Hyderabad Just ahead of the onset of the holy month of Ramzan, the English translation of Seerat in Quran, a biography of Prophet Muhammad (pbuh), was released here on Sunday evening. The timing of the launch couldn’t have been more appropriate as it coincides with the month of fasting in which …

Sometimes, it is difficult to write about a person one is familiar with. I find myself in this very predicament while sitting down to pen these lines on former Law Minister, Asif Pasha, who passed away on Sunday.  Death transforms someone you know into someone you knew — a truth …

The sickle of time has completed yet another arc. A year stands behind us, bruised and breathless, while another waits ahead, polished with hope and ritual. Yuletide arrives with its familiar cargo – resolutions, promises, and ambitious checklists – but beneath the surface, life appears stubbornly unchanged. Calendars flip and …

J.S. Ifthekhar Hyderabad: Nostalgia is a stubborn guest; it never quite leaves.Perhaps that is why it feels so sweet — it ties us to the moments and people who shaped our early journeys. This Tuesday was one such day, wrapped in memory and warmth. I met several long-lost friends from …

Eid celebrations become truly joyous, extending beyond the main festival with the much-anticipated Eid Milap. This tradition allows families to continue the festivities, strengthening bonds and making the occasion even more special. Many families prefer to gather at a single home, ensuring everyone can exchange Eid greetings conveniently under one …

By: J.S. Ifthekhar The Wakf (Amendment) Bill, 2024 has become a major challenge for the Modi government, sparking widespread controversy. The proposed amendments have not only provoked opposition parties but also galvanized Muslim bodies, who view the bill as an overreach into the religious and community affairs of Muslims. This …