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Hyderabad Educational Expo: Gateway to a bright future
Hyderabad: Expos are not new to Hyderabad. The city, which boasts of the longest run historic ‘Numaish’, sees exhibitions taking place round the year. But this one is quite different. Here you…
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Election 2024: Muslim voices unite for common cause
Hyderabad: With the first phase of Lok Sabha elections over, Muslim community finds itself at a pivotal juncture. As the clamor and confusion of political configurations persists, the Muslim intelligentsia stands resolute,…
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Eid sermons reverberate with calls for solidarity with Palestinians
Hyderabad: The Palestinians plight, their death and destruction cast a shadow on Eid festivities in the twin cities of Hyderabad and Secunderabad. Their sufferings also dominated the Eid-ul-Fitr discourses and the Friday…
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Breaking barriers: A unifying Iftar
Hyderabad: The aroma of freshly cooked biryani wafted through the air as guests began to gather for an Iftar like no other. This wasn’t just any evening of breaking fast; it was…
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The mysterious allure of ‘Eid ka chand’
Hyderabad: For the devout ‘Eid ka chand’ has a special significance. It not just heralds the advent of Eid but also lets the muse in one go poetic. With the month of…
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Itekaf – the sacred seclusion in search of peace for heart and soul
Hyderabad: With the holy month of Ramzan entering its last phase, a diametrically opposite scene is playing out in Hyderabad. While Charminar, the heart of the Old City, is bursting at the…
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Ramzan: A time of spiritual giving amidst the shadows of deception
Hyderabad: Strike while the iron is hot. It’s a time tested formula and it works. For some it’s time to strike when the hearts are soft. Taking advantage of the high religious…
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Turning dreams into reality: Hyderabad Zakat Charitable Trust empowering the poor
Hyderabad: The boy’s eyes twinkled with joy while those of the onlookers turned misty. It was a big day for Anas Khan. He stood in disbelief as he held a brand new…
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Rising to challenge: Telangana Haj Committee prepares for more pilgrims this season
Hyderabad: The Telangana State Haj Committee is faced with an unprecedented challenge this year. It has to handle a staggering 11000 pilgrimage for Haj 2024, an unusually large number. It is for the first…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…