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 1  New York, Sep 3 (IANS) Two-thirds of New York City residents want a controversial Muslim community centre and mosque to be relocated farther away from the site of 9/11 terrorist attack, according to a New York Times poll. 13 years on, Mother Teresa still draws foreign tourists to Kolkata ( 12:05 ) By Aparajita Gupta Kolkata, Sep 3 (IANS) Be it soccer legend Diego Maradona, tennis star Martina Hingis or football World Cup hero Diego Forlan - they have all visited the plain two-storey Missionaries of Charity headquarters here that houses Mother Teresa's grave. It's a must-see for foreign tourists visiting eastern India even 13 years after her death. Janmashtami celebrations: 170 'govindas' injured across Mumbai ( 22:00 ) Mumbai, Sep 2 (IANS) Several "Govindas" were injured Thursday, some critically, across Mumbai while they formed human pyramids to reach 'dahi handis' - pots of curd - suspended high above the ground on the occasion of Janmasthami, the birthday of Lord Krishna, officials said. Janmashtami celebrated with fervour in Delhi (Lead) ( 19:03 ) New Delhi, Sep 2 (IANS) Thousands of devotees Thursday gathered at temples across the capital to pay obeisance to Lord Krishna, one of the most revered gods of Hindus, on the occasion of Janmashtami. India partners Nepal to spread Krishna's voice ( 14:14 ) By Sudeshna Sarkar Kathmandu, Sep 2 (IANS) The Bhagvad Gita - containing Lord Krishna's teachings and regarded as the essence of the Hindu religion and philosophy - is one of the most influential books in the world, but not much is known about its sequel, the Anugita. Joyous mood sweeps Braj bhoomi on Janmashtami ( 14:07 ) Mathura, Sep 2 (IANS) Temples across Braj Mandal, a large swathe of area around Mathura, are bustling with joy and fervour, celebrating Janmashtami -- the birthday of Lord Krishna. -- who is an incarnation of Lord Vishnu. Drum beats wake up Mumbai, Govindas seek pot of luck ( 13:43 ) Mumbai, Sep 2 (IANS) Mumbaikars woke up to beating of drums on Janmashtami Thursday as Govindas got together at their venues to strategise and form human pyramids to reach 'dahi handis' -- or pots of curd and luck -- suspended high. Delhiites throng temples on Janmashtami ( 12:31 ) New Delhi, Sep 2 (IANS) Men, women and children of all ages Thursday thronged temples that were decked up in bright coloured lights, decorations and flowers across Delhi for Janmashtami which celebrates the birth of Lord Krishna. Despite the hot and humid weather, crowds were large. Communal clash during Janmashtami function, eight injured ( 11:02 ) Ranchi, Sep 2 (IANS) Eight people, including two policemen, were injured in a communal clash at a function organised for Janmashtami here, police said Thursday. US Muslims call for more protection amid mosque controversy ( 22:52 ) Washington, Sep 1 (DPA) US Muslim leaders called Wednesday for more protection from law enforcement amid what they described as a wave of "Islamiphobia" over plans to build an Islamic centre and mosque near the site of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks. Manmohan Singh offers prayers at Tirupati temple ( 20:01 ) Hyderabad, Sep 1 (IANS) Prime Minister Manmohan Singh Wednesday offered prayers at the famous Lord Venkateswara temple in Tirupati in Andhra Pradesh. Converts to Islam should go public: Malaysian Muslim clergy ( 15:12 ) Kuala Lumpur, Sep 1 (IANS) Malaysia’s Muslim religious leaders Wednesday supported the government’s proposal to get converts to Islam to publicly announce their religious status, saying this would avoid future family disputes. Hindus in Bangladesh celebrate Janmashtami ( 13:12 ) Dhaka, Sep 1 (IANS) Janmashtami, the birthday of Lord Krishna, is being celebrated Wednesday across Muslim-majority Bangladesh. PM greets nation on Janmashtami ( 11:55 ) New Delhi, Sep 1 (IANS) Prime Minister Manmohan Singh Wednesday greeted the nation on the auspicious occasion of Janmashtami that celebrates the birth of Lord Krishna. Chopper service for Himachal's Manimahesh pilgrims ( 10:55 ) Shimla, Sep 1 (IANS) Himachal Pradesh has allowed private heli-taxi operators to ferry pilgrims during the sacred Hindu pilgrimage Manimahesh in the remote areas of Chamba district, an official said here Wednesday. UAE sends 500 tonnes food aid to Somalia ( 23:00 ) Abu Dhabi, Aug 31 (IANS/WAM) The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has sent 500 tonnes of food to Somalia as part of its humanitarian assistance to the poverty-stricken country during the holy month of Ramadan. 71 percent New Yorkers oppose mosque near Ground Zero ( 22:54 ) New York, Aug 31 (DPA) Despite their support for freedom of religion, 71 percent of New Yorkers believe the planned mosque and Islamic community centre near Ground Zero should be built "somewhere else" and not two blocks from the terrorist-destroyed World Trade Centre, a poll said Tuesday. Security beefed up in temples ahead of Janmashtami ( 18:37 ) New Delhi, Aug 31 (IANS) Security arrangements have been beefed up in and around the big temples and markets in the capital on the eve of Janmashtami - the birth anniversary of Lord Krishna, which will be celebrated Sep 2 this year. Bangladesh minister slammed for comments on Janmashtami ( 11:33 ) Dhaka, Aug 31 (IANS) A call by Bangladesh Home Minister Sahara Khatun to the minority Hindu community to observe Janmashtami, the birthday of Lord Krishna, "peacefully" and end it by 5 p.m. Wednesday in time for the end of "roza" has been criticised by the nation's media. 1
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