The All India Majlis Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) will launch its electoral campaign in Maharashtra from Aurangabad on October 2. Party president, Asaduddin Owaisi, will address two public meetings one at Paithan and another in Aurangabad in the evening. The next day he will address an election...

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September 28, 1908 still sends shivers down the spine of many Hyderabadis  Sometimes when things are falling apart, they may actually be falling into place. This is true of the great Musi floods of 1908. In retrospect the tragedy that cut a swathe of death and destruction this day 111 years...

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This multifaceted personality and a walking encyclopedia, he authored six books, including two volumes of humorous prose Mirza Shukoor Baig Politics and poetry go hand in hand. A host of politicians have dabbled in literary arts and become successful on both fronts. But not always literary...

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 Hyderabad can have a new tourist attraction in the historic Errum Manzil Palace. The recent High Court judgement setting aside the government’s decision to demolish the ancient heritage structure has made it a distinct possibility. Tourists have a lot to look forward to in this 150-room palace,...

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The most helpful thing about a storm is that it eventually stops. However, when it ended on September 28, 1908, it had wreaked the worst havoc. As far as the eye could see, there was a trail of death and destruction. The south of Hyderabad presented a scene of twisted, tilted, ripped and battered...

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Jyothi couldn’t believe her eyes when she found a cab waiting for her when she emerged from the MNJ Cancer Hospital. Her daughter, baby Roshini’s four-month-long treatment for leukaemia had left her both physically and financially drained. “Ma’am, please take your seat,” the gentle voice of the...

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Telangana could be the next state after Tamil Nadu to raise the banner of revolt against Hindi. Several organisations have warned of a strong protest if the Centre doesn’t drop its proposal to push Hindi as a common language. “Any attempt to impose Hindi will stoke embers of Balkanisation of India,”...

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This symbol of Deccani humour has the ability to send audiences into peals of laughter with a straight face in his typical Hyderabadi style Laugh and the world laughs with you. Weep and you weep alone. But then, laughing is not a joke given the present stressed-filled lives. Even if one finds...

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Image Courtesy : Google The traffic cop flags down a biker. "Show me your licence", he orders. The man shuffles through his bag and comes up with the license. What about insurance and pollution under control certificate? He produces that too. The cop scratches his head and asks the man to pay...

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When he was supposed to flee, he was actually praying. After the fall of Hyderabad, rumours flew thick and fast about the imminent flight of the 7th Nizam, Mir Osman Ali Khan. Rumours were rife that he was seeking asylum elsewhere. Some said Egypt’s king had offered asylum in exchange for 25...

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Moin Amar ‘Bumboo’ doesn’t leave any subject untouched, as proved by his umpteen witty poems which are bound to evoke laughter among listeners Life is such a tragicomedy. When seen in close-up, it is a tragedy and in long shot, it is a comedy. But, some like Moin Amar Bumboo have the guts to emerge...

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There is no force more powerful than a woman determined to rise. Fair sex in the Old City of Hyderabad is living up to this adage. They are turning a new leaf by becoming bread earners. Though not fully empowered, they can boast of economic independence to some extent. In scores of homes, women...

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ome Muharram and there are revenue spikes for bakeries in Hyderabad. They live out their best dreams as ‘Dum ke Roat’, the snack of the month, is up for grabs. The crunchy cookie is the fastest moving eatable during the season. Though it is mourning time for Shias, there is a sweet side to Muharram...

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