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Hereditary imamat is un-Islamic. Shahi Imam means Imam of the emperor. It is not relevant today. All an imam does is to lead the prayer. Imamhood is not a license for power plays or monopoly of one family. It should be possible to remove Imams who bring a bad name to the community.

Less than two months ago al-Qaida unsuccessfully tried to hijack two Pakistani frigates PNS Aslat and PNS Zulfikar. Ostensibly its aim was to use them against Indian ships. All this should have been enough reason for the Indian government agencies responsible for coastal security to be on their toes. They aren’t.

Guess what might happen when a bunch of unruly school boys are suddenly appointed to manage the affairs and maintain discipline and decorum in the school affairs. This is exactly what is happening in the BJP.

Sugar sweetened beverages are responsible for nearly 1,80,000 deaths every year. High fructose corn syrup which is the most frequently used sweetener in processed foods, particularly fruit-flavoured and fizzy drinks.

In a country where many children die of preventable diseases, film actress-wife-mother Kajol Devgan has found a new mission in life. She is supporting Lifebuoy’s ‘Help a Child Reach 5’ campaign. All over the world one child die from diarrhea or pneumonia every 15 seconds - that’s two million children each year. Hand washing with soap can reduce diarrhea by 45% and pneumonia by 23%, in India where over 6 lakh children under 5 die each year due to diarrhoea and pneumonia.

Was there a British angle in Mahatma's assassination? Another indication of a British hand in the plot was Apte’s refusal, at the height of the Great Depression, of a full-time job in the Royal Indian Air Force.The most likely explanation is that he was probably already occupied -- as a British agent. Maharashtra ATS Chief Hemant Karkare’s investigation into that nexus was cut short when he was killed in the September 2008 attack on Mumbai, giving rise to a widespread belief that the attack was primarily aimed at eliminating him.

Meghalaya's Aroma Mission is a success. Aroma Mission has achieved a production output of 4 metric tons, contributing to the state's aromatic plant industry

The Data Protection Authority of India is responsible for enforcing the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, of 2023, to safeguard individual privacy in India.

There have been articles in the media promoting sympathy for the drug addicts in Kashmir. There is no reason for special treatment to Kashmiri drug addicts

Chandrayaan-3 has chosen the South Pole of the Moon since it is suitable for finding water. ISRO is now planning a joint mission with Japan in the near future

Hinduism is one of the oldest religions in the world. It is the dominant religion in India, where it is practiced by over 80% of the population.

Indian Navy plays an increasingly crucial role in ensuring regional stability and peace in making India emerge as a leading maritime power.