Millions of Hindus across the world will today celebrate Ganesh Chaturthi, the anniversary of the rebirth of Lord Ganesha.
Hindus celebrate Ganesh Chaturthi
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Madras Cafe treads many fine lines
Madras Cafe is a film which treads many fine lines, and too often it wobbles and comes unstuck.
Submarine tragedy mars India’s 66th birthday
India’s Independence Day has been marred by an explosion of a naval submarine in Mumbai early yesterday.
Pakistan celebrates its 66th birthday
Independent Pakistan celebrates its birthday today, marking the 66th year of its existence as a separate state for Muslims in the subcontinent.
Friday Eid for Pakistan and India
The date of Eid ul-Fitr 2013 (1434) has been announced as Friday 9th August for Muslims in Pakistan and India, bringing to an end the holy fasting month of Ramadan.
Muslims across Australia celebrate Eid ul-Fitr
Muslims across Australia will celebrate Eid ul-Fitr tomorrow, marking the conclusion of the holy fasting month of Ramadan.
Eid announced for Thursday in Australia
The date of Eid ul-Fitr 2013 (1434) has been announced as Thursday 8th August, bringing to an end the holy fasting month of Ramadan.
Shab-e-Qadr signals the final few days of Ramadan
Muslims across much of the world will tonight will mark Shab-e-Qadr, the “night of power” on which the Noble Qur’an is believed to have first been revealed.
Playing in the water: Australian society’s parallel universe
The Australian government’s decision to resettle all refugees who arrive by boat in Papua New Guinea is confounding, but scratch the surface and we find a trifle of lies, ignorance, money and grubby politics.