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List of articles pertaining to Religion
Muslim leaders condemn attack on Taslima
Friday, August 10, 2007 www.dnaindia.com
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Religion
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The Muslim leaders have condemned the attack on Taslima Nasreen and referred to the event as 'shameful' and 'barbaric'. Noted lyricist and author Javed Akhtar said: "The incident was outrageous and shameful. In a civilised society, you have a right to approve or disapprove of anything,"
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MIM issues death threats against Nasreen
Friday, August 10, 2007 justsamachar.com
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Religion
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The Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (MIM) has threatened to behead Taslima Nasreen, if she were to ever return to the city of Hyderabad. The controversial Bangladeshi author was attacked by the legislators and cadres of the MIM earlier. The MIM leader Akbaruddin Owaisi claimed that anyone who commits blasphemy deserved to be beheaded.
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Taslima-Nasreen
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Cleric issues fatwa to blacken Taslima's face
Friday, August 10, 2007 www.ibnlive.com
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Religion
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A fatwa has been issued against controversial Bangladeshi author Taslima Nasreen by a Muslim cleric Noorul Rahman Barkati. The cleric issued the fatwa to blacken the face of the author and also demanded that she be immediately expelled from India. Barkati also claimed that he had offered a reward of Rs 50,000 for anybody who would blacken Taslima's face.
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Dera evasive following murder, rape charges
Thursday, August 02, 2007 www.rediff.com
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Religion
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Following the chargesheet of the Dera Sacha Sauda chief, Baba Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh in the alleged murder and rape cases, the officials of the Dera have been hostile towards journalists, who have been calling them for information.
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Modi govt red-faced as Governor returns Religion Bill
Thursday, August 02, 2007 www.ibnlive.com
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Politics , Religion
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The Gujarat Freedom of Religion Bill of 2003 has been returned to the Assembly for reconsideration by the Gujarat Governor Nawal Kishore Sharma . The Bill was returned on grounds that it violated Article 25 of the Indian Constitution which guarantees all citizens the right to practice, promote and propagate religion of their choice.
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Freedom-Of-Religion-Bill
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Dera chief charged in murder and rape cases
Wednesday, August 01, 2007 www.rediff.com
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Cities , Religion
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The head of the Dera Sacha Sauda, Baba Gurmeet Ram Singh has been charged by the CBI in two murder cases and one rape case.The cases relate to the murder of Dera Manager Ranjit Singh, Sirsa-based journalist Ram Chander Chatterpatti and alleged rape of a disciple.
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Lal Masjid closed indefinitely after suicide attack
Monday, July 30, 2007 sify.com
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Foreign Affairs , Religion
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The Lal Masjid in Pakistan has been sealed off by the Pakistani government following a suicide attack which resulted in the death of 15 people during clashes between Islamic extremists and security forces. Poliemen have set up new checkpoints and cordoned off the area around the Masjid compound. "The mosque will now remain closed for an indefinite period": the Interior Ministry spokesman said.
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Guruvayoor temple amends dress code for women
Friday, July 27, 2007 sify.com
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Religion
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The Sree Krishna Temple in Guruvayoor amended its dress code for women, formerly women were allowed entry in the temple only if they wore saris, however as per the new policy, women can enter the shrine wearing the churidar instead of the traditional sari.
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'Govt desecrated temple by taking away sacred bull' : Temple authorities
Friday, July 27, 2007 sify.com
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Foreign Affairs , Religion
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The authorities of the Skanda Vale Temple have expressed their anger at the authorities for forcibly taking away their sacred bull Shambo to be slaughtered. They termed the act of the Welsh Assembly government as the "most violent and ignorant act of desecration" of the temple. The move of the government came after the community finally lost their High Court fight on Monday.
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American to build Indian 'Vedic Centre'
Tuesday, July 24, 2007 sify.com
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Religion
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An American architect, Alfred J Valerio, who has lived in India for over 30 years wants to build a 'Vedic Centre' in the US, on the lines of the one being constructed more than 100 km from Kolkata.Work on the $40-million project will commence in December, in the Southern Tier area of New York State.
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