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Rail Budget 2014: Railway Minister Announces 72 New Trains

Out of this, there will be 17 Premium trains, 38 Express trains, 10 Passenger trains, 4 MEMU and 3 DEMU. Three trains will be extended and the frequency of another three trains will be increased.

Feb 12, 2014

Will Yuvanshankar Raja Change his Name?

Music Composer Yuvanshankar Raja, who recently revealed that he follows Islam, is reportedly considering changing his name.

Feb 11, 2014

National Theatre Festival brings people of all faiths together

Bareilly, Feb 10 (ANI): India is a multi-religious, multi-ethnic, and a multi-lingual country. Its strength is unity in diversity. Many examples of communal harmony can be found across the country. And there are many who work to keep this ethos alive. Recently, a theatre Festival was organised in Bareilly where participants from different states and countries spread the message of communal harmony through their plays.

Feb 10, 2014

Urs of Dada Miyan Rehmatullah Alleh- perfect example of religious co-existence

Lucknow, Feb 10 (ANI): Lucknow, the capital city of Uttar Pradesh, has a charm of its own. Much of it can be credited to many Sufi saints who lived in the region and spread the message of harmony and brotherhood. The Urs of Dada Miyan Rehmatullah Alleh, which attracts devotees from different faiths, is one such example. Though devotees throng the shrine throughout the year, the Urs attracts a large number of people.

Feb 10, 2014

Subway Bread Contains Azodicarbonamide, a Chemical Used in Yoga Mats and Shoe Soles

The sandwich chain is now in the process of removing the chemical from its bread.

Feb 7, 2014

Aseemanand didn't accept anything, nothing but socio-political conspiracy: Lawyer

Ajmer, Feb 06 (ANI): After Aseemanand, a key accused in the 2007 Ajmer Dargah blast case is caught up in a controversy over an alleged interview wherein he accepted that the attacks were sanctioned by RSS Chief Mohan Bhagwat, his lawyer refuted all claims and called it a 'socio-religious conspiracy'. He said that this is a conspiracy of the NIA who is trying to conspire against Aseemanand in the case. He also questioned on how the lady journalist was allowed recording in the prison where no camera and mobile phone is allowed. The lawyer also refuted any claims of any interview at all.

Feb 6, 2014

Ban on Ya Rab

Ya rab is being promoted as a film based on islamin principles and is slated to release on Feb 7th. Khalid, who saw the film believes that certain scenes may hurt religious sentiments and might affect the law and order of the country.

Feb 4, 2014

Second phase of global Islamic congregation concludes in Bangladesh

Dhaka, Feb 3 (ANI): Thousands of Muslims sought peace, forgiveness and blessings for mankind as the second phase of this year's Bishwa Ijtema (world congregation) concluded in Bangladesh, following the final prayer on the bank of the River Turag. Indian religious scholar Maulana Zubairul Hasan led the 20-minute prayer session at the Ijtema, which saw a huge participation of Muslims across the globe, on the bank of river Turag in Tongi near Dhaka.

Feb 3, 2014

N'Dour ready to take message of peace to Central Africa

Senegalese music icon Youssou N'Dour has told AFP he is ready to travel to the Central African Republic to spread his message of peace amid inter-religious violence which has torn the country apart.

Jan 28, 2014

Kiev protesters find faith to fight on

Since the start of anti-government protests in Ukraine two months ago, various religious groups have continually provided support, with demonstrators camping out in sub-zero temperatures finding faith to fight on.

Jan 28, 2014

Annual urs of Mohammad Salalaho Alleh draws devotees from all faiths

Bareilly, Jan 27 (ANI): The city of Bareilly is located in India's northern state of Uttar Pradesh. It is known for its rich culture and heritage, especially the Ganga-Jamuni Tehzeeb or the culture of religious harmony. And presenting a perfect example of this ethos is the mausoleum of Mohammad Salalaho Alleh. The mausoleum is respected by one and all, as it is believed that all prayers and wishes are answered here. All devotees who visit the shrine participate equally in various activities here.

Jan 27, 2014

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Another Effort? Muslims in America Petition White House - Recognize Islamic Holidays

Two petitions seem to have come up simultaneously on the White House official website, calling for recognizing Muslim holidays throughout the United States of America.

Jan 17, 2014

Extreme devotion on display as Malaysia marks Thaipusam

Malaysian Hindu devotees show their fervour via extensive piercing during Thaipusam, one of the world's most extreme religious festivals. Duration: 00:40

Jan 17, 2014

Hate crimes against people of PoK, yet no redressal by authorities

Muzaffarabad, POK, January 15: Not too long ago PoK's resident Raja Munir's son was assassinated in Bagh, yet recently another innocent citizen of PoK has been targeted... a young boy from a small town of Khuiratta who went to Karachi for better education, and never returned home, who was killed by the hate mongers and religious zealots of Pakistan in the heart of business capital Karachi.

Jan 15, 2014

Arvind Kejriwal, Kapil Sibal share warm hug on Eid-e-Milad-un-Nabi

New Delhi, Jan 14 (ANI): As Muslims across the nation celebrated the festival of Eid-e-Milad-un-Nabi, the birth anniversary of Prophet Mohammad, with religious fervour and gaiety, Delhi saw Chief Minister from Aam Aadmi Party and Kapil Sibal of the Congress sharing a warm hug at a Delhi mosque.

Jan 14, 2014

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