Kanpur school stops reciting religious prayers in morning assembly after row

A private school in Kanpur has stopped the recitation of religious prayers during the morning assembly after right-wing protests over the inclusion of some Islamic verses in the decade-old practice......

'You can kill me if you want'

'They asked me if I was a devout Muslim and if I could recite the Kalma.'Flying Officer Jawahar Lal Bhargava knew his game was up.'They threatened me with dire consequences if I didn't tell the......

What Owaisi tells Muslims

Such is the force of his oratory that many Muslims, even those who don't vote for him, have come to believe that Asaduddin Owaisi is the first and only politician who speaks up for Muslims since......

How a woman inspired this lawyer to help the needy

'On that day, I decided no matter what harm comes my way, I am going out to help the poor.' Sagar Shah, a criminal lawyer, is one of several thousands of unknown, unseen, Indians helping the poor......

Television's Biggest Controversies, 2013

The world of television saw more than its usual share of controversies in 2013. We take a look. Gutthi vs Kapil Sharma One of the most popular shows on television, Comedy Nights With Kapil, saw its......

India's equestrian team misses gold by a whisker

Photograph: Kind Courtesy ITPF Winning the country's first ever bronze medal at the Tent Pegging World Cup in South Africa was a historic feat for the Indian riders, but instead of rejoicing the......

PCB not happy with Rasheed's comment on bomb attack

Zimbabwe's Chamunorwa Chibhabha (C) plays a shot next to Pakistan's wicketkeeper Sarfraz Ahmed (L) during their second One Day International cricket match at the Gaddafi Cricket Stadium.......

Warm welcome for Pakistan hockey players

The victorious Pakistan hockey team that won the gold medal at the Asian Games in Guangzhou was given a rapturous welcome on its return on Saturday night. The players were welcomed at the Allama......

Youhana embraces Islam

Pakistan cricket star Yousuf Youhana, who was the only Christian in the team, has converted to Islam."The conversion took place with members of a 'tableegi jamaat' present with him in Mecca where......