Muslims drifting towards BJP in Gujarat, says Muslim leader

RAJKOT – If newly elected corporator Babi Sama is to be believed, Muslims of Gujarat are shedding their antipathy to the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).

The first Muslim woman to be elected on BJP ticket in the just held municipal corporation elections, Sama is convinced that there is a change of heart in the …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Muslims drifting towards BJP in Gujarat, says Muslim leader.

Mahasaptami Puja begins amid drum beats

KOLKATA – People thronged Durga Puja “pandals” here Thursday to offer prayers on Mahasaptami.

Women, clad in new sarees, were seen offering “pushpanjali” (special offerings to the goddess) amid the beats of “dhak” (local drums).
Durga Puja, the five-day autumn festival beginning with Shashti and ending with Dussehra, is being held with great passion … Read this article on Gaea Times at : Mahasaptami Puja begins amid drum beats.

Rains may mar Durga Puja festivities in Kolkata

KOLKATA – City dwellers would face tough time during Durga Puja as there are chances of moderate rainfall during the festival, a weatherman predicted Wednesday.

Due to formation of a depression over the Bay of Bengal there are high chances of moderate rainfall in and around the city during Puja, said a meteorological department official.
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Nirmohi Akhara wants Kalam, Deoband in Ayodhya mediation

LUCKNOW – Nirmohi Akhara, a key party in the Ayodhya legal battle, wants former president A.P.J. Abdul Kalam, spiritual gurus Baba Ramdev and Sri Sri Ravi Shankar as well as the leading Deoband Islamic seminary to help achieve a negotiated settlement.
“Now that the torch of peace and harmony has been lit in Ayodhya, …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Nirmohi Akhara wants Kalam, Deoband in Ayodhya mediation.