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Students take mass oath against untouchability

07-Jul-2015

Kolar, July 7, 2015 Vishwa Kundapura Students took oath against untouchability in Kolar on Tuesday. The Government Pre-University College grounds in Kolar witnessed the gathering of thousands of students on Tuesday to take mass oath to end the social scourge of untouchability. The Dalitara Grihapravesha Rajya Samiti, which has been conducting awareness programmes against eradicating…

Born a Muslim, trained in Hindu scriptures, yogi ‘Sri M’ is on the move

02-Jul-2015

On a padyatra from Kanyakumari to Kashmir, the spiritual leader is currently in Pune. Written by Garima Mishra | Pune | Published on:July 2, 2015 12:40 am He neither reads namaz five times a day nor offers prayers at any temple. But he can recite texts from the Holy Quran as well as the Bhagwad…

Born a Muslim, trained in Hindu scriptures, yogi ‘Sri M’ is on the move

02-Jul-2015

Written by Garima Mishra Pune Published:Jul 2, 2015, 0:40 – See more at: http://indianexpress.com/article/cities/pune/born-a-muslim-trained-in-hindu-scriptures-yogi-sri-m-is-on-the-move/#sthash.KwkoJDWH.rdBT9moi.dpuf He neither reads namaz five times a day nor offers prayers at any temple. But he can recite texts from the Holy Quran as well as the Bhagwad Gita with an equal command. “I am neither a Muslim nor a Hindu,…

Perambalur Smiles as Dalit Trio Get Med Seats

29-Jun-2015

Published: 29th June 2015 06:08 AM TIRUCHY: A year of unrelenting hard work paid rich dividends to three Dalit students from government schools, helping them bag seats in medical colleges. The three students from Perambalur district were among the children chosen for special coaching at Plus Two level under the Super 30 initiative of the…

Muslim pilot takes Hindu kids under wing

27-Jun-2015

Abhinav Garg | TNN | Jun 27, 2015, 01.34 AM IST NEW DELHI: In a city where police and judges often come across brutal crimes done in the name of property or inheritance, a Muslim couple’s bid to raise two Hindu orphans has earned praise from the Delhi high court. Moved by what it termed…

Religious harmony:Hindus in UP district to observe Ramzan fast

18-Jun-2015

Lucknow (UP), Jun 18, 2015, (PTI): At a time when controversy over performing yoga is on, a group of Hindus in Uttar Pradesh’s Mahoba district has decided to observe Roza (fast) with their Muslim neighbours during the holy month of Ramzan starting tomorrow. “We have decided to observe fast with our Muslim brothers from tomorrow…

Muslims Help Hindus To Organise Mata Kheer Bhawani Fair In Jammu And Kashmir.

15-Jun-2015

Now, That’s India For You! Mugdha Kapoor June 15, 2015 India is a country of many religions, it is culturally diverse and its strength lies in its diversity. The many traditions, customs, languages, scripts, dialects make one nation, that is – India. This unity in diversity was at display in J&K when at an annual…

Retired Muslim teacher helps build Saraswati temple in school

10-Jun-2015

Children of Marida village near Nadiad lovingly call him Abdul Chacha, a retired school teacher who is also known for his teaching and the life lessons he gives to his students. In a rare gesture, this teacher, Abdul Vora, constructed goddess Saraswati temple within the village school premises for the children to be inspired. “I…

Muslim man sings praises of Hindu deities

04-Jun-2015

Jun 04 2015 : The Times of India (Mumbai) MUSIC & THE MAKER – Sandhya Soman Mumbai: In life and in football, balance is everything.Shaikh Riyazoddin Abdul Gani would add a Maharashtrian folk art to this list. For years he has balanced a water-filled kalash on his head on stage. Gani would then sing soulful…