Fictitious Messiah portrayed as alcoholic who impregnates prostitute
March 14th, 2011 - 6:12 pm ICT by ANI
New York, Mar 14 (ANI): Controversial author James Frey is set to spark another firestorm with his new book, 'The Final Testament of the Holy Bible.'In the book, the second coming of ... Read more...
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Public reaction to Taseer killing depicts the real Pakistan
March 12th, 2011 - 5:33 pm ICT by ANI
Islamabad, Mar 12(ANI): Celebration of former Punjab Governor Salmaan Taseer's assassination and garlanding of his murderer Malik Mumtaz Hussain Qadri with roses by hundreds of lawyers depicts the real Pakistan, Pak ... Read more...
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Being arrogant will not help US: Pakistani daily
February 14th, 2011 - 2:07 pm ICT by IANS
Islamabad, Feb 14 (IANS) Pakistan is "in a fix" due to the mystery surrounding the diplomatic status of Raymond Davis who shot dead two men in Lahore -- but the United ... Read more...
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Tibetan activist on ‘Free Tibet World Tour’ resumes his tour in Chennai
October 8th, 2010 - 6:28 pm ICT by ANI
By JaikumarChennai, Oct.8 (ANI): Lhakpa Tsering, a Tibetan activist, has begun his 'Free Tibet World Tour' again after completing customs formalities.Tsering arrived in Chennai on September 17, but had to spend a ... Read more...
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New Yorkers Want A New Site For Mosque, Poll Reveals
September 1st, 2010 - 7:18 pm ICT by GD
By Ranjan Bhaduri
Sep 1, (THAINDIAN NEWS) The proposal to set up an Islamic cultural center adjacent to the World Trade Center site has created differences of opinion among the New York Residents. ... Read more...
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UK Muslim clerics to be purged who dont prevent domestic abuse of women
September 26th, 2008 - 11:57 am ICT by ANI
London, Sept.26 (ANI): The Muslim community in Britain has decided to purge spiritual leaders (imams) who remain silent on the issue of domestic abuse, including incidents of women being burnt, lashed ... Read more...
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Abstinence programmes confusing US teenagers
July 10th, 2008 - 11:09 am ICT by IANS
By Anindita Ramaswamy
Washington, July 10 (DPA) In the US many teenagers are growing up sexually confused by the conflicting messages of abstinence-only education programmes promoted by the religious right and the administration ... Read more...
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Subordination of women, lack of political will major hurdles in tackling AIDS
February 22nd, 2008 - 1:59 pm ICT by admin
Washington, Feb 22 (ANI): Lack of political will to influence attitudes, subordination of women and myths about HIV/AIDS are some of the major hurdles in curbing the spread of the disease, according ... Read more...
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Sikh motorcyclist challenges turban ban in Canada
February 16th, 2008 - 11:34 am ICT by admin
By Gurmukh Singh
Toronto, Feb 16 (IANS) A Toronto area Sikh, who was fined for driving a motorcycle without a helmet, has taken his battle to court for his right to wear a ... Read more...
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