In the aftermath of the just concluded Assembly elections in Telangana, the resounding support of the Muslim community for the Congress party has created a paradox for the newly appointed Chief Minister, A. Revanth Reddy. Despite the overwhelming backing, none of the Muslim candidates fielded...

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        AIMIM MLA-elects While the Congress tsunami has swept the ruling Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) away in the just concluded Assembly polls in Telangana, the Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (MIM) bastion in Hyderabad’s old city remains intact. The Congress failed to make...

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 In the midst of the clamor surrounding elections, Javeed Kamal stood apart, unwavering in his dedication to the promotion of the Urdu language. True to his name, he did a ‘kamal’ and orchestrated a remarkable event that drew together a diverse group of Urdu enthusiasts. Among them were professors,...

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  A glance at the book shows that it is no ordinary compilation of stories. It is a vibrant tapestry woven with threads of cultural understanding. The endeavor emerges not merely as a literary pursuit but as a bridge to connect hearts across religious lines.As the pages unfold, Guldasta becomes...

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 Statistics show that the community holds a pivotal position that could sway the outcome in favour of either the BRS or the CongressThe Muslim factor continues to bedevil parties across the political spectrum in Telangana. Which way will Muslims vote in the upcoming elections is the million dollar...

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 Friday sermons in mosques are usually confined to ethical and religious issues. But devotees at a mosque in Hyderabad were treated to a different subject altogether. The other day Maulana Obaidur Rehman Athar, Khateeb of Masjid-e-Teen Posh in Red Hills, waxed eloquent about the upcoming elections...

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  It was a phone call from a friend that alerted them to the impending danger. Inayat Mirza’s heart raced as he answered the phone, his friend’s urgent tone sending shivers down his spine. Nasir always dropped in and the duo would go to Pragathi Press where they worked. On Monday morning when...

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 The new initiative of HHF comes in the wake of rising cases of abandonment, divorce, domestic violence, health and financial insufficiency in the Jalpally area of Maheshwaram Mandal.Ever since its inception in 2007, the Helping Hand Foundation (HHF) has been a beacon of medical assistance to the...

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In the run-up to the upcoming Assembly elections, a Front representing Scheduled Castes (SC), Scheduled Tribes (ST), B.Cs, and Muslims has come forward with an earnest appeal to voters. Their message is clear: voters should exercise their democratic rights judiciously and resist the allure of empty...

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 As the Israel-Palestine war rages on,  poet, Imran Pratapgarhi, comes out firing on all cylinders.  And he does it with the only weapon at his disposal- lyrical prowess. He succeeds in igniting emotions with his poignant and moving verses. His new nazm mirrors the pain and suffering...

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  In the realm of literature, the power of words is undeniable. They can create, inspire, console, and incite. What matters is how one wields them. In the hands of an expert poet words can become a soothing balm or a sharp blade.Prof Muzaffar Ali Shahmiri, however, chooses to differ. He uses...

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 This influential Muslim panel has made it abundantly clear that it will not be taking sides in the upcoming elections nor endorsing any political party. Instead, it likes to focus on a message of unity and social harmony, calling for voting out forces that spread hatred.In the run-up to elections,...

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      📷Musi river floods in 1908 on Sep 2Sometimes, the hardest thing to do is to hold onto memories that hurt. But it’s also the only way to heal. Come September 28 and many Hyderabadis have a flood of memories rushing back. They are mostly emotional, painful and sad. The Musi...

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