SOUTH CHINA SEA TURMOIL ‘Cold War’ heats-up as Obama declares to assert against China
Vol. XLIX No. 35
Date: November 27, 2011
Worship for God Alone
Salvation lies in worshipping God who created us and our forefathers. (2:21) Scriptures brought this message. (98:5) Worship of God entails rejection of all those who arrogate to themselves God’s…
The Body’s Flawless Stimuli Signals
People’s skin is in constant contact with many things for varying lengths of time (e.g., clothing, watches, and furniture), and yet they do not constantly perceive their presence.
Welfare Party of India Enters Kerala, West Bengal
The Welfare Party of India [WPI] in a bid to expand itself has launched its branches in two new states, Kerala and West Bengal.
Brutal Methods to Repress Occupy Wall Street Protesters Earn Condemnation
The country which claims of freedom of speech and freedom of expression, swayed away from its principles when it used excessive force and coercive measures to quell the protesters at…
Kerala All Set to Tap Islamic Funds for Infrastructure Development
The state government has wholeheartedly welcomed the Islamic funding agencies for the badly needed funds for the infrastructure development of the state.
Punishment for Indecent Ads
The Union government in recent past has banned advertisements of products like under-wears using undesirable sexy pictures showing bad taste towards women. Many-a-times,
Atithi Devo Bhava?
It is very uncomfortable to know that our former President APJ Abul Kalam was once again subjected to unprecedented and unacceptable practices of frisking for explosives at JFK airport.
Who is to be Advised?
IBN CNN reports Congress General Secretary Digvijaya Singh ‘advises Anna to beware of RSS, BJP’.
PM’s Neoliberal Mindset
Dr. Manmohan Singh had never intervened when the Air India staff went on strike demanding better wages and he hardly spoke a word to suggest as how the Public Sector…
So, You Are Not a Muslim Yet?
“Auron ka hai Payaam aur, mera Payaam aur hai, / Ishq key dardmand ka tarz-e-kalaam aur hai!” (Iqbal)
KACST TO PRODUCE NEW GENERATION OF SPACE SCIENTISTS
The King Abdulaziz City for Science and Technology (KACST) has embarked on a major programme to assist outstanding students to conduct research works at US labs as part of efforts…
CALIF. GROUPS ASK FBI DIRECTOR TO ADDRESS PROFILING, ISLAMOPHOBIA
The American Civil Liberties Union of Northern California (ACLU-NC), the Asian Law Caucus (ALC), and the San Francisco Bay Area office of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-SFBA) have announced…
LEBANESE POLITICIANS LOCK HORNS ON TV
Rival Lebanese politicians came to blows live on national television over the crisis in neighbouring Syria, hurling insults – and chairs – at each other before the show cut to…
SUDAN LIKELY TO FACE ARAB REVOLUTION SITUATION
Sudan could see the next Arab revolution because anger is rising over an economic crisis and government repression worse than in Egypt before the ousting of Hosni Mubarak, an opposition…
IRAN INCREASES PRISON TERM FOR TRAVELLING TO ISRAEL
Iranians travelling to Israel could go to prison for up to five years instead of only three months, after Iran’s parliament revised an existing ban for such trips. The measure…
TURKEY VOWS TO SUPPORT SYRIAN PEOPLE
Turkey on Nov 14 said it will take a “decisive attitude” over attacks on its diplomatic missions in Syria and will continue to support protesters seeking democratic reforms in the…
EGYPTIANS PROTEST AGAINST ARMY RULE
About 50,000 mainly Islamist protesters flocked to Cairo’s Tahrir Square on Nov 18 to press Egypt’s military rulers to transfer power to elected civilians after the cabinet launched a move…
JIH CONDOLES DEATH OF MAUJI KHAN
The general secretary of Jamaat-e-Islami Hind, Mr. Nusrat Ali expressed grief and sorrow over the sudden death of a renowned social activist and ex-police officer Mr. Mauji Khan, and termed…
AWARD FOR ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE PROGRAMME IN MALDA
The award for academic excellence programme to felicitate the meritorious students, which took place in various other states, was held in Malda on November 13. One hundred students were given…
FOOD GRAIN THAT NEVER REACHES THE POOR
Delivering the inaugural address at a two-day meet on “Knowledge – evidence-action: Striving towards better health outcomes”, organised by the Indian Health and Policy Association, the Chief Economic Adviser to…
JAIRAM CLAIMS IRREGULARITIES IN THE IMPLEMENTATION OF MGNREGA
In a letter to UP Chief Minister Mayawati, the Union Rural Development Minister Jairam Ramesh listed out the irregularities in the implementation of Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act…
RAPE CASE TO BE FILED AGAINST COPS IN BHATTA PARSAUL
A court in Gautam Buddh Nagar on Nov 18 ordered registration of a rape and robbery case against 21 police and PAC men on the complaint of a woman from…
PLEA DEMANDING STAY IN GULBERG TRIAL REJECTED
A special trial court for the 2002 Gulberg Society massacre case rejected an application seeking a stay on the trial proceedings till the SC-appointed SIT (Special Investigating Team) submits its…
MAN DIES IN CUSTODY, VILLAGERS SET POLICE STATION ON FIRE
A police post was set on fire in Lakhimpur Kheri district of Uttar Pradesh, after the alleged custodial death of Ranjit Maurya. Maurya was arrested for allegedly harassing a girl…
WPI DEMANDS PROBE INTO MURDER OF VALSHA JOHN
The Welfare Party of India strongly demanded a thorough probe into the brutal murder of Valsha John who was killed by unidentified miscreants at Pachwara village of Jharkand. P.C. Hamza
BENEFITS OF FIGS
Figs are a sweet tasting fruit containing high nutritious value and plenty of health benefits. Although figs are seasonal fruits, however they are readily available throughout the year in its…
Syria Uprising Falls Victim to Power Plays
If Syria doesn’t wrestle its fate from the hands of these self-serving forces, the Syrian uprising and Syria as a whole will continue to be marred by uncertainties and foreboding…
FORBIDDEN LIST FOR BUSINESS TRANSACTIONS
Islam has not provided any exhaustive list of halal (permitted) business transactions. In fact, no list of this nature has been provided by the blessed Prophet (peace and blessings of…
A Good Companion
Abu Musa relates that Allah’s Messenger (peace and blessings of Allah be to him) said, “The example of a good companion (who sits with you) in comparison with a bad…
Houses Enjoined to be Raised
Those who are directed to this Light) are found in the houses which Allah has enjoined to be raised and wherein His names are remembered; in them people glorify Him…
A Tale of Trials in Mob Violence
Last week, we took a sigh of relief, with a sense of justice-delayed-is-justice-denied though, at the Nov 9 Gujarat trial court verdict sentencing 31 accused to life term for burning…
SOUTH CHINA SEA TURMOIL ‘Cold War’ heats-up as Obama declares
In the light of US president Barack Obama’s bid to assert against China, SYYED MANSOOR AGHA observes that China’s present attitude towards its small neighbours is bound to give excuse…
