- Hyderabad
Sehriwalas: Guardians of tradition roam streets to wake up people for pre-dawn meal
Hyderabad: They are the most eagerly awaited persons during Ramazan. They sacrifice their own comfort and rest for the sake of others. The ‘sehriwalas’, as they are known, keep awake so that…
- News
International Women’s Day: Celebrating the triumph of Muslim women
Hyderabad: The Western narrative may paint them with broad strokes of misconception and stereotype. It may use words like “oppressed,” “submissive,” “veiled,” “uneducated,” and “deprived of rights” to define Muslim women. But…
- Telangana
Majlis is set to celebrate 66th anniversary on Saturday; it has shown resilience in face of adversity
Hyderabad: Darussalam, the Majlis headquarters, is agog with anticipation as the party is on the cusp of celebrating its 66th year of revival, a milestone that carries the weight of decades of…
- Hyderabad
Idara-e-Adabiyat-e-Urdu evolves into digital archive from its dusty shelves in Hyderabad
Hyderabad: The Idara-e-Adabiyat-e-Urdu has always been the favourite haunt of students and research scholars. Not just from Hyderabad, academics from across India would land here to pore over rare books. Foreign nationals also…
- Hyderabad
Changing lives: The transformative power of zakat
Hyderabad: Six months ago she was struggling to make both ends meet. Today she is not only self-sufficient but has employed two women to work for her. How did this transformation come…
- News
The untold story: A new book unveils the enigma that Prince Mukarrum Jah was
Hyderabad: When it comes to royalty, controversy and gossip often go together. Some call him a Casanova, some a reckless spendthrift and a few see him as a maverick prince. Whatever be…
- Middle East
Palestinian resilience sparks global interest in Islam
Hyderabad: Grief and resilience live together. This is especially true of the Palestinians whose resistance stands as a beacon of courage, challenging the status quo and reshaping the moral fabric of the…
- Hyderabad
Unveiling the Unseen: Taqi Abedi’s book sheds new light on Iqbal’s unpublished verses
Hyderabad: As the dawn of a new year hovers over the horizon, there is a palpable sense of hope and rejuvenation. For bibliophiles, the anticipation of discovering new literary treasures is an…
- Telangana
Telangana cabinet composition sparks discontent among Muslims
Hyderabad: In the aftermath of the just concluded Assembly elections in Telangana, the resounding support of the Muslim community for the Congress party has created a paradox for the newly appointed Chief…
- Hyderabad
Moment of introspection: AIMIM triumphs amidst challenges
Hyderabad: While the Congress tsunami has swept the ruling Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) away in the just concluded Assembly polls in Telangana, the Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (MIM) bastion in Hyderabad’s old city remains…
- Hyderabad
Javeed’s ‘Kamal’: A cultural tribute interrupted by election weary police
Hyderabad: In the midst of the clamor surrounding elections, Javeed Kamal stood apart, unwavering in his dedication to the promotion of the Urdu language. True to his name, he did a ‘kamal’…
- Opinions
Bridging gap between Telugu, Urdu–Murthy Mehak wishes to heal religious and cultural wounds
Hyderabad: A glance at the book shows that it is no ordinary compilation of stories. It is a vibrant tapestry woven with threads of cultural understanding. The endeavor emerges not merely as…
- Opinions
Telangana polls: Which way will Muslims vote?
Hyderabad: The Muslim factor continues to bedevil parties across the political spectrum in Telangana. Which way will Muslims vote in the upcoming elections is the million dollar question. With the community being in…
- Telangana
From pulpit to polls: Hyderabad Masjid sermon on civic obligation in elections
Hyderabad: Friday sermons in mosques are usually confined to ethical and religious issues. But devotees at a mosque in Hyderabad were treated to a different subject altogether. The other day Maulana Obaidur Rehman Athar,…
- Hyderabad
Hyderabad’s fire mishap: Miraculous escape of two families
Hyderabad: It was a phone call from a friend that alerted them to the impending danger. Inayat Mirza’s heart raced as he answered the phone, his friend’s urgent tone sending shivers down…
