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Former Gujarat Judge Says He Quit Over Government’s Anti-Muslim Bias
Activist Teesta Setalvad may have had a bumpy ride from the start in her attempts to fight for justice for the victims of the 2002 Gujarat riots but recent cases foisted on her by the Gujarat police...
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No more nuclear weapons!
Hans Blix The nuclear bomb that destroyed Hiroshima opened a new grisly chapter in warfare – and we have still not closed it. Even though today more attention is paid to the process of climate change...
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Wear it with pride: Hijab now a choice
Once more the hijab made news. The Supreme Court came up with a dresscode for a repeat All-India Pre Medical Test (AIPMT) last month to put a leash on cheaters but managed to stir the hornet’s nest...
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On CCTV, Mumbai Shopkeeper Attacked With Sword, Muslim customer Saved Him
Mumbai: When he was attacked with a sword, security cameras within his shop captured the assailants and the heroic customer who sprang to the rescue of Rajnish Singh Thakur in Mumbai. Mr Thakur, who...
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India’s ‘dark holes’ where millions of girls disappear
Kolkata, India – A walk down the narrow, labyrinthine lanes of Kalighat reveals a new kind of graffiti splashed across its walls. Life-size silhouettes of young girls pop up at every turn of this...
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Nearly 80% Of Divorced Indian Muslims Are Women
In India, for every divorced Muslim man, there are four divorced Muslim women, anIndiaSpend analysis of Census 2011 data shows. Across religious communities, except Sikhs, there are more divorced women...
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If Pakistan and 21 other countries have abolished triple talaq, why can’t India?
The All-India Muslim Personal Law Board has been mulishly opposed to abolishing triple talaq, which is a procedure a Muslim adopts to divorce his wife by pronouncing talaq three times in one sitting....
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The foul stench of fascism in the US
Throughout this summer and autumn, I have interviewed fellow minorities, asking them about their feelings and experiences regarding this presidential election. In all of these interviews, one thing...
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Watching porn has been linked to very harmful sexual behaviour in teenagers
Young people who watch pornography, which is now easily accessible on smartphones and other devices, are more likely to sexually abuse another child or young person, warns a study. Researchers from the...
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Assimilation threatens the existence of other culture:s Giles Fraser
This week a doctor from north London was telling me about one of his patients, a lad of 20 who has lived in the borough of Hackney all his life. He was born here and grew up here. And he’s a bright...
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Muslims, Hindus are more likely to intervene for social justice than...
A new poll suggests that Muslims and Hindus in the United States are more likely to intervene if they come across a situation, in which someone is being victimized. Nearly 30 percent of Muslims and 40...
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Experts: Children needs outdoor play more than ever, screen addiction must be...
A group of leading authors, educationalists and child-development experts is calling on the government to introduce national guidelines on the use of screens, amid concern about the impact on...
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800 Muslim Families Return Dowry
Patna: More than 800 Muslim families from the East Indian state of Jharkhand have returned dowry to brides’ families following a massive campaign against the practice, which was launched by social...
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10 Reasons Why Handheld Devices Should Be Banned for Children Under the Age...
By Cris Rowan The American Academy of Pediatrics and the Canadian Society of Pediatrics state infants aged 0-2 years should not have any exposure to technology, 3-5 years be restricted to one hour per...
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After having a second daughter Army jawan drowns 3-day-old in a bucket of water
An army jawan allegedly drowned his three-day-old daughter in a bucket of water in a village in Rajasthan’s Churu district, police said on Saturday. The accused, Ashok Jat, allegedly drowned the...
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You are being programmed, former Facebook executive warns
A former Facebook executive has criticised the social network for ripping society apart during a question and answer session. Chamath Palihapitiya, who worked as Facebook’s vice president for user...
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African ‘smart cities:’ A high-tech solution to overpopulated megacities?
By 2020, Africa is likely to be the fastest urbanizing continent in the world. It is currently the most rural — only 40% of sub-Saharan Africa’s population live in cities. Even the sprawling...
View ArticleSikkim Could Become The First Indian State To Have Universal Basic Income
The northeastern state of Sikkim could become the first to implement a universal basic income (UBI) to all its residents. AI State Chief Minister Pawan Kumar Chamling who is seeking reelection in the...
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Moon Sighted in India, Eid Al Fitr to be celebrated tomorrow i.e on 5th June...
Moon has been sighted in India, as per the moon sighting committee it has been decided that Eid Al Fitr celebrations will begin tomorrow. May Allah accept the ibadahs we performed in this blessed month...
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In Bihar, abandoning elderly parents will land children in jail
Bihar Cabinet-led by Chief Minister Nitish Kumar has approved a proposal to punish sons and daughters who abandon their elderly parents with a jail term. The proposal of Bihar social welfare department...
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