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An observing Ramzan unlike any other: A Covid-19 shadow on the Muslim fasting month

  An observing Ramzan unlike any other: A Covid-19 shadow on the Muslim fasting month Despite the fact that Muslim communities across the country experienced a second, even more deadly outbreak of Covid-19 in Ramzan 2021, Ramzan 2020 was said to be unlike any other Ramzan in living memory. For many Muslims as well as for others, Ramzan and Eid have receded like a distant dream because of the festivities, the cheer, the breakfasts of the Muslims and the 'sehri' at food joints. (Photo: PTI) Ramzan is faced with even darker shadows this time and even more despair, resulting in a scramble for oxygen, hospital beds, and even a decent graveyard for their departed, overshadowing the gloom of last year. There were no large congregations in mosques, no iftar parties, and no late-night shopping in 2020 Ramzan that was expected to touch a nerve. Now, a second Covid-19 wave that is much deadlier is sweeping through the country, shattering the norm. Nearly every American family has been imp

Kangana Ranaut's Twitter account has been suspended permanently

  According to the so called trying to be politician Kangana, Modi should tame West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee using his ‘viraat roop’ from the ‘early 2000s’.   Twitter suspended actor Kangana Ranaut's account permanently on Tuesday. In a tweet, the actor alleged that West Bengal's Bharatiya Janata Party leadership was targeting its supporters after the election results were announced.  She urged PM Modi to use his “virat roop” or destructive side from the “early 2000s” to “tame” Chief Minister Banerjee. She was referring to the Gujarat riots in 2002. In response to her tweet, social media users urged Twitter to take action. In which @KanganaTeam calls Modi ji riot-monger! πŸ˜³πŸ˜³πŸ˜³πŸ™€πŸ™€πŸ™€ pic.twitter.com/dZnqMwYtQb — Swara Bhasker (@ReallySwara) May 3, 2021 The Twitter spokesperson said Ranaut had broken their anti-hate policy and had engaged in abusive and disrespectful behavior, NDTV reported.  ”We have been clear that we will take strong enforcement action against