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Bangladesh PM appeals OIC to stand beside Rohingyas
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina requested the Muslim countries under the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) to stoutly stand beside the forcibly deported Rohingyas to protect their dignity and security.Addressing the inaugural session of the 45th Session of the Council of Foreign Ministers (CFM) of OIC, she told the members of OIC that there is no scope for the organization to overlook this crisis."My appeal to the OIC is to stand solidly beside the forcibly deported Rohingyas in safeguarding their dignity and security. The Holy Prophet's (SAW) message for us was to stand beside the distressed humanity. When the Rohingya community of Myanmar is being subjected to 'ethnic cleansing,' the OIC fraternity cannot overlook it," Dhaka Tribune quoted Prime Minister Hasina as saying.The inaugural began at Bangabandhu International Conference Center (BICC) in Dhaka.She appealed the OIC to exert international pressure on Myanmar authorities so that it delivers on the ground and speeds up the
Scoreboard of the IPL match between Sunrisers Hyderabad and Delhi Daredevils here today.
Scoreboard of the IPL match between Sunrisers Hyderabad and Delhi Daredevils here today. Delhi Daredevils Innings: Prithvi Shaw c Kaul b Rashid 65 Glenn Maxwell run out 2 Shreyas Iyer c Dhawan b Kaul 44 Rishabh Pant lbw b Rashid 18 Naman Ojha run out 1 Vijay Shankar not out 23 Daniel Christian not out 7 Extras: (LB-1 W-2) 3 Total: (For 5 wkts in 20 overs) 163 Fall of Wickets: 9/1 95/2 125/3 133/4 134/5 Bowling: Bhuvneshwar Kumar 4-0-33-0, Sandeep Sharma 4-0-35-0, Shakib Al Hasan 4-0-34-0, Siddarth Kaul 4-0-37-1, Rashid Khan 4-0-23-2.
Documents show converted temple was tomb, says INTACH
A day after a report emerged regarding the alleged conversion of a small tomb into a temple at Safdarjung Enclave's Humayunpur village, Indian National Trust for Art and Cultural Heritage (INTACH) Director-Projects Amit Kumar said the structure has been mentioned as tomb in historical documents.Speaking to ANI, Kumar said the structure is a national heritage, is some 500 years old and dates back to the Lodi period."As per a document written in 1929-30, it is mentioned as a tomb. To me, it is a structure and its value is that its 500 years old, that is what is important to me. Religion is not important for me at this time, all that matters is the structure," Kumar said.He said two months ago, the property had not been damaged or painted, but two days ago it was found painted and people worshipping over there."We were not allowed to enter into the structure (for restoration). We came to know yesterday that the situation has changed. The step taken by the people is incorrect," Kumar ...
Pak minorities being persecuted by Islamic terrorists
Minorities in Pakistan are facing persecution by the state and non-state actors, says Dr.Iftikhar Ayaz, Ambassador of the UK-based Universal Peace Federation.Recently, members of the Hazara community were targeted in a sectarian attack in Quetta, capital of Pakistan's Balochistan province.In Pakistan, targeted killings of minorities have continued as are they being attacked by Taliban, Islamic State, and other Sunni Muslim militant groups for their religious beliefs. Hazaras, whose population is around half a million in and around Quetta are a mainly Shi'ite Muslims.Another community which has been facing persecution in Pakistan is Ahmadiyya.Since, Pakistan is home to the largest population of Ahmadis in the world, they have been facing persecution by Muslim fundamentalists, who consider them as non-Muslims.Dr. Iftikhar Ayaz, ambassador of Universal Peace Federation, Ahmadiyya Community said, "The important point to understand is that the Human Rights Charter assures every human being
TN transgender wins Miss Koovagam pageant
Mobina, a transgender from Chennai who won Miss Koovagam pageant, has thanked everyone after bagging the title.She told ANI, "I see news about me on newspapers and TV. I am really happy. I want to thank my community, family, friends and workplace."Meanwhile, Preethi from Chennai bagged the second position while Subashree from Erode came third.The 18-day Koovagam festival saw contestants traveling 30 km for the main event on Tuesday.At Koothandavar temple, they re-enacted a Mahabharata episode, wherein Lord Krishna took the avatar of Mohini, marries Aravan, the son of Arjuna.The fest concluded after the priests, after the priests of Koothandavar temple broke the bangles and untied "thalis" worn by transgenders symbolically turning them into widows.
Abbas apologizes for comments on Jews
Ramallah, May 4 (IANS/AKI) Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas on Friday offered an apology for his claim that European Jews were persecuted through history for being money-lenders rather than for their faith.
Namaz disallowed at HUDA ground in Gurugram
A number of Muslims who reached the HUDA ground here for Friday prayers were turned back by police. They left without creating any ruckus.
Palestinian president apologises for alleged anti-Semitic remarks
Palestinian president Mahmud Abbas apologised today for alleged anti-Semitic comments that drew global condemnation. "If people were offended by my statement at the Palestinian National Council, especially people of the Jewish faith, I apologise to them," he said in a statement, days after appearing to suggest Jewish behaviour, including money lending, led to their persecution in Europe. The English-language statement added that he opposed "anti-Semitism in all its forms" and wanted "to reiterate our long held condemnation of the Holocaust, as the most heinous crime in history". Monday's comments sparked global anger, with the United States, United Nations, European Union and others criticising them, as well as Israeli leaders. In a rambling speech to hundreds of Palestinian officials, the 82-year-old said for centuries Jews in Europe were "subjected to a massacre every 10 to 15 years. But why did this happen? They say 'it is because we are Jews'." He then cited "three books" written .
UAE participates in Arab Cultural Festival in Seoul
Seoul, May 4 (IANS/WAM) The UAE Embassy in Seoul is participating in the 11th Arab Cultural Festival being hosted by the Korea-Arab Society at Coex Korea Exhibition Centre.
Jagannath temple management deliberates to remove barricade
The management of 300-year-old Jagannath temple in the district is deliberating with the government and local community members for removal of barricade near the sanctum sanctorum for unhindered darshan of the lord. The Jagannath temple in the sleepy village in Kendrapara district had hogged spotlight over a decade back over caste flare-up on dalits' right for darshan of Lord. The dalits were earlier denied access into the temple and were only allowed to peep through the inbuilt holes on the temple boundary wall to catch glimpse of the lord. However, after days of simmering dispute that had threatened to disrupt peace, the upper castes had relented and the dalits had broken the age-old barriers by entering the temple on January 14, 2007. The Orissa High Court had also ruled that the dalits have the right to enter any Hindu temple. Till 2006, members of the dalit communities were paying obeisance through the nine holes created on the temple wall while upper caste people ..
Trump signs executive order to create faith initiative at WH
US President Donald Trump today signed an executive order to create a faith initiative at the White House on the occasion of the National Day of Prayer. Trump said his administration had spoken out against religious persecution around the world, including the persecution of many Christians. "What's going on is horrible, and we're taking action. We are taking action. We condemn all crimes against people of faith. And today we are launching another historic action to promote religious freedom," he said. "The faith initiative will help design new policies that recognise the vital role of faith in our families, our communities and our great country," Trump told a gathering of national religious leaders. Accompanying him on the stage in the Rose Garden of the White House was Narayanachar Digalakote, Priest at the popular Sri Siva Vishnu Temple in Maryland, along with other religious leaders. This is for the first time that a Hindu priest was invited to the presidential podium for the ...
Dalai Lama meets Russian scientists in Dharamshala
Tibetian spiritual leader the Dalai Lama on Thursday met with the Russian scientists at the 2nd Dialogue series with Russian Scientists on 'Understanding the World' at Tsuglagkhang, Dharamshala to for a debate on the universe, evolution and spirituality.The two-day event in Dharamshala continues a 30-year tradition that brings together Tibetan monks and scientific minds from around the world to discuss fundamental questions, reported Sputnik.Speaking in-depth on his long association with modern scientists, he averred that there are common scholastic grounds between modern science and Buddhist science, according to the Central Tibetan Administration (CTA).The first dialogue between Russian Scientists and Buddhist scholars was held in August 2017 on the topic, 'The Nature of Consciousness'."The dialogue between scientists and Buddhist philosophers led by His Holiness Dalai Lama was proposed by the spiritual leader of the Tibetan Buddhism," The Dalai Lama's spokesperson Telo Tulku ...
UAE Foreign Minister meets New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern
Wellington, May 3 (IANS/WAM) UAE Foreign Minister Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan has met New Zealand's Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern here for bilateral discussions, following the reveal of New Zealand's $53 million pavilion for the 2020 World Expo to be held in Dubai.
Prayer has been source of guidance, strength, wisdom for US: Trump
Prayer has been a source of guidance, strength and wisdom since the founding of the United States, President Donald Trump said today as he proclaimed May 3 as the National Day of Prayer. Observing that America has known peace, prosperity, war and depression, Trump said prayer has sustained the country through it all. "May our nation and our people never forget the love, grace and goodness of our Maker, and may our praise and gratitude never cease. On this National Day of Prayer, let us come together, all according to their faiths, to thank god for his many blessings and ask for his continued guidance and strength," he said. In a proclamation, Trump said prayer, by which Americans affirm their dependence on god, has long been fundamental to their pursuit of freedom, peace, unity and prosperity. "Prayer sustains us and brings us comfort, hope, peace and strength. Therefore, we must cherish our spiritual foundation and uphold our legacy of faith. Prayer has been a source of guidance, ...
Modi's Lingaraj temple pic becomes the most popular one shared
Prime Minister Narendra Modi's photograph clicked at the 11th century Lingaraj Temple here in 2017 has emerged as the "most popular photo" shared by a leader for the year, according to PIB. "Prayed at the Lingaraj Temple in Bhubaneswar. The magnificence of the Temple and Temple Complex leaves a lasting impression on the mind," the PM had written while posting the photo on social media. He had visited the temple during BJP"s two-day national executive meet here in April last year.
Won't accept Hinduism being devalued by ignorant people: Pavan Varma
Hinduism is a great religion but "ignorant and illiterate" people, who think of themselves as its self-anointed protectors, are trying to devalue it, feels JD(U) leader Pavan Varma. "I want to proudly say that I am a Hindu, but I want to say that for right reasons," the diplomat-turned-politician said at the launch of his new book "Adi Shankaracharya: Hinduism's Greatest Thinker" at the Nehru Memorial Library here yesterday. "I refuse to be a mute witness to the reduction of such a great religion (Hinduism) to its lowest common denominator by ignorant and illiterate people who think they are self anointed protector of Hinduism," Varma said. The book was formally launched by BJP veteran Murli Manohar Joshi and senior Congress leader Karan Singh. Hinduism is a grand edifice of thought and is "inclusive" by its very philosophy and is based on shastras, debates, ability to listen, to acomodate and much more, he said. "I want those traditions to be respected- of inclusion, not exclusion; ..
I refuse to be a witness to reduction of Hinduism by ignorant and illiterate people: Pavan Varma
Launching his latest book "Adi Shankaracharya: Hinduisms Greatest Thinker", former diplomat and author Pavan K. Varma refused "to be a mute witness to the reduction of such a great religion (Hinduism) to its lowest common denominator by ignorant and illiterate people who think they are self anointed protector of Hinduism".
30 injured in London Jewish festival explosion
At least 30 people, including children, have been injured in an explosion during a Jewish festival bonfire in north London.
Abbas's speech on Holocaust anti-Semitic: Netanyahu
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Wednesday criticized Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas for giving what he considered to be an anti-Semitic speech.
Man, woman found dead in house
The bodies of a man and a woman were found from a house in the Krishna Vihar colony, with the police suspecting it to be a case of suicide, an official said today. Prima facie, it appeared to be a case of suicide and a fallout of a love affair, Senior Superintendent of Police Prabhakar Chaudhary said, adding that the deceased were neighbours.