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IN PHOTOS: World immersed in the joy of Eid-ul-Fitr

Festive spirit has gripped Muslims across the world as they celebrate Eid-ul-Fitr marking the end of fasting month of Ramzan. Muslims around the globe are celebrating the auspicious day by......

Protests mar Eid celebrations in Srinagar, 3 cops injured

Violent protests after congregational prayers on Monday marred Eid-ul-Fitr celebrations in the city as a mob set ablaze a police vehicle and beat up three policeman in Eidgah area. As soon as the......

PIX: Markets in full bloom as Kashmir braces for Eid

Markets across Kashmir witnessed brisk shopping on Saturday on the eve of the Eidul-Fitr which marks the end of the holy fasting month of Ramzan. The markets were thronged by thousands of people......

IN PHOTOS: The smashing La Tomatina festival!

As India gets immersed in the simultaneous celebrations of Ganeshutsav, Eid-ul-Fitr and Onam, friends in far away Spain also had their time of the year. The much-celebrated annual La Tomatina......

PHOTOS: Eid ul Fitr celebrations around the world

Millions of Muslims around the world celebrated Eid ul Fitr on Wednesday with joy and religious fervour. Muslims poured into open prayer grounds and mosques to offer morning......

Markets closed for Eid-Ul-Fitr

All principal markets including the Bombay Stock Exchange, the National Stock Exchange, foreign exchange, money, oils & oilseeds, metals, copra and cotton remained closed on Wednesday on account of......

15 holidays for central govt staff in 2012

The government on Thursday released the list of 17 holidays for its staff in Delhi for 2012.However, three of these holidays fall on Sundays and one on a Saturday and hence the effective number of......

'Gold industry should look into branded segment'

Currently on an India visit, David Lamb, managing director - lifestyle and jewellery, World Gold Council, spoke to Rajesh Bhayani and Sharleen D'souza on trends in designs and consumer preference.......

Why Bharti Airtel is in trouble

Bottom line was below Street expectations as African operations hurt, while seasonality affected domestic performance. Bharti Airtel reported a 47 per cent year-on-year rise in consolidated......

Check out the grand Falaknuma Palace hotel!

This palace hotel is tipped to be the grandest of all palace hotels in India. The 19th century's magnificent Falaknuma Palace, a gem in the royal legacy of the Nizams of Hyderabad, is completely......

Aamir Khan celebrates Eid

Aamir Khan on Monday celebrated Eid-ul-Fitr in Mumbai with his family and friends. 'Well, on the occasion of Eid, I will stay with my family, my mom and the friends who are here to meet me,' the......

Looking at Bollywood's terrific revolutions!

With Anna Hazare's recent revolution against the anti-corruption act Jan Lokpal Bill forcing the government to bow down in pressure, there cannot be a greater proof of how it only takes a single,......

Angelina Jolie meets Pak flood victims

Get your low down on what's happening in the world of Hollywood, right here! Hollywood star Angelina Jolie, who recently donated USD 100,000 for victims of Pakistan's devastating floods, on......

Akshay: Katrina and I look good in reel life

He is the country's highest income tax payer. At 43, he is one of the oldest teenage heartthrobs in the country. And, despite being married and loyal to one of the prettiest heroines of his......

New Harry Potter film is about old secrets, young love

Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince is about bravery, sacrifice, and the risks taken to unearth deep secrets and fight pure evil.But the most awaited film this summer is also about young love......

PIX: Frenzied celebrations erupt after India win

From Mohali to Mumbai, frenzied celebrations erupted across the country on Wednesday night as Team India defeated arch-rivals Pakistan to enter the World Cup final, with people bursting......

Federer's aura fading fast after Berdych beating

Roger Federer was bullied off court for the second time in a month on Wednesday but his Wimbledon exit at the hands of Czech Tomas Berdych could do much more significant damage to his psyche. For......

Sangakkara talks tough before Asia Cup final vs India

Sri Lanka captain Kumar Sangakkara warned that his team would "hit the ground running" against India in Thursday's Asia Cup final at Dambulla. "A final is a final," he told reporters on......

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Q. How much do you spend for one festival like Diwali or Christmas?
Sherli: A. more

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Q. Muslims have only two Holy days to celebrate.as per Islam , kindly name them ?
Truth Exposed: A. i spend about forty thousand rupees for dresses of 5 members , feast and also donations for id ul fitr followed by ramzan more

http://qna.rediff.com/questions-and-answers/muslims-have-only-two-holy-days-to-celebrate.as-per-islam--k/24496798/answers/24632366

Q. The festival that comes during Hajj is . A) Idd-ul-Adha B) Idd-ul-Fitr C) Aqiqah D) Walima
Truth Exposed: A. There are only two Muslim festivals set down in Islamic law: Eid ul Fitr and Eid ul Adha (Eid or Id is a word meaning festival). But there are also...... more

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Q. What completes the fast of Ramadan?Payment of Sadaqa-al-fitr to poors Paying the MasjidPayment of Zakat
Azam Khan: A. Idd-ul-Adha more

http://qna.rediff.com/questions-and-answers/what-completes-the-fast-of-ramadanpayment-of-sadaqa-al-fitr-/24309901/answers/24343756

Q. How to wish Id - Mubarak to my friends ?
Starkid: A. Payment of Sadaqa-al-fitr to poors... more

http://qna.rediff.com/questions-and-answers/how-to-wish-id---mubarak-to-my-friends-/23707251/answers/24309906

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Astronomy to set the date o...

The French Muslim Council (CFCM) has decided that they will now use astronomical calculations to set the date for beginning Ramadan each year,... ...

http://www.siasat.com/english/news/astronomy-set-date-beginning-ramadan-france

Was Pak activist Ansar Burney helping Sarabjit or exploiting his family?

The statement was especially significant, given that Burney has been widely credited as being at the forefront of efforts to release Sarabjit Singh... ...

http://www.firstpost.com/world/was-pak-activist-ansar-burney-helping-sarabjit-or-exploiting-his-family-745333.html

Check out the Google office in Hyderabad

Google India has offices in- Bangalore, Gurgaon, Hyderabad and Mumbai. In the pictures released by the company recently shows an amazing view with... ...

http://daily.bhaskar.com/article/NAT-TOP-the-best-place-to-work-check-out-the-google-office-in-hyderabad-4249615-NOR.html

Levantine gastronomic adventure on the roof

Executive chef Mohamed Siddiq | P Ravikumar/Express There's something about a starlit sky and a meal for two. But Kefi at the Taj Club House goes... ...

http://newindianexpress.com/cities/chennai/Levantine-gastronomic-adventure-on-the-roof/2013/04/10/article1537869.ece

Saudia all set to face summer challenge

Saudia has approved its new flight schedule for the summer season that shows substantial increase in flights to be operated between the major Saudi... ...

http://webnewswire.com/node/1451947