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India.com
2 days ago
- General
- India.com
7 Indian Baby Names Inspired By The Word 'Star' In Other Languages
Muskan Kalra Jun 02, 2025 It means a Star. A classic and beloved Indian name, Tara symbolizes brightness, guidance, and feminine energy. Sitara means a Star. Elegant and poetic, Sitara is a popular name in Urdu-speaking cultures and evokes celestial beauty. It means a Star. Used in Muslim Indian communities, Najma has a lyrical tone and symbolizes radiance and aspiration. Sidra is like a star or heavenly tree. Used in Urdu-speaking Indian households. Also refers to the Lote Tree of the Utmost Boundary in Islamic tradition, a sacred celestial symbol. It means Protector or star. A masculine name used in Hindu tradition, often interpreted as a guiding light, much like a star. It means Star or constellation: In Vedic astrology, nakshatras are lunar mansions—each one influencing personality and destiny. A deeply spiritual and meaningful name. It means Bright star or dawn. Popular in Indo-Persian and Urdu-speaking families. The name of Alexander the Great's wife, adding historical depth. Read Next Story
Hindustan Times
7 days ago
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh at loggerheads over expansion of defence manufacturer HAL: ‘Inappropriate and worrying'
Exiled MQM leader Altaf Hussain appeals to PM Modi, highlighting Muhajirs' alleged persecution in Pakistan. He urges international support, claiming systemic discrimination, violence, and state oppression against the Urdu-speaking migrant community since Partition.
Hindustan Times
7 days ago
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
Exiled MQM leader Altaf Hussain's urgent appeal to PM Narendra Modi over Muhajirs
Altaf Hussain, the exiled founder of the Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM), has issued an urgent appeal to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, urging him to take note of the alleged persecution of the Muhajir community. Muhajirs, who are Urdu-speaking migrants from India that settled in Pakistan post-Partition, were the focus of Hussain's plea, which he delivered during a live broadcast from London. Praising Modi's support for the Baloch people, Altaf Hussain said it is a brave and commendable act. He further urged Modi to voice his support for the Muhajir community, which Altaf claims has faced decades of systemic discrimination, violence and state-sponsored oppression in Pakistan. Highlighting the oppression by Pakistan's military establishment, Altaf Hussain said since Partition, Muhajirs have never been acknowledged as rightful citizens of the country. "The MQM, which has consistently fought for the rights of marginalised communities, has endured multiple military actions,' he said. According to him, these actions have led to the deaths of more than 25,000 Muhajirs and has led to the disappearance of thousands more. He also denounced recent occurrences in the United States, particularly a pro-Pakistan event that took place in Dallas, Texas, on May 23. Hussain mentioned that the Pakistani Consul General in Houston, Aftab Chaudhry, showcased a video at the event depicting Altaf Hussain and the MQM as Indian agents, a claim the MQM leader argues is part of a wider disinformation strategy designed to undermine the Muhajir cause. Hussain expressed that Muhajirs have been rendered voiceless and powerless in Pakistan. He urged Modi to highlight the struggles of the Muhajirs at international platforms and to collaborate with global human rights organisations to ensure their safety, dignity, and fundamental rights. "The Muhajirs are unarmed and endure dire living conditions. For over 61 years, they have faced repeated cycles of economic hardship and physical destruction. Their plight can no longer be ignored," he said. (With ANI Inputs)
India Gazette
7 days ago
- Politics
- India Gazette
MQM leader Altaf Hussain urges PM Modi to raise Muhajir persecution at global forums
London [UK], May 28 (ANI): The exiled leader and founder of the Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM), Altaf Hussain, has made an urgent request to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, asking him to bring attention to the persecution of Muhajirs (Urdu-speaking migrants from India who migrated to Pakistan after Partition) at international venues. This appeal was made during a live broadcast from London. In his remarks, Hussain commended PM Modi for his public support of the Baloch people, calling it a brave and commendable act. He further urged PM Modi to also lend his voice in support of the Muhajir community, which he claims has faced decades of systemic discrimination, violence, and state-sponsored oppression in Pakistan. 'Since the Partition of India, the military establishment in Pakistan has never completely recognised the Muhajirs as legitimate citizens,' Hussain said. 'The MQM, which has consistently fought for the rights of marginalised communities, has endured multiple military actions, leading to the deaths of more than 25,000 Muhajirs and the forced disappearance of thousands more,' he added. He also denounced recent occurrences in the United States, particularly a pro-Pakistan event that took place in Dallas, Texas, on May 23. Hussain mentioned that the Pakistani Consul General in Houston, Aftab Chaudhry, showcased a video at the event depicting Altaf Hussain and the MQM as Indian agents, a claim the MQM leader argues is part of a wider disinformation strategy designed to undermine the Muhajir cause. Hussain expressed that Muhajirs have been rendered voiceless and powerless in Pakistan. He urged PM Modi to highlight the struggles of the Muhajirs at international platforms and to collaborate with global human rights organisations to ensure their safety, dignity, and fundamental rights. 'The Muhajirs are unarmed and endure dire living conditions. For over 61 years, they have faced repeated cycles of economic hardship and physical destruction. Their plight can no longer be ignored,' he said. (ANI)
Time of India
22-04-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Elections Canada worker removed from poll duty for allegedly trying to influence voters in English and Urdu
Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Is the election process in Canada free and fair? This question is being raised after allegations that some Elections Canada workers were involved in influencing Canada took immediate action following the complaints and pulled out a worker assigned to the Greater Toronto Area . The worker, whose identity has not been disclosed, has been sent to an administrative position following allegations of trying to sway votes for a particular allegations levelled against the poll worker by Liberal Party candidate Mubarak Ahmed stated that the offending person was trying to get votes for Conservative Party candidate Anna Roberts at Teston Village Public School in the King-Vaughan riding or federal electoral district in Village Public School is an advance polling location where those eligible to cast their vote can do so. Mubarak Ahmed wrote a letter to Elections Canada on Saturday (April 19) accusing the said worker of trying to influence workers in English as well as Urdu. According to Ahmed's letter, the motive behind trying to influence Urdu-speaking or knowing voters was to target "a specific linguistic and cultural community within our riding".Elections Canada spokesperson told CityNews that the accused worker has been removed from poll-related work. 'We always take allegations of partisanship seriously. When allegations are raised, we look into them. The worker in question will not be present at any EC office or polling place. The integrity of the electoral process, and the perception of its integrity, are our priority,' the spokesperson told the Canadian media incident has been referred to the Commissioner of Canada Elections for further action.
