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Sir Syed beyond emotional veneration
Do reverence and emotional attachment to a polymath produce an unseemly tragic narrative? Do the grateful countries, indebted institutions, and the beholden public celebrate his birthday zestfully without conversing with his layered…
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Urdu journalism has a bright future: Hasan Kamal
Hyderabad: When it is an Urdu programme there is bound to be a lavish display of language, literature and poetry. The bicentenary celebration of Urdu journalism held at the Maulana Azad National…
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In rare honour Orchid variety named after Hyderabad’s IKP Knowledge Park
In 2005, Bollywood diva and beauty queen Aishwarya Rai Bachan was honoured by the Netherlands government with the naming of a variety of tulips (national flower) from the Keukenhof Gardens, after her.…
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Muslim intellectuals plan to discuss burning community issues with Prime Minister Modi
By Syed Khaled Shahbaaz Hyderabad: A panel of Muslim intellectuals may soon meet Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to discuss the current situation of thei community in the country. “Muslims are living…
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Lore of the Land: A comprehensive anthology narrating the nation
Jhilam Chattaraj Converse: Contemporary English Poetry by Indians (Pippa Rann Books UK), edited by poet and artist Sudeep Sen, is a celebration of India’s rich and diverse Anglophone poetic tradition. The anthology was commissioned…
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Celebrating Diwali: GSLV MK III propels India into the big Space league
The GSLV MK III successfully placing 36 satellites, weighing 5796 kg into Low Earth Orbit (LEO) on October 23 will give a big boost to India’s space ambitions on multiple fronts. The…
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Life become better by bringing about change, not by chance, students told
Hyderabad: Life doesn’t get better by chance, it gets better by change. This is the message the Students Islamic Organisation (SIO), Telangana sent out as its two-day conference commenced here on Saturday.…
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Diwali is going to be brighter this season with ISRO launching 36 satellites
India is all set to launch the heaviest payload of 36 satellites on Diwali eve and make a strong pitch for the global, multimillion dollar commercial services market. The Indian Space Research…
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Debate over hijab: Kiskay rokey ruka hai savera
Not mere passive religious tolerance, secularism is a positive concept in the Indian constitution: equal treatment of all religions, and Santosh Kumar v. Secretary, Ministry of HRD quoted Justice H.R. Khanna: secularism…
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Igniting minds: SIO to discuss social change
Hyderabad: The Student Islamic Organisation (SIO) Telangana has set for itself a mighty goal of bringing about the ‘social reconstruction’ of society through “enlightenment, engagement and empowerment.” For this it plans to…
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Glorious Lal Bahadur Stadium in Hyderabad is no more a venue for world events
In sports, an old champion fades away and is replaced by another who becomes the new hero. The old star is forgotten. The same can be said of sports grounds. There was…
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Sir Syed worked for Muslims and Hindus to break social barriers for empowerment
It looks incredible that a person whose vigorous perusal of modern education and breath-taking reforms pulled out Indians from the quagmire of ignorance and subjugation, has explored new opportunities of self-discovery and…
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Milad celebrations should depict sobriety and not chaotic behavior
A group of ‘concerned citizens of Hyderabad’ said on Friday that the rallies and meetings that are organized to celebrate Milad un Nabi or the Birth Anniversary of Prophet Muhammad should reflect…
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Athar Siddiqui breaks away from tradition and pens some highly evocative sketches
By Shafey Kidwai The unprecedented acceptance of monolingualism has put a big question mark on the existence of numerous languages through which people stitch up a warm social rapport and seek to…
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How a decline in vulture numbers led to a shift in centuries-old Parsi custom of treating the dead
Mumbai: Dwindling vulture populations have led to a major change in the way some progressive elements in the Parsi community treat their dead. This issue was in focus again on Tuesday after…