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. . Some of the many ahadith about the teachings of Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) and his persona and demeanour: Narrated Ibn 'Umar: Allah's Apostle (Prophet Muhammad pbuh) said: Islam is based on (the following) five (principles): 1. To testify that none has the right to be worshipped but Allah and Muhammad is Allah's Apostle. 2. To offer the (compulsory congregational) prayers dutifully and perfectly

I had been to an exhibition. It was based on make the best of the waste. I looked at the creativity of the talented people. Mats from plastic, envelopes, wall hangings, flowers etc were beautifully made. I moved around. Then after a while I reached home. Sister asked, “Did you bring my medicines?” “Oh no I forgot”, I said. She said angrily, “Oh you are such a waste. Fit for nothing.” I silently

Here is the island of the most magnificent flora and fauna and the basaltic rocks. Yes we are talking about the St.Marys Island - a bunch of four islands quite near to Udupi and Mangalore and a great tourist attraction these days. The northernmost island is about a square mile in area and not more than 250 yards in width. It has a coconut grove, which makes it the shadiest island of the group and

South-East Asia has its own bag of surprises and tucked away in a small little bundle is the bustling metropolis of Singapore. Although the country is small with a few islands around it, the city offers a whole life time’s experience of indulging in fun, food, music, travel and many other outrageous activities. Singapore is well connected by air with Air-India flying most of the routes from India

In a party dominated by veterans, Krishna Byre Gowda has evolved impressively as a young Congress leader and has carved a niche for himself with his active participation in the party’s struggles and activities. He has a master's degree (M.A) from the School of International Service, American University,Washington D.C. and achieved an enviable feat when he became one of the youngest MLAs with a

The report on church attacks in the state submitted by Justice BK Somashekhar has come as ‘yet another’ disgraceful development, as far as the current political and social scenario is concerned. Some had expected it, some hadn’t, especially after the interim report hinted that the Commission was on course to catching the saffron contingent by its neck. Protests have sparked off in various parts of

We stand at the threshold today witnessing corruption like never before, every morning while I put on the news channel, all I get to see is, the scams in all their courageous glory, the murders to which there is no explanations & the crimes that try to be covered, thanks to the so called powerful politicians. We are links of a great past to an uncertain future. Will we ever get out for the ruins

No wonder that nowadays we see lots of surprises and conspiracies in the world of politics. We have been well-informed and warned by many scholars about the wicked practices of politics. However, knowingly or unknowingly we are so much mixed up with this wicked system of politics that we accept it without questioning or bothering. Since we all claim to be the followers of any religion or belief we

I happened to read this article of Smruti koppikar in Outlook magazine titled ‘A metropolis is shamed’ speaking about the harassment and torture of Dalits in India, which still continues even after several decades of Independence. It is shameful that such atrocities still continue despite socio-cultural movement of the Dalits and their struggles against untouchability. Dalit women bear the brunt

I had joined a new tution class. After settling down on one of my benches, I smiled at my bench mate. To get better acquainted with her I asked what her name was, instead she enquired about my religion. I responded I love eating the burger, the one which she had right then. She kept mum. I continued, “You love your family?” She said, yes, I do. I replied, “I love my family too, just like you do.”