Skip to main content

Economy makes 2013 a year to forget

New Delhi: Slowing growth and rising inflation marked 2013 which the country's economic managers would like to forget quickly in the hope that the new year will bring in new government and some good news.

The growth rate continued to slide throughout the year despite desperate attempts by the government 

 SCOURCE


Labels:

Comments

Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

Navroz Mubarak

Ismaili Muslims worldwide observe Navroz (Nowruz), a festival that marks the beginning of a new year and the first day of spring. Navroz signifies a time of spiritual renewal and physical rejuvenation, as well as a spirit of gratitude for blessings and an outlook of hope and optimism.   Navroz commemorates a centuries-old, agrarian custom that over time was integrated into various cultures and faith traditions. Its origins are traced to ancient Persia, being the first day of the Persian solar year.  The celebration of Navroz has extended through various parts of the Muslim world and beyond, over the centuries. Today, Navroz is celebrated by some 300 million people in Iran, Tajikistan, Pakistan, India, Afghanistan, and many other countries. In each of these different regions of the world, Navroz is observed in diverse ways. The commemorations blend together local cultures and customs with the religious beliefs and interpretations found in different regions of the world.  I...
Post a Comment
Cont Reading »

Eid al-Fitr - EID Mubarak

  Eid al-Fitr is an Arabic term which means the ‘festival of breaking (the fast).’ The festival marks the culmination of the month of Ramadan, during which Muslims turn inwards through fasting and spiritual devotion; and outwards through acts of kindness and compassion. Historically, Muslims have celebrated Eid al-Fitr since the time of Prophet Muhammad (may peace be upon him and his family), emphasising our values of spiritual upliftment and generosity towards those facing difficulty and hardship. It is an occasion of peace, happiness, joy, and festivity. During Fatimid times, Ismaili Imam-Caliphs used to address believers on the day of Eid in a  Khutba  (sermon). In an Eid address in the 10th century CE, Mawlana al-Qaim told a gathered assembly of believers that this day of Eid is a festival that Allah honours and exalts. He counsels Muslims on this day to “be faithful in your intentions and submit your requests to God.” Traditionally, Eid al-Fitr begins at sunset on th...
Post a Comment
Cont Reading »

FIRQA IN ISLAM RELIGION

  SUNNI:- (1) Hanafi, (2) Shafi, (3) Maliki, (4) Hanbali. SHI'ITE:- (5) Ithna Asharis, (6) Ismailis, 7) Bohra, (8) Alwi, (9) Abadia, (10) Abbasia, (11) Kaisaniya, (12) Zaidia, (13) Matnasakhia, (14)Mut'razia, (15) Tania, (16) Razia, (17)Ishaqia.
Post a Comment
Cont Reading »