Month: March 2014

Division of mankind in the name of religion intolerable

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Governor Uttarkhand Dr. Aziz Qureshi said some communal forces and terrorist elements want to establish fascist system by misusing religion. We have to combat such communal forces said Dr. Qureshi while addressing the Sadbhavna Sandesh Programme hosted by Siasat daily at Mahboob Husain Jigar Hall on Thursday. Addressing the youth he said ‘the future historian, with a pen in his hand, is reviewing your accomplishments observing what role you have played to combat communalism and terrorism.’

Beware! Kittens can transmit TB bacteria

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In a first-ever incident of a feline-human disease transmission, cats have passed tuberculosis (TB) to two people in Britain.

The infection was passed to each of the patients during an unprecedented outbreak of the disease among cats in Newbury, Berkshire.

“These are the first documented cases of cat-to-human transmission,” Dilys Morgan of Public Health England was quoted as saying.

Two other cat owners have been infected with a dormant form of bovine TB, said a Daily Mail report.

Indian American scientist finds why cholesterol worsens in winter

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Cholesterol levels usually go up in colder months – a trend that may be driven by behavioural changes that occur with the changing seasons, new research by an Indian American researcher shows.

While previous studies have shown that heart attacks and heart-related deaths increase during the winter, researchers at Johns Hopkins’ Ciccarone Center for the Prevention of Heart Disease were interested in finding out whether cholesterol parameters might follow a similar pattern.

Chicken Stuffed Buns Recipe

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Ingredients

Active dry yeast: 1 tbsp
Warm water: 2 tbsps
Milk: 1/2 cup
Salt to taste
Vegetable oil: 1/2 cup
Maida: 2 1/4 cups (all purpose flour)
Sugar: 2 tbsps
Egg: 1, beaten
Egg white: 1, for egg wash
White sesame seeds: for sprinkling
Chicken Stuffing
Shredded Chicken: 1 1/2 cups (cooked)
Onion: 2 (finely chopped)
Ginger garlic paste: 1 tsp
Red chili powder: 1 tsp
Coriander powder: 1 1/2 tsps
Cumin powder: pinch
Garam Masala powder: pinch
Salt to taste

“Mobile Cancer Clinic” for early detection of cancer

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HCG Foundation in collaboration with Infosys Foundation launched “Mobile Cancer Clinic,” for early detection of cancer in the City on Thursday.

The mobile clinic was inaugurated by Sudha Murthy, Chairperson of Infosys Foundation. The clinic will have a doctor, nurse and paramedical staff and is equipped with mammography, ultrasound system, X–ray system, pathology and a lab will start by providing cancer care in North Karnataka.

Justice Mudgal welcomes SC order on IPL report, hopes Gavaskar will do justice

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Former Justice Mukul Mudgal, whose independent probe committee carried out a four-month long investigation into corruption in the Indian Premier League (IPL), on Friday welcomed the orders passed by the Supreme Court to appoint former Indian cricket captain and commentator as the interim president of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI).

Justice Mudgal said that the apex court had acted correctly on the matter, and hoped that Gavaskar would be able to do justice to the new role that he has acquired.

SC appoints Gavaskar as interim BCCI president, says no ban on CSK, Rajasthan Royals

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The Supreme Court on Friday asked former Indian cricket captain and commentator Sunil Gavaskar to discharge the role of interim president of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) for the duration of the seventh edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL), and also said there would be no ban on the participation of the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and the Rajasthan Royals (RR) in that tournament.

Aamir Khan writes to Election Commission, Clarify not supporting Aam Aadmi party

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Superstar Aamir Khan has written a letter to the Election Commission (EC) clarifying that he is not endorsing any particular political party, including the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP).

Apparently, it was brought to Aamir’s notice that a social campaign doing the rounds that he was supporting AAP.

Some candidates of AAP allegedly took to twitter and used Aamir’s image in one of their campaign posters, claiming that the 49-year-old ‘Dhoom 3’ star was supporting their party.

In view of this, Aamir has written to the EC clarifying that he is not endorsing any particular political party.

Rupee touches 60 Vs dollar after 8 months

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The rupee touched the 60-mark against the dollar after a gap of eight months in early trade today on fresh selling of the US currency by exporters and banks due to persistent foreign capital inflows.

The rupee touched the 60-mark against the dollar after a gap of eight months in early trade today on fresh selling of the US currency by exporters and banks due to persistent foreign capital inflows.

The domestic unit resumed higher at 60.18 per dollar as against the yesterday’s closing level of 60.31 at the Interbank Foreign Exchange (Forex) Market.

Facebook to deliver internet from the sky!

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As the popular social networking site Facebook goes on an acquisition spree, its founder Mark Zuckerberg now has plans to make it more sci-fi in the near future.

In the latest post, he has revealed that drones, satellites and lasers are being developed at Facebook’s connectivity lab to deliver the internet to “the next 3 billion people” in underdeveloped countries.

IM top man Akhtar was planning terror strike in Delhi: Police

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Indian Mujahideen’s top operative Tehseen Akhtar alias Monu was planning to carry out a terror strike in the national capital with the help of his associates, the Delhi Police has told a court here.

The Special Cell of Delhi Police stated this while seeking remand of Akhtar, one of the alleged masterminds of string of terror attacks in the country. Akhtar is presently in police custody till April 2.

Reverted Muslim Iffath Fatima offered further Rs. 1 lakh

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Siasat daily and its editor Mr. Zahed Ali Khan have dedicated themselves to the service of humanity, irrespective of religion and faith. They fully enjoy the support of readers of Siasat in their philanthropic activities.

Dr. Iffath Fatima (birth name Padma Reddy) embraced Islam in 2005. She met with an accident in 2011 near Attapur following which one of her legs had to be amputated. In 2013 her other leg was also severed because the infection had spread to it too.

Sub-Inspector held for blackmailing and allegedly trying to rape girl

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A Sub-Inspector was detained for allegedly trying to rape a college girl in a lodge at Belgaum on Thursday evening.

The accused has been identified as A K Nadaf, attached to the Khade Bazaar police station, Belgaum.

According to sources, the victim Aruna (name changed), is an II PUC science student, hails from Karwar was allegedly being blackmailed by Nadaf into having a physical relationship with him. He had allegedly raped her six times in different lodges in the past, by threatening her. He was caught trying to rape her a seventh time.

Made in India bamboo floor tiles to make EU market debut soon

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India’s first Bamboo Park in Tripura, set up last year to recognise and encourage bamboo-based artisans, will soon start exporting its bamboo floor tiles to European countries.

After facing many hurdles and trials, production finally started this month and in the next three months, the production for the international markets will start as well.

Assistant General Manager of the Bamboo Park, Sanjoy Singh, said the quality of bamboo tiles at their factory is similar to that of wood floorings.

Dwarf pink planet found lurking on fringes of our solar system

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Scientists have discovered a dwarf pink planet located beyond the known edge of our Solar System.

The known Solar System can be divided into three parts: the rocky planets like Earth, which are close to the Sun; the gas giant planets, which are further out; and the frozen objects of the Kuiper belt, which lie just beyond Neptune’s orbit. Beyond this, there appears to be an edge to the Solar System where only one object, Sedna, was previously known to exist for its entire orbit.

Three quarters of universe made up of mysterious dark energy, say cosmologists

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Cosmologists believe that some three quarters of the universe are made up of a mysterious dark energy which would explain its accelerated expansion.

The truth is that they do not know what it could be, therefore they put forward possible solutions.

One is the existence of quintessence, an invisible gravitating agent that instead of attracting, repels and accelerates the expansion of the cosmos. From the Classical World until the Middle Ages, this term has referred to the ether or fifth element of nature, together with earth, fire, water and air.

Waqf Board mulls case against mutawalli of Dargah Yousufain

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Special Officer Waqf Board Shaikh Mohammed Iqbal said that it has been decided to register case against mutawalli of Dargah Hazrat Yousufain in Central Crime Station (CCS) as primary investigations have proved charges of embezzlement. He told the journalists that suspension of mutawalli Faisal Ali Shah has been extended. Tenants revealed that the mutawalli collected Rs. 1.54 crore from them as advance for which no receipts were given. Apart from that 2.58 lakh were donated by the devotees and 2.11 lakh were collected as rents.

Pak special court rejects all Musharraf’s petitions during treason trial

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A special court in Pakistan has dismissed all applications filed by former president Pervez Musharraf’s lawyers.

The move comes on Thursday during the hearing of the treason case against Musharraf.

According to the Express Tribune, at the end of the day, the court maintained its earlier order regarding Musharraf’s appearance, whether voluntary or enforced, in court on March 31 when formal high treason charges will be framed against him.

In a written order signed by Justice Faisal, the special court dismissed all applications by Musharraf’s lawyers.

1600s book that claims women have ‘infinite multitude of defects’ up for grabs

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A 17th century book, which claimed that women have an infinite multitude of defects, is going under the hammer for an estimated 300 pounds at Duke’s Auctioneers of Dorchester.

The book, titled The Art How To Known Men, likened males to a lion, with large mouths, thick hair and hard and ‘musculous flesh’ and claimed that women have a fair appearance which hide traits like weakness, jealousy, distrust and ungratefulness, Metro.co.uk reported.

Muslims and Lok Sabha elections in Gujarat

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The State of Gujarat was formed on May 1st, 1960, along with Maharashtra as a result of the Samyukta Maharashtra and Mahagujarat Movement through the division of Bombay State. Therefore, the Gujarat State was formed after first two general elections of 1952 and 1957.

Although the State had a Muslim population of 8-9 per cent (1962 – 2004), the Muslim politics revolved around just one seat of Braoch although Banaskantha and Ahmedabad were other seats won by a Muslim candidate.

`Shimmer` make-up trending this season

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Fashion forecasters have predicted that the `shimmer` make-up trend set at Milan Fashion Week will make waves on Indian runways as well.

Celebrity make-up artist and Lakme expert Daniel Bauer said that shimmer embodies mystery and allure and the metallic bold hues in dual tones give the ultimate shine and finish, making it a creative delight for any make-up artist.

Actress Sonakshi Sinha, who was the showstopper at Manish Malhotra’s show, said that if you have great skin, highlight your best features with shimmer.

Crime In Hyderabad (28.3.2014)

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40-days-old bride ends life
(Siasat News): A newly wedded bride committed suicide in Saeedabad. It is said that the deceased Haritha, 18, who got married just 40 days ago took the extreme step, as she was upset with the constant harassment of her husband and mother-in-law.

He husband Veera Kumar was a vegetable seller and has been residing at Subramanium colony in Saeedabad. On March 25, Haritha poured kerosene on her body and set herself ablaze.

Women fake orgasms to turn themselves on

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A new study has revealed that some women fake orgasms during sex in order to increase their own arousal.

According to the researchers of Temple University and Kenyon College, women were more likely to fake orgasms to turn themselves on, rather than to end sex, the Independent reported.

The study also revealed that the most common reason for faking an orgasm was altruism and women said that they did not want to hurt their sexual partner’s feelings.

Congress struck a fine balance but BJP doesn’t field a single Muslim in UP

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The two national parties in Uttar Pradesh — BJP and Congress — have taken up very much different strategies to enter the poll fray.

Congress has struck a fine balance, fielding almost an equal number of Muslims, OBCs, Dalits, Brahmins and Thakurs whereas the BJP list exudes an over-dependence on OBC candidates with one-third seats going to them. Hardly giving a thought to make amends for its pro-Hindu image, BJP has not given even a single symbolic ticket to a Muslim.

TRUTHFULNESS

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Truthfulness is very closely related to trustworthiness and can perhaps be regarded as its twin quality. Like trustworthiness, it was also the second distinguishing feature of our Prophet, sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam, as he was called ‘As-Sadiq’ (the truthful) for his immaculate truthfulness. Similar to trustworthiness, it is intertwined with Islamic faith (‘iman). It is inconceivable that a believer (Muslim) will not be truthful, or that a liar can be a believer.

In terms of graveness and abomination, the Holy Qur’an equates telling lies to worshiping idols. In Surah Hajj, it says: