Politics
Dubai eyes another first–Capital of Islamic economy
EMIRATE SETS 3-YEAR TARGET TO BECOME THE CENTRE OF FAST GROWING GLOBAL ISLAMIC FINANCE MARKET
October, 5, 2013
DUBAI–After establishing itself as the virtual business and...
Unified GCC work contract for housemaids soon
RIGHTS OF EMPLOYERS, EMPLOYEES TO BE PROTECTED
JEDDAH — The GCC has decided to introduce a joint work contract for housemaids next year. The bloc’s...
Singing soulful ghazals to a gunner
All three shared loves of the subcontinent–Ghazals, Urdu and cricket—stand defeated. All we exchange these days are belligerent backpackers, dreaded demarches, and heated TV...
No Kargil-like situation: Indian Army chief
October 5, 2013
NEW DELHI – Indian Army chief General Bikram Singh has dismissed the suggestion that a Kargil-like situation has developed in Keran sector...
Shinde’s concern for Muslims is rather late in the day
Although the Home Minister’s letter is apparently electorally motivated, the issue he has raised is grounded in reality
By Dr Ram Puniyani
In his letter to all the...