A new short film takes the media to task for its chronic misrepresentation of Islam, while also paying homage to one of the most iconic feminist performance pieces of the 20th century.
Media and Islam
Source : The Huffington Post________________________________________
Islam, the world's fastest-growing faith, will leap from 1.6 billion (in 2010) to 2.76 billion by 2050, according to the Pew study. At that time, Muslims will make up nearly one-third of the world's total projected population of about 9 billion people.
Islam is the world's fastest growing religion
Source : CNN________________________________________
Renowned political psychologist Ashis Nandy speaks out against the attacks on the Christian community, to which he too belongs, and why the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh’s ghar wapsi programme will only increase conversions in India.
On being a Christian in India.
Source : Scroll.In
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Stanford University scientists have invented a way to recharge a phone in minute using an aluminium battery
One minute mobile battery charging
Source : Telegraph (UK)
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French Muslim leader calls for doubling of mosques
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DEFENDING THE WEST
Instead, we get articles like one that Metro ran with the headline, “Muslims 'hurt' by new SEPTA ads.” That's what passes for journalism these days.
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Stephen Hicks, Man Accused of Shooting 3Muslim Students, to Face Death Penalty Hearing
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North Carolina prosecutors seek death penalty in killing of 3 Muslims
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Maher's Lamest Muslim Joke Yet?
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What It Means To Be Muslim In America
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Inside A Muslim Fraternity: No Alcohol, But Plenty Of Community Service
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This Is What Muslim College Students Want Non-Muslims To Know
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Muslim Perspectives to be Shared at Regional Symposium
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Muslim Voices -- Norman
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Senior leaders of Muslim Community call on PM
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