Though her life was shrouded in a veil of secrecy, Lutfunnisa Imtiaz had remarkable ability to capture nature in all its manifestations and express any sentiment in a telling way The first woman poetess of Deccan remains unsung and uncrowned. Not many are familiar with her name either. In fact,...

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According to the members of the Public Gardens Walkers Association, this way atleast the Public Gardens will get the much needed face lift. A sad picture of Public Gardens While many like the idea of bringing the celebrations closer to the heart of the city and nerve centre...

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With her charming demeanour and multifaceted personality, Chanda Bibi aka Mah Laqa Bai Chanda impressed the classes and the masses alike Beauty and brains, fame and fortune – she had it all. Poet, singer, dancer, musician, philanthropist – all rolled into one. Mah Laqa Bai Chanda was a hidden...

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Contrary to the belief that entry is barred for women, most mosques in the city have kept their doors open for women. The historic Macca Masjid sees women offering prayers round the year while several mosques in the twin cities have separate areas earmarked for women to pray While controversy...

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Many feel that the zakat model should focus more on socio-economic issues.  Volunteers of Helping Hand Foundation with young children. The month of fasting is time for piety and charity. It’s time to reflect and show compassion to the less fortunate. While there is no dearth...

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At a time when traditionalists were losing out to progressive writers, Jaleel Manikpuri held his own with a unique style of penning ghazals and stole hearts in many mushairas If ghazal is the pride of Urdu poetry, he is the pride of ghazal. No false notes or shallow sentiments – his ghazals simply...

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The historic structure raised to ward off recurring plague is itself plagued by various ailments now. The restoration work at Charminar has been going on from some time. However, the project to restore the monument’s grandeur seems to be loosing its pace. Has age caught up with Hyderabad’s...

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