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Ramzan fasting to begin on Thursday in Pakistan and India
Pakistan’s Ruet e Hilal (moonsighting) Committee has announced that fasting for Ramzan will begin on Thursday 11th July, with similar news emerging from Indian authorities.
Ramzan start date not yet confirmed in Pakistan and India
The start of Ramzan has not yet been confirmed in Pakistan and India, due to the relevant authorities not sighting the new crescent moon in those countries.
Lootera: An instant classic
Lootera is an instant classic, the type of movie which reminds us of the romance of the cinema, and why it remains one of, if not the greatest, medium through which to tell a story.
Australian Ramadan dates confirmed
The starting date of Ramadan has been announced as Wednesday 10th July in Australia.
Ghanchakkar: Intriguing premise, crazy project?
It is always a shame when you go along to watch a movie which has so much potential, but which falls short of it. Rajkumar Gupta’s latest offering Ghanchakkar is one such experiment.
Muslims worldwide start fasting for Ramadan
Muslims around the world are to start fasting this week for the Islamic calendar month of Ramadan, known in much of the Indian subcontinent as ‘Ramazan’.
Arm wrestling over Nanga Parbat
Authorities are still searching for those responsible for the bloody Nanga Parbat massacre last week which killed eleven civilians, but simply laying the blame isn’t going to make such horrific attacks stop.
An Australian coup
Julia Gillard’s ousting from the prime ministership is an affirmation that Australia’s vicious, toxic culture of bullying is alive and well.
If it’s spice you’re looking for…
My mouth is burning. My eyes are watering. The kebabs on the table in front of me are glaring with their chilli soaked heat, and the curry is burning in its dish, begging me to take in just one more delicious bite. Welcome to Salateen Kebab in Melbourne.
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