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Hyderabad: Facebook,Genpact go for Persian students

The 36th international conference of the All India Persian Teachers' Association saw speakers waxing eloquent in Farsi.

5 Feb 2019 8:10 PM

The image portrayed by TV soap operas of a devilish mother-in-law and a silently suffering daughter-in-law took a beating here on Sunday. (Representional Image)

Hyderabad: When saas-bahu equation gets a twist

20 mothers-in-law who didn't demand dowry draw praise.

27 Jan 2019 9:44 PM

Republic Day

When the Nizam hailed Republic Day

The Nizam did exactly that in this 16-line nazm in Persian.

25 Jan 2019 7:38 PM

Burnt garbage greets visitors to the Public Gardens. (Photo: P. Surendra)

Hyderabad: Public Gardens is greener but not cleaner

Lake with boating facilities is now dried up and has become an eyesore to visitors.

23 Jan 2019 7:24 PM

Those who didnt find their names in the list of selected pilgrims stormed the chamber of the Haj Committee special officer Prof. S.A. Shukoor, in protest.

Telangana may get 1,000 more Haj seats

The State Haj Committee is expecting an additional 1,000 seats in the coming days.

13 Jan 2019 7:27 PM

Intach, Hyderabad Chapter, convenor P. Anuradha explains to visitors the antique clocks at the Special Historic Clock Collection housed in the Salar Jung Museum, Hyderabad, on Saturday. (Photo: DC)

Time machine enthuses all at Salar Jang Museum

Later, Ms Reddy answered queries raised by visitors about the unique clocks displayed at the museum.

12 Jan 2019 7:03 PM

Dawoodi Bohra community organised a mega health camp at Anjuman-e-Saifee, Red Hills Jamaat in Hyderabad. File photo

Hyderabad: Masjids as community centres a healthy trend

Mosques in city are doubling up as medical clinics.

2 Jan 2019 7:12 PM

The almanac brought out by Dr Aleem Khan Falaki.

Calendar with a vital message

Dr Falaki's almanac talks about social evils like dowry.

24 Dec 2018 7:18 PM

A file photo of the crowd during Numaish, 2018.

Hyderabad: Big brands step back from annual Numaish

Exhibition society earns over Rs 100 crore through expo.

23 Dec 2018 12:55 AM

Traditional Paandan (Photos: Bunny Smith)

Paan, the immortal delicacy of Hyderabad

Unique ingredients wrapped in betel leaf is a mouth freshener, digestive aid.

8 Dec 2018 7:04 PM

In awe of the bard: Gulzar

Books give way to screens in bed

Gulzar's recital of his new nazm was a trip down memory lane.

1 Dec 2018 7:23 PM

The Siddis of A.C. Guard practise in preparation for playing at a political rally, in Hyderabad on Thursday. (DC)

Marfa drumbeats raise the tempo at poll rallies

An ethnic group of African descent is hot favourite among parties for election campaigns.

29 Nov 2018 7:42 PM