By Mohua Das Mumbai: When a Mumbai couple found themselves a woman qazi to officiate at their nikah two years ago, it was a first for Darul Uloom-e-Niswan established in 2016 by the Bharatiya Muslim Mahila Andolan to produce a steady stream of women qazis, previously unheard of in India.Continue Reading
Mosul: Pope Francis visited the ruins of Mosul and a Christian community damaged by the Islamic State d on March 7, the third day of his historic visit to Iraq. The day earlier, the pontiff visited the birthplace of Abraham, met with a prominent Shia cleric and gave a sermonContinue Reading
By Karan Deep Singh Ballabgarh: In late November, an urgent email popped up in the inbox of Hindustan Syringes and Medical Devices, one of the world’s largest syringe makers. It was from UNICEF, the United Nations agency for children, and it was desperately seeking syringes. Not just any would do.Continue Reading
New Delhi: Minister of State Ports, Shipping and Waterways Mansukh Mandaviya has flagged off the first “All Women Officers’ Sailing” on MT Swarna Krishna from Mumbai’s Jawaharlal Nehru Port. Shipping and Waterways on March 7 said the event was an attempt to acknowledge women’s efforts in breaking down the stereotypesContinue Reading
By chhotebhai Kanpur: The Vatican appointed Enquiry Commission into the grave allegations against Bishop K A William of Mysore seems to be heading in the right direction. The enquiry comes after 37 priests of the diocese and several lay leaders leveled serious charges against William. The bishop is alleged toContinue Reading
By George Kannanthanam Bengaluru: It is rare to have someone strong in faith, great leadership abilities, have lot of money and still be a great human being. George Muthoot was one such. Sadly he is no more since March 5. My last meeting with George Muthoot in his Delhi officeContinue Reading
By Matters India Reporter New Delhi: George Muthoot, an Orthodox Christian who played a pivotal role in building one of India’s most trusted financial power houses, died March 5 in Delhi. He was 71. George, the chairman and whole time director of the Muthoot Group, was rushed to Delhi’s EscortsContinue Reading
By Kuruvilla Pandikatt Pune: With the passing away of Jesuit Father John Vattanky on February 22, the Church and the nation have lost an erudite scholar, a passionate lover and a visionary thinker. His critical or logical mind, coupled with his passionate heart, contributed significantly to a better understanding ofContinue Reading
Washington: Indian-American aerospace engineer has told US President Joe Biden that her path to the premier US space agency began when she watched the first episode of Star Trek as a child. Swati Mohan has played a pivotal role in the successful landing of NASA’s Perseverance rover on Mars. SheContinue Reading
Baghdad: Pope Francis on March 5 arrived in Iraq to urge the country’s dwindling number of Christians to stay put and help rebuild the country after years of war and persecution, brushing aside the coronavirus pandemic and security concerns to make his first-ever papal visit. The pope, who wore aContinue Reading
