Mughni Tabassum’s poetry is pure verbal magic, full of sensuous imagery, and makes users want to touch, smell, taste and feel the objects described Those who can, write. And those who can’t, criticise. This popular adage, however, doesn’t fit him at all as he could handle both tasks with effortless...

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They plan to take out a silent procession from Red Hills to Errum Manzil holding placards to highlight the issue. Despite protests about preservation of the heritage building, work for the new Assembly building at Errum Manzil is set to start soon. Workers are seen digging where the foundation...

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Salahuddin Nayyer, who has recited poems in front of five Indian Presidents, still raises questions and eyebrows with his lyrical prowess Creativity is the antithesis of a government servant. The two hardly go together. In fact, whatever touches of genius one has take leave on joining the sarkari...

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The controversial selection has become a subject of discussion in literary circles.     Telangana government logo The government has ordered an inquiry into the procedure adopted by the Telangana State Urdu Academy in the recent selection of writers and poets for the prestigious Makhdoom...

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The inappropriate decision has surprised and shocked Urdu circles. Can an awardee be part of the selection committee? The impropriety of it is glaring. But that seems to be the case with the Makhdoom award announced recently by the Telangana State Urdu Academy. Dr Akheel Hashmi, who was chosen...

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His poetry was used as a vehicle of reform and education in all its true colours He comes across as a sober and genteel person. For Rayees Akhter poetry is a vehicle of education and reform. He wields the pen to depict the joys and sufferings of people and pinpoint their faults and foibles –...

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This Hyderabadi is the only recognised professional egg artist in India. Farha Sayeed How do you like the eggs to be served —fried or scrambled? If you ask Farha Sayeed, you will be shell-shocked by her answer. She would rather go for the eggshell than its contents! Wife of Ausaf Sayeed, the...

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Image Courtesy: Google Shaz Tamkanat’s most popular Sufi number ‘Kab tak mera maula’ casts a spell on listeners Poetry is an inborn talent. But sometimes it takes a personal loss or a tragic incident in life to unleash the poet in you. For Shaz Tamkanat, the trigger turned out to be the...

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Auj Yakhoobi, whose forte was ‘ghazals’, left deep imprints of his skill in the genre For him, poetry was not just a passion, but his very lifeline. With his unique brand of shayeri, Auj Yakhoobi held everyone spellbound. His personality and influence were such that a few of those who came into...

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