'The Lady of Heaven' attempts to tell the story of Prophet Muhammad’s daughter, Fatimah al-Zahra. Film's executive producer says protests have 'overstepped boundaries'.
Prohibitory orders under section 144 of the CrPC have been clamped in 10 police station areas, including Sukhdev Nagar and Lower Bazar, to control any further flareups.
Protests erupted in nine states and UTs Friday over Nupur Sharma's comments about Prophet Muhammad, which had also led to global outrage earlier, especially among Arab countries.
The Islamic monarchies that took strong note of the insult to their religion conveniently overlooked the disrespectful remarks against Hindu deities and religious symbols.
Modern Muslim scholars beginning with Sir Syed Ahmed Khan have responded to criticisms of Prophet Muhammad's life academically. A violent display of hurt sentiments is a sign of intellectual inadequacy.
Statement said visiting Iranian foreign minister raised issue & called for 'serious attention to Muslims' sensitivities'. MEA spokesperson Thursday confirmed it was pulled down.
Disenfranchisement by institutional fiat is profoundly undemocratic. The effect of the ECI's new documentary process in Bihar will tilt the scales in favour of the BJP.
Mini deal will likely see no cut in 10% baseline tariff on Indian exports announced by Trump on 2 April, it is learnt, but additional 26% tariffs are set to be reduced.
India-Russia JV is also racing to deliver 7,000 more AK-203 assault rifles by 15 Aug. These are currently being made with 50% indigenisation and this will surge to 100% by 31 December.
Public, loud, upfront, filled with impropriety and high praise sometimes laced with insults. This is what we call Trumplomacy. But the larger objective is the same: American supremacy.
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