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People breaking their fast in Delhi's Jama Masjid

Ramzan fasting is also about following spiritual path

Dr. Mohammad Aslam Parvaiz, Vice Chancellor, MAANU

Muslims must inculcate scientific temper among children; Aslam Parvaiz

Subiya Baig (announcing) and others at the Ramzan Festival in Bengaluru

Subiya's nostalgia of Hyderabad's creates Ramzan magic in Bengaluru

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A visionary father helped Irfan Lone overcome dardness and clear Civil Services

Danish Ali More than the hard work of Irfan Ahmed Lone, a visually challenged person from Bandipora, Kashmir, who cleared the UPSC examination for the Indian Civil Services as a blind candidate with 957th rank, his father’s vision and ambition contributed to his success. His father was a casual worker with the local government department, earning Rs 3,000, when he decided to admit his son into the Government-run Nation...

One-Pillar mosque in Gujarat is a repository of history and design marvel

Ghulam Qadir In Rander township of Durat city in Gujarat, there is an architectural marvel -- a One Pillar Mosque called "Masjid-e-Quwwat-e-Islam." This mosque upends the tradition of art associated with Muslims. It's not just a place of worship, but a unique fusion of history, culture, and architecture. The quarter of the city where this mosque is located was once a major commercial centre of Surat. In ancient times,...

Hindu writers' and poets' Eid expressions make the festival inclusive

Firdous Khan For centuries, a cultural current of diversity and unity has flowed through the soil of India. The festivals celebrated on its soil are not merely religious rituals; they serve as symbols of social harmony and the warmth of human relationships. Among these festivals is Eid—a celebration that brings with it the radiance of love, brotherhood, and shared joy. Interestingly, the festive splendour of Eid is not depicted s...

Mir Ji Ka Bagh Dargah is a centre of learning and brotherhood

Farhan Israeli/Jaipur The Mir Ji ka Bagh dargah complex resonates with the gentle echo of hymns drifting from the mosque’s minaret. Cool breezes carry the fragrance of trees, lending the space a serene, almost timeless aura. Spread across lush greenery, the complex houses the dargah of Mir Qurban Ali Shah, a mosque, a madrasa, and a library. The scent of old books and the whispers of history seem to linger in every corner. Guidin...

Vibrant Semal is an important element of Indian philosophy and heritage

Manjit Thakur These days, across North India, the sight of crimson blossoms crowning tall, stately trees with bare branches is nothing short of mesmerising. It brings to mind a story from the Hitopadesha, the ancient compendium of moral tales I once read in my eighth-grade Sanskrit textbook. It begins: “Asti Godavari tīre ekaḥ śālmalī taruḥ”—on the banks of the Godavari stood a Semal t...

Reshma Niloufer Naha is first woman river pilot in the world

Shompi Chakraborty Purkayastha/Kolkata Fierce ocean waves, narrow river channels, and hostile currents—nothing could deter her indomitable resolve. Breaking the conventions of male-domination in certain professions, Reshma Niloufer Naha became the world’s first woman river pilot. Reshma Niloufer Naha receiving the Nari Shakti Award from former President Ram Nath Kovind Born into a modest family in Chennai, Reshma d...

Kolkata's Dr Honey Qureshi is an angel for childless couples

Shompi Chakraborty Purkayastha/Kolkata Dr Honey Qureshi, a renowned IVF (in Vitro fertilisation) consultant at Kolkata Cradle Fertility Centre, is today a well-known infertility and reproductive medicine specialist. With her expertise in infertility care, 3D TVS, and IVF procedures, she serves as the Centre-in-Charge of the Garia branch of Cradle Fertility Centre. By combining compassionate patient care with advanced medical techniques...

Mehndi symbolises joy, feminine expression be it Eid or Diwali

Zeeba Naseem/Mumbai After Ramzan, the joy of Eid feels incomplete until the hands of women are adorned with the colour of mehndi. Mehndi is not just a form of decoration but like a piece of jewelry. The designs drawn on hands and the richness of their colour are no less than a form of artistic competition. Regardless of religion, mehndi designs are part of many Indian festivals cutting across religions and cultures. Along with Eid and ...

Pregnant Bushra Bano appeared for the Interview, became an IPS Officer

Malick Asghar Hashmi Bushra Bano's story reads like a film script. She rose from the narrow lanes of Kannauj, UP, to clear one of the country’s toughest examinations and be part of India's administrative system. Her story is one of courage and faith, and that of a mother who nurtured her dreams even after giving birth to her child. Born in the village of Saurikh in Uttar Pradesh’s Kannauj district, Bushra Bano was b...

M A Yusuff Ali airlifts food to prevent scarcity, panic in Gulf countries

Malick Asghar Hashmi / New Delhi M.A. Yusuff Ali, the India-born retail king of West Asia who presides over $7.3 billion (revenue), LuLu Retail, with 240 hypermarkets and malls in the Gulf and Africa, had hired commercial flight to ransport food from India to the Gulf countries to prevent scarcities and panic amid the ongoing Iran and Israel-USA war and supply disruptions. Due to the ongoing war, the movement of cargo vessels and comme...

Hindu writers' and poets' work on Eid makes the festival inclusive

Firdous Khan For centuries, a cultural current of diversity and unity has flowed through the soil of India. The festivals celebrated on its soil are not merely religious rituals; they serve as symbols of social harmony and the warmth of human relationships. Among these festivals is Eid—a celebration that brings with it the radiance of love, brotherhood, and shared joy. Interestingly, the festive splendour of Eid is not depicted s...

Tripura MLA Barman keeps 30-year practice of serving Iftar alive

Agartala Maintaining the 30-year tradition of using Ramzan to foster brotherhood among various communities, legislator Sudip Roy Barman distributed Iftar among the fasting people in different mosques in his assembly constituency area in Agartala, Tripura. Rohit Mia, a senior citizen of Bhati Abhay Nagar of Agartala, was visibly happy after receiving a packet of food for Iftar and greetings from his MLA, Sudeep Roy Burman. Roy Ba...

Colonel Ishrat Ahmed is the pride of Kayamkhanis and Rajasthan

Ashfaq Qayamkhani/Jhunjhunu Rajasthan is the land of brave men and women who are known for their valour, discipline, and patriotism. It’s not only the men of the desert state who wear the badge of honour, but even the daughters of the soil working in the Indian Army are highly placed and have made Indians proud. Among them is a woman from Nuaan, a small village in the Jhunjhunu district, who has left an imprint on history by beco...

Muslim youth must grab the opportunity to be part of India's growth story

Mir Altaf India stands at a defining moment in its demographic and economic trajectory. With a median age of around 28 years and one of the largest youth populations, the country is positioning itself as a global growth engine. Where do India’s Muslim youth, forming 14.2% of the population (2011 Census), see themselves in this? More importantly, how should they position themselves for the future? For decades, conversations about ...

NorthEast United FC's Gogoi dedicates his goal to teammate Asheer's son

Guwahati On March 8, the NorthEast United FC (Football Club) squad was training one last time before their match against Punjab FC. Everything was going fine for the team till a phone in the hand of a training team staff member buzzed. It was a call for Asheer Akhtar, a professional player from Maharashtra, who was playing for the NorthEast United FC. Asheer Akhtar with John Abraham, owner of the Super Legaue Franchise of NorthEast...

Abrar Aland, son of a fruit-seller, becomes CA at 23

Aamin Shaikh/Pune Abrar Aland, a resident of Ramwadi in Kalamb, Pune, Maharashtra, has fulfilled his father’s dreams by clearing the tough exam and becoming a Chartered Accountant at the age of 23. His father, who sold fruit in the weekly market of the Walchandnagar area in Pune, was keen that his son should hold a good position in society. Chartered Accountant (CA), awarded by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India ...

Rajasthan: A village library makes youth dream, prepare for competitive exams

Farhan Israeli/Ajmer In Untada, a small village between Ajmer Sharif and Kishangarh in Rajasthan, a modest community initiative is quietly transforming the educational landscape. A library inside the village’s Jama Masjid, set up with public donations, has become a hub of learning for children and ignites aspirations in the youth Named the Limra Education Muhim Library, the facility was launched in September 2023. W...

Quran and Gita help Jasmine Sultana crack Assam civil services exam

Ariful Islam/Guwahati Jasmine Sultana of Guwahati, who cracked the Assam Public Service Commission (APSC) Combined Competitive Examinations (CCE) to become a bureaucrat, studies the Holy Quran and the Bhagwat Gita for mental peace during her rigorous preparations for the exam. Jasmine Sultana secured sixth position in the Assam Police Service (APS) in the latest CCE of the APSC. Jasmine began her educational career in the Assamese ...

Islam not in conflict with democracy: Syed Mahmood Akhtar

New Delhi: There is no inherent conflict between Islam and democracy, and the community should not become disillusioned with democratic institutions, former diplomat Syed Mahmood Akhtar said in a recent conversation. He emphasised that democracy is not limited to elections and that education, skills, and competence remain the real drivers of progress. Akhtar made these remarks during a discussion with Saquib Salim on the Deen aur Duniy...

Interfaith Iftar in Pune promotes communal harmony

Suleman Shaikh/Pune “Even today, in rural areas, Hindus observe Roza while many Muslims observe the Ekadashi fast,” said Anwar Rajan, Secretary of the Maharashtra Gandhi Smarak Nidhi. He was speaking to the media at the inter-community Roza Iftar held at Gandhi Bhawan. “City dwellers are not very familiar with this. On the other hand, actions born out of ignorance and misconceptions about the Muslim community are ...

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