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by: Dr Tajammul Hussain India’s cultural and political complexities, particularly regarding the Hindutva ideology and its impact on Indian Muslims, are important and worthy of deeper examination. India is a diverse and multifaceted country with a long history of coexistence, but it also faces significant challenges today, especially related to …

The election of Kemi Badenoch, as the new leader of Britain’s Conservative Party seems to have rattled not just the common public but even the diehard Tories. But this should also be seen as the last-ditch efforts by the Conservatives to revive the party’s fortunes.  Last week, Britain’s chastened Conservative …

In a notable development during the most recent American elections, many within the Muslim community made their voices heard, underscoring their active civic engagement despite expressing dissatisfaction with both major political parties. This election season saw heightened participation, as Muslim Americans voiced concerns on critical issues – especially the Israel-Gaza …

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 …

Hyderabad, October 6: During his address at the 37th Founder’s Day of Mukarram Jah School, His Excellency Orhan Yalman Okan, Consul General of the Republic of Türkiye, highlighted the critical role of education in shaping responsible, moral, and visionary generations. Speaking to the gathering, he expressed his appreciation for the …

Hyderabad, October 4: If India and Pakistan were to engage in a nuclear war, the human toll could be catastrophic, potentially leading to the deaths of nearly 2 billion people, according to the Indian Doctors for Peace and Development (IDPD). This stark hypothetical scenario was discussed during a recent meeting …

In today’s world, the Muslim Ummah faces immense challenges, and many are struggling with confusion and uncertainty, especially in light of the ongoing crises in the Middle East. Disunity, leadership struggles, sectarianism, and an overwhelming focus on materialism are plaguing the Muslim community. These issues leave the Ummah questioning their …

Allama Iqbal, the visionary poet-philosopher, is one of Urdu literature’s towering figures. His poetry is a profound exploration of selfhood, spirituality, freedom, and the potential of humanity. Through his couplets, Iqbal inspired millions to seek inner strength, strive for greatness, and reconnect with their true purpose. These well-known verses from …

By: Asad Mirza International Labour Organisation’s (ILO) latest report reveals that half of the global population lacks social protection, exacerbating vulnerabilities amid the escalating climate crisis. Over 90% of individuals in climate-vulnerable countries are without any safety net, highlighting a critical gap in support for those most affected by environmental …

By Abdul Rahman M. Baig Jeddah, September 5: The Indian community in Jeddah recently hosted a grand reception for Fahad Ahmed Khan Suri, the newly appointed Consul General of India, at the International Indian School, Jeddah (IISJ). The event saw a significant turnout, with community members, consulate officials, IISJ staff, …

Fears of a regional war in the Middle East spiked after Hezbollah launched a barrage of rockets towards Israel. This was in retaliation to the Israeli covert operations that killed a senior Hezbollah commander and a top Hamas leader, Ismail Haniyeh. The killing of Hamas Polit Bureau Head Ismail Haniyeh …

By: Asad Mirza A universal truth is that there are no permanent enemies and friends in politics, only ensuring your interests, supremacy and continuing in office guides you breaking or forming alliances across the democratic world. But the Nepali politics gives a completely new meaning to horse-trading or coalition politics, …

Ballot Box Was arranged at the iran consulate in hyderabad for iranis in hyderabad to cast their vote for the IRAN presidential elections 2024 Pezeshkian, a heart surgeon, won the runoff presidential elections held on Friday to become Iran’s 9th president. Iran went to elections after the then President Ebrahim …

Key Personalities Including Sri Lankan Prime Minister’s Advisor Participate Hyderabad, July 6: A workshop on social media and Artificial Intelligence was conducted at Media Plus Auditorium on July 6 for senior officials of the Sri Lankan government, prominent figures from print and electronic media, and academic experts. Sharing insights and …

Role of Media and Public Relations More Critical than Ever: Dr. Shashank Goel “In this rapidly evolving media landscape, the role of Media and Public Relations Officers is more critical than ever,” said Dr. Shashank Goel, IAS. He emphasized the importance for media professionals to keep their skill sets current …

Discover the inspiring journey of Mustafa Suleyman, a visionary technologist who co-founded DeepMind, revolutionizing AI and now leads Microsoft's AI division, motivating youth worldwide to pursue excellence in technology

Hyderabad, India – February 27, 2024: A dynamic and interactive social media hands-on workshop, attended by nearly 30 delegates, including senior media professionals, was conducted at the Media Plus Auditorium in Gunfoundry on Tuesday. This workshop, a pivotal component of a week-long training program, was sponsored by the Ministry of …

3-Day International Conference on Reproductive Health Inaugurated Hyderabad, February 23: Advanced fertility treatments must reach the poorest of the poor, said Telangana Governor Dr. Tamilisai Soundararajan. Speaking after inaugurating the International Conference on Reproductive Health and 34th Annual Meeting of the ISSRF 2024 on Friday, the Governor said innovations must …

In a momentous appointment, Ashfaq Syed has been bestowed with the prestigious position of President of the Naperville Public Library Board, a responsibility he graciously accepted with humility and determination. Recognizing the significance of this appointment, Syed expressed his heartfelt gratitude to the Board of Trustees for their unwavering confidence …

Events over the last one year shows that the world’s largest superpower itself faces challenges to its democratic system, while it continues to preach the world about democratic values. It seems a paradox. But one of the oldest democracies of the world, the United States which has the habit of …

The Bill would enable the government to withdraw citizenship to a person without informing him or her. The controversial Nationality and Borders Bill was introduced by the ruling Conservative Party in the House of Commons on 6 July 2021. The bill has now progressed to the House of Lords, and …

A recent Saudi ban announced through a tweet has once again pointed the needle of suspicion towards Indian Tablighi Jamaat, let’s analyse the whole episode. Recently most of the Indian newspapers and news channels in English, Hindi and Urdu carried a news story stating that the Saudi Arab has banned …

The summit hosted by the US president, instead of bringing together democratic voices at a common international platform, gave birth to many controversies. A US sponsored two-day virtual democracy summit wrapped up last week. It was promised by President Joe Biden during his election campaign last year, as he wanted …

India and Pakistan are poised against each other, to play a more proactive and constructive role in Afghanistan’s redevelopment, trying to negate each other’s initiatives. The ascendancy of Taliban to power in Afghanistan almost two-and-a-half months ago, after the hasty and chaotic withdrawal of the US forces from the country …

While an effort to classify the Taliban into good and bad is rather easy, the underlying reasons to classify them as Deobandi becomes a little tough and illogical. The seizure of Afghan capital, Kabul by the Taliban and their declaration to declare Afghanistan an Islamic Emirate has again raised the …

In recent times the Chinese navy’s coercive activities in the South China Sea and its global port-buying spree have added different dimensions to its naval strategy. Ever since Communist China came into existence in 1949, its belligerence over South China Sea – SCS, has been increasing and some recent events …

Recently a Stanford University team found that some Artificial Intelligence programmes are giving misleading results, for queries related to religious minorities and race. We are living in a Digital Age in which more and more complex tasks are being entrusted to machines. In addition we are also worried about the …

Proposals for a EU army have re-emerged after the Afghan fiasco – but many member states still remain ‘hard to convince’, about its feasibility. It seems that the EU has learnt the lessons of the abrupt end of the US-led mission in Afghanistan and furthermore after AUKUS, that the US …

The new found love between the UK and UAE might have propelled one of its former ministers to nominate the Abu Dhabi Crown Prince, for the Nobel Peace prize. The withdrawal of the US forces from Afghanistan before the deadline has dealt a severe blow to the special relationship between …

Chicago-based Hyderabadis hosted a felicitation ceremony in honor of Dr. Ausaf Sayeed, Ambassador of Saudi Arabia and former Consul General of Chicago. Hosted by Syed Ashfaq Hussain in Naperville, community leaders, former Lt. Governor Evelyn Sanguinetti, Senator Laura Clymore Ellman, Dr. Benjamin M. White, Councilman, Dr. Suresh Reddy, Trustee, Oak Brook were among those in attendance. 

The Taliban have seized the majestic palace of Rashid Dostum, popularly known as the Lion of Afghanistan. The palace, with its splendor, reflects the luxurious life of Rashid Dostum and other Afghan leaders. It was built at a cost of millions of rupees, with precious carpets and sofas on which …

Pakistan seems to be worried that Taliban styled thinking might spread to Pakistan and secondly, the Taliban might turn out be more pro-India than pro-Pakistan. Pakistani government at the moment seems to be in a quandary. The manner in which it wanted to exploit the Taliban victory in Afghanistan has …

The onset of Arab Spring had raised expectations in the region of power being transferred to the people ultimately, but the ensuing developments have completely changed the dynamics of the pro-people movements in the region. While most the Indian media has been obsessed with developments taking place in Afghanistan, it …

King Abdullah’s US visit marks an end to four years of being snubbed by the Trump administration, and may herald a new chapter in the US-Jordanian ties. Jordanian King Abdullah became the first Arab leader to meet the US President Joe Biden at the White House on July 19. By …

The 2020 survey carried out by Carnegie Endowment, tries to find and analyse the reasons for Modi’s popularity in the United States. Indian-origin American citizens now comprise the second-largest immigrant group in the USA. Over the years with increasing political influence and playing an active role in the US internal …

The recent demonstrations in Russia might have raised the West’s hope to see an end to the Russian oligarchy, but it may turn out to be a wishful dream. Over the last two weeks, many Russian cities including Moscow and St. Petersburg witnessed a second wave of public demonstrations in …

75 years after independence and 72 years after India became a republic, instead of feeling ecstatic and consolidating our achievements we are forced to ponder the question, whether our freedom fighters, leaders and constitution framers dreamt of the India in its present form? At present we are standing at a …

It seems as if the Indian Muslims are under a collective siege from the external as well as internal forces and pressures. External pressure is being applied from the outside to weaken it psychologically, lessen the morale of its followers and instead of allowing them to focus their energies on …

After tolerating four years of tantrums, mood swings and fits, bad language, and the worst idiotic and overtly racist behaviour when defeated by any US president, the world keenly awaited the change of power in the oldest democracy in the world when Joe Biden took over as the new American …

By: Asad Mirza The seesaw like relations between India and Nepal, have taken a nosedive for the worse, during the last fortnight. The immediate provocation is the long-standing territorial issue surrounding Kalapani, a patch of land near the India-Nepal border, close to the Lipulekh Pass on the India-China border.  However, …

3 Day International Conference on “Recent Advances in Civil Engineering Infrastructure” Inaugurated  Civil Engineers Create Civilizations 2 Trillion Dollar Investment in Infrastructure Required Skill Enhancement Not in Line with Urbanization Hyderabad, December 16: “Avoid corruption in civil engineering and push people away from corruption in infrastructure development”, said Consul General …

By: Asad Mirza The exponential growth of Social Media services in the recent years, with every person becoming a photographer or a journalist or a critic has transformed our society to a completely new one, where most of us are living with two personas, one our original and one our …

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 …

 (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 …

Exactly 100 days since the announcement of ICC World T20 fixtures, the cricket fans across the world will once again witness one of the greatest cricket   battles at Eden Gardens today after the match was shifted from Dharamsala to Kolkata amidst controversies last week. It was not long ago when …

By 2050, weather as we know it will be unpredictable. Summers will be warmer, winters cooler and storms dramatically devastating. Millions of people will be left with no choice but death due to natural calamities, rising sea levels, unprecedented extreme weather swings, storms, droughts and floods. Beautiful countries like Maldives …