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Time of India
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Book lovers unite over emotional reads
Members of Read A Kitaab communite pose together Bookworms united in Lucknow at a cafe for the second chapter of Read a Kitaab's Lucknow meetup titled Books That Made You Cry. The theme sparked a deeply emotional literary gathering, where readers opened about books, authors and stories that moved them to tears and changed the way they looked at life. (L) Tanishka (R) Vishesh Vijayvergiya (BCCL/ Aditya Yadav) (L) Samar (R) Shubhi Pandey Founded by Ekta Bhandari and Anurag Kothari, Read A Kitaab is an online community of readers, book lovers, writers and artists, which provides a rich ecosystem for literary engagement through book-of-the-month discussions, author meet-ups and regular sessions across India. (L) Lubna Hashmi (R) Paritosh Gupta (L) Frank (R) Kanak Rekha Chauhan The Lucknow session saw over 20 passionate bookworms from various walks of life connect over books, emotions and shared memories. The participants read excerpts from their most treasured books, brought along books close to their hearts and shared stories of how literature changed their lives. Shubhangi Raizada, an associate professor, who travelled from Kanpur to attend, recalled her earliest encounter with books. She shared, 'My first experience of holding a book was when I saw one in my grandfather's bag. That curiosity about something beyond textbooks opened the joy of reading for me.' (L) Fehmeed Abbas (R) Aditi Kanak Rekha Chauhan, a literary enthusiast, spoke of growing up with Eidgah, Bambi and Urdu-Hindi classics. 'Books let us live in someone else's shoes and carry their experiences with us,' she said. — Amina Ashraf
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Business Standard
13-06-2025
- Politics
- Business Standard
Mirwaiz Farooq calls Israel a rogue state, threat to global peace
Hurriyat Conference chairman Mirwaiz Umar Farooq on Friday condemned Israel's attack on Iran, saying the Jewish state has become a "rogue state and a huge threat to world peace". "Another distressing news that came this morning is the bombing of Iran by Israel in which many civilians, including women and children, have been killed. Besides, senior Iranian military personnel have also been assassinated. This is highly condemnable," he said addressing the Friday congregation at Jamia Masjid here. The Hurriyat Conference chairman said while "perpetuating genocide on hapless Palestinians and getting away with it", Israel is now putting the whole of Middle East in "peril". "It has become a rogue state and a huge threat to world peace," he added. The separatist leader said it is the moral duty of the UN and all world nations to put pressure on Israel to stop the "genocide and war in Gaza and prevent Israel from targeting other nations". "The people of Jammu and Kashmir stand with Palestinians and Iranians against Israeli aggression on them," he added. On not allowing Eid prayers at Eidgah and Jamia Masjid, and his house arrest on Eid day, the Mirwaiz said for the last seven years, "this action of the rulers has prevented the Muslims of Kashmir from their basic right to practise religious rites". "I want to ask the authorities, especially the LG sahab as he is the head... while he extends Eid greetings to people and talks about the spirit of Eid and Islam in a very reverent manner, why are the Muslims of Kashmir prevented from offering Eid prayers at Eidgah or even at the Jama Masjid? What is the reason? The authorities should spell out their fears and apprehensions if that is what prevents them or is it to punish Kashmiris?" he asked. The Hurriyat Conference chairman said the gathering at Jamia Masjid strongly condemns "these inhuman diktats". "The reality is that oppressive measures are very much in place and the so-called narrative of normalcy post abrogation of 370 is a myth. There is no political or administrative space available to the people of Jammu and Kashmir, it is shrinking by the day," he added. The separatist leader further said the elected government too has "failed" to stand up and safeguard the rights of the people of Jammu and Kashmir. "They cannot forever hide behind that they have limited authority and wait for nothing or all till statehood is restored. People rightfully have expectations of them to deliver," he added. (Only the headline and picture of this report may have been reworked by the Business Standard staff; the rest of the content is auto-generated from a syndicated feed.)
Hans India
08-06-2025
- Politics
- Hans India
Bakrid prayers held at Eidgah grounds
Rajamahendravaram: The Eidgah grounds in Rajamahendravaram witnessed a grand and traditional celebration of Bakrid (Eid-ul-Fitr) on Saturday, with thousands of Muslims offering special prayers in a spirit of devotion and unity. The congregational prayers were led by Royal Mosque Imam Abdul Hafeez Khan, who delivered special sermons and guided the community in collective supplication. The event was graced by several dignitaries, including Rajamahendravaram city MLA Adireddy Srinivas, State Setti Balija Corporation Chairman Kudupudi Sattibabu, and TDP leader Dondapati Satyam Babu, who conveyed warm Bakrid wishes to the Muslims. Prominent community representatives such as Eidgah Honorary President Amanullah Baig, President Syed Adil Arifuddin, Royal Mosque Trust Board President Sheikh Abdul Kareem, and trustees Danasha Vali, Md Moosa, Mujan Ibrahim, former District Waqf Board Chairman, Md Kareem Khan, Congress leader Abdullah Shareef, and TDP leaders Meera Shareef, Rafeeq Raja, Mujeeb, Ghafoor, Imran, Maulana Qutubuddin, Ali Mohiuddin, Khan, Mahbub, and others were in attendance. Special prayers were also held at Lababeen Masjid in Jampeta, under the leadership of President Md. Habibullah Khan, marking the occasion with devotion and community spirit. The celebrations were peaceful and harmonious, reflecting the rich cultural and spiritual fabric of Rajamahendravaram.
Time of India
07-06-2025
- General
- Time of India
Eid celebrated with unity, devotion
1 2 Trichy: Across central and southern Tamil Nadu, people came together to mark Eid-al-Adha (Bakrid) with prayer, kindness, and a sense of community. From early morning, Muslims across Trichy and Madurai gathered to offer prayers, share meals, and help those in need — reflecting the spirit of sacrifice, gratitude, and togetherness that the festival stands for. More than 300 people assembled at the Eidgah grounds in Cantonment and Uzhavar Sandhai in Thennur to offer prayers around 7 am. Common prayers were also held at several mosques in areas such as Pallakarai and E. Pudur. Draped in a mosaic of hijabs — florals, pastels, deep tones — women stood shoulder to shoulder, offering heartfelt duas. From young girls mimicking elders to elderly women whispering quiet prayers, the scenes captured the emotional depth and spirit of Eid. As part of the festival, Qurbani, the sacred sacrifice of a goat, was performed. After the sacrifice, a portion of the meat is traditionally donated to the poor and needy. Families also invited friends and relatives to their homes to celebrate the occasion. The festival was marked by the exchange of sweets and delicacies, especially biryani, with neighbours and loved ones. "It's a tradition every year that our friend invites us for biryani at his place during the festival," said Sairam from Karumandapam. As Eid is a public holiday, Trichy hotels experienced a surge in demand for biryani, particularly through online food delivery platforms.
Hindustan Times
07-06-2025
- Hindustan Times
Eid celebrated with devotion across Braj region
Eid-al-Azha was celebrated with devotion and enthusiasm across the Braj region on Saturday. In Agra, the world heritage monument Taj Mahal was open free of charge for two hours in the morning—from 7 am to 9 am—to allow worshippers to offer namaz at the mosque within its premises. Security was stepped up to ensure smooth conduct of the celebrations. Police teams patrolled the lanes around Jama Masjid, with deputy commissioner of police (City) Sonam Kumar leading a round in the Old City area and inspecting the Taj Mahal premises for preparedness. A large number of namazis gathered at the Taj Mahal and stood in neat rows to offer prayers. Following tradition, the Archaeological Survey of India had ordered free entry for a two-hour window on Eid morning. Impressive gatherings were also witnessed at Jama Masjid and Eidgah, where tents were set up and a cleanliness drive was undertaken by the local body. Those attending exchanged Eid greetings after offering prayers. In Mathura, Muslims gathered at the Shahi Eidgah mosque amid tight security. Peaceful celebrations were reported from Etah, Kasganj, and Hathras in the Aligarh division. In Firozabad and Mainpuri, there was a good turnout of namazis. A large number of people offered namaz at Shah Jamal Eidgah in Aligarh, where city mufti Mohammad Hamid Khalid led the dua (prayers) for peace and harmony. Traffic restrictions were in place across Aligarh for the festival. No heavy vehicles were allowed to enter the city from 5 am onwards, and the city was divided into seven zones under a sector scheme to manage the day's proceedings smoothly.
