Mullah Omar taunts US, Britain
August 18th, 2012 - 6:42 pm ICT by IANS
London, Aug 18 (IANS) Taliban leader Mullah Omar, one of the world's most wanted terrorists, has spoken out against the US and Britain by saying the "invading enemy" will ... Read more...
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Eid shopping reaches fever pitch in Kashmir
August 18th, 2012 - 2:15 pm ICT by IANS
Srinagar, August 18 (IANS) Eid shopping Saturday reached fever pitch in Srinagar and other major towns of Jammu and Kashmir with people thronging markets in large numbers.In Srinagar, police had ... Read more...
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As exodus continues, bulk SMSes banned; parliament unites in support (Roundup)
August 17th, 2012 - 10:02 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Aug 17 (IANS) In an effort to stem the scaremongering that has led to thousands from the northeast fleeing southern states, the government Friday banned bulk SMSes ... Read more...
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Assamese, others continue to flee Maharashtra
August 17th, 2012 - 6:27 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, Aug 17 (IANS) Panic stricken people hailing from Assam and other northeastern states continued to flee for home from various parts of Maharashtra for the third consecutive day Friday, ... Read more...
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Shah Rukh hopes to be home for Eid
August 16th, 2012 - 2:11 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, Aug 16 (IANS) Superstar Shah Rukh Khan hopes to be back home from Ladakh in the Jammu and Kashmir region for the Eid-ul-Fitr, which falls on Monday.He will ... Read more...
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Old Hyderabad never sleeps for Eid shopping (Letter from Hyderabad)
August 16th, 2012 - 1:20 pm ICT by IANS
Hyderabad, Aug 16 (IANS) During Ramadan, shopping for Eid in the walled quarter of Hyderabad does not end with the night. In fact, it picks up at night with the ... Read more...
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UAE charities help Myanmar refugees in Thailand
August 10th, 2012 - 12:41 am ICT by IANS
Bangkok, Aug 9 (IANS) Food, clothes and 34 tonnes of dates donated by UAE charities have been distributed to displaced Myanmar Muslims in Thailand.The effort is aimed at helping the ... Read more...
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Pay salaries before Eid-ul-Fitr, says UAE PM
August 7th, 2012 - 12:22 am ICT by IANS
Dubai, Aug 6 (IANS/WAM) UAE Vice President and Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, in his capacity as the ruler of Dubai, has ordered the payment of salaries ... Read more...
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Ramadan, Eid-ul-Fitr dates forecast in UAE
May 12th, 2012 - 12:16 am ICT by IANS
Sharjah, May 11 (IANS/WAM) An astronomer in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has forecast the dates for the beginning of the Muslim holy month of fasting and for the celebration ... Read more...
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Mumbai celebrates spirit of sacrifice on Eid
November 7th, 2011 - 3:31 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, Nov 7 (IANS) Muslims in Mumbai celebrated Eid-ul-Zuha Monday with gaiety and the spirit of sacrifice. Around five lakh goats and sheep were sacrificed in the city on the ... Read more...
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Separatist shutdown hits life in Kashmir towns
September 6th, 2011 - 12:45 pm ICT by IANS
Srinagar, Sep 6 (IANS) Life across Srinagar and other towns of the Kashmir Valley was affected Tuesday in response to a shutdown call by hardline separatist leader Syed Ali Geelani, ... Read more...
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Ganesh festival celebrated in Karnataka
September 1st, 2011 - 8:35 pm ICT by IANS
Bangalore, Sep 1 (IANS) Millions across Karnataka Thursday celebrated Ganesh Chaturthi with traditional gaiety and fervour, undeterred by cloudy weather and heavy rains in many parts.
People thronged temples since ... Read more...
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Record opening day collection for ‘Bodyguard’
September 1st, 2011 - 7:49 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Sep 1 (IANS) The festival of Eid has once again proved to be lucky for Bollywood superstar Salman Khan whose new release "Bodyguard" has earned a record ... Read more...
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Sanjay, Karan - all at SRK’s Eid bash
September 1st, 2011 - 2:12 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, Sep 1 (IANS) Superstar Shah Rukh Khan celebrated Eid-ul-Fitr lavishly at his Bandra residence Mannat and Bollywood big names like Karan Johar and Farhan Akhtar joined him in ... Read more...
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Indian markets expected to catch up to global rally Friday
September 1st, 2011 - 1:27 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, Sep 1 (IANS) Indian equities markets, which remained closed Thursday for the second day running, are Friday expected to play catch up to the rally witnessed in bourses ... Read more...
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Bollywood wishes fans on Eid
August 31st, 2011 - 8:10 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Aug 31 (IANS) The film fraternity makes it a point to wish their fans on every occasion. For Eid, they have asked fans to enjoy the festivity by ... Read more...
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10 die in Pakistan suicide bombing
August 31st, 2011 - 5:18 pm ICT by IANS
Islamabad, Aug 31 (IANS) At least 10 people were killed and 25 wounded in a massive suicide bombing at a parking lot of a mosque in Quetta city Wednesday, a ... Read more...
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Assam celebrates Eid with fervour
August 31st, 2011 - 4:57 pm ICT by IANS
Guwahati, Aug 31 (IANS) Eid-ul-Fitr was celebrated across Assam Wednesday with religious fervour and traditional pomp and gaiety.The festival marked the end of the holy month of Ramzan with Muslims ... Read more...
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Eid celebrated in Meghalaya
August 31st, 2011 - 4:29 pm ICT by IANS
Shillong, Aug 31 (IANS) Eid-ul-Fitr, the festival marking the end of the Islamic holy month of Ramazan, was Wednesday celebrated with religious fervour and gaiety across Meghalaya, predominantly a Christian ... Read more...
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PM visits Ansari, greets him on Eid
August 31st, 2011 - 4:23 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Aug 31 (IANS) Prime Minister Manmohan Singh Wednesday visited Vice President Hamid Ansari and greeted him on the occasion of Eid-ul-Fitr, an official said here."Prime minister visited ... Read more...
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Sporadic post-Eid prayer clashes in Kashmir
August 31st, 2011 - 3:23 pm ICT by IANS
Srinagar, Aug 31 (IANS) After the Eid-ul-Fitr prayers ended peacefully throughout the Kashmir Valley Wednesday, some stone-pelting protesters clashed with security forces in several parts of Jammu and Kashmir.Many protesters ... Read more...
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Muslims celebrate Eid in China
August 31st, 2011 - 2:56 pm ICT by IANS
Beijing, Aug 31 (IANS) Millions of Muslims in China celebrated Eid-ul-Fitr Wednesday with religious zeal and fervour.Early Wednesday morning, Muslims from northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region and Ningxia Hui ... Read more...
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Pakistan celebrates Eid
August 31st, 2011 - 2:45 pm ICT by IANS
Islamabad, Aug 31 (IANS) Eid-ul-Fitr was celebrated Wednesday across Pakistan with great religious zeal and fervour at the end of the fasting month of Ramadan.The country began the celebrations after ... Read more...
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Thousands offer Eid prayers in Kashmir peacefully
August 31st, 2011 - 2:41 pm ICT by IANS
Srinagar, Aug 31 (IANS) Thousands of Muslims Wednesday offered prayers in the Kashmir Valley amid tight security on the festival of Eid-ul-Fitr which was marred by protests and clashes last ... Read more...
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Eid-ul-Fitr celebrated with fervour in Lucknow
August 31st, 2011 - 1:58 pm ICT by IANS
Lucknow, Aug 31 (IANS) The festival of Eid-ul-Fitr, marking the end of the holy fasting month of Ramazan, was Wednesday celebrated with traditional enthusiasm in this Uttar Pradesh capital amid ... Read more...
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Muslims in Kerala celebrate Eid
August 31st, 2011 - 1:26 pm ICT by IANS
Thiruvananthapuram, Aug 31 (IANS) Muslims across Kerala celebrated Eid-ul-Fitr Wednesday with prayers and gaiety, the festivities most pronounced in Malappuram, Kozhikode, Kannur and Kasargode districts.Muslims account for 24 percent of ... Read more...
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Muslims urged to fight terror on Eid
August 31st, 2011 - 1:16 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, Aug 31 (IANS) Muslims in Mumbai and other parts of Maharashtra Wednesday celebrated Eid-ul-Fitr, which marks the end of the month-long fasting period of Ramazan, by pledging to fight ... Read more...
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Gaiety marks Eid in Andhra Pradesh
August 31st, 2011 - 1:13 pm ICT by IANS
Hyderabad, Aug 31 (IANS) Eid-ul-Fitr, marking the culmination of the Muslim holy month of Ramadan, was Wednesday celebrated with religious fervour and gaiety across Andhra Pradesh.Thousands of men and ... Read more...
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Humid day ahead as Delhi celebrates Eid
August 31st, 2011 - 12:32 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Aug 31 (IANS) A hot and humid day is in store for Delhi Wednesday as Eid-ul-Fitr is celebrated across the capital. Light rains are expected towards the evening, ... Read more...
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Eid celebrated in Delhi
August 31st, 2011 - 12:24 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Aug 31 (IANS) Thousands of Muslims visited mosques across the capital Wednesday morning to celebrate the festival of Eid-ul-Fitr, which marks the end of the fasting month of ... Read more...
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Security beefed up in Uttar Pradesh ahead of Eid
August 31st, 2011 - 12:27 am ICT by IANS
Lucknow, Aug 30 (IANS) Heavy security arrangements have been made across Uttar Pradesh ahead of Eid ul-Fitr - the festival marking the end of the fasting month of Ramzan - ... Read more...
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Rain-battered Mumbai gets into festive mood
August 30th, 2011 - 8:39 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, Aug 30 (IANS) Rain-battered Mumbai returned to normalcy Tuesday and people got into the festive mood ahead of Eid-ul-Fitr Wednesday and the 10-day Ganeshotsav starting Thursday.
Though the mood was ... Read more...
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President, prime minister greet nation on Eid (Lead)
August 30th, 2011 - 8:07 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Aug 30 (IANS) President Pratibha Patil, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and Vice President Hamid Ansari Tuesday greeted the nation on the occasion of Eid-ul-Fitr.Wishing all 'Eid Mubarak', ... Read more...
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Prime Minister greets nation on Eid
August 30th, 2011 - 7:34 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Aug 30 (IANS) Prime Minister Manmohan Singh Tuesday greeted the nation on the occasion of Eid-ul-Fitr, and said the celebrations reflect the "true spirit" of India's composite ... Read more...
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Zardari, Gilani greet Pakistanis on Eid
August 30th, 2011 - 7:01 pm ICT by IANS
Islamabad, Aug 30 (IANS) Pakistan President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani Tuesday greeted the people of the country on the occasion of Eid, and urged ... Read more...
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