- Hyderabad
The varied history of Dakhni Urdu literature in south India
Zoë Woodbury High On the second floor of Hyderabad’s Salar Jung Museum lies an extensive library. Despite its sizeable collection of manuscripts and books spread across multiple rooms, it remains largely unknown…
- Hyderabad
Hyderabad: A city shaped by its historic water reservoirs
By Mohammed Sibgatullah Khan Hyderabad: The Deccan has a dry climate and does not possess snow-fed rivers to irrigate its lands. Historically, it has depended on ground water and the yearly monsoon.…
- Featured News
Indian diaspora in UK march against danger of ‘genocide’ in the country of their origin
By M Ghazali Khan London: Hundreds of Indian diaspora from all over the UK gathered outside 10 Downing Street, the official residence of the British Prime Minister Boris Johnson in London on…
- Opinions
Except China BRICS members not interested in US bashing
Satyen Mohapatra Chinese President Xi Jinping could not turn the recently held 14th BRICS (Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa) summit in Beijing, into a platform for US bashing because the partner…
- Opinions
US Supreme Court strikes down woman’s right to abortion
Satyen Mohapatra In the heart of liberal and free America, conservatives have struck with the US Supreme Court declaring abortion was illegal. The right to abort a pregnancy which is considered to…
- Opinions
Muslim society in dilemma as demand for dowry, ‘fair and lovely’ girls grow
By Amatur Rahman When looking for a potential spouse, who should disclose the biodata (Ismnavesi/Naam Navesi) first? The boy’s side or the girl’s? If a divorced woman (through khula or talaq) is…
- Opinions
The last Mughal-The fall of a dynasty – Delhi 1857: William Dalrymple
Divakar Kaza 1857 is a brief chapter in the history that we studied in school. Of Grenades laced with Pork / Beef tallow to make them more effective and how the Hindus…
- Opinions
Reaction to Agnipath scheme shows lack of consultation and connect with youth
Satyen Mohapatra There seems to be a complete disconnect between BJP and people today particularly the youth. When BJP was in the Opposition it unerringly seemed to have the pulse of the…
- Opinions
Are extra-terrestrials trying to contact us?
Satyen Mohapatra Are we receiving signals from “extra-terrestrials” or is it just natural radio interference? Whatever may be the truth. The global astronomy community is abuzz with the latest signals being received…
- World
By 2050, 75 percent world population to be affected by drought
Satyen Mohapatra Droughts may affect over three-quarters of the world’s population by 2050. In India, drought prone areas have increased by 57 percent since 1997. Fifty million Indians are affected by drought…
- Opinions
Women quitting jobs due to flexibility issues: How should companies cope?
Priyanka Jain The number of women workers who have quit their jobs has been steadily growing over the past few years. Surprisingly, over the last 5 years, more than 20 million women…
- Opinions
Crypto – Messiah or Misadventure
Prabhakar Kaza Money is not just a number on the Bank statement but the purchasing power it represents. From the days of the Barter system to the present day, the payment system…
- Featured News
Boundless hatred of Bandi Sanjay!
Divikumar Telangana state BJP leader and also the Karimnagar MP Bandi Sanjay on May 25, 2022, while talking on Shiva Lingas and corpses, publicly declared that “As soon as they come to…
- Middle East
Gaining momentum in repatriation of stranded Indians in Saudi Arabia
By Irfan Mohammed Jeddah: Huroob, the word sends a bone-chilling message to many Indian and other foreign workers who lack stability in their jobs. In fact, it ruins the dreams of scores…
- Opinions
An appeal to Muslim leaders not to bite the bait of TV debates
Abhay Kumar DEBATES and discussions though are vital to a democracy, are worth the while only when conducted in a free and fair atmosphere. If people from different belief systems discuss issues…
