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Hyderabad, October 29: On World Stroke Day, observed globally on October 29, experts in neurology are making an urgent appeal for heightened public awareness about strokes and their potentially life-threatening consequences. Specialists urge the public to adopt preventive health practices and recognize critical stroke symptoms to enable timely intervention. Speaking …
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October 14 marked a somber day for the Chicago Muslim community as they mourned the loss of Maulana Nadeem Wajdi, a revered spiritual leader, scholar, and author. Maulana Nadeem Wajdi was the father of Mufti Yassir Nadeem Wajdi, the visionary behind Burhan Academy, a robust Islamic institution offering spiritual nurturing …
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Hyderabad, October 6: The Honorary Consul of Germany for Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, Amita Desai on Sunday appreciated the rich cultural fabric of Hyderabad. She was addressing the gathering on the 37th Founder’s Day celebration of Mukarram Jah School, held on October 6th at the historic Masarath Mahal, Purani Haveli …
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This November, the stage is set for the 19th edition of the Qadir Ali Baig Theatre Festival, a celebration of meaningful theatre that has been held for the past 18 years. It is organized by Qadir Ali Baig Theatre Foundation. Scheduled from November 6th to 11th, this year’s festival takes …
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Chicago, IL: Community activists on Saturday issued an urgent call to Muslims in Chicago and across the United States to support the development of Burhan Academy, an ambitious project poised to become the “largest future Islamic school in America.” The Academy is set to rise from the grounds of the …
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British Indians (also Indian British people or Indian Britons) are citizens of the United Kingdom (UK) whose ancestral roots lie in India. According to latest figures, Indians comprise about 1.4 million people in the UK, making them the single largest visible ethnic minority population in the country. The largest group …
Read More »Truth is the Soul of Journalism, Hyderabad The Heart of NCPUL
NCPUL Director Releases Book ‘Sach hi toh Hai’ Hyderabad, November 20: Truth is the soul of journalism, and even imagining journalism without truth will be ridiculous. The way of the truth is thorny and gruesome, but truth always triumphs, opined literary luminaries Addressing the gathering on Tuesday evening at Media Plus …
Read More »FJ Luxuriate – a Make up Studio with a Noble Agenda
Hyderabad, November 17: What’s makeup without inner beauty, and what’s the joy of luxury without the heart to lend a helping hand. While most of the affluent youth are almost drenched in the deceptive aura of ‘living the luxury’ sans a few exceptions, a group of youngsters are setting an …
Read More »Ayodhya : The Battle Lost
By: Asad Mirza At last the Supreme Court of India pronounced its verdict in the title case of Babri Masjid-Ram Mandir case in Ayodyha. The SC verdict put an end to the 82-years long legal battle to the ownership of the disputed site. Though the verdict accepted many facts, which …
Read More »Babri Masjid Verdict Disappointing, But Muslims Optimistic About Future: Tameer e Millat
Hyderabad, November 10: All India Majlis e Tameer e Millat, a Muslim NGO known for its annual ‘Jalsa e Rahmatul lil Aalameen’ held every year to commemorate Milad un Nabi for the last 70 years, has said the verdict on Babri Masjid was most disappointing. “Though we respect the judgement, …
Read More »70th Milad un Nabi Jalsa To Bail out Muslims From Crises
Tameer e Millat to Guide Country and Community in the Light of Life of Prophet Muhammed Hyderabad, November 7: To commemorate the Milad un Nabi (the birth anniversary of Islam’s last Prophet Muhammed PBUH), the All India Majlis e Tameer-e-Millat, one of the foremost Muslim organizations in Hyderabad, has announced …
Read More »City Gets a Healthy Way To Commemoration Milad un Nabi, Free Medical Tests, X Ray Scans and Consultation
Hyderabad, November 4: In the run up to the grand Jalsa scheduled on 10th November, a mega health camp was organized by Taamer e Millat at Khilwat Community Hall near Khilwat Grounds in Charminar on Monday. While doctors from MESCO Diagnostic Centre and City Neuro Centre screened the visitors for …
Read More »Taameer e Millat’s Blood Donation and Free Medical Camp on 3rd Nov
Hyderabad, November 2: A blood donation camp is organized by All India Majlis e Taameer e Millat on Sunday, 3rd November as part of celebrations commemorating the birth of Islam’s last Prophet Muhammed PBUH. According to the President, Reception Committee Dr. Fakhruddin Mohammed, “The blood donation camp will be held at …
Read More »Haleem’s UNESCO Honour Has Made Hyderabad Proud Once Again: Pista House Director
Mr. M. A. Majeed, Managing Director of Pista House, world’s largest Haleem seller, has expressed his satisfaction after Haleem helped Hyderabad, the only city from India to be accorded with the prestigious UNESCO recognition in the gastronomy category. The UNESCO recognition very recently listed Hyderabad among its most sought after …
Read More »No Increase in Visa Fee for Haj and Umrah: Indian Ambassador to Saudi
Hyderabad, October 24: The Indian Ambassador to Saudi Arabia Dr. Ausaf Sayeed IFS on Thursday took to social media to assuage concerns of Indian Muslims amid reports of hike in visa fee. In a statement on social media, he clarified that there is no increase in the visa fee for …
Read More »Shaheen Group To Start 13th Hifz Plus Center in Hyderbad
Bridge Course To Connect Madrassas to Modern Educational Institutions Hyderabad, October 23: A bridge course for Huffaz e Quran (memorizers of Holy Quran) has been introduced by Shaheen Group of Institutions in Hyderabad. Titled “the Hifz Quran Plus”, the course aims to help madrassa students to acquire modern education with …
Read More »Allama Iqbal May Be In Guinness Book of World Records Soon
A Guinness World Records distinction is being sought for the longest series of lectures on legendary poet Allama Iqbal. The series of lectures titled ‘Iqbal Shinasi’ (meaning: Understanding Iqbal), commenced in October 1997 and are since then held every week in the Conference Hall of Masjid-e-Alia at Gun Foundry in …
Read More »86th Birthday of Eight Nizam Prince Mukarram Jah Celebrated
Hyderabad, October 6: “Hyderabad was the centre of India, almost as far as the British states were concerned. It produced nothing but excellence since 1884, regarding the public service and development sector”, said Advisor to UNESCO, renowned educationist and Former UNESCO Director in Human Resource Development, Management and Planning, Dr. …
Read More »Indo-US Relations – a New thrust
By: Asad Mirza Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be in the US today, on his first visit to the US after becoming the country’s prime minister for the second time in may, this year and fourth since he became the prime minister for the first time in 2014. As …
Read More »Union Minister Says Kashmir Peaceful, Muslim Intellectuals Argue
The Islamic countries are neither against nor have protested the Jammu and Kashmir situation in India after the abrogation of article 370, said Union Minister of India Mr. Dharmendra Pradhan. Interacting with Mr. Zafar Javed, India Coordinator of the Islamic Development Bank who is also the Secretary of the Sultan …
Read More »Will India’s New Education Policy Harm Its Rich Culture?
By: Asad Mirza The Draft National Education Policy (NEP) 2019 prepared by a committee chaired by Dr K. Kasturirangan was shared by the Ministry of Human Resource and Development for public comments in June earlier. The policy aims at making India a knowledge superpower by equipping students with the necessary …
Read More »Boris Johnson: A Maverick
By: Asad Mirza Former London Mayor Boris Johnson led the campaign for Britain to leave the EU, and after a dramatic prime minister race, he’ll be serving in one of the country’s top positions. Johnson is a clownish character, but he’s got enviable popularity levels and is known by his …
Read More »Dr. Asghar Ali Engineer Memorial Award Last Date Extended
Central Board of Dawoodi Bohra Community (CBDBC), Centre for Study of Society and Secularism (CSSS), Institute of Islamic Studies (IIS) and Bohra Youth Sansthan (BYS) are instituting the Dr. Asghar Ali Engineer Memorial Award. The award will be presented to a person, organization who have contributed in a sustained and …
Read More »30% of Indian Muslims are Poor: Development Economist
Inter-generational Poverty Increasing Among Muslims Students Must Struggle, Dream to Succeed: Priyanka Verghese IFS Hyderabad, August 24: Nearly 10 crore people in India suffer from chronic poverty, that total number of poor is more than 30 crores, he noted while adding that the average proportion of poor in India is 20%. …
Read More »Terrible Crimes Taking Place in HyderaBAD
Peace and tranquility that once characterized Hyderabad and neighbouring areas seem to have hit a sticky patch. Crime in Hyderabad, particularly dreadful and loathsome incidents refuse to settle. In a recent incident sure to instill one with cold shivers, the Malkajgiri police apprehended the family of a man named Kishan who …
Read More »Saudi NRIs from Hyderabad Working To Rehab Returning Expats
By Syed Rafath Shah HYDERABAD: A Gulf Based Social Welfare Alliance Telangana Gulf Non Resident Indians Federation (TGNREF) Telangana Gulf NRI’S Employees Federation formed in Medinah, one of the two Saudi Arabia’s holiest city including Makkah, under the leadership of Mr. Ahmeduddin Owaisi. The federation is the umbrella organisation for …
Read More »Free Hijama Therapy Introduced at Nizamia General Hospital
Hyderabad, August 19: A Hijama Clinic offering free of cost therapy was launched at the Government Nizamia General Hospital on Monday. The ‘Hijama’, also known as the ‘cupping therapy’ is a centuries old medical detoxification process using suction cups to drain out blood toxins. One of the prominent government hospitals …
Read More »Teachers Responsible For Shaping Students
Experts Speak at Release of the Book “Shaping a Student to Be Human” Hyderabad, Aug 19: Teachers are responsible for shaping the personality of students. They have the ability to observe and assess the psychology of the students which can help in dealing with the student effectively, opined academicians and …
Read More »Guns and America
By Asad Mirza Recent mass shootings in the US have been attributed to a variety of causes – disaffected youth, mental illness, workplace conflict and family discord. According to the BBC the nature of the attack could also prompt a rethinking of the domestic threat presented by militant white nationalists …
Read More »Congress’s Fall, BJP’s Rise and the Muslims
By:Asad Mirza Rahul Gandhi’s resignation as Congress President seems to have put the party on the brink of a collapse. Even after getting rejected by the people, who do not think that the party has changed much after Rahul Gandhi took over the party’s command in December 2017, and despite …
Read More »BJP Full Steam Ahead
By: Asad Mirza It is close to two months now, since the election results were declared, yet the Opposition parties seem to have gone into a limbo, seemingly not recovered from the shock defeat in the elections. However, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), which got a landslide victory in the …
Read More »Avoid These Foods To Stay Safe From This Skin Disease!
Every day routines including food habits, the choice of cosmetics and usage of plastics can influence the onset of Vitiligo disease, a medical condition where skin loses pigmentation resulting in white-like patches randomly. Eminent Unani physician Dr. M. A. Waheed, who was presented Padma Shri in April 2017 for his …
Read More »Reawakening UK-India Ties
By: Asad Mirza While the Brexit saga keeps on unfolding and the race for the next prime minister ship heats up between Boris Johnson and Jeremy Hunt, an all encompassing and incisive report by the House of Commons on UK-India relations has gone comparatively unnoticed by the media both in …
Read More »Media Ownership Monitor: Who owns the media in India?
By :Asad Mirza The Media Ownership Monitor (MOM) project, a global research and advocacy effort to promote transparency and media pluralism at an international level, was initiated by Reporters Without Borders (RSF) in 2015. In India, it conducted the Media Ownership Monitor project together with Delhi based digital media company, …
Read More »Modi 2.0 and the Muslims
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By: Asad Mirza Are the Indian Muslims afraid of statues- big or small- being built across India, of new temples being built in every locality, or any icon being built to pay tributes to Hindu Gods and leaders? The answer is a simple NO. The Indian Muslim like every common …
Read More »Be Fearless in Charting New Territories: Vice President of India Venkaiah Naidu
“Be fearless in charting new territories and adopt team work as the success ‘mantra’ because the unfolding technological ecosystem demands group-driven creativity”, exhorted the Vice President of India Mr.Venkaiah Naidu. “Young people like you are the innovators, creators, builders and leaders of the future. You can transform the future of …
Read More »Discrimination Based on Religion Violation of Constitution: Vice President Venkaih Naidu
Hyderabad, June 29: “Any discrimination based on religion is a violation of our Constitution. We have a robust mechanism for correcting such deviations, if any. Because of the sturdy constitutional provisions and robust institutional mechanisms in the country, religious freedom can never be vitiated”, said the Vice President of India …
Read More »Iran Organizes First International Quran Exhibition in Hyderabad
3 day Expo To Feature Rare and Artistic Masterpieces, 1400 Year Old Quranic Manuscripts Calligraphy Workshop by Irani Artists To Be Organized Hyderabad, June 21: For the first time in Hyderabad, an International Quran Exhibition is being organized by the Consulate of Iran in Hyderabad in collaboration with different literary …
Read More »Students Must Dream High: B. Shafiullah
Government working to overcome minorities educational challenges Students should always dream High and set higher benchmarks for themselves during their course of education, said TMREIS secretary Mr.B.Shafiullah. Addressing a felicitation program organized by Hyderabad Got Talent at FTAPCCI in Hyderabad, the 2003 batch IFS officer said “TMREIS schools have been …
Read More »Indian Embassy in Riyadh Honours Mahatma Gandhi With Peace Rally on 150th Birth Anniversary
The Embassy of India, Riyadh, organised the ‘Gandhi Cycle Rally for Peace’ on Friday, 7 June 2019 in association with the Diplomatic Quarter Authority and Saudi Cycling Federation to commemorate the 150th Birth Anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi. More than 150 persons of different nationalities, gender and age, including many Saudi …
Read More »12822 School Going Orphans Benefit Through Zakat Trust Scholarship
Hyderabad, May 25: A whopping 12,822 school going orphans have benefited from the scholarships issued by Hyderabad Zakat and Charitable Trust (HZCT) in a year, said Chairman HZCT Mr. Ghiasuddin Babukhan. Releasing the trust’s annual report at Annual Meet and Iftar organized by the trust, Mr. Babukhan said “around Rs …
Read More »Startup ‘Magically Turns Your Old Clothes Into New’ For Donating This Ramadan
Magic Klean launches “The Joy of Giving” initiative during the holy month Ramadan Hyderabad, May 15: A young startup MagicKlean aims to help the needy this Ramadan in its own niche way. Specializing in laundry, the startup collects used and old clothes from door to door, washes and irons them …
Read More »Flynas Introduces Five Direct Flights Weekly Between Riyadh and New Delhi
Hyderabad, 13 May 2019: Flynas, the Saudi national air carrier and leading low-cost airlines in the middle east, on Monday announced the launch of five direct international flights between Riyadh, the capital of Saudi Arabia and New Delhi, the capital of India, from 1st July 2019. These new flights are …
Read More »Indian Working Journalists in Danger : Seema Mustafa
Hyderabad, Jan 30: Working journalists who are independent of political and powerful influence are in danger in India, said renowned author and veteran journalist Seema Mustafa. Addressing an interactive session organized at the Ghulam Ahmed Auditorium at Sultan ul Uloom Education Society (SUES) by the Sarvodaya International Trust, Ms Seema Mustafa …
Read More »Become Pharma Super Specialists: Pharmacy Council of India Prez Prof. B. Suresh
India Will Be ‘Pharmacy of the World’ by 2020: Indian Pharmaceutical Association Prez Indian Pharmacist Can Be World’s Best Indian Pharmacy to Be $55B Industry by 2020 Artificial Intelligence Will Revolutionize Industry “One revolutionary drug can change the landscape of India pharma industry and also the world”, said Pharmacy Council …
Read More »Kites Were Used In War Strategies – Kite Festival History, Facts and Uses
Kites cannot be linked to one particular religion, for history paints a different picture. Kites, of ages, have had applications beyond as a leisure activity. They have been used in scientific studies. Countries have also used kites in warfare to study enemy activity. Here’s a brief news bulletin. Dedicated to …
Read More »4th Hifz Convocation of Azaan International Held [Video]
Muslim Scholars and clergies sent out a strong message to the community and called for protection against hypocrites within. Urging the affluent Muslims to set up welfare and development centers, the scholars’ message can must not be taken with a grain of salt. Here’s a news video from the 4th …
Read More »Muslim Scholars Urge Community to Set up Welfare Institutions
4th Hifz Convocation of Azaan International Institute of Islamic Studies Held Hyderabad, January 13: Muslim scholars and Ulema on Sunday urged the Muslim community to establish educational institutions, hospitals, charitable organizations, orphanages and old age homes. Addressing the 4th Hifz Convocation of Azaan International Institute of Islamic Studies held at …
Read More »FOCUSS Helps To Free 100 Jail Prisoners on Milad un Nabi
Hyderabad-based social organization is helping 100 jail prisoners free on the occasion of Milad un Nabi, marking the birth anniversary of Prophet Muhammed PBUH. Nearly 100 prisoners will be freed from Central Jail, Chanchalguda in successive batches starting Friday. Prisoners who are incapacitated by their financial conditions and serving term …
Read More »Law and Lawyers Unites Society: Justice Eshwariah
30 Lakh Lawyers Needed in India: Amirullah Khan “Law is a noble, honourable and service-oriented profession. It helps in ameliorating the society and giving it new direction. No other profession can bring such magnanimous change in the society as law”, said Justice V. Eshwariah. Addressing a gathering of nearly 400 …
Read More »Situation in Palestine is Like Apartheid of South Africa: Palestine Ambassador
“The current situation in Palestine is like Apartheid that once existed in South Africa”, said Ambassador of State of Palestine to India Adnan Abu Alhaijaa. Apprising the media of the current situation in Palestine at Media Plus Auditorium, Gun Foundry post noon on 27th October, the Palestinian Ambassador said “Israel …
Read More »‘India Ahead of European Countries in Assisted Reproduction’
Fertility Super Specialists Suggest Freezing Techniques For Controlling Fertility “India is much ahead of European Countries in terms of assisted reproduction technologies. The quality and cost of treatment, and the diversity of options in treating infertile women is much better in India than other countries”, said Telangana State Secretary of …
Read More »Indian Fertility Society Conceives Telangana Chapter
Infertility Experts Inaugurate IFS Telangana Chapter Call To Project India’s Research & Development at International Level On 13th August 2018, Indian Fertility Society conceived its Telangana State chapter in a formal ceremony held at Hotel MariGold in Begumpet. While the birth of the Telangana State Chapter leases hope for field …
Read More »Saudi-based India Author’s Novel “The Nucle Saga 2” Unveiled
Advisor to Minority Affairs, Government of Telangana Mr. A.K.Khan on Thursday unveiled the English novel “The Nucle Saga II”, sequel to “The Nucle Saga 1” written by Saudi-based Indian author Saif-ur-Rahman. Addressing the book release function at Media Plus Auditorium, Mr. A.K.Khan appreciated the efforts of 27-year old author Saif …
Read More »500 Days of Feeding the Poor
Meet Mohammed Sujathullah, the 24-year old Pharma D student from Sultan ul Uloom College of Pharmacy who has just set a new example by feeding hundreds of deserving people every day. For 500 days. A philanthropist by chance, Sujath does not hail from a very affluent family. His father retired …
Read More »Zubi Cricket Academy Bustles With Fitness Activities
Hyderabad-based Zubi Cricket Academy is one of the very few cricket academies that have an unconventional penchant for fitness. The academy, though specializing in the sport of Cricket, has time and again shattered stereotypes to engage young participants in a rather unconventional fitness activity for a cricket academy. From Face Yoga …
Read More »Stronger Psychology Needed For India’s Composite Culture: Dr. Khutbuddin Mohammed
“As technology is progressively influencing lifestyles, it transforms the psychology of generations in more than apparent ways. For youngsters to be successful in India’s composite culture, they must be psychologically strong and spiritually gleaming”, said renowned US based psychiatrist Dr. Khutbuddin Mohammed. Addressing young minds during a seminar on “How …
Read More »Curtains Draw Over AFMI’s 26th Annual 2-Day International Convention
Hyderabad-based Indian American Psychiatrist Elected as AFMI President Curtains drew on the 26th annual international convention of American Federation of Muslims of Indian Origin (AFMI) 2-Day AFMI Convention held at Maulana Azad National Urdu University in Jodhpur with the official appointment of Hyderabad-based Indian American Psychiatrist Dr. Mohammed Khutbuddin as …
Read More »Muslims Have Contributed Equally For National Development: Azhar Azeez
In the changing political scenario of India, the relevance of Muslim efforts and their indispensably rich contributions in nation building are being tampered, and erased. People are working overtime to undermine this importance by presenting distorted history for fellow Indians of other faiths, said Azhar Azeez, President of Islamic Society …
Read More »There’s More To India’s Startup Potential: Dr. Tausif Malik
Even as Indian including Muslim startups are gaining ground making the country the third largest startup ecosystem in the world and despite the startup boom having captured attention of every dreamer and doer alike, there is more to India’s potential than what has been achieved. “The timbre of India’s innovation, …
Read More »Orphans Deserve Better Living
When one looks at the orphan children – usually, their unkempt hair and clothes, eyes defying hidden trauma, conscience bereft of the feeling of being someone, the inability to express material desire, want of love and care, one wouldn’t delve deep into introspection on the social crisis they go through. …
Read More »Asaduddin Owaisi vs Mohammed Azharuddin [Video]
Should Mohammed Azharuddin contest election from Hyderabad? If so, he will contesting against MIM leader Asaduddin Owaisi. The Telangana State Congress has invited Mohammed Azharuddin, who has earlier represented the party from Muradabad constituency, to contest from the Telangana State. But is Mohammed Azharuddin interested? In this video, Dr. Syed …
Read More »In Conversation with Aamir Khan: Oscar Not Enough for India
Even though Hollywood is the oldest and most grossing film industry in the world at over 2.4 billion viewers, the Indian film industry leads in viewership with a staggering 3.6 billion viewers. Yet, the diversity and colossal variety of films produced in India have confined representation in Oscar awards. As …
Read More »Women Security in India
In a country vowing women empowerment to eradicate hazards to women safety, women security has different facets and oblique meanings. There’s social security, financial security and of course physical security to discuss about. The threat of physical security to a woman working during night shifts, physical assaults on school girls …
Read More »Islamic Banking Can Solve Economic Crises: MH Khatkhatay
The process of Islamic Banking may seem novel to Indian market, but it’s proving to be successful, and is an effective solution to solve the economic crises in the society, said internationally renowned finance expert and Director of Investments – Rehbar Finance Mr. MH Khatkhatay. Addressing the media ahead of …
Read More »Shrinking Rivers Will Turn India Turn Into A Desert: Sadhguru
Eminent social activist spearheading the nation-wide Rally for Rivers campaign, Sadhguru Jaggi Vasudev, appreciated the efforts of Telangana and Andhra Pradesh governments in protecting the States’ water bodies, and increasing the green cover through various government schemes. Rivers and Farmer Suicides He however pointed out that India is losing more …
Read More »Apple iPhone 8 Specs, Release Date, Colours, Price & Everything Else We Know!
Apple has just started rolling out invites for the launch of next iPhone. The internet is gaga over queries about the iPhone 8 release date. Will there by an iPhone 8 plus? What will be the iPhone 8 price? Is Apple really launching the iPhone 8 Blush Gold colour variant …
Read More »Health Officials & Islamic Scholars Bust Myths on Measles Rubella Vaccination
Health officials from UNICEF, WHO Country Office, Center for Disease Control – USA and TS Health Department along with leading Pediatricians, Religious Leaders and school management collectively rued the negative propaganda against the State Government’s Measles – Rubella vaccination drive. Speaking at a common platform – a panel discussion organized by city based …
Read More »How India’s Newest State Telangana is Including Muslims In Its Growth Plan With TMREIS
An in-depth look into the Minority Residential Schools of Telangana State Hyderabad was the only state (now city) that saw uninterrupted Muslim rule in India for over 800 years. Not even Delhi, which is considered home of the Moghuls, comes this close. Due to the robust and visionary Muslim leadership that …
Read More »KirayaDo : This Startup Will Handle Your Rent Payments
Back in school days, I was bestowed with the gallant task of conveying our monthly home rentals to the apartment owner. I had to carry a dairy and a pen to take owner’s signature, as acknowledgement for receiving the cash envelope comprising our rent payment in tallying denominations. While we …
Read More »Media Should Be Bold and Truthful: High Commissioner Seychelles Dr. Ausaf Sayeed
Consul General Releases Book Sach To Magar Kehne Do “The media must be bold and truthful. It must audaciously uphold the truth and not just apprise but educate and reform the society”, observed the High Commissioner of India to Seychelles Dr. Ausaf Sayeed. Dr. Ausaf Sayeed was addressing an elite …
Read More »A Revolutionary Form of Charity
11 Lakh Muslims Benefited From Hyderabad Zakat and Charitable Trust While the month of fasting Ramadan has become synonymous with feasting for many, a larger chunk of underprivileged Muslims struggle for decent food. It is prerogative for oneself to partake in charitable and philanthropic activities and attain a spiritual decorum …
Read More »In Conversation with Fawad Tamkanath
Did you know paintings have life? And that they can speak, and scream albeit silently or shout out loud? Sometimes they can be brawny, sometimes brainy, and at times powerful enough to conjure a virtual storm. Add a splash of humour and they can coax us into belly laugh or …
Read More »Purani Haveli to Be Restored To Its Pristine Glory: Nawab Faiz Khan
Purani Haveli and the Masarath Mahal will soon be restored to its pristine glory. This glorious sprawling Haveli will not be just another rejuvenated heritage structure as one would expect but an Institution of excellence. This royal palace has majestic grandness in Hyderabadi history. Before Hyderabad’s accession to India, it …
Read More »US Elections 2016 & the Role of Traditional Media and Social Media
(A Panel Discussion By US Consulate General Hyderabad and The Indian Journalists Union) At a time when America’s first African-American president Barrack Obama, coerced by the United States 2-term presidency limit for an individual, prepares for roll up, India – along with other countries – are rubbing hands in anticipation …
Read More »Interview with Sony Television’s CID Team Abhijeet, Daya and Director Producer B.P.Singh
C.I.D., one of India’s most loved and longest running TV series aired on Sony Television, unfolds the secret behind the team’s unprecedented 19-year long successful stint on the show and the journey from the silver screen to the hearts of millions. Here are excerpts from the interview with Director-Producer B.P.Singh …
Read More »Skill Deficit Better Than Attitude Deficit: Osmania University VC Prof. Ramachandram
Bespeaking the importance of attitude in addition to skills, the Vice Chancellor of Osmania University Prof. S. Ramachandram while addressing the students of Muffakham Jah College of Engineering and Technology on their Graduation Day said ‘companies hire students for the skills they acquire.’ He observed that opportunities might still exist …
Read More »Interview with Telangana State Minority Finance Corporation Managing Director B. Shaifullah IFS
Training and providing employment and empowerment opportunities is the main focus of the state’s minority department. The department is working on not just training but also vouching for placements of the youth trained under the programs organized by the TSMFC, said Mr. B. Shafiullah IFS, Vice Chairman and Managing Director …
Read More »Interview with Indian Cricket Legend Syed Kirmani
Syed Kirmani, the legendary cricketer who was part of the Indian Cricket Team’s World Cup 1983 squad and one of the finest wicket keepers of India, talks about cricketing sportsmanship, the in-discipline plaguing the game, shorter game formats and more in an exclusive interview to Gawah Urdu Weekly. “All ethics …
Read More »IoT Will Connect 20 Billion Things By 2020: NASSCOM Chairman Dr. B.V.R. Mohan Reddy
We are living in a virtual mesh of smart devices digitally connected to each other – from smartphones and smartwatches to smart shoes, wireless health monitors and even smart clothing. The world that we live in today is incomplete without internet and network connectivity. These devices that take readings from …
Read More »Interview with Registrar of Newspapers of India Director S.M.Khan
A 13-year long stint as the official spokesperson of the Central Bureau of Intelligence. Press Secretary for former President of India Dr. A.P.J.Abdul Kalam until his demise on July 27 last year. Director General of News at Doordarshan. That’s a short bio of Mr. S.M. Khan, a 1982 batch IIS …
Read More »The Other Side of Muhammed Ali: Memoirs of a Hyderabadi Doctor
US-based Hyderabadi psychiatrist Dr. Khutbuddin shares his invaluable memorabilia of over 30 years of association with Muhammed Ali – from Ali’s life outside the ring to his distinct psyche and magnetizing charisma. Here’s what made him more idiosynchratic and people’s champ. Inside the ring, Muhammed Ali was nothing less than …
Read More »Kenyan Cricket is “dead and buried” : Former Captain Aasif Karim
Every time a World Cup takes place, be it 20/20 or One Day International, I get a nostalgic feeling and a lot pride and dignity of when Kenya participated in those World Cups, including being a very popular team everywhere the team played. Unfortunately, Kenyan cricket has nose-dived since the …
Read More »Exclusive Interview : Former Captain Indian Cricket Team Mohammed Azharuddin
Deep inside the defying aura of glamour and popularity, Mohammed Azharuddin is dewy-eyed, candid in conversation and exudes a relentless charm. As the cameras flutter to capture his charisma once again, the legendary cricketer, with an affable smile on his face, humbly accords to answer our inquisitions. Here are abstracts …
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