announce my support for the Congress for the general elections," Bukhari, the Shahi Imam of the Jama Masjid mosque in Delhi, told reporters.
"I had a detailed discussion with (Congress president) Sonia Gandhi on various issues related to Muslims. I announce my support for the Congress for the general elections," Bukhari, the Shahi Imam of the Jama Masjid mosque in Delhi, told reporters.
Musical evenings with Indian, Pakistani classical singers, musicians | ummid.com
Musical evenings with Indian, Pakistani classical singers, musicians | ummid.com
In the third edition of "Bhilwara Sur Sangam", shehnai player Ali Ahmad Hussain Khan and sitar player Nishat Khan, both from India, will present a "jugalbandi" at the Kamani auditorium.
In the third edition of "Bhilwara Sur Sangam", shehnai player Ali Ahmad Hussain Khan and sitar player Nishat Khan, both from India, will present a "jugalbandi" at the Kamani auditorium.
'Goa Church group created Modi bogey among minorities' | ummid.com
'Goa Church group created Modi bogey among minorities' | ummid.com
D'Souza, one of the BJP's senior most Christian legislators, told a press conference last week that minorities have apprehensions against Modi and will continue to harbour them in the future, triggering a controversy.
D'Souza, one of the BJP's senior most Christian legislators, told a press conference last week that minorities have apprehensions against Modi and will continue to harbour them in the future, triggering a controversy.
Babri demolition sabotage, not act of frenzied mobs: Cobrapost sting | ummid.com
Babri demolition sabotage, not act of frenzied mobs: Cobrapost sting | ummid.com
In an investigation, codenamed Operation Janmabhoomi, Cobrapost claims to establish beyond doubt that the demolition was not an act of frenzied mobs but an act of sabotage planned with so much secrecy that no government agency got wind of it.
In an investigation, codenamed Operation Janmabhoomi, Cobrapost claims to establish beyond doubt that the demolition was not an act of frenzied mobs but an act of sabotage planned with so much secrecy that no government agency got wind of it.
Death sentence to three Shakti Mills gang rapists | ummid.com
Death sentence to three Shakti Mills gang rapists | ummid.com
Vijay Jadhav (18), Qasim Hafiz Sheikh, alias Qasim Bengali (20), and Salim Ansari (27) were Thursday also convicted for gang raping a call centre employee in the same premises barely three weeks earlier on July 31 last year.
Vijay Jadhav (18), Qasim Hafiz Sheikh, alias Qasim Bengali (20), and Salim Ansari (27) were Thursday also convicted for gang raping a call centre employee in the same premises barely three weeks earlier on July 31 last year.
Obese women who smoke gulp more sugary food | ummid.com
Obese women who smoke gulp more sugary food | ummid.com
Since smoking and obesity are risk factors for cardiovascular and metabolic diseases, the additional burden of craving more fats and sugars, while not fully tasting them, could be detrimental to health, she added.
Since smoking and obesity are risk factors for cardiovascular and metabolic diseases, the additional burden of craving more fats and sugars, while not fully tasting them, could be detrimental to health, she added.
Thursday, April 3, 2014
Afghanistan faces a make or break polls | ummid.com
Afghanistan faces a make or break polls | ummid.com
Another uncertainty concerns the elusive peace deal with the Taliban. A war-weary Afghanistan today is reconciled to the idea that, to move forward, a negotiation with the Taliban needs to take place. But there are also fears about what this peace will come at the cost of the gains made in the rights of women and girls and in the advancement of civic and political rights.
Another uncertainty concerns the elusive peace deal with the Taliban. A war-weary Afghanistan today is reconciled to the idea that, to move forward, a negotiation with the Taliban needs to take place. But there are also fears about what this peace will come at the cost of the gains made in the rights of women and girls and in the advancement of civic and political rights.
Voting hours extended -- 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. | ummid.com
Voting hours extended -- 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. | ummid.com
Sampath told the media here that this had been done to accommodate the increasing number of voters across the country.
Sampath told the media here that this had been done to accommodate the increasing number of voters across the country.
AAP candidate Nihal Ansari files nomination after unique walkathon | ummid.com
AAP candidate Nihal Ansari files nomination after unique walkathon | ummid.com
Ahmed had set out from Malegaon in Nashik district Tuesday afternoon with around 150 supporters, a couple of vehicles and mini water tankers for Dhule, the adjoining district where the Election Commission has opened its office for Dhule constituency.
Ahmed had set out from Malegaon in Nashik district Tuesday afternoon with around 150 supporters, a couple of vehicles and mini water tankers for Dhule, the adjoining district where the Election Commission has opened its office for Dhule constituency.
Wednesday, April 2, 2014
Aligarh Muslim varsity students extract bio-diesel from used mustard oil | ummid.com
Aligarh Muslim varsity students extract bio-diesel from used mustard oil | ummid.com
Third-year students of the Diploma in Engineering at the AMU Polytechnic designed a bio-diesel extraction plant as part of the recently developed Alternative Fuel and Combustion Engineering Lab, said M. Yunus Khan, assistant professor of mechanical engineering.
Third-year students of the Diploma in Engineering at the AMU Polytechnic designed a bio-diesel extraction plant as part of the recently developed Alternative Fuel and Combustion Engineering Lab, said M. Yunus Khan, assistant professor of mechanical engineering.
Tsunami waves hit Japan after Chile quake | ummid.com
Tsunami waves hit Japan after Chile quake | ummid.com
The Japan Meteorological Agency issued a tsunami alert for Pacific coastal areas of Hokkaido and the Tohoku region, some parts of the Kanto region and the Izu and Ogasawara islands, Xinhua reported.
The Japan Meteorological Agency issued a tsunami alert for Pacific coastal areas of Hokkaido and the Tohoku region, some parts of the Kanto region and the Izu and Ogasawara islands, Xinhua reported.
Three IGNOU students injured in campus clash | ummid.com
Three IGNOU students injured in campus clash | ummid.com
The students gathered since the morning in the varsity premises and raised slogans against the vice chancellor. When members of the security staff intervened, it led to a clash.
The students gathered since the morning in the varsity premises and raised slogans against the vice chancellor. When members of the security staff intervened, it led to a clash.
Villages welcome Dhule AAP candidate who walks 50 km | ummid.com
Villages welcome Dhule AAP candidate who walks 50 km | ummid.com
Ahmed's media consultant and close aide Aleem Faizee said since Tuesday evening when the AAP candidate began the 50-km Malegaon-Dhule walkathon, they have interacted with nearly 40,000 people.
Ahmed's media consultant and close aide Aleem Faizee said since Tuesday evening when the AAP candidate began the 50-km Malegaon-Dhule walkathon, they have interacted with nearly 40,000 people.
Tuesday, April 1, 2014
Shiv Sena never used Owais's language, says Uddhav Thackeray | ummid.com
Shiv Sena never used Owais's language, says Uddhav Thackeray | ummid.com
"Though he was the only Hindu 'Hridaysamrat' (Emperor of Hindu hearts), Bal Thackeray never said he would annihilate the Muslims in 15 minutes. Can somebody dare to speak in this fashion (like Owaisi) among the Pakistani Hindus? Under such a situation, it is up to the Hindus to decide who will protect them," Thackeray said.
"Though he was the only Hindu 'Hridaysamrat' (Emperor of Hindu hearts), Bal Thackeray never said he would annihilate the Muslims in 15 minutes. Can somebody dare to speak in this fashion (like Owaisi) among the Pakistani Hindus? Under such a situation, it is up to the Hindus to decide who will protect them," Thackeray said.
'Automatic US visa for Modi if he becomes Prime Minister' | ummid.com
'Automatic US visa for Modi if he becomes Prime Minister' | ummid.com
Amid a Congressional report that Bharatiya Janata Party leader Narendra Modi will be automatically entitled to a US visa if he becomes prime minister, the US reiterated it would work with whoever Indian people choose.
Amid a Congressional report that Bharatiya Janata Party leader Narendra Modi will be automatically entitled to a US visa if he becomes prime minister, the US reiterated it would work with whoever Indian people choose.
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