by MRN | Nov 1, 2013 | World
India may not have had diplomatic ties with Israel but New Delhi quietly sought and got arms from Tel Aviv as it prepared to go to war with Pakistan in 1971, a book has revealed. The book, 1971, by scholar Srinath Raghavan offers fresh insights into the 14-day war...
by MRN | Oct 15, 2013 | Press Releases
Eid-ul-Adha 2013 All praise to the Almighty for blessing us with Eid-ul-Adha on Wednesday, 16 October 2013. As with everything in Islam we celebrate this joyous occasion with the remembrance and worship of Allah. Eid-ul-Adha is a time when we are made to dwell...
by MRN | Aug 12, 2013 | World
The festival of Eid al-Fitr is celebrated by Muslims around the world. It marks the end of Ramadan, the holy month of fasting and praying. 1. Panama City, Panama CARLOS JASSO / Reuters A boy is seen during a morning prayer session to celebrate Eid al-Fitr at the Santa...
by MRN | Jan 1, 2013 | Uncategorized
The only thing that surprised me when I heard that the Algerian kidnappers had called for the release of Dr Aafia Siddiqui was that it hadn’t happened sooner. Don’t get me wrong, as a former hostage myself, there is no way I condone the actions of what has unfolded in...
