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The Tablighi Jamaat avoided confrontation, stayed clear of conversion of non-Muslims, abjured politics and focused only on religious attainment. >A fascinating excerpt from Ziya Us Salam's Inside The Tablighi Jamaat.
With a soggy outfield and the prospect of more rain during the day, the umpires no hesitation in calling off play on day 3 of the first Test between India and Sri Lanka.
The umpires called off play at 1 pm IST after inspecting the ground, rendered wet due to overnight rains and a brief drizzle in the afternoon.
The Japanese steamship Komagata Maru, carrying 376 immigrants, mostly Sikhs, from India was denied entry by the Canadian government in May 1914 and was forced to return to India.
Daryl Harper and an Indian umpire will officiate on-field during the five-match series, from November 16-28.
India's captain was reported for making gestures at umpire Daryl Harper, who turned down an appeal for bat-pad catch against Jacques Kallis in South Africa's second innings.
Presenting 5 simple tips on how you can take charge of your health and stop agonising about your weight.
Daryl Harper and Rudi Koertzen from the Umpires panel would alternately stand with a local official during the series.
India's captain was found guilty of showing serious dissent against an umpire's decision on day 4 of the second Test against South Africa.
The 39-year-old replaces Gus Logie, whose contract was terminated at the end of September.
Heavy rain rendered the outfield conditions unfit for play.
He regains the job three years after he gave it up.
'Allah is there above and, with him as witness, I am giving you this money. If my Mariam's letter arrives, you must deliver it.' The clerk stood still in astonishment. 'Where must it be delivered?' 'Upon my grave!'
Summer is almost upon us and magazine covers are only getting hotter. Don't forget to vote for your favourite cover girl at the end of the page!
New York-based photographer Mark Bennington recently released his collection of beautiful photographs depicting the typical Bollywood life in a coffee table book called Living the Dream: The Life of the 'Bollywood' Actor.
'Is this man crazy?' the postmaster asked. 'Yes, who? Ali, na? Yes, saheb. Five years have passed and, no matter the weather, he comes to collect a letter. It's very rare for him to receive a letter,' the clerk replied.
His views are expressed in the soon-to-be published "Advantage India: From Challenge to Opportunity", one of the last books written by Kalam
According to recent official data here is how world leaders' salaries stack up.
Author and tarot fortune teller Karmel Nair tells you what to expect in 2019.
Take a look at the celebs who wowed at the Harper's Bazaar Icon Party.
Following Serena Williams's 19th Grand Slam title, here is the list of Australian Open women's singles champions since the event began in 1922 (Australian unless stated)
'The ladies, Maya Govind and Rani Malik, were criticised for writing sexist, crass or vulgar songs.'
As the year draws to a close, we look back at the hottest women on magazine covers through 2014.
Play was called off on Saturday without a ball being bowled because of rain.
'When cricketers, coaches, captains, managers, franchise owners focus on the prize, they forget the process.' 'You can't win every game. Getting better is all about making mistakes.'
More rain means the chances of play on day 2 are also dubious, considering the ground's inability to dry quickly.
Take a cue from these fashion queens and know how to wear the pantsuit trend right.
Australia's Sally Pearson completed one of the great sporting comebacks when she overcame two years of injury agony to win the world 100 metres hurdles title at the age of 30.
'Some of his decisions were not so good, but his intentions were always guided by a deep national interest.'
Some key investors have been warming to the idea that Murdoch (Jr) has the ability to run Fox
With some countries like Britain and Canada seeking to bring alleged human rights violations in the Sri Lankan civil war against the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam under the scanner during the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting summit, President Mahinda Rajapaksa on Friday asked member nations not to turn the Commonwealth into a "punitive and judgmental" body and desist from introducing bilateral agendas.
The strongest emotion he had felt in the company of his father Vijay, also a cricketer who played for nearly a decade for India, was fear, said ex-Test player Sanjay Manjrekar at the launch of his autobiography 'Imperfect' in Mumbai on Wednesday.
As soon as he entered his barrack, Rahul noticed a group of seven inmates seated on their mattresses under the television set. They must be the terrorists, Rahul thought to himself. He knew that such accused are usually housed in murder barracks, far from jingoistic gangsters, who tend to abuse and attack them. A fascinating excerpt from Gangster On The Run: The True Story Of A Reformed Criminal.
The list of corporations publishing biographies has lengthened steadily as companies have realised the effectiveness of story telling as a brand building tool. Kanika Datta investigates the rising trend.
