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    This is perhaps the only reason that very few people are aware that this masjid is the smallest mosque in the world.Nation
    World’s smallest mosque in Hyderabad inspires awe

    Only five people can offer prayers at the same time in this minature marvel at MM Pahadi.

    15 Nov 2019 1:24 AM IST

    For the first few days, speeches by Muslim politicians were devoted to claims that they would give their life and ensure that the masjid would be rebuilt at the very spot.Opinion
    Ayodhya,1992, left Muslims shaken; in 2019, the hate has become normal

    The dawn of the Modi era saw Muslims being targeted like never before.

    10 Nov 2019 2:57 AM IST

    One for the bibliophiles!Lifestyle
    One for the bibliophiles!

    Safavid Iran and the Deccan Sultanates is a must read for those enthusiasts who are fanatics of the rich Deccan...

    23 Oct 2019 12:10 AM IST

    Law to the rescue of heritage: The issues before usFeatured
    Law to the rescue of heritage: The issues before us

    There are a number of thorny questions and no easy answers.

    6 Oct 2019 1:15 AM IST

    Hyderabad’s tryst with historyOpinion
    Hyderabad’s tryst with history

    On ‘Liberation Day’, we look at what drives the political discourse vis-a-vis the Nizam and his rule.

    17 Sept 2019 1:09 AM IST

    Heritage given priority under rule of Nizam-VINation
    Heritage given priority under rule of Nizam-VI

    The letter was in response to a proposal sent to the Nizam seeking permission to demolish the Gulzar Houz to make way...

    28 Jun 2019 12:45 AM IST

    Feasting time: Eid to be celebrated todayNation
    Feasting time: Eid to be celebrated today

    The committee of the Sadar Majlis Ulema-e-Deccan, Hyderabad, is responsible for sighting the moon.

    5 Jun 2019 1:09 AM IST

    The original mosque is seen in the background inside the renovated Masjid-e-Alamgir, Idgah Guttala in Begumpet.Nation
    Hyderabad: A unique mosque that is at an angle with the Kaaba

    All Muslims are required to pray in the direction of the Kaaba, wherever on earth they might be.

    1 Oct 2018 12:56 AM IST

    The floods followed heavy rains that ravaged the Deccan for 48 hours and left an estimated 15,000 people dead. (Representational Images)Nation
    When Musi sank Hyderabad 110 years ago

    Extraordinary rainfall of September 26 and 27, 1908, was due to a cyclonic storm in the Bay of Bengal.

    27 Sept 2018 12:38 AM IST

    A kingdom so famous, that not one, but three places across the world were named after it by their residents.Nation
    Hyderabad: Golconda inspires name change in West

    Towns in the USA and Trinidad named after Golconda by their residents.

    15 Aug 2018 1:09 AM IST

    A file photo of Macca masjid decorated with lights.Nation
    Holy soil, granite all part of Macca Masjid

    The bricks are just below the roof, above the beehives, while the stone is part of the western wall, about 15 ft from...

    29 July 2018 1:23 AM IST

    The crescent moon rises over Charminar on Friday. Id-ul-Fitr will be celebrated in Telangana state and Andhra Pradesh on Saturday. DC wishes all its readers Id Mubarak. (Photo: P.Surendra)Nation
    Hyderabad: Id prayers to echo message of peace

    Muslims in their individual capacity say prayers for unity, peace and prosperity of the country, and safety of the...

    16 Jun 2018 12:40 AM IST

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