Value Raja is our alumnus but BJP event may spark unrest: AMU VC | ummid.com
In a sharply-worded letter addressed to Union HRD MInister Smriti Irani Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) Vice Chancellor Lt Gen Zameer Uddin Shah opposed the local BJP unit's plan to mark the birth anniversary of Jat leader Raja Mahendra Pratap within the campus and warned that the event may spark unrest.
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For land records, Punjab officials say bring Urdu knowing person along | ummid.com
For land records, Punjab officials say bring Urdu knowing person along | ummid.com
You need to have Urdu knowing person along to get land records and other personal documents from government offices in Punjab. The reason cited is absence of Urdu knowing staff in concerned departments of the state.
You need to have Urdu knowing person along to get land records and other personal documents from government offices in Punjab. The reason cited is absence of Urdu knowing staff in concerned departments of the state.
Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi: A Muslim, well read and loyal to the party | ummid.com
Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi: A Muslim, well read and loyal to the party | ummid.com
The 57-year-old post-graduate in mass communications has been known for his media one-liners and punch lines against his political adversaries, especially in his one-time political bastion of Rampur.
The 57-year-old post-graduate in mass communications has been known for his media one-liners and punch lines against his political adversaries, especially in his one-time political bastion of Rampur.
Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi among 21 new ministers inducted in Modi's cabinet | ummid.com
Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi among 21 new ministers inducted in Modi's cabinet | ummid.com
Prime Minister Narendra Modi Sunday expanded his council of ministers and inducted 21 new ministers, including four with cabinet rank.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi Sunday expanded his council of ministers and inducted 21 new ministers, including four with cabinet rank.
Shiv Sena recalls its nominee from cabinet expansion | ummid.com
Shiv Sena recalls its nominee from cabinet expansion | ummid.com
Senior Sena MP Anandrao Adsul said in Mumbai minutes before the Rashtrapati Bhavan ceremony that the party has decided against going ahead with Desai's inclusion in Modi's cabinet.
Senior Sena MP Anandrao Adsul said in Mumbai minutes before the Rashtrapati Bhavan ceremony that the party has decided against going ahead with Desai's inclusion in Modi's cabinet.
Saturday, November 8, 2014
Can plants be made to withstand climate change | ummid.com
Can plants be made to withstand climate change | ummid.com
Offering fresh insights into how plants regulate genetic material so that some genes are turned on while others are turned off, a new study has revealed how plants could better adapt to and survive environmental swings such as droughts or floods.
Offering fresh insights into how plants regulate genetic material so that some genes are turned on while others are turned off, a new study has revealed how plants could better adapt to and survive environmental swings such as droughts or floods.
Friday, November 7, 2014
Bonnet-embedded device to charge your car | ummid.com
Bonnet-embedded device to charge your car | ummid.com
"Supercapacitors offer a high power output in a short time, meaning a faster acceleration rate of the car and a charging time of just a few minutes, compared to several hours for a standard electric car battery," explained post-doctoral research fellow Jinzhang Liu from QUT's science and engineering faculty.
"Supercapacitors offer a high power output in a short time, meaning a faster acceleration rate of the car and a charging time of just a few minutes, compared to several hours for a standard electric car battery," explained post-doctoral research fellow Jinzhang Liu from QUT's science and engineering faculty.
Makkah receives scholars, dignitaries for Holy Kaaba washing ceremony | ummid.com
Makkah receives scholars, dignitaries for Holy Kaaba washing ceremony | ummid.com
The washing ritual begins with the performance of two raka'hs of Nafl prayer inside the Kaaba. The interior walls are then cleaned with rose, oud and musk perfumes using white cloth. Zamzam water mixed with rose perfume is then splashed on the floor and wiped with bare hands and palm leaves.
The washing ritual begins with the performance of two raka'hs of Nafl prayer inside the Kaaba. The interior walls are then cleaned with rose, oud and musk perfumes using white cloth. Zamzam water mixed with rose perfume is then splashed on the floor and wiped with bare hands and palm leaves.
Jaitley defends Modi government in Gujarat over 2002 riots | ummid.com
Jaitley defends Modi government in Gujarat over 2002 riots | ummid.com
Finance Minister Arun Jaitley Friday defended the then Gujarat government headed by Narendra Modi over the 2002 riots, saying the state government was not responsible for the incident that sparked off the violence - the burning of the Godhra train in 2002 in which 59 people were burnt alive.
Finance Minister Arun Jaitley Friday defended the then Gujarat government headed by Narendra Modi over the 2002 riots, saying the state government was not responsible for the incident that sparked off the violence - the burning of the Godhra train in 2002 in which 59 people were burnt alive.
Goodbye to Gandhi's India, here comes the Hindustan of Modi's dreams | ummid.com
Goodbye to Gandhi's India, here comes the Hindustan of Modi's dreams | ummid.com
Even as the prime minister remains all reason and sweetness personified, devoting himself to singing paeans to noble profundities like hygiene, cleanliness, yoga and rediscovering India's lost glory, there have been low-intensity communal conflagrations all across the country including a full-scale riot last month right in Delhi's Trilokpuri.
Even as the prime minister remains all reason and sweetness personified, devoting himself to singing paeans to noble profundities like hygiene, cleanliness, yoga and rediscovering India's lost glory, there have been low-intensity communal conflagrations all across the country including a full-scale riot last month right in Delhi's Trilokpuri.
Mizoram government teacher arrested for sexually abusing 32 students | ummid.com
Mizoram government teacher arrested for sexually abusing 32 students | ummid.com
The official said that subsequent inquiry and interrogation of the teacher revealed that he had either molested or raped 30 more girl students in the past three years in the same school.
The official said that subsequent inquiry and interrogation of the teacher revealed that he had either molested or raped 30 more girl students in the past three years in the same school.
Six Catholic legislators of BJP want a Catholic CM in Goa | ummid.com
Six Catholic legislators of BJP want a Catholic CM in Goa | ummid.com
Even as the names of Health Minister Laxmikant Parsenkar and assembly Speaker Rajendra Arlekar appear to have made the cut for the top position, three out of the six Catholic legislators in the BJP Friday demanded that a Catholic legislator should be made the chief minister.
Even as the names of Health Minister Laxmikant Parsenkar and assembly Speaker Rajendra Arlekar appear to have made the cut for the top position, three out of the six Catholic legislators in the BJP Friday demanded that a Catholic legislator should be made the chief minister.
Thursday, November 6, 2014
Apologise or face legal action: Asaduddin Owaisi to Praniti Shinde | ummid.com
Apologise or face legal action: Asaduddin Owaisi to Praniti Shinde | ummid.com
Dares her to come with evidence to prove her allegations right
President of the All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (MIM) and Hyderabad MP Asaduddin Owaisi Thursday threatened to file a defamation case against Congress MLA from Sholapur Praniti Shinde if she did not apologise for dubbing the MIM a 'treasonous and anti-National political party.'
Dares her to come with evidence to prove her allegations right
President of the All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (MIM) and Hyderabad MP Asaduddin Owaisi Thursday threatened to file a defamation case against Congress MLA from Sholapur Praniti Shinde if she did not apologise for dubbing the MIM a 'treasonous and anti-National political party.'
The real winners are sometimes the losers | ummid.com
The real winners are sometimes the losers | ummid.com
Watching them reminded me of a football final that a colleague of mine covered in Ho Chi Minh City in the 1990s. Thailand and Indonesia were both trying really hard to lose. The starting whistle blew. Thailand played badly. Indonesia played worse.
Watching them reminded me of a football final that a colleague of mine covered in Ho Chi Minh City in the 1990s. Thailand and Indonesia were both trying really hard to lose. The starting whistle blew. Thailand played badly. Indonesia played worse.
Ex-Trinamool functionary Asif Khan arrested in cheating case | ummid.com
Ex-Trinamool functionary Asif Khan arrested in cheating case | ummid.com
Former Trinamool Congress functionary Asif Khan, who fell out with the party after he alleged complicity of the top leadership in the Saradha chit fund scam, was late Thursday night arrested in connection with an alleged case of cheating.
Former Trinamool Congress functionary Asif Khan, who fell out with the party after he alleged complicity of the top leadership in the Saradha chit fund scam, was late Thursday night arrested in connection with an alleged case of cheating.
Sajid Javid is Britain's first Indian-origin cabinet minister | ummid.com
Sajid Javid is Britain's first Indian-origin cabinet minister | ummid.com
Sajid Javid, Britain's secretary of state - or cabinet minister - for culture, media and sport, has disclosed that his father was from India and his mother from Pakistan. This obviously makes him half-Indian and, therefore, the first person of Indian origin to be a cabinet minister in Britain.
Sajid Javid, Britain's secretary of state - or cabinet minister - for culture, media and sport, has disclosed that his father was from India and his mother from Pakistan. This obviously makes him half-Indian and, therefore, the first person of Indian origin to be a cabinet minister in Britain.
Maharashtra woman who sold 'mangalsutra' to fund toilet lauded | ummid.com
Maharashtra woman who sold 'mangalsutra' to fund toilet lauded | ummid.com
Her feat earned admiration from not only her family but the villagers, and as the news spread through local media, from people across Maharashtra. For, 'mangalsutra' is not a mere chain and a pendant, but dearest to a married Maharashtrian woman as it symbolises her wedlock.
Her feat earned admiration from not only her family but the villagers, and as the news spread through local media, from people across Maharashtra. For, 'mangalsutra' is not a mere chain and a pendant, but dearest to a married Maharashtrian woman as it symbolises her wedlock.
Tuesday, November 4, 2014
Aman Committee heads peaceful Muharram procession in Trilokpuri | ummid.com
Aman Committee heads peaceful Muharram procession in Trilokpuri | ummid.com
The Aman Committee - a group of 40 Hindu, Muslim, Sikh and Christian members - has played a crucial role in maintaining peace in Trilokpuri where communal violence erupted Oct 23 over Diwali celebration, leaving 60 people, including policemen, injured.
The Aman Committee - a group of 40 Hindu, Muslim, Sikh and Christian members - has played a crucial role in maintaining peace in Trilokpuri where communal violence erupted Oct 23 over Diwali celebration, leaving 60 people, including policemen, injured.
Arkay ready to launch 'Halal' whiskey this December | ummid.com
Arkay ready to launch 'Halal' whiskey this December | ummid.com
He explained that bars offering non-alcoholic drinks that taste like the classics would decrease the risk of an accident as the designated driver for a night out would still be able to enjoy a few drinks. The company expects to reach $100 million in U.S. sales by the end of the year and plans to hit the one billion mark by 2017.
He explained that bars offering non-alcoholic drinks that taste like the classics would decrease the risk of an accident as the designated driver for a night out would still be able to enjoy a few drinks. The company expects to reach $100 million in U.S. sales by the end of the year and plans to hit the one billion mark by 2017.
Prince, King ensure smooth Muharram in Trilokpuri | ummid.com
Prince, King ensure smooth Muharram in Trilokpuri | ummid.com
Of the total horses, 47 are lodged in the stable yard at the Provisioning and Logistic unit of Delhi Police located in Civil Lines area of north Delhi, while three are kept in south Delhi's Kalkaji Police Station.
Of the total horses, 47 are lodged in the stable yard at the Provisioning and Logistic unit of Delhi Police located in Civil Lines area of north Delhi, while three are kept in south Delhi's Kalkaji Police Station.
If Fadnavis wants to split Maharashtra, he must quit: Congress | ummid.com
If Fadnavis wants to split Maharashtra, he must quit: Congress | ummid.com
... Uddhav Thackeray lacks that courage and has ruined the party's dignity. Why is Shiv Sena now going with 'Afzal Khan's' army?" Rane said. - See more at: http://www.ummid.com/news/2014/November/04.11.2014/fadnavis-congress-maha-split.html
... Uddhav Thackeray lacks that courage and has ruined the party's dignity. Why is Shiv Sena now going with 'Afzal Khan's' army?" Rane said. - See more at: http://www.ummid.com/news/2014/November/04.11.2014/fadnavis-congress-maha-split.html
Goa disbands local intelligence units after extortion charge | ummid.com
Goa disbands local intelligence units after extortion charge | ummid.com
The Goa Police has disbanded local intelligence branches (LIBs) after a constable was accused of extorting money from a tourist couple while threatening to implicate them in a prostitution case, a senior police officer said Tuesday.
The Goa Police has disbanded local intelligence branches (LIBs) after a constable was accused of extorting money from a tourist couple while threatening to implicate them in a prostitution case, a senior police officer said Tuesday.
Money can't compensate Hyderabad boy's death: Asaduddin Owaisi | ummid.com
Money can't compensate Hyderabad boy's death: Asaduddin Owaisi | ummid.com
Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (MIM) president Asaduddin Owaisi has demanded that Hyderabad police speed up its investigations into the burning alive of an 11-year-old boy in the Mehdipatnam army garrison here.
Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (MIM) president Asaduddin Owaisi has demanded that Hyderabad police speed up its investigations into the burning alive of an 11-year-old boy in the Mehdipatnam army garrison here.
Monday, November 3, 2014
The bomb trail in West Bengal | ummid.com
The bomb trail in West Bengal | ummid.com
A top district police officer, who didn't want to be named, admitted the search operations seemed to be making a point to Muslims: "you are a suspect"
The only seizure they made was of airgun pellets that were found in the Simulia madrasa, along with a huge volume of religious scripts and literature written in Arabic, which the investigators described as 'jihadi'. Air gun pellets are sold in the open market and are not a banned item.
A top district police officer, who didn't want to be named, admitted the search operations seemed to be making a point to Muslims: "you are a suspect"
The only seizure they made was of airgun pellets that were found in the Simulia madrasa, along with a huge volume of religious scripts and literature written in Arabic, which the investigators described as 'jihadi'. Air gun pellets are sold in the open market and are not a banned item.
'Indian actress' proposes to Saudi man, then dupes | ummid.com
'Indian actress' proposes to Saudi man, then dupes | ummid.com
A Moroccan girl posing as an Indian actress on her Facebook page swindled large sums of money from a Saudi man before she was arrested in Morocco.
A Moroccan girl posing as an Indian actress on her Facebook page swindled large sums of money from a Saudi man before she was arrested in Morocco.
India to soon include Mauritius in Visa on Arrival scheme | ummid.com
India to soon include Mauritius in Visa on Arrival scheme | ummid.com
Speaking at the inauguration of the International Conference on Indentured Labour Route Project in Port Louis, Sushma Swaraj said Mauritius was the first and largest recipient of indentured labour from India.
Speaking at the inauguration of the International Conference on Indentured Labour Route Project in Port Louis, Sushma Swaraj said Mauritius was the first and largest recipient of indentured labour from India.
NIA searches JMB operative's house in Assam | ummid.com
NIA searches JMB operative's house in Assam | ummid.com
A team from the NIA Monday searched the house of Shahnur Alom, allegedly an absconding operative of the Jamaat-ul Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB), in Assam's Barpeta district, officials said.
A team from the NIA Monday searched the house of Shahnur Alom, allegedly an absconding operative of the Jamaat-ul Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB), in Assam's Barpeta district, officials said.
CLAT 2015 entrance test for LLB and LLM goes online | ummid.com
CLAT 2015 entrance test for LLB and LLM goes online | ummid.com
The Common Law Admission Test (CLAT), an all-India entrance examination conducted on rotation by 14 National Law Universities (NLUs) for admissions to under-graduate and post-graduate degree programmes L.L.B and L.L.M. will be conducted online this year, official announced.
The Common Law Admission Test (CLAT), an all-India entrance examination conducted on rotation by 14 National Law Universities (NLUs) for admissions to under-graduate and post-graduate degree programmes L.L.B and L.L.M. will be conducted online this year, official announced.
Indian origin Bikram Kumar Mohanty in race for Senate election in US | ummid.com
Indian origin Bikram Kumar Mohanty in race for Senate election in US | ummid.com
A man from Odisha who had gone to the US 20 years ago with just $50 in his pocket to seek a better life for himself and his family is a Democratic Party candidate for Georgia state Senate elections on Tuesday.
A man from Odisha who had gone to the US 20 years ago with just $50 in his pocket to seek a better life for himself and his family is a Democratic Party candidate for Georgia state Senate elections on Tuesday.
Avoid spreading rumours on Muharram: Delhi Police | ummid.com
Avoid spreading rumours on Muharram: Delhi Police | ummid.com
Delhi Police commissioner B.S. Bassi Monday appealed to the people to avoid spreading rumours during Muharram processions to be held in the city Nov 4, adding that strict action would be taken against violators.
Delhi Police commissioner B.S. Bassi Monday appealed to the people to avoid spreading rumours during Muharram processions to be held in the city Nov 4, adding that strict action would be taken against violators.
Tamil Nadu Congress splits, Vasan forms new party | ummid.com
Tamil Nadu Congress splits, Vasan forms new party | ummid.com
The new party would follow the path laid down by Moopanar and the late Congress leader K. Kamaraj, a former Tamil Nadu chief minister whose name is synonymous with good governance in the state.
The new party would follow the path laid down by Moopanar and the late Congress leader K. Kamaraj, a former Tamil Nadu chief minister whose name is synonymous with good governance in the state.
Sunday, November 2, 2014
Expectations high as a non-Muslim heads Maharashtra Minorities Ministry | ummid.com
Expectations high as a non-Muslim heads Maharashtra Minorities Ministry | ummid.com
Also, it articulated the concept of "dynamic equilibrium" that envisioned cooperation with major powers for inclusive regional development and, as some analysts say, the development of a counterweight to China's assertiveness in the South China Sea.
Also, it articulated the concept of "dynamic equilibrium" that envisioned cooperation with major powers for inclusive regional development and, as some analysts say, the development of a counterweight to China's assertiveness in the South China Sea.
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