Shaikh Azizur Rahman Archive
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Oct 28, 2010
India decides against filing sedition charges against the acclaimed writer Arundhati Roy for remarks on Kashmir. Read Article India to close chapter on author Roy's case
Oct 20, 2010
One of the two drivers of an Indian train that rammed into the rear of another train stopped at a station, killing about 70 passengers in eastern India three months ago, had traces of ethyl alcohol in his remains, according to a toxicology report, a newspaper in Kolkata reported yesterday. Read Article Train driver drank before Indian crash that killed 70
Oct 12, 2010
Muslim leaders believe a campaign to reclaim two mosques in north India is a political ploy that could spark communal tensions. Read Article Hindus in India claim two more mosques
Oct 01, 2010
Threat of violence recedes, but Muslim leaders are disappointed by ruling that paves way for Hindu temple where mosque was destroyed. Read Article Judges divide Ayodhya holy site
Sep 23, 2010
Demolition of Babri mosque in Ayodhya in 1992 led to three months of rioting in which thousands were killed. New Delhi fears similar clashes now. Read Article Ministers appeal for calm before court ruling on mosque site destroyed by Hindus
Aug 21, 2010
Hindus under investigation for terrorism offences are treated far more softly by India's media than Muslims in the same position, they say. Read Article Hindus fare better than Muslims in Indian 'terrorism' coverage: activists
Aug 13, 2010
Food minister says wastage of millions of tonnes in state-run warehouses was "shameful" and efforts were on to build additional granaries. Read Article Indian farmer's group rebuked over tonnes of wasted grain
Aug 13, 2010
The British medical publication Lancet Infectious Diseases say the new superbug entered the UK from India. Read Article India rejects NDM-1 link to Britain
Aug 07, 2010
An orphanage for HIV-positive children in India operated out of three rooms until a hefty donation from the Emirates Airline Foundation built a bigger facility. Read Article Emirates Airline Foundation pays for new orphanage
Aug 03, 2010
Two state governments reveal details of a weapons-buyback and job-training program that will attempt to tackle Maoist violence. Read Article India offers Maoist rebels cash for weapons
