Dubai’s new pull – ‘begging festival’

Last Updated: Friday, August 10, 2012, 14:50

With the holy month of Ramzan being observed with full fervour, during which devout Muslims give generous alms (Zakaat), scores see an opportunity to make a quick buck.

Five people killed in Pak fire

Last Updated: Monday, July 30, 2012, 11:09

Five persons were killed and 12 more injured when a fire erupted in the studio of a private TV channel in this eastern Pakistani city early Monday.

Bitter row over humble samosa in Pakistan

Last Updated: Thursday, July 26, 2012, 12:20

Pakistanis will have to shell out more for samosas following a Supreme Court ruling, a move that has left a leading Pakistani daily wondering whether it was the "court`s best use of time".

Chechens not fighting in Syria: Kadyrov

Last Updated: Monday, July 23, 2012, 19:34

Around 16,000 people have died in Syria since the start of the almost 17-month uprising against President Bashar al-Assad, the UN says.

Muslims in Kerala observe Ramzan fast

Last Updated: Saturday, July 21, 2012, 11:17

Muslims are the second-largest religious community in Kerala after Hindus.

Ramzan, holy month of fasting, begins

Last Updated: Saturday, July 21, 2012, 10:10

Ramzan, the holy month of fasting for Muslims, began on Saturday.

Ramzan from Sunday

Last Updated: Friday, July 20, 2012, 21:24

Ramzan, the holy month of fasting for Muslims, will begin from Sunday as the new moon was not sighted this evening, Shahi Imam of Fatehpuri mosque here announced today.

Ramzan, the holy month, to begin from July 20

Last Updated: Wednesday, July 18, 2012, 13:55

The Muslim holy month of Ramzan will begin from July 20, 2012. As per Muslim belief, Ramzan or Ramadan is a perfect form of spiritual purification for everyone.