Nairobi, Kenya (IINA) : In a country where 82 percent are Christians, halal, the dietary standard in Islamic law, is finding greater acceptance. Kenya is now home to a modest 100 halal-compliant food industry businesses, offering Muslims a choice of offerings and...
Panaji, (IANS) : Rejecting BJP leader Subramanian Swamy's call for a change in Goa's beef-eating tradition, a state party spokesperson on Friday said the statement was Swamy's "personal stand" and not the party's position on the issue. Asked to react to a Congress...
By Mohit Dubey, Lucknow, (IANS) : Yogi Adityanath, ever since he assumed office as the 21st Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh, has not only sent shivers down the spines of the bureacuracy with his blistering work pace but has also "inspired" a luxury hotel in this city...
Kolkata, (IANS) : Beef dealers in West Bengal wish to meet Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee to apprise her of the "harrowing situation" in the state due to the crackdown on slaughterhouses in Uttar Pradesh, a representative said on Tuesday. "It is only in Bengal and...
Kuala Lumpur, (IINA) : Malaysia International Halal Showcase (MIHAS), scheduled for April 5-8, will highlight all aspects of Islamic life. The halal concept goes beyond food items to cover fields like tourism, Islamic fashion, music, banking and arts, CEO of...
New Delhi, (IANS) : AIMIM President and Lok Sabha member from Hyderabad Asaduddin Owaisi on Monday said the Uttar Pradesh government should give time to illegal abattoirs for regularisation instead of just recklessly sealing them. "It is the fault of the previous...
Ghaziabad, (IANS) : The Ghaziabad administration sealed on Tuesday 15 slaughter houses operating illegally in the city. Launching a massive drive, Sub Divisional Magistrate (SDM) Atul Kumar, accompanied by Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP), Police Inspectors and...
By Somrita Ghosh, Gurugram, (IANS) : Ever wondered how a dish named drunken fish or wine-glazed mushroom would taste? Head for the ongoing Grills on Fire -- a fiery feast at The Ancient Barbeque (TAB) in this suburb of the national capital where an array of 24 kebabs...
Nairobi, (IINA) : The Kenyan Tourism Regulatory Authority (TRA) recently announced that the country would develop halal standards in its bid to increase the number of Muslim tourists, Halal Focus reported. Leisure travel among Muslims is regarded as a fast growing...
Canberra, Australia, (NNN-XINHUA) : "Halal snack pack" (HSP) has been announced as Australia's People's Choice Word of the Year for 2016, edging out political terms "alt-right" and "fake news" to win, according to the Macquarie Dictionary on Wednesday. The snack pack,...