Five Remarkably Rewarding And Useful Charity Ideas For Ramadan 2016

By M H AHSSAN | INNLIVE

Ramadan, the month of generosity, the month of giving, and the month that knows no limits! This is the month wherein we truly experience a taste of what the less fortunate struggle with on a daily basis; hunger and thirst, thereby we become more thoughtful and benevolent towards them.

Charity, or sadaqah, is an integral aspect of a Muslim’s life, during and beyond Ramadan. From repelling calamities to healing the sick, to the forgiveness of our sins, the virtues of sadaqah extend beyond one’s imagination, highlighting the encompassing mercy of Allah Charity is without a doubt more special during Ramadan as rewards are multiplied without measure; hence, spending in the way of Allah  is a greatly recommended act during the blessed month, one that we should not miss out on!

Modiji: What Happened To Your Promise Of 'Minimum Government, Maximum Governance'?

By LIKHAVEER | INNLIVE

From increased taxes to controlling what Indians will eat, watch or speak, the government seems to be getting more intrusive.

Small government might seem like a new idea but it’s really the oldest form of government. Throughout history, states were tiny, consisting of little more than an army (often temporary) and a paper-thin bureaucracy extending just a bit beyond a royal court. Then in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, notions of a welfare state started to take root. Pushed in part by the appeal of socialism, the United Kingdom introduced wide-ranging healthcare and Germany old-age pensions.

INNLIVE Impact: Has BJP Silently Cracked The Whip On Subramaniam Swamy?

By M H AHSSAN | INNLIVE

Maverick Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Subramanian Swamy's thinly veiled attacks on Finance Minister Arun Jaitley appear to have upset the senior party leadership.

A talk by Swamy at KC College in south Mumbai, scheduled for Sunday evening, was abruptly cancelled following a directive from no less than party president Amit Shah, sources told INNLIVE.

Indian Jews: This Little Known Minority Community With A Rich Heritage - 1

By LIKHAVEER | INNLIVE

(Editor's note: This is the first in a two-part series on the Jewish community in India)

Last week the Maharashtra state government bestowed minority status on a minuscule and ancient community - the Indian Jews. This official recognition by Maharashtra, the second state to do so after West Bengal, is imperative to the very survival of its Jewish community. Maharashtra (part of erstwhile Bombay State) has always been home to a majority of Indian Jews, it today has 2466 Jews out of the all-India total of 4,650 Jews.

Packing A Punch: How Geeta Tandon Became A Leading Bollywood Stuntwoman?

By RAMAN KAPOOR | INNLIVE

"My mother-in-law-told him that he was a eunuch and that he was ruining her name because he couldn't handle a girl. Go, tear her clothes and rape her."

From being a married at 15, to being a marital rape victim and homeless with two kids at 20, escaping sex work by a whisker and making it big as a stuntwoman in Bollywood, the life of Geeta Tandon is a story worth noting.

Medical Malpractice: Drug Companies Are Buying Doctors – For As Little As A $16 Per Meal

By SARAH WILLIAMS | INNLIVE

A new study in the US has found doctors who receive just one cheap meal from a drug company tend to prescribe a lot more of that company's products.

An important new study in the United States has found doctors who receive just one cheap meal from a drug company tend to prescribe a lot more of that company’s products. The damming findings demonstrate the value of new transparency laws in the US, and remind Australians we’re still very much in the dark about what our doctors get up to behind closed doors.

Image Makeover: From Dhotis And Turbans To Modern 'Office Attire' - A Brief History Of India Post’s Uniforms

By NEWSCOP | INNLIVE

Postmen have been an intrinsic part of India's landscape. However, soon their khaki uniforms may give way to the brighter teal.

There was a time, not too long ago, when the khaki-clad postman with his satchel bursting with postcards and letters was the most popular visitor to any residential area.

Besides delivering telegrams to anxious recipients, and letters to families awaiting news from loved ones, the daakiya, as the postman is referred to in Hindi, was also privy to the secrets of many families, often having to read out letters to many of his illiterate customers.

Spotty Harvest: India's Mangoes Are Being Hurt By Climate Blight

By M H AHSSAN | INNLIVE

Erratic rainfall and unexpected humidity is hurting the cultivation and harvest of India's favourite fruit.

There’s no one better than Vivek Bhide for information and lore about the famed Alphonso mango of Ratnagiri. Known for the excellent quality of his Alphonso mangoes, which Bhide sells under the Fruit King brand, he constantly fields calls from customers far and wide in the mango season.