To give, first get to know: Why India’s everyday generosity matters more than everIndia witnesses widespread everyday giving, with households contributing billions annually. While generosity is abundant, most gifts are ad...
21 May, 2026, 11.34 PM IST
View: Rupee at 100 will be a harsh check on India’s ambitionsRupee fall: In a serious twist, India's currency is on a steep decline, echoing previous economic upheavals. A mix of global influences and...
04 Apr, 2026, 07.24 AM IST
Himachal mosques dispute: Bandh observed in several towns, people demand verification of outsidersShops in several Himachal Pradesh towns remained closed on Saturday during a two-hour bandh to protest unauthorised mosque constructions an...
14 Sep, 2024, 07.14 PM IST
Resul Pookutty denounces ‘The Kerala Story’, starts counter narrative of brotherhood with hashtag #MyKeralaStory'The Kerala Story' has received major backlash for stirring communal hatred. However, it went on to become a commercial success.
09 May, 2023, 01.56 PM IST
SC's 1993 order to pay remuneration to Imams is in 'violation of Constitution': Information commissionerThe Central Information Commission has said the 1993 Supreme Court order allowing remuneration to imams in mosques was in "violation of the...
26 Nov, 2022, 12.33 PM IST
Raj Thackeray urges PM Modi to bring Uniform Civil Code, population control lawAmid the controversy over an AIMIM leader's recent visit to Mughal ruler Aurangzeb's tomb in Aurangabad city of Maharashtra, the MNS leader...
22 May, 2022, 02.38 PM IST
What are income tax benefits available on donations made?Donations made to help people tide over the covid-19 pandemic can help you save income tax as well. Here is a look at how Section 80G of th...
04 Mar, 2022, 04.45 PM IST
Keep doctors, suspected patients at religious institutions' premises: Employees' body to Delhi govtEarlier this week, Kejriwal had said that all departments have been directed to stop all expenses except salary of employees. He had said t...
11 Apr, 2020, 03.40 PM IST
Germany debates 'mosque tax' to replace foreign fundingSeveral of Germany's 16 states had also signalled support in principle for the idea which would mirror Germany's voluntary Christian "churc...
12 May, 2019, 06.25 PM IST
Mamata Banerjee's wish: Modi's chest swells to 112 inches"He has a good figure, I want it to get better; I will be happy if 56-inch becomes 112-inch. I want everybody to be in good health," said M...
06 May, 2019, 07.09 PM IST
Border commercial tax checkposts in 22 states abolished after GST rolloutThese states include both NDA-ruled ones and those by the opposition, indicating a broad-based intent to implement the GST.
04 Jul, 2017, 12.19 AM IST
No religion-based distinction under GST: Government"There are some messages going around in the social media stating that the temple trusts have to pay the GST while the churches and mosques...
03 Jul, 2017, 09.55 PM IST
Arvind Kejriwal hugs Kapil Sibal at Eid functionDonning a skull cap, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal Tuesday attended an Eid Milad-un-Nabi function here. He also warmly embraced unio...
14 Jan, 2014, 09.23 PM IST
Namaz and puja for Uttarakhand flood victims in KanpurCitizens have extended their condolences for the deceased with taking out candle-light vigils and praying for peace for the victims.
22 Jun, 2013, 04.19 PM IST
- Muslim Law Board demands amendment to RTE and other Bills
All India Muslim Personal Law Board demanded immediate amendment to the Right to Education Act, Wakf Bill and Direct Taxes Code Bill among ...
19 Jun, 2012, 04.48 PM IST
- Ajmer: Beyond the dargah
There are other places of interest in Ajmer for those who want to do more than just pay their respects to the saint, as Arjun Kumar discove...
02 Jun, 2011, 04.15 AM IST
- Islam controversies cast shadow over 9/11 events
A day of mourning for nearly 3,000 Sept 11 victims began with moments of silence and tears near ground zero, as observers braced for protes...
12 Sep, 2010, 01.03 AM IST