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Educating the Muslim girl child - in a Mughal-era structure

May 14, 2013 at 4:14 PM

New Delhi, May 14 (IANS) Functioning in a Mughal-era structure near Jama Masjid in the capital's old quarters is the Balak Mata Centre of Jamia Millia Islamia, one of India's oldest universities. The centre, located in Matia Mahal, provides education and vocational training to deprived Muslim girls and women.

Assam CM visits violence-hit Goalpara, reviews situation

February 19, 2013 at 8:32 PM

Guwahati, Feb 19 (IANS) A week after violence rocked Assam's Goalpara district, Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi Tuesday visited the area and reviewed the law and order situation as well as relief measures taken by the administration.

Bangladesh may be first foreign trip of President Mukherjee

January 4, 2013 at 5:51 PM

New Delhi, Jan 4 (IANS) Bangladesh has formally invited President Pranab Mukherjee to visit the country and the trip could take place in the early part of 2013, making it possibly the first foreign visit of his tenure.

India ready to help Bangladesh in agriculture: Pranab

November 8, 2012 at 6:13 PM

New Delhi, Nov 8 (IANS) President Pranab Mukherjee has said that India would be happy to extend assistance to Bangladesh in the field of agriculture.

Bangladesh Agriculture Minister calls on President Mukherjee

November 8, 2012 at 4:29 PM

New Delhi, Nov 8 (ANI): Bangladesh Agriculture Minister Begum Matia Chowdhury, who is currently in India to explore cooperation in the field of agriculture between the two nations, called on President Pranab Mukherjee.

Water Resources Minister Harish Rawat meets Bangladesh Agriculture Minister Matia Chowdhury in Delhi

November 7, 2012 at 9:16 PM

New Delhi, Nov.7 (ANI): Water Resources Minister Harish Rawat met Bangladesh Agriculture Minister Matia Chowdhury here on Wednesday.

Lavish spread marks Eid in Old Delhi

October 27, 2012 at 3:27 PM

New Delhi, Oct 27 (IANS) The aroma of kebabs, biryanis, niharis and kormas enveloped the winding by-lanes of old Delhi as Muslims prepared a lavish feast to celebrate Eid-Ul-Azha here Saturday.

Feasting all night long - at Jama Masjid of course (Feature)

August 10, 2012 at 3:13 PM

New Delhi, Aug 10 (IANS) It's the time for fasting but also for feasting, and not just for devout Muslims observing the 30-day roza. For foodies all over, Ramzan is the time to soak in the Eid spirit and what better place than the historic walled city of the national capital with the majestic Jama Masjid looming in the backdrop.

Prayers held at rediscovered Delhi mosque, Iqbal seeks settlement (With Image)

July 20, 2012 at 5:22 PM

New Delhi, July 20 (IANS) Thousands gathered for Friday namaz at old Delhi's Subhash Park - the site where ruins of the historical Akbarabadi mosque were unearthed, even as the local legislator, campaigning for its reconstruction, said a panel has been set up to reach a negotiated settlement.

Travel agent forges MP's signature, held in Delhi

June 7, 2012 at 8:24 PM

New Delhi, June 7 (IANS) A travel agent was arrested here Thursday for forging the signature of Bharatiya Janata Party MP Syed Shahnawaz Hussain to get a railway ticket confirmed, police said.

Can video games promote healthier aging?

April 24, 2012 at 2:53 PM

Berlin, April 24 (IANS) Videogame technology has significant benefits for older adults by providing cognitive stimulation and being a source of social interaction, exercise, and fun, say two new studies.

Centre withdraws security cover given to twenty-four VIPs

August 29, 2009 at 12:36 PM

New Delhi, Aug 29 (ANI): As part of its comprehensive review and rationalisation of the VIP security system, the Union Home Ministry has withdrawn X-category security over of over twenty-four individuals,

Congress will form the government: Sibal

May 5, 2009 at 8:37 PM

New Delhi, May 5 (IANS) Echoing Congress general secretary Rahul Gandhi, senior party leader Kapil Sibal Tuesday expressed confidence that the party will form the next government, and not sit in the opposition.

Assamese editor Khiren Roy passes away

March 13, 2009 at 4:52 PM

Guwahati, Mar 13 (ANI): The Journalist's Action Committee and the Journalists' Forum, Assam mourned the death of Dr. Khiren Roy, a veteran journalist of Assam.

'Hasina won't protect tainted minister'

January 24, 2009 at 11:52 AM

Dhaka, Jan 24 (IANS) Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina is unlikely to interfere in the steps initiated by the Election Commission against a cabinet minister and an MP for allegedly influencing local body polls.

Sheikh Hasina sworn-in Bangladesh PM for second time

January 6, 2009 at 7:08 PM

Dhaka, Jan 6 (IANS) Awami League chief Sheikh Hasina, the daughter of the nation's founding father Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, was sworn in prime minister of Bangladesh for a second time Tuesday following her landslide victory in last month's general election. She was premier previously 1996-2001.

Bangladesh's ninth parliament will have record 64 women

December 31, 2008 at 12:55 PM

Dhaka, Dec 31 (IANS) Bangladesh, where politics is dominated by two former prime ministers Sheikh Hasina and Begum Khaleda Zia, will see a record 64 women sitting in its ninth Jatiya Sangsad (national assembly).

Hasina moving away from secular platform?

December 14, 2008 at 6:19 PM

Dhaka, Dec 14 (IANS) The Bangladesh Awami League (AL) is perceived to be moving away from its secularist political platform so as not to alienate the Muslim majority population in the run-up to the ninth general election due Dec 29, if its latest moves are anything to go by.

Four Muslim legislators retain Delhi seats

December 8, 2008 at 9:31 PM

New Delhi, Dec 8 (IANS) Legislators of all the four Muslim-dominated constituencies of Seelampur, Ballimaran, Matia Mahal and Okhla retained their seats as results of the Delhi assembly elections were declared Monday.

All India Minorities Front announces candidates for assembly elections

November 12, 2008 at 8:53 PM

New Delhi, Nov 12 (ANI): The All India Minorities Front on Wednesday announced the name of six candidates for the upcoming Assembly polls in Delhi.