The Zakir Naik Fiasco: State guest preaches misogyny in Pakistan (IANS Opinion)

IANS | October 27, 2024 7:18 PM

New Delhi, Oct 27 (IANS) Zakir Naik, a controversial Islamic preacher known for his polarising sermons, is currently on a month-long visit to Pakistan as a state guest, having commenced his trip on September 30 and scheduled to conclude on October 28. His itinerary includes delivering public lectures across various cities and engaging with senior government officials.

Sri Sri Ravi Shankar honoured with Fiji's highest civilian award

IANS | October 27, 2024 6:19 PM

Bengaluru, Oct 27 (IANS) The South Pacific island nation of Fiji has conferred its highest civilian honour upon Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar, the global spiritual master and humanitarian leader, for his tireless contribution to the upliftment of the human spirit and connecting diverse communities in peace and harmony.

RG Kar tragedy: Junior doctors plan to extend protests to rural Bengal

IANS | October 27, 2024 1:29 PM

Kolkata, Oct 27 (IANS) West Bengal Junior Doctors’ Front (WBJDF), the umbrella body of the junior doctors protesting in the aftermath of the rape and murder of a fellow medico here, is planning to expand their base beyond urban bastions in the state to rural Bengal.