International Tolerance Day: Celebrate diversity of cultures and belief
- 16-Nov-2016
KARACHI: International Tolerance Day being observed today with an emphasis to curb intolerance and negative attitudes in a society. It is a day for respecting the cultures, beliefs and traditions of others and understanding the risks posed by intolerance in the society. The day being marked by holding discussions and debates across the world with […]
India denies visas to US religious freedom monitors
- 05-Mar-2016
WASHINGTON: A US government team that monitors religious freedom around the world has been denied visas to India, New Delhi's embassy in Washington confirmed Friday.
Karan Johar: I feel freedom of expression and democracy are the biggest jokes in the world
- 23-Jan-2016
Karan Johar entered into the intolerance debate, as he said democracy and freedom of expression were the biggest jokes in the world.
Top BJP leader warns Aamir Khan to be ready to face the music
- 16-Jan-2016
MUMBAI: The radical Hindu party Bharatiya Janata Party is apparently in no mood to forgive Bollywood superstar Aamir Khan for speaking his mind on intolerance in India.
‘Dialogue’ necessary with Islamic State, says Dalai Lama
- 07-Dec-2015
ROME: The Islamic State (IS) group harms Islam through its intolerance, but "dialogue" with the jihadists is vital, the Dalai Lama said in an interview reported on Monday by the Italian daily La Stampa.
Rahul advises Indian govt not to learn ‘wrong lessons from Pakistan’
- 02-Dec-2015
NEW DELHI: Indian Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on blasted Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) led Indian government over rising 'intolerance' and advised it not to learn 'wrong lessons from Pakistan', Indian media reported on Wednesday.
Shah Rukh defends Aamir Khan over “intolerance” remarks
- 01-Dec-2015
MUMBAI: A week after Aamir Khan spoke about growing intolerance in the country, Bollywood star Shah Rukh Khan has come up in support of another Khan, saying one doesn’t need to prove his patriotism.
A.R.Rahman supports Aamir Khan, says he faced similar situation months ago
- 25-Nov-2015
Academy Award-winning composer A.R.Rahman identified with actor Aamir Khan and said that he had faced a similar backlash that the latter was facing, a couple of months ago.
Kiran wants us to leave the country, due to increasing intolerance: Aamir Khan
- 24-Nov-2015
MUMBAI: Bollywood superstar Aamir Khan said that he is feeling insecure in India over the recent incidents of intolerance and his wife Kiran Rao has recommended that they leave the country.
Hema Malini comes out in favor of Shah Rukh Khan
- 08-Nov-2015
MUMBAI: Bollywood actress Hema Malini extended her support for superstar Shah Rukh Khan after a Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader accused King Khan of being a “Pakistani agent”.