Islamic body challenges High Court decision over divorce ruling
bySrinagar: The religious – political organization Jamiat Ahl-e-Hadith (JAH) has challenged the recent decision of Jammu and Kashmir High Court that questioned Muslim husband’s…
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Weeklong 2012 Kullu Dussehra gets to a colorful start
byKullu: Rolling out the Lord Raghunath ‘Rath Yatra’ at Dhalpur Maidan (ground) here marked the start of the week long world famous Kullu Dusshera…
With Navratras’ onset, devotees throng Himachal temples
byShimla: Tens of thousands of devotees assembled in different parts of Himachal Pradesh Tuesday and offered prayers on the onset of the nine-day Navratras,…
India’s first glass mosque – in Shillong
byShillong: India will have its first glass mosque – in the country’s northeast. Madina Masjid, an imposing and resplendent structure of glass dome and…
Anti Islam film no excuse for violence
byUS president Barack Obama in his address to the UN General Assembly said that the “crude and disgusting” video was no excuse for an…
Best places to visit during Ganesh Chaturthi
byGanesh Chaturthi is celebrated on Badhrapadha Shukla Chaturthi (fourth day of the waxing moon period) and it ends on Anant Chaturdasi, 10 days after….
Shuffling guidance with Shirdi Sai Baba ‘blessing cards’
byMumbai: Shirdi Sai Baba, regarded as a saint by his millions of devotees cutting across religions, did not leave any writings behind. But now…
Over 9 million follow Dalai Lama in cyberspace
byDharamsala: Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama has over nine million fans following him in cyberspace. Although not tech-savvy, the Dalai Lama, revered as…
Eid Shoppers Flock Kashmir Valley Markets
bySrinagar: Markets across Kashmir Valley witnessed heavy rush with thousands of people flooding markets for Eid shopping. Readymade garment stores, clothing, perfumes, foot wear,…
Thieves break into historic Christ Church Shimla, steal donations
byShimla: Thieves broke into historic Christ Church on The Ridge and have decamped with the collections made in the donation box. District police chief…