George 'Butler' Bush, What are You Serving?

SOROOR AHMED says that frequent visits of Musharraf and Karzai to Washington D.C. smacks of something fishy that is being cooked up there which may produce unexpected changes in that region....

Olive the Blessed Tree

The olives, like the dates, holds great value in ancient and modern cultures. The dove holding an olive branch in its mouth has become a universal symbol of peace. It is said to have originated in the story of Prophet Noah (peace be upon him). The do...

Muslim Case Goes By Default: Why?

Are we having a weak-kneed dispensation at the Centre? If not, there is little evidence of its spine. Following the renewed confidence gained at the recent Congress Chief Ministers’ conclave at Nainital, the Prime Minister is legitimately expec...

BJP Regime in MP Harasses Judiciary

PERVEZ BARI reports how the activists of a ‘communal force’, apparently unhappy over denial of bail to some of their leaders, allegedly attacked the judges with the help of the district administration....

Fasting is a Shield Against the Fire of Hell

There are five important duties in Islam that are considered the pillars of Islam. After Salat (five-time prayers) the second most important religious duty of a believer is fasting (Saum) for consecutive one month every year as pointed out in Holy ...