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Orissa: Joint National Fact Finding Team On Gender Violence In Kandhamal
• Concern at rise in gender violence against juveniles in Kandhamal• Administration, police far away from “zero tolerance” of rape; compensation still not paid to victims• Need for fast track courts,...
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Neo-fascism on the rise in Sri Lanka
If Buddhist extremism is left unchecked, the existing peaceful ties between the island’s Sinhalese and Muslims could only lead to violence and an ethnic warBy Tariq A. Al Maeena In shades reminiscent...
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Islam Embraces Australia’s Indigenous People
By Selma Cook It is now acknowledged that Australia was built on the ashes of a nation that has had more than 18,500 generations. Australian society raises each successive generation to etch out a...
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Cowards disguised as clerics spew venom
They spread forth their brand of Islamic interpretations through edicts which are not necessarily substantiated by the scripturesBy Tariq A. Al Maeena In most dictionaries, a cleric is simply defined...
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Halal-friendly travel
By Rushdi Siddiqui The “Muslim travellers” is an important segment in the travel industry, however, not many hotel chains or destinations haven taken a serious look at their needs. So, many travellers...
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Spying on Law-Abiding Muslims
Nearly 30 years ago, the federal courts had to place limits on New York City police surveillance to protect law-abiding citizens who happened to be politically engaged on civil rights and other issues....
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Export agreements worth Rs.1,201 crore signed as 5th MP Exportech concludes
By Pervez BariBhopal: Over 55 export agreements worth Rs.1,201 crore were signed between Madhya Pradesh’s entrepreneurs and foreign buyers at the three-day Reverse Buyer-Seller Meet MP Exportech which...
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“Muslims most Civilised, yet not Enough”: Interview with Dr Javed Jamil about...
By M. AssadDr Javed Jamil has a well earned reputation as one of the most innovative thinkers of modern times. He has already produced more than a dozen of hard-hitting books and hundreds of articles...
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SPECIAL REPORT: Gujarat Riots justice exceedingly low
By Abdul Hafiz LakhaniAhmedabad: The 2002 riots were obviously the worst. More than 1,000 people, according to the government's own estimate, were killed. Property worth nearly $60m was destroyed. An...
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There’s more to Bangladesh than manpower
By Tariq A. Al-MaeenaThere are positive indications that the Kingdom will resume the recruitment of Bangladeshi workers after the recent establishment of a special committee to study all the issues...
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Surrogacy gaining acceptance in India
By Syed Ali MujtabaIn a significant order, the Madras High Court on March 5, 2013 has held that a woman who had a child through surrogacy is entitled for maternity leave.The ruling was given by Justice...
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Caste off: The plight of Catholic Dalits in India
By Megan SweasCatholic Dalits (untouchables) in India are divided over how to improve their lot.Franklin Caesar Thomas and R. L. Francis both attend Mass at Sacred Heart Cathedral in New Delhi. Though...
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Islamic Da’wah Centre Organizes Reverts’ Meeting
By Manzar ImamNew Delhi: As against the general perception that people have been increasingly staying away from religion, religious practices and traditional way of living, it was worth seeing many...
View ArticleAl Qamar Academy outstanding institution in developing scientific attitude...
IMO News ServiceChennai: The Centre for Media & Public Affairs (CMPA) celebrated the birthday of Yuri Alekseyevich Gagarin, the first human to journey into outer space on March 9 at Chennai. Born...
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Need to look into role of India & Muslim world in new perspective: Dr. Arshi...
By Pervez BariNew Delhi: Dr. Arshi Khan, Associate Professor of Political science, Aligarh Muslim University, (AMU), Aligarh, has said that there is a need to look into the role of India and the Muslim...
View ArticleCitizens for Justice And Peace condemn attack on Hindus in Bangladesh
IMO News ServiceMubai: The Citizens for Justice and Peace (CJP), Mumbai condemns the attack on innocent Hindus in Bangladesh over the past week and Christians in Pakistan yesterday by a angry mob of...
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Pakistan failed to create a lasting democratic system: Husain Haqqani
By Manzar ImamNew Delhi: The MMAJ Academy of International Studies, Jamia Millia Islamia (JMI) under its Pakistan Studies Programme recently organized a talk by Husain Haqqani, a former ambassador of...
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Muslim Girls: Bottom of the rung
Acute poverty coupled with State apathy disenfranchises Muslim women from pursuing higher education, says a reportBy Victoria Rossi& Mohammad AliSomething happens when Muslim schoolgirls turn 14 --...
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Muslim Sermons That Offend Instead of Inspire
By Shahla Khan SalterMuslim prayer services are offered all over the world, every Friday. Prayers are led by the Imam, while the Khateeb is the person who delivers the sermon, which is called the...
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Challenges of Muslim Converts in Britain
“We have endeavored to describe the experience of women converts to Islam in contemporary British society,” Professor Suleiman said.Dubai: Facing pressures from family members after their conversion...
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