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The Shia Muslims in Ajmer, Rajasthan, took out a procession on Sunday, on the tenth day of Muharram, observed in remembrance of the martyrdom of Imam Hussein, the grandson of Prophet Mohammed. (Photo: AP)

Mystic Mantra: Ashura, the unique face of Shia Islam

Hussein was the grandson of Prophet Mohammad, a fact that played an important role in his life and contributed to his...

29 Sept 2017 2:24 AM IST

Siddhartha Gigoo

A tender tale of romance

A poignant love story between a Kashmiri man and Muslim woman, who lives across the border, is what this book is about.

10 Oct 2018 12:37 AM IST

Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath interacting with Muslim women at a grievance redressal camp in Lucknow.

UP: BJP woos Shias to split Muslim votes

The Shia community's leaning towards the BJP isn't ©xactly new.

30 Jun 2018 5:03 AM IST

Police detains mourners to prevent them from taking out a Muharram procession at Badsha Chowk in Srinagar on Friday. (Photo: NU Naqash)

Curfew in Srinagar during Muharram

The officials said that the security restrictions were in place in some parts of Srinagar.

22 Sept 2018 1:34 AM IST

Kashmiri Shia Muslims shout slogans as policemen prevent them from participating in a religious procession in Srinagar on Wednesday. (Photo: H.U. Naqash)

Violence in Srinagar during Muharram

Curfew-like restrictions were in force in seven police station areas of the summer capital of the restive state since...

20 Sept 2018 2:22 AM IST

The 14 face execution for protests and violence against security forces. Rights group Reprieve says the initial judgment came from a secretive counter terrorism court. (Photo: Representational/ File)

Saudi Arabia defends judiciary amid outcry over executions

Rights group Reprieve says the initial judgment came from a secretive counter terrorism court.

5 Aug 2017 11:58 AM IST