- World
New Zealand retains top spot in global anti-corruption rankings
By Syed Mujeeb Justice Minister Kris Faafoi has welcomed news of New Zealand’s ongoing position as the top in the world anti-corruption rankings. The 2021 Corruption Perceptions Index released by the global…
- Featured News
The feet of eyes
Fakir Syed Aijazuddin Sindh’s saints and savants are dust. Even its living are slowly dying. The Endowment Fund Trust in Karachi however ensures that Sindhi culture survives. The EFT ignored warnings about COVID-19 and Omicron by holding a public launch on…
- Hyderabad
Vote hamara, raj tumhara will not work, declares Dalit-Muslim, SC, ST Forum
J.S. Ifthekhar Hyderabad: The 73rd Republic Day anniversary saw Dalits, Muslims, SCs and STs demanding their share in the fruits of democracy. They asked for socio-economic and political justice declaring ‘vote harama aur…
- Opinions
Mulayam’s presence at SP’s R-Day function adds magic to Akhilesh’s poll campaign
Kulsum Mustafa By Kulsum Mustafa The presence of Mulayam Singh Yadav at the Samajwadi Party‘s Republic d Day function today at the Party office in Lucknow has injected a new life into…
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Hard to reconcile I will never return to Secunderabad Club, writes Andrew Fleming
Andrew Fleming By Andrew Fleming The Secunderabad Club is undoubtedly an establishment where its reputationprecedes it. In illustrating this observation, I offer two examples. First, when I was offered the role in…
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Kairana’s ‘Hindu exodus’ theory is an RSS plank to strengthen Hindutva Nation plan
By Kulsum Mustafa The 80-20 (Hindu- Muslim) polarization formula for UP Elections may have been declared publically by Yogi Adityanath, but it is a fact that it is actually the base of …
- Hyderabad
Hyderabad women condemn hijab ban in Karnataka college
By Pervez Bari Hyderabad: Muslim girls and women of Hyderabad have vehemently condemned the Udipi College administration in Karnataka state which is not allowing Muslim girl students to attend classes because of…
- Opinions
It’s time Centre, states come together on selection of R-Day tableaux
Kalyani Shankar Petty politics ought not to ruin the solemn atmosphere in celebrating Republic Day or Independence Day. Unfortunately, more avoidable controversies arise between the ruling party and the opposition. For instance,…
- Hyderabad
Mr. M is the new Chancellor of MANUU; no official confirmation yet
By Badi-uz-Zamaan Mohd It is almost certain. The name of the Maulana Azad National Urdu University’s (MANUU) new Chancellor has been finalized. He goes by the name Mr. M. He is also known…
- Elections
UP polls: BJP flags off Prachar Raths, Akhilesh calls them caravans of lies
By Kulsum Mustafa Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath on Saturday flagged off the Prachar Raths from the BJP party office in Lucknow. These election vehicles are equipped with LED screens displaying the BJP…
- Opinions
Fat Muslim weddings are draining away resources of community
Syed Qamar Hasan By Syed Qamar Hasan Fat Muslim weddings and the accompanying regal fanfare are draining away resources of the community. Dinners at these weddings served in gorgeous halls of the…
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Hashir Faruqui, pioneer of Muslim journalism in the West, leaves a legacy behind
By M Ghazali Khan Legendary journalist, intellectual, pioneer of Muslim journalism in the West and editor of Impact International Muhammad Hashir Faruqi died peacefully on 11 January at his home in London.…
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Mandatory minimum age of marriage for girls is problematic
By Amir Ullah Khan and Ismail Shaikh In the past couple of months, the Government has decided to raise the legal marriage age for women from 18 to 21. The Central Government…
- Opinions
The new nobility
Fakir Syed Aijazuddin Few people will recall that the State Bank of Pakistan was seeded substantially by funds provided by industrial families. At Quaid-e-Azam’s behest, they (notably the Valikas) contributed a percentage…
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Hate is neo normal in India; Social media winning the dangerous game
Zafarul-Islam Khan The ruling party, BJP, believes in using unscrupulous means to achieve and retain power. This includes instigating riots and achieving polarization by dividing people on religious and social lines. It…
