Muslim community

A homework on Islam draws ire in Virginia county; schools shut

A Riverheads High School teacher had asked students to complete an assignment that included practicing calligraphy and writing a Muslim statement of faith.

Dec 18, 2015, 16:06 PM IST

Kamlesh Tiwari row: Muslim community's protest turns ugly with pro-Islamic State, Pakistan slogans

Several people from the Muslim community were found raising pro-Islamic State slogans.

Dec 12, 2015, 21:43 PM IST

Only 57% Americans against Donald Trump's anti-Muslim agenda – Guess who is intolerant?

A majority of Americans may have rejected Donald Trump`s proposal to temporarily ban the entry of Muslim immigrants into the US, but the Republican presidential hopeful has found support on the issue from GOP voters.

Dec 11, 2015, 15:03 PM IST

Sikh woman in US had to show her breast pump to prove she's not a terrorist

In an emotional Facebook post, Valarie Kaur shares that she was boarding a plane to Los Angeles when a white man behind her in line raised concerns over her behaviour.

Dec 05, 2015, 15:19 PM IST

In speech, Mayor tells Muslims they make NYC stronger

Mayor Bill de Blasio has praised the contribution of Muslims to New York City in a speech at an Islamic community center.

Dec 05, 2015, 10:22 AM IST

Islamic State pledges to wage war against India, says PM Modi radicalising people against Muslims

The ISIS through its official publication has for the first time discussed the political scenario in India.

Dec 02, 2015, 19:00 PM IST

Muslim man worships Goddess Durga after being blessed with girl child

It's not so long ago when some fringe elements had demanded to keep one community away from the Garba pandals during Navaratras, citing religious affiliations. Little did they know then that true devotion sees no such bars.

Oct 16, 2015, 18:04 PM IST

Opposition to uniform civil code an 'insult' to judiciary: VHP

 VHP on Wednesday said opposition to the introduction of a uniform civil code in the country was an "insult" to the judiciary, and alleged that Congress was doing so for its vote bank politics.

Oct 14, 2015, 22:47 PM IST

Muslims in Varanasi will not immerse tazia in Ganga river

A section of Muslim community here has said they will not immerse their tazia in Ganga river in the upcoming Muharram festival and will adhere to the High Court's ban order for immersion of idols and religious items in the river.

Oct 09, 2015, 21:08 PM IST

Muslims should sacrifice their sons instead of animals on Eid: BJP leader

BJP's Indore MLA Usha Thakur has stirred up a hornet's nest when she advised Muslim community to either sacrifice their sons or give up the practice of sacrificing innocent animals on the occasion of Eid al-Adha.

Sep 25, 2015, 17:51 PM IST