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Wholly misconceived: Gujarat HC junks PIL to ban loudspeakers at mosques

The Gujarat high court on Tuesday dismissed a Public Interest Litigation seeking a ban on the use of loudspeakers for azaan or the Islamic call to prayer at mosques, terming the plea as "wholly......

Mamata hikes allowances of imams, Hindu priests; poll gimmick, says Oppn

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Monday announced a hike in the monthly allowance of Muslim clerics and Hindu priests by Rs 500. IMAGE: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee......

Hindu gurus outdid missionaries in southern states: Bhagwat

Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh chief Mohan Bhagwat on Friday said social service by Hindu spiritual gurus in the southern states was several times more than that provided by missionaries, but added......

Azan on loudspeakers doesn't violate rights of other faiths: HC

The Karnataka high court has said 'azan' (Muslim call to prayer) on loudspeakers does not violate the fundamental right of people of other faiths. Photograph: Adnan Abidi/ReutersIt therefore......

Police monitoring situation: Maha govt over 'Hanuman Chalisa' vs 'Azan' row

Nobody should give statements that will cause communal disharmony, Maharashtra Home Minister Dilip Walse Patil said on Tuesday and added the police are keeping a close tab on the situation.......

And now, an Islamic mobile phone!

A Dubai-based firm has developed an Islamic cellular phone that 'promises to connect you to your beliefs wherever you are,' said a Terranet.com report.This high-tech flip-phone does much more than......

Review: Dharam Sankat Mein doesn't say anything new!

Between its sentimental leanings and farcical outbursts, the superficial sermonising of Dharam Sankat Mein remains just that -- superficial, says Sukanya Verma. A middle-aged Hindu, vocal......

Rahman: Islam has been hijacked by the extremists

He did India proud by bringing home double Oscars and two Grammies and musician A R Rahman, a practising Muslim, has taken it upon himself to promote love and unity through his music as he believes......

Australia's Road to U19 World Cup final!

IMAGE: Like opponents India, Australia too entered the final of the U19 World Cup undefeated. Photographs: ICC/X After 21 days and 40 matches, India and Australia will battle it out for supremacy......

U19 World Cup: Australia edge out Pakistan; to meet India in final

IMAGE: Australia will meet India in the ICC Under-19 World Cup final. Photograph: ICC/X Tom Straker's six-wicket haul and Harry Dixon's fifty inspired Australia to a tense one-wicket victory over......

U-19 WC PIX: Musheer's century powers India to big win

Images from the Under-19 World Cup between India and New Zealand in Bloemfontein on Tuesday. SCORECARD IMAGE: Musheer Khan celebrates his century against New Zealand during the U-19 World Cup......

U19 Asia Cup: Bangladesh stun India; UAE shock Pakistan

Photograph: Kind Courtesy ACC/X Ariful Islam's counter-punching fifty and a fiery spell by left-arm pacer Maruf Mridha helped Bangladesh secure a comfortable four-wicket win over India, propelling......

U-19 Asia Cup: Awais ton powers Pakistan to comfortable win over India

IMAGE: Pakistan clinched an eight wicket win over India. Photograph: PCB Media/X Pakistan rode on Azan Awais' classy unbeaten century to beat arch-rivals India by eight wickets in the ongoing......

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