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Stop Lahore’s Talibanisation

Submitted by Desh on Tue, 07/20/2010 - 06:14

The worst has happened. Data Darbar, which defined the contours of peaceful Islam for a millennium, has been desecrated in Lahore.

Religious leaders urged to place solar panels on temples and church roofs

Submitted by Desh on Mon, 07/19/2010 - 08:06

Religious leaders are being urged to see the light by putting solar panels on temples and church roofs.

Hindus ask world to wake up to continual lead poisoning of Roma in Kosovo

Submitted by Desh on Mon, 07/19/2010 - 08:02

Hindus are calling the world to wake-up to the reported tragedy of Roma people continually suffering from lead poisoning in northern Kosovo for nearly about a decade.

Saina zooms to second in world rankings

Submitted by Desh on Thu, 07/15/2010 - 09:03

Shuttler Saina Nehwal is just a step away from becoming the world’s No.1 player as she jumped one place to a career-best second in the international rankings.

At 22, Patna boy becomes youngest IIT Professor

Submitted by Desh on Wed, 07/14/2010 - 06:51

Dr. Tathagat Avatar Tulsi, a Patna-born child prodigy, becomes the youngest professor at Indian Institute of Technology-Bombay at the age of 22.

CIOs to prepare for a second global downturn: Gartner

Submitted by Desh on Wed, 07/14/2010 - 06:50

Pointing to the risk of debt that the nations incur by default, the research firm Gartner has warned CIOs to begin preparation for a second recession within the next 12 to 18 months.

Indians more interested in Facebook than market trading: Study

Submitted by Desh on Tue, 07/13/2010 - 04:28

Indians are more interested in social networking sites than stock markets, says a study.

'Woman can get divorce even if hubby abroad'

Submitted by Desh on Tue, 07/13/2010 - 04:22

In a crucial ruling which is sure to cheer up women fighting divorce cases with husbands residing in a foreign country, the Madras HC has said the family court in India had jurisdiction to try matrimo

'Hounded' Hindus take shelter in Karachi cattle pen after drinking water from mosque

Submitted by Desh on Fri, 07/09/2010 - 08:33

In an incident which showcases the brutal hatred with which Hindus are seen in Pakistan, at least 60 members of the minority community, including women and children, were forced to abandon their hous

1.5 Lakh new Bharat Nirman CSCs proposed by IT Dept

Submitted by Desh on Fri, 07/09/2010 - 07:28

A proposal has been made by the Department of Information Technology to add 1.5 lakh Common Service Centers (renamed Bharat Nirman CSCs) across India, in addition to the original proposal of one lakh

USA's 5th most populated city opens meet with Hindu prayers

Submitted by Desh on Thu, 07/08/2010 - 08:17

City Council of Phoenix, fifth most populated city of USA, reverberated with Sanskrit mantras from ancient Hindu scriptures on July seven, reportedly for the first time since it was incorporated in 1

Iran promotes 'Islamic' haircuts

Submitted by Desh on Thu, 07/08/2010 - 07:59

Iran has laid down the law: mullets won't make the cut.

The Islamic regime, which strictly enforces head coverings for women, issued grooming guidelines for the guys this week.

Islamization of Northeast India no Coincidence

Submitted by Desh on Wed, 07/07/2010 - 08:24

On February 15, 2010, I sat in a cab while it made its way through a traffic-clogged Kolkata to the office of Bimal Pramanik director of the Kolkata-based Centre for Research in Indo-Bangladesh Relati

New light on Hindu-Buddhist civilisation

Submitted by Desh on Wed, 07/07/2010 - 08:23

Archaeologists from India, US, China and South East Asia will gather here Wednesday to throw light on the thriving Hindu-Buddhist civilisation and earlier cultures that existed in the 'Bujang Valley i

Yasin Malik, supporters held

Submitted by Desh on Mon, 06/21/2010 - 08:07

These few rogue elements in Kashmir Valley and I repeat “Kashmir Valley”, are keeping the place completely on the tip toe in the name of “Islamic factor”, an issue so sensitive for India but an instru