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Millions of Kanwarias and an arduous journey of faithThe annual Kanwar pilgrimage taken up during the Shravan month (July-August) is one of the toughest pilgrimages in north India on all holy occasions mentioned in the Hindu almanac. Millions of Lord Shiva devotees, popularly known as Kanwarias, visit Haridwar and during their return, they carry Kanwars, [...]

Dr Prakash and Mandakini Amte win Magsaysay award Renowned Indian social activist Baba Amte’s son, Dr Prakash Amte and his wife Dr Mandakini Amte have been awarded with the Ramon Magsaysay Award for community leadership for the year 2008. Dr Prakash Amte and his wife, also known as Mandatai, have been awarded in recognition to [...]

Australian Muslim drivers refuse to carry blind and disabled passengersMuslim taxi drivers in Australia are refusing to carry blind and disabled passengers with guide dogs – because their religion tells them the animals are “unclean”.    Send article as PDF   

Foreign pupils who miss class to be reportedForeign students who miss ten classes in a row will be reported to the Government under plans to curb illegal immigration. Universities and colleges will have to keep records of non-EU students and alert authorities if they miss ten university tutorials or two weeks of a course at [...]

Why CNN-IBN did not telecast ‘cash-for-vote’ stingWhy have we not telecast the story so far? Quite simply, we have chosen not to telecast the story yet because we did not feel that the story was complete. Credible journalism is based on accuracy not speed, facts not sensationalism, reportage not allegations and assumptions. Our rigorous editorial [...]

‘Sun-eating dragon’ returns on FridayThe Earth, the Sun and the Moon will align in a celestial ballet on Friday, rewarding China, where the first record of an eclipse was made more than 4,000 years ago, with a dazzling show.    Send article as PDF   

Opinion – Solution to terrorismOne solution to the problem is tough posture of government. After every attack the eco system of the terrorists should be disturbed. Supporters of the terrorists should be identified and detained, sympathizers should be asked to abandon their views. Encounters – if needed – should be pursued. If this cannot … [...]

Sixth ceasefire violation in 3 weeksAround 15 Pakistani army personnel crossed the border in the Nowgaon sector of Kupwara district on Monday (July 28) afternoon. Indian troops came under heavy fire from across the LoC, when a patrol was moving fom one observation post to another. The Pakistani soliders demanded that the Indian observation … [...]

Amarnath land row: Curfew continues in JammuIndefinite curfew continued here Monday as other major towns and cities of the Jammu region observed shutdown for the fifth consecutive day against the Amarnath land transfer order revocation.    Send article as PDF   

TLOHC Reviews Writing Contest, Enter to Win Cool Cashes & Gems!PKVE is holding a The Legacy of Holy Castle Review Writing Contest for all TLOHC Fans. The review can be for a specific part of the game or about TLOHC in general. The contest will only run for a month so submit your entries as [...]