Japan, for the first time since World War II, is to have a full-fledged DEFENCE ministry. The nation seeks a bigger role in international security.
Ajmer Sharif dargah bans women during namaaz time. The khadims think their presence distracts the men, making the namaaz fasik (futile).
A UNAIDS ‘cradle-to-grave’ report put India on top of its list, with over 4 lakh deaths in 2005. Just 1% of the population, but 5.7 mn are HIV-positive.
