HC dismisses suit on Dawoodi Bohra succession row

The Bombay high court on Tuesday dismissed a 2014 suit challenging the position and appointment of   Mufaddal Saifuddin as the leader of the Dawoodi Bohra Community. IMAGE: Syedna......

Bohra Muslim spiritual leader celebrates 100th birthday

Dawoodi Bohra community members in Mumbai celebrated the birthday of their spiritual leader Syedna Mohammed Burhanuddin, who turned 100 on Friday. The Syedna delivered a sermon in Mumbai on Friday......

Mumbai: Stampede ahead of spiritual leader's funeral leaves 18 dead

At least 18 persons were killed in a stampede in South Mumbai area in the wee hours on Saturday, officials said. The incident occurred after 1 am in the Malabar Hill area where an overwhelming......

Court battle lays bare inner intrigues of Bohras' priestly family

The uncle versus nephew fight for the spiritual leadership of the Dawoodi Bohras enters the court-room, spilling family secrets and exposing the divide in the community. Jyoti Punwani reports.......