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Ask Sikhs In Punjab If They Want Khalistan...

Almost all will say no.Then ask them why they don't push back at those who rise the slogan of Khalistan.Somebody would confront you with a counter-question: If people can talk of a Hindu Rashtra,......

Malaysia's dog-patting event faces flak from Islamic scholars

A novel “dog patting” campaign in Muslim-majority Malaysia, aimed at helping people overcome their fear of dogs, has triggered a controversy after Islamic scholars criticised it,......

Malaysia court quashes Hindu kids' conversion to Islam

In a landmark ruling, a Malaysian court on Thursday quashed the 2009 conversion of three Hindu children to Islam without their mother's consent. Judicial Commissioner Lee Swee Seng at a high......

Non-Muslims cannot mention 'Allah': Malaysian priest

The Sultan of Malaysia's Selangor state has decreed that non-Muslims in the region have been barred from using the word "Allah," saying it is a sacred word exclusive to Muslims.Sultan Sharafuddin......

Saudi scribe deported from Malaysia over insulting Prophet

A 23-year-old Saudi journalist, who had allegedly made blasphemous remarks on Twitter was deported from Malaysia on Saunday, despite pleas from rights groups that he may be executed in his home......

US launches entrepreneurship programme for Muslims

The US on Wednesday launched a Global Entrepreneurship programme and several other ambitious projects in an effort to bridge the gap with the Muslim world and take its engagement with the community......

Now, hotels to offer Muslim-friendly facilities!

The world's first online hotel reference tool dedicated to Muslim travellers has been launched in Abu Dhabi. Salam Standard provides Muslim travellers with a one-of-a-kind reference tool, enabling......

India's first Islamic bank to start in Kerala

The first Islamic bank in the country with active involvement of the Kerala government is likely to start operations in Kochi by next year as the bank's registration formalities are currently being......

McDowell plans foray into Pakistan

Consumption of liquor by Muslims is banned in Pakistan, but it isn't stopping Vijay Mallya from foraying across the border. UB group firm McDowell & Co is in talks with a bottling company in......

And now, an Islamic mobile phone!

A Dubai-based firm has developed an Islamic cellular phone that 'promises to connect you to your beliefs wherever you are,' said a Terranet.com report.This high-tech flip-phone does much more than......

Images: Celebrities' day Out

The Kapoor family kept their date with Ganpati visarjan in Mumbai on Thursday. Rishi, Randhir, Rajeev and Ranbir undertook the journey, which started at the RK Studio in Chembur, a......

Bollywood goes farming

'As you sow so shall you reap,' goes the popular saying. If only a farmer's life was so uncomplicated. The history of their harassment is as relevant today as it was yesterday inspiring......

Are you ready for Ram Charan Teja's Magadheera?

Finally, the long wait is going to be over. The most awaited movie of the year, Magadheera -- watch the trailer here -- is reaching the theatres this Friday. Many producers have postponed their......

Monali Thakur sings Zara Zara Touch Me

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Meet the Dadasaheb Phalke award 2009 winners

The prestigious Dadasaheb Phalke awards were given out to film personalities on May 4 in Mumbai's Bhaidas Auditorium in suburban Vile Parle. Among the many recipients were film producer Surinder......

Sports Shorts: Bengaluru whip Mumbai to top ISL table

A summary of sports events and sports persons, who made news on Thursday IMAGE: Sunil Chhetri takes the spot kick and converts it. Photograph: ISL Media Sunil Chhetri showed his goal-scoring......

Vettel and Red Bull on pole in Bahrain

Red Bull's Formula One world champion Sebastian Vettel took his first pole position of the season in qualifying for the controversial Bahrain Grand Prix on Saturday. The 24-year-old German will......

Malaysian govt urged to bar Chelsea's Israelis

Muslim groups have urged the Malaysian government to stop Chelsea's two Israelis from entering the country when the team visits in July, warning the tour could face protests if they are allowed in.......

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