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1.7 lakh Indian pilgrims for Haj this year

Saudi Arabia has allotted a quota of 1.7 lakh pilgrims from India for Hajj this year, even as New Delhi made a formal request for an additional 10,000 slots. According to the Indian consulate in......

Muslim thinker: Government should withdraw Haj subsidy

'Politicians make hundreds of promises, many of them false, to trap Muslims,' Abusaleh Shariff, member, Rajinder Sachar Committee, tells Rediff.com's Faisal Kidwai. "Many Muslims are illiterate......

On a pilgrimage to Mecca for Haj

Muslim pilgrims circle the Kaaba and pray at the Grand mosque during the annual Haj pilgrimage in the holy city of Mecca, ahead of Eid al-Adha which marks the end of Haj. Click NEXT to read...

Khurshid puts off Haj pilgrimage

Law Minister Salman Khurshid, who is embroiled in a controversy over allegations of misappropriation of funds by his trust, has put off his Haj pilgrimage, according to sources close to him.His......

Haj to begin on October 24

The annual Islamic pilgrimage of Haj that is performed by millions of Muslims every year will begin on October 24.Pilgrims from all over the world have already started pouring into Saudi Arabia and......

No increase in Haj fare

Sparing the Haj pilgrims from the burden of increased aviation fuel cost, the government today said there would be no change in the airfare and they would be charged as before."The fare to be......

Venkaiah demands UP minister's arrest

The Bharatiya Janata Party on Saturday demanded the arrest and dismissal of Uttar Pradesh Haj Minister Mohammed Yaqoob Qureshi who announced a reward of Rs 51 crore and gold for the head of the......

Indian low-cost carriers sniff opportunity in Gulf

A few weeks ago, Kerala Chief Minister Oommen Chandy stunned the aviation world in India when he announced the launch of Air Kerala, a state government-owned airline, to fly to the Gulf. This......

Kerala's airline plans will dent AI Express business

A spurt in airfares on the Gulf routes during the Ramzan and Onam festivals has prompted the Kerala government to revive plans to launch its own airline. But the move will end up hurting Air India......

Decision on $500-mn overseas bonds issue soon: SBI

State Bank of India, which was downgraded by ratings agency Moody's recently, said on Friday it will decide on an over $500 million bonds issue next month."That's a call we would be taking in......

PIX: Aamir Khan returns from Haj pilgrimage

Aamir Khan returned from his Haj pilgrimage with mother Zeenat Hussain on November 1, and was immediately surrounded by the waiting media at the Mumbai airport. Aamir seemed to be overwhelmed by......

Photo: Aamir Khan meets Shahid Afridi in Mecca

Aamir Khan, who is on a14-day Haj pilgrimage to Mecca in Saudi Arabia,met up with Pakistani cricketer Shahid Afridi during a prayer meet. The 47-year-old actor, who finished shooting for the......

After much play, Amitabh, Akshay return to work

Here's what your favourite Bollywood celebrities are tweeting. After the New Year celebrations, Bollywood stars are getting back to work.Akshay Kumar ‏has started shooting for AR......

Sharmila: Saif-Kareena set for October wedding

Although Bollywood couple Saif Ali Khan and Kareena Kapoor continue to maintain silence over their much awaited wedding, Saif's mother Sharmila Tagore has indicated that it will take place in......

Adaminte Makan Abu director happy despite Oscar loss

His Malayalam film Adaminte Makan Abu may have lost the race for the Oscars but debutant director Salim Ahmed is happy that the story of a poor perfume seller went so far despite his limited means.......

As dad battles for life, Jaffer equals record for most Ranji tons

It wasn't an easy decision for him. The fact that the team left it to him to decide didn't help either. His father had suffered a heart attack on New Year's eve and his condition worsened since. It......

Exhibition T20s in Pakistan end on a successful note

The second exhibition Twenty20 match between the International World XI and Pakistan Stars XI ended peacefully and amidst fanfare and fireworks allowing Pakistanis to celebrate the return of of......

Tendulkar, Zaheer to play for Mumbai in Ranji opener

Sachin Tendulkar and Zaheer Khan are all set to strengthen Mumbai in their Ranji Trophy opener against Railways at the Wankhede Stadiumin the first week of November. "Sachin and Zaheer are likely......

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People speak for haj

QNA

Q. THERE ARE MANY GOVT. SCHEMES WHICH ARE RUN EXCLUSIVELY FOR MINORITIES AT THE EXPENSE OF TAX PAYER!S MONEY DESPITE AN APPARENT PROHIBITION FOR SAME IN CONSTITUTION.WB GOVT. PAYING MONTHLY STIPEND TO ALL IMAMS OF ALL MOSQUES IN THE STATE IS GLARING EXAMPLE OF SECULARISM BUT NOT EXTENDED TO HINDU PUJARIES.THE HAJ SUBSIDY AGAINST WHICH SC FINALLY ORDEREDWHICH HAS BEEN RUNNING SINCE INDEPENDENCE .NO OTHER COUNTRY NOT EVEN PAKISTAN OFFERS IT IS ANOTHER GLARING EXAMPLE OF OUR SECULARISM.YOUR VIEWS PL.
Ramesh Agarwal: A. more

http://qna.rediff.com/questions-and-answers/there-are-many-govt.-schemes-which-are-run-exclusively-for-m/25459033/answers/

Q. Have you hear or read about this real story-During Haj many people take to begging in Mecca and they get to earn as much as 10 K Riyal during that Ramadan week !!! There is an organised syndicate at work there too !!
Life To: A. It is all because of the vote bank. Only God must save us from all these mishaps. more

http://qna.rediff.com/questions-and-answers/have-you-hear-or-read-about-this-real-story-during-haj-many-/25347646/answers/25459072

Q. apne kabhi head shave kiya?
Rk: A. i do not know about that religion so no comments more

http://qna.rediff.com/questions-and-answers/apne-kabhi-head-shave-kiya/25337072/answers/25347650

Q. aapne jo manga wo mila aapko?
Laiba Sna: A. kayi baar, har saal. whenever we go to haj or umrah we must shave head more

http://qna.rediff.com/questions-and-answers/aapne-jo-manga-wo-mila-aapko/25040453/answers/25337087

Q. Chidambaram cuts Rs fourteen thousan Crores from defence budget, plans hit; I consider this as an act of anti nationalism by Govt.It they wanted to economise the things they could have removed Haj subsidy or some other welfare measure which any way goes to the pocket of politicians! Do you agree?
SREENIVAS: A. Han Al hamdolillah ( Thanks God) maine Haj par gaya tha aur Beti k liye Dua ki thi jo poori hogayi more

http://qna.rediff.com/questions-and-answers/chidambaram-cuts-rs-fourteen-thousan-crores-from-defence-bud/25029102/answers/25040474

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Peerzada stresses on sensitizing stakeholders, creating awareness

SRINAGAR, May 20: Highlighting the ill effects of consumption of tobacco products, Minister for Public Enterprises, Haj, Auqaf and Floriculture,... ...

http://www.kashmirtimes.com/newsdet.aspx?q=17081

The 'Kaaba' in Mecca was not always black in colour!

Mecca, one of the holiest cities in the world, attracts millions of devotes every year. Muslim population from all across the globe congregates... ...

http://daily.bhaskar.com/article/TRA-shocking-the-kaaba-in-mecca-was-not-always-black-in-colour-4269182-NOR.html

First-ever training camp for Hajis begins

The first training programme for Haj pilgrims from the state, who will be performing Haj this year, was inaugurated by State Haj Committee chairman... ...

http://newindianexpress.com/cities/hyderabad/First-ever-training-camp-for-Hajis-begins/2013/05/20/article1598021.ece

Siddaramaiah Keeps Finance And City Development Portfolios

Battle for last five berths heat up as out of the 34 member Congress cabinet, only 5 spots are left. Aspirants who have been left out are using... ...

http://bangalore.explocity.com/articledetail/The-City/Siddaramaiah-Keeps-Finance-And-City-Development-Portfolios/54226/113113

Portfolios of ministers announced

Bangalore, May 20: The portfolios of ministers in the new Congress government in Karnataka were announced on Sunday. Here is the list of the... ...

http://news.oneindia.in/2013/05/20/karnataka-portfolios-of-ministers-announced-1220406.html

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