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November 28, 2018 13:15 IST
Doctors with Disabilities, a body of doctors with disabilities, has termed the revised MCI draft guidelines for admission into MBBS courses under disability quota as "unfair, discriminatory and unlawful".
Sun, Dec 02, 2018
November 11, 2018 06:00 IST
Ani Zonneveld — Grammy-winner, filmmaker and imam — discovered Islam as a religion of equality.
Mon, Nov 12, 2018
September 24, 2018 18:08 IST
“Until and unless the act is implemented in letter and spirit, nothing will change, people will think it’s normal to abuse people,” says an activist.
Mon, Sep 24, 2018
August 11, 2018 11:46 IST
When a child is born disabled, or becomes disabled, parents and family look at her as, first, karma, and then (social) stigma, says disability activist Arman Ali as he underlines the need to make disabled people visible.
Wed, Aug 15, 2018
July 13, 2018 19:12 IST
The Supreme Court is hearing a batch of petitions challenging Section 377 while also reviewing its earlier verdict banning the IPC section.
Fri, Jul 13, 2018
June 26, 2018 19:28 IST
Reena has a powerful presence as she easily towers over the two men who wear their flaws on their sleeves, and are at a loss to deal with her or her clarity of thought.
Wed, Jun 27, 2018
May 31, 2018 12:05 IST
The May 28 Kairana Lok Sabha bypoll, which was necessitated after the death of BJP MP Hukum Singh, saw a broad coalition of the Rashtriya Lok Dal, SP, BSP and the Congress joining hands
Thu, May 31, 2018
May 16, 2018 13:01 IST
Karnataka govt formation: While BJP's CM face Yeddyurappa said the Governor has assured of "appropriate" decision, Siddaramaiah said the JD(S)-Congress combine should be invited to form the government as they have the support of 117 MLAs. In the evening, Congress and JD(S) took their MLAs to parade before the Governor, who, however, rejected the demand.
Wed, May 16, 2018
May 14, 2018 17:39 IST
The claim that Raja Mahendra Pratap Singh, a university alumnus, donated huge stretches of land to AMU has been refuted by university authorities, who term it an “exaggeration” while clarifying that it was the Raja's father who had donated land and money.
Mon, May 14, 2018
May 02, 2018 05:06 IST
According to the letter, Gautam has sought a detailed explanation from the university, justifying the “compulsion” of having Jinnah’s portrait in the university when “he was responsible for the partition of India and Pakistan”, and when “Pakistan continues to trouble India”.
Wed, May 02, 2018
February 10, 2018 01:15 IST
Many called the AIMIM chief’s demand bizarre, some buffoonery. Of course, there cannot and should not be any law that violates the freedom of speech.
Sat, Feb 10, 2018November 15, 2017 20:28 IST
In the following mail that came on Tuesday, Varma, in an angry tone, wrote he was “shocked” to know that "conservative Islam was Zoya’s priority not humanity" and that "her higher education has gone down the drain".
Thu, Nov 16, 2017
November 14, 2017 00:50 IST
On Ryan International murder case, middle-class reveals deep-set prejudices.
Tue, Nov 14, 2017
September 07, 2017 21:26 IST
BMMA was one among the five petitioners on whose plea the Supreme Court invalidated the practice of instant triple talaq (instant divorce) or talaq-e-biddat wherein a Muslim man could divorce his wife by pronouncing talaq thrice in one go.
Fri, Sep 08, 2017
June 25, 2017 09:24 IST
Zakat is 2.5 per cent of a family or a person’s wealth and annual savings. It is given mostly during Ramzan as Muslims believe blessings become manifold in this holy month of fasting. It is not a charitable contribution, it is considered to be a tax.
Sun, Jun 25, 2017
December 28, 2016 18:12 IST
Dear Taimur, I hope you also grow up with the freedom one day to do whatever you want with your name. Include your illustrious mother in it. Or break free from all.
Wed, Dec 28, 2016
September 06, 2015 02:41 IST
The event held in Patna was part of an ongoing campaign started by Sareshwala to propagate Modi government’s plans for the education of minorities.
Sun, Sep 06, 2015June 14, 2014 02:19 IST
Professor Mohammad Shabbir, a member of the law faculty, was accused of sexual harassment by the student on December 3 last year.
Sat, Jun 14, 2014December 06, 2013 10:52 IST
The victim,Ram Mohan Gupta,22,was a witness to the murder of his uncle.
Fri, Dec 06, 2013
September 24, 2011 03:53 IST
While nine out of 10 Sjögrens Syndrome patients are women in the age group of 20-40,the delay in its diagnosis averages six-eight years given its wide-ranging symptoms
Sat, Sep 24, 2011June 14, 2011 03:41 IST
Slovenian Prime Minister Borut Pahor arrived in India on Monday with his cabinet colleagues and industry leaders to explore business and trade opportunities.
Tue, Jun 14, 2011
April 23, 2011 02:09 IST
Heart diseases have replaced cancer to become the leading cause of death among Indian women.
Sat, Apr 23, 2011
March 03, 2011 01:40 IST
Nationwide,wakf properties constitute a land bank worth Rs 1.2 lakh crore.
Thu, Mar 03, 2011May 11, 2010 03:02 IST
For all its worldwide repute,the Aligarh Muslim University has always lived with an uncomfortable charge-that of excluding its women from public spaces.
Tue, May 11, 2010April 16, 2010 23:35 IST
He is an open gay and knows homophobia,and what AMU Professor S R Siras may have gone through in the days leading up to his sudden death,too well....
Fri, Apr 16, 2010

