Hundreds of lambs sacrificed at temple festival
Tiruchirapalli | March 09, 2006 3:41:59 PM IST Hundreds of lambs were sacrificed to appease Goddess Kuzhumayai Amman on the occasion of 'Kutti Kudi' (tasting the blood of lambs) festival at Puthur in the city…
Intolerance of food habits
Intolerance of food habits ALTHOUGH I grew up eating what "Inglish" calls "NV" (non- vegetarian) food, there was one meat that was never on our dining table: beef was never cooked at home, it was…
Muslim board to oppose petition challenging Shariat courts
Bangalore | March 09, 2006 7:15:06 PM IST The All India Muslim Personal Law Board (AIMPLB) has decided to oppose a writ petition filed before the Supreme Court against Shariat courts and the fatwa system.…
AIMPLB seeks social reform among Muslims
Wednesday, March 8, 2006 (Bangalore): The All India Muslim Personal Law Board (AIMPLB) has said it will launch a nationwide campaign for social reforms among the Muslims. Speaking after a working committee meeting today, AIMPLB…
India opposes Pakistan
NEW DELHI - Indian officials have filed an official protest against Pakistan’s decision to build a dam in the disputed region of Kashmir, saying the reservoir would inundate large tracts of land on the Indian…
Simpler visa rules to help Indians: British envoy
Web posted at: 3/9/2006 2:18:58 Source ::: IANS New Delhi: Terror attacks in London last year have not affected the flow of Indians travelling to Britain, and their number is set to grow further due…
U.S military to leave Abu Ghraib
The U.S. military will pull its jailers out of Abu Ghraib and transfer security prisoners to a new facility expected to be ready in three months. Abu Ghraib, meanwhile, will be handed over to Iraqi…
8 nuclear reactors under construction: Govt
The Government plans to set up more atomic energy plants with latest safeguards available in the international market. Construction work on eight reactors is in progress, the Rajya Sabha was informed on Thursday. The eight…