October, 2013

• 28 October

  Kashmir – Paradise turned Hell By Latheef Farook

  

  “Indian brutalities meant that India may have lost Kashmir”, Said Late Minister Rajiv Gandhi.  India  despatched troops and occupied Kashmir on 27 October 1947. Kashmiris observe 27 October as BLACK DAY. Kashmir which continues to bleed today under Indian atrocities has  often been described as “Emerald set in Pearls”, “Jewel of Asia “ and “ Heaven on Earth”. These enchanting beauties …

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• 28 October

  Islam Gave Me Happiness: NZ Rugby Star

  

  WELLINGTON – Preparing for world cup, a New Zealand rugby Muslim star has said that Islam has made him a new man after a successful spell playing union where he won the World Cup with the All Blacks. "I wouldn't be half the man I am today without my faith," New Zealand's Sonny Bill Williams said in a BBC video. …

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• 23 October

  Story of an Upcoming Female App Developer/Entrepreneur by Hajara Saleeth

  

  – Interview with J. F. Fazna: An Award Winner of Ideamart – Digit Awards 2013   Digit IT Magazine partnered with Dialog Ideamart to recognize the best performing mobile application developers cum entrepreneurs on Ideamart and the award ceremony was held on 12th October at Dialog Future World Auditorium. There was one particular app developer who was able to stun the gathering, when she …

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• 23 October

  Cry Halal! And let slip bigotry Written by by Don Manu

  

  This Tuesday morning at the supposedly auspicious time of 8.30, a group of monks will leave Colombo in a motorcade to the Temple of the Tooth in Kandy. Their stated aim is to first obtain the blessings of the Sri Dalada for their vicious mission to fan religious and communal fires again. Then Cry Halal! And let slip the rabid …

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• 21 October

  “September 11 – The New Pearl Harbor.” A Documentary By Massimo Mazzucco. Review By David Ray Griffin

  

  There have been several good films and videos about 9/11. But the new film by award-winning film-maker Massimo Mazzucco is in a class by itself. For those of us who have been working on 9/11 for a long time, this is the film we have been waiting for. Part I Part II Part III ​   Whereas there are excellent …

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• 21 October

  Converting to Islam: British women on prayer, peace and prejudice – Veronique Mistiaen The Guardian

  

  Around 5,000 British people convert to Islam every year – and most of them are women. Six of them talk about prejudice, peace and praying in car parks Ioni Sullivan: 'In my heart, I began to consider myself a Muslim.' Photograph: Felicity McCabe for the Guardian Ioni Sullivan, local authority worker, 37, East Sussex I'm married to a Muslim and …

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• 14 October

  The fulfilling of a dream that was shattered – New home for the family of slain Rizan Nafeek

  

  The Army and students and academic staff of the Sri Jayawardenapura University completed and handed over a new home for the family of slain Rizan Nafeek who was beheaded in Saudi Arabia. Army Commander Lt. Gen Daya Rathnayake is seen here conversing with the father of Rizana.   source DM online           Post Disclaimer | Support …

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