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Miss World 2013: Indonesia Welcomes Pageant Contestants Amid Muslim Conservatives’ Protest

The 63rd edition of the Miss World pageant which is due to take place on 28 September in Indonesia has come under the ire of conformist Indonesian Muslim groups and clerics demanding a ban on the competition citing unnecessary skin show.

Sep 4, 2013

Arjun Kapoor Speaks Out on ‘Father’s-Wife’ Sridevi, Adulation for Boney and Alia Bhatt

Bollywood's young gun Arjun Kapoor, who is presently shooting for "2 States" in Chennai, has recently opened up about his equation with stepmother Sridevi.

Sep 2, 2013

Asaram Bapu Rape Case: Will Police Arrest Self-Styled Godman?

Asaram Bapu, the self-styled godman was reportedly hiding in his Indore ashram when a joint team of Jodhpur and Indore Police entered the premises. He is being currently questioned by the cops and might soon be arrested as the deadline for him to appear before the police for questioning in connection with the alleged rape case filed against him has expired.

Aug 31, 2013

Will Sangh Parivar Build Ram Temple at Ayodhya?

Despite the Supreme Court's stay order over the high court ruling of dividing the controversial Ram Janmabhoomi-Babri Masjid site into three parts, saffron outfits of Vishwa Hindu Parishad and Sangh Parivar have been at work to build a Ram temple in Ayodhya.

Aug 23, 2013

Narendra Dabholkar Murder: Govt Takes Notice of Anti-Superstition Bill Only After Death?

Angry protests and strikes by students and political parties over the murder of rationalist Narendra Dabholkar, who had campaigned for 18 long years against superstitious religious practices in the country, prompted the Maharashtra cabinet to clear an ordinance on the 'Anti-superstition and Black magic Bill' on Wednesday.

Aug 22, 2013

'Thalaivaa' Release Finally Cleared, Vijay Starrer to Release on 20 August In Tamil Nadu

After a series of delays, Vijay starrer "Thalaivaa" has finally been given a green signal for its release in Tamil Nadu for Tuesday, 20 August.

Aug 18, 2013

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Malaysian Muslim Prayer Room Row: Lawyers Object Ministry's Decision to Revoke Resort Owner's Permanent Resident Status

The Malaysian Home Ministry's decision to revoke a Singaporean resort owner's PR status has come under debate with several legal practitioners claiming the move was unjust and hasty.

Aug 18, 2013

Nina Siahkali Moradi: Woman Councillor Disqualified for Being 'Too Attractive' in Iran

Nina Siahkali Moradi, an Iranian woman who won the city elections of Qazvin, has been disqualified on the grounds that she was "too beautiful" for the post.

Aug 16, 2013

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Malaysian Resort Owner Detained for Allowing Buddhists in Muslim Prayer Room, Faces Demolition Threat

A major religious controversy hounded the Muslim-dominated country of Malaysia, when reports emerged of a Johor area resort allowing Buddhist worshippers to use the Muslim prayer room or 'surau'.

Aug 14, 2013

Breaking Religious Barriers: Muslims Escort Hindu Baraat Amid Communal Clashes in J&K

In a touching incident, Muslims in the Kishtwar district of Jammu and Kashmir helped a Hindu doctor get married amid the recent clashes between the two communities.

Aug 13, 2013

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Facebook Insult: Malaysian Political Party Official Caught in Religious Controversy over Offensive Eid Greeting Post

An official of the Malaysian Opposition party Democratic Action Party (DAP) and secretary to an assemblyman is under public scrutiny for brazenly posting a hateful and religious offending Eid greeting in the social networking site.

Aug 11, 2013

Cleric Issues Fatwa Against Naming Children after Shah Rukh Khan and Salman Khan

Eid may be a big day for Bollywood superstars Shah Rukh Khan and Salman Khan to release their films, but this Eid a religious decree has been issued against them.

Aug 11, 2013

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Vicar's Car Bumper Sticker with Cuss Words Caught in Unholy Row

Rev Alice Goodman of Cambridge England stirred up a religious storm with her controversial 'WTFWJD?' car bumper sticker which stands for 'What the Fuck Would Jesus Do?'

Aug 9, 2013

Syrian Islamists Ban Croissant over Reference to 'Colonial Oppression'

A Sharia law committee in the rebellious region of the Syrian city of Aleppo has issued a fatwa banning croissants, saying they symbolise colonial oppression.

Aug 2, 2013

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Malaysia: Dog Trainer Arrested Over Controversial Eid Greeting Video

A Malaysian dog trainer, accused of insulting Islam with her Eid greeting video, has been arrested and charged under the serious Sedition Act. She was even denied access to her lawyer.

Aug 1, 2013

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