NEW DELHI: More than 90 citizens, who identify themselves as progressive Muslim activists, intellectuals and women’s rights advocates, have strongly opposed what they cited as the “ill-conceived” nationwide ‘Save India, Save Shariat’ campaign launched by All India Muslim Personal Law Board (AIMPLB) last week.In a statement, they have called upon all progressive forces, civil society…
Helen Keller in 1888 vacationing in Cape Cod (Wiki) For many travellers, the idea of adventure begins with a destination, a far away mountain or an unexplored beach, an unfamiliar city or a long road journey. But for Helen Keller, travelling anywhere was an adventure. For her, it was never simply about reaching a new…
PM Modi marks 25 years as head of government, says ‘I bow before people’ NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday addressed the ‘Viksit Bharat Sankalp Sabha’ programme organised to mark 25 years of his public service, first as Gujarat chief minister and later as the country’s prime minister. People welcomed PM Modi on…
Before Hollywood and global fame, Jennifer Lopez once slept at dance studio while pursuing her career: ‘I was homeless before I got famous’Photo: Jennifer Lopez/ Instagram Jennifer Lopez’s early career transition from the Bronx to Hollywood involved a period of sacrifice that she later described as being technically homeless. The singer and actress came from…
Rishikanth is one of the emerging faces in Tamil cinema who has taken a long and unconventional route to becoming a lead actor. Unlike many actors who enter the entertainment industry through established film connections, he started from scratch by creating comedy sketches online before gradually finding a footing in films. He went on to…
Galatians 6:9 emphasizes the need for persistence in doing good without expecting immediate results. While discouragement may arise from a lack of appreciation, it should not change one’s commitment to goodness. Acts of kindness can yield value in unexpected areas, strengthening relationships and personal growth. This commitment does not require endless sacrifices, and sometimes rest…
SRINAGAR: Chief minister Omar Abdullah brought Friday an assembly resolution seeking restoration of full statehood for J&K, but an autonomy reference ignited a BJP backlash, with its members ripping up copies amid anti-national chants directed at the governing National Conference (NC).The contentious reference came as the document cited an autonomy resolution passed by the assembly…
General:Home takes centre stage today. Your mother’s support or blessing can bring emotional comfort, and domestic plans move with better flow than usual. The Moon favors family warmth, home improvements, and property. Venus is your ruler and can bring pleasure to the small conveniences of life. You might suddenly be thinking of creating a space…
BENGALURU: Singeetham Srinivasa Rao, who died in Chennai on Saturday aged 95, had a career that spanned more than seven decades of Indian cinema. He entered films in 1954 as an apprentice to legendary Telugu filmmaker KV Reddy, assisting him on Donga Ramudu and Mayabazar.From those early days on the sets of a Telugu classic,…
