Arijita Bhowmik

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Furore as Kashmir's Grand Mufti Caught Enjoying Music, Despite Calling it 'UnIslamic'

In a controversial video leaked online, Bashiruddin Ahmad - the Grand Mufti of Jammu and Kashmir, was seen enjoying a musical event which ironically he had earlier termed as forbidden in Islam.

Jul 28, 2013

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Acid Attack Scare: Bottles Containing Chemicals Found Outside Manish Tewari's Residence

The residence of Information and Broadcasting Minster Manish Tewari came under scanner on Saturday for an alleged acid attack attempt after two bottles containing suspicious liquid were found outside his residence.

Jul 27, 2013

Malaysia's Genting Theme Park Ties Up with Fox Studios, 'Life of Pi' Attractions on the Call

Malaysia's Genting Highlands theme park has tied with studio major 20th Century Fox which will see the latter incorporating several of its legendary films into the famed entertainment park.

Jul 27, 2013

Malaysian Woman Wins Landmark Case Against Religious Conversion of Children to Islam

A Malaysian court on Thursday nullified the religious conversion of three children to Islam without their mother's consent citing it to be unlawful and unconstitutional.

Jul 26, 2013

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Hundreds of Indian Students in Crisis as Unaccredited US Varsity Shuts Down

The University of Northern Virginia (UNVA) was recently ordered to shut down, jeopardizing the academic careers of a large number of Indian students, many of whom are from Andhra Pradesh.

Jul 26, 2013

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Spain Train Crash: Death Toll Climbs to 80; Officials to Probe Driver for High Speed [PHOTOS+ VIDEO]

Spanish police investigating the deadly train crash which killed 80 people on Wednesday said the derailment was caused by the train running at high speeds for which the driver will be questioned.

Jul 26, 2013

Pakistan Bans 'Immoral' Condom Advert Featuring Actress Mathira Mohammed [VIDEO]

The Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (PEMRA) has banned a contraceptive advertisement featuring actress Mathira Mohammed citing it too vulgar for the country's conservative outlook.

Jul 25, 2013

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Aditi Restaurant in Trouble for Mocking UPA Government

A Mumbai restaurant owner's witty take on the corruption tainted UPA government has not gone down well with the Congress Party members who threatened to have it demolished alleging illegal construction.

Jul 24, 2013

Miss Malaysia World: Disqualified Muslim Finalists to be Investigated for Insulting Islam

Four women, who were banned from participating in the Miss Malaysia World Pageant 2013 will be investigated for breach of Islamic rules and insult to the religion.

Jul 24, 2013

Outrage in Malaysia as School Forces Non-Muslim Children to Have Lunch in Lavatory during Ramadan

A Malaysian school has been accused of mistreating elementary non-Muslim pupils by making them consume lunch in the toilet cum changing room during the holy month of Ramadan.

Jul 24, 2013

Indonesia's Nazi-Themed Restaurant and Thailand University's Poster of 'Superhero' Hitler Spark Outrage

A Nazi theme café in Indonesia has been subjected to vehement criticism along with a Thailand University's goof up of including Hitler in its superhero poster.

Jul 19, 2013

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12 Inmates Escape in Second Indonesian Prison Break

Indonesia witnessed a second prison break within a week, in which 12 prisoners reportedly broke out of the Batam's Negara Baloi detention center on Wednesday morning.

Jul 17, 2013

Chinese Museum Shuts Down After 40,000 Fake Displays Discovered

In what turned out to be a major humiliation, an $88 million Chinese Museum in Jizhou city has been shut down after thousands of artifacts on display were proved to be forged.

Jul 17, 2013

Indonesian Police Accuse Malaysian Firm for Deadly Haze, Firm Denies Wrongdoing

Indonesian police authorities has blamed one of Malaysia's biggest palm-oil planters PT Adei Plantations, a unit of Kuala Lumpur Kepong Berhad (KLK) of illegal fire which caused hazardous haze and engulfed parts of Southeast Asia in smog last month.

Jul 13, 2013

Singapore's Tiger Airways Rebrands as Tigerair, Plans Network Expansion in Malaysia

Singapore based low-cost airliner Tiger Asia has gone for an image makeover changing its name to 'Tigerair' along with a brand new logo.

Jul 4, 2013

North West: Kim-West’s Daughter's Name Becomes 'Butt of Joke'

Socialite Kinm Kardashian and her partner rapper Kayne West's daughter's name was recently leaked to be North West and has already took the web world by storm

Jun 22, 2013

Jiah Nafisa Khan Suicide: Will Salman Khan Launch Sooraj Pancholi after the Controversy?

Sooraj Pancholi is neck deep trouble, with Jiah Khan's suicide note submitted to the police revealing controversial turning points of rape, torture, abortion.

Jun 10, 2013

Jiah Khan: Actress in Amitabh Bachchan Film 'Nishabd' Commits Suicide

Bollywood Actress Jiah Khan committed suicide by hanging at her Juhu flat in Mumbai on Monday evening.

Jun 4, 2013

Salman Khan Defends 'Mental' actress Sana Khan, Calls Her ‘Poor Sana’

Bollywood actor Salman Khan has come out in support of his leading lady Sana Khan, slamming the critics for defaming the actress. Sana has reportedly gone missing after a police complaint was filed against her for the charge of kidnapping a 15-year-old girl with the aid of his cousin and friends.

May 25, 2013

4 Killed as Cyclone Mahasen Strikes Bangladesh, High Alert Issued in Assam, Myanmar

The powerful cyclonic storm Mahasen finally hit Bangaldesh's Patuakhali district on Thursday morning, creating havoc with heavy showers and strong winds lashing at a speed of 100 kmph.

May 16, 2013

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Articles by Arijita Bhowmik

Furore as Kashmir's Grand Mufti Caught Enjoying Music, Despite Calling it 'UnIslamic'

Acid Attack Scare: Bottles Containing Chemicals Found Outside Manish Tewari's Residence

Malaysia's Genting Theme Park Ties Up with Fox Studios, 'Life of Pi' Attractions on the Call

Malaysian Woman Wins Landmark Case Against Religious Conversion of Children to Islam

Hundreds of Indian Students in Crisis as Unaccredited US Varsity Shuts Down

Spain Train Crash: Death Toll Climbs to 80; Officials to Probe Driver for High Speed [PHOTOS+ VIDEO]

Pakistan Bans 'Immoral' Condom Advert Featuring Actress Mathira Mohammed [VIDEO]

Aditi Restaurant in Trouble for Mocking UPA Government

Miss Malaysia World: Disqualified Muslim Finalists to be Investigated for Insulting Islam

Outrage in Malaysia as School Forces Non-Muslim Children to Have Lunch in Lavatory during Ramadan

Indonesia's Nazi-Themed Restaurant and Thailand University's Poster of 'Superhero' Hitler Spark Outrage

12 Inmates Escape in Second Indonesian Prison Break

Chinese Museum Shuts Down After 40,000 Fake Displays Discovered

Indonesian Police Accuse Malaysian Firm for Deadly Haze, Firm Denies Wrongdoing

Singapore's Tiger Airways Rebrands as Tigerair, Plans Network Expansion in Malaysia

North West: Kim-West’s Daughter's Name Becomes 'Butt of Joke'

Jiah Nafisa Khan Suicide: Will Salman Khan Launch Sooraj Pancholi after the Controversy?

Jiah Khan: Actress in Amitabh Bachchan Film 'Nishabd' Commits Suicide

Salman Khan Defends 'Mental' actress Sana Khan, Calls Her ‘Poor Sana’

4 Killed as Cyclone Mahasen Strikes Bangladesh, High Alert Issued in Assam, Myanmar

Ranveer Singh touches Sanjay Leela Bhansali's feet; Sara Ali Khan, Aditi Rao Hydari radiate in ethnic outfits at reception

Omar lambasts "arrogant" Congress after BJP's historic victory; Mehbooba reacts [details]

BJP leads in 53 seats, crosses majority mark in Chhattisgarh

Ranbir Kapoor's fans burst crackers inside theatres during Animal screening; fans say 'low budget Salman Khan' fans'