Court remarks upset Kerala temple officials

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM - Officials of the famed Attukal Bhagavathy temple here have expressed concern over a reference made by the Kerala High Court last week during a hearing on the government’s plea against curbs on roadside public meetings.

Abbas says he is still wary of direct talks with Israel despite pressure from ‘entire world’

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Britain’s first ‘halal’ cosmetics

LONDON - A Muslim businesswoman in Britain has launched the country’s first range of “halal” cosmetics which is free from alcohol and animal products.

Amarnath yatra sees over 300,000 pilgrims

JAMMU - More than 300,000 pilgrims have come to offer prayers at the revered Amarnath cave shrine in Jammu and Kashmir so far, with a month still to go for the yatra to conclude. Shrine officials said Sunday that the arrivals this year could surpass previous records.