Ray of hope: Hindu refugees from Pakistan start receiving Aadhaar cards
Families living in Majnu ka Tila, locally known as the ‘Pakistani mohalla’ in New Delhi see a ray of hope. The Delhi government has now started to provide Aadhaar cards to Hindu refugees from Pakistan who had fled the country after being threatened by militant groups. The news comes as a godsend for these 600 people, making up 120 families More...
No shutdown on Shivratri festival in Kashmir; separatists call off strike – India Today
What comes as a sign of relief to the Pandit community living in Kashmir, separatists have called off the Friday shutdown this time which coincided with the festival of Shivratri. A spokesperson of separatist camp More...
Zakir Naik’s NGO money trail leads ED to Pakistan, Dawood – Mumbai Mirror
By Anupam Dasgupta Was the controversial preacher a part of the hawala racket being masterminded from Karachi? Security agencies monitoring Karachi-based businessmen close to D-Company and a `terror outfit masquerading More...
The legend of Mahalaxmi Temple: A dream made true – The Indian Express
One of the most famous temples in Mumbai is not just popular for the deity it shelters but the legend behind its existence. Located on the corner Bhulabhai Desai Road, or more popularly known as Cadbury junction, More...
It’ll be great to explore India and do Yoga: Rosberg
Doesn’t rule out reconciliation with Hamilton A practitioner of meditation, Formula One champion Nico Rosberg says he is keen to explore India some day and may even look at pursuing yoga for strengthening his More...
We have more hardy, nutritious grains than GM can offer
Farming can’t be sustainable without the seeds which are best suited to the location, water availability, soil type and weather. According to records, there were 1.10 lakh varieties of rice in India till 1965. More...
Virat Kohli wants you to read this book that has changed his life
NEW DELHI: Indian cricket team captain Virat Kohli is an epitome of a modern day athlete. A strict routine has helped him transform into one of the most consistent and arguably the fittest cricketers today. Be it More...
Pakistani Senate passes Hindu marriage bill: Things to know
Islamabad: Pakistani Hindu community will have a personal law for the first time as the Senate has passed ‘The Hindu Marriage Bill 2017’. What is the Hindu marriage bills? The bill, approved by the More...
Andhra government enhances retirement age of temple priests, other staff
VIJAYAWADA: Here is a good news for the priests and other staff working with the Endowment Department. The state government has taken a decision to enhance the retirement age of priests to 65 years and that of More...
Ramdev trust wins I-T war on tax-exempt tag for yoga
MUMBAI: Baba Ramdev’s Patanjali Yogpeeth (a public charitable trust) has succeeded in its appeal before the Income-tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT), which has accepted its tax exempt status. The ITAT (Delhi bench) More...