J.S. Ifthekhar

J.S. Ifthekhar is a senior journalist with nearly four decades of experience. Ifthekhar cut his teeth in journalism at the Indian Express before he moved to The Hindu. He was also associated with the Siasat Daily, Telangana Today, Deccan Chronicle, Onlooker magazine, Newstrack, Detective Digest and a few news agencies. He has written on different subjects and aspects of Hyderabadi life. However, his passion remains literature in general and Urdu poetry in particular. He is equally concerned with culture, heritage, civic affairs and problems confronting the man in the street. As a journalist he has taken up cudgels on behalf of the underprivileged and many of his stories in The Hindu saw the government promptly taking corrective measures. Ifthekhar has authored two books - Hyderabad - The Nawabi City on The Move and Haj - The Spirit Behind it. He has also translated two books from Urdu to English. His third book - Urdu Poets and Writers , Gems of Deccan  - is just released. Loves to write and writes to live. Can't imagine doing anything else.

    J.S. Ifthekhar

    Cracking NEET: 2021 toppers give tips
    Cracking NEET: 2021 toppers give tips

    Several students shared their experiences and gave tips for clearing India's single largest medical entrance test in one go.

    By J.S. Ifthekhar  Published on 22 Nov 2021 3:40 AM GMT


    Muslim community peeved at denial of MLC seats
    Muslim community peeved at denial of MLC seats

    As per the ratio of the community, at least two Muslims should have been chosen. Unfortunately as usual the TRS has ignored the community.

    By J.S. Ifthekhar  Published on 18 Nov 2021 2:39 AM GMT


    Book Review: Dynamics of Indian Muslims-Issues and Trends
    Book Review: Dynamics of Indian Muslims-Issues and Trends

    The author, Dr. Mohammad Ghouse, who is also the Director, Telangana State Urdu Academy, thinks the growing theocratic trend doesn't augur well for...

    By J.S. Ifthekhar  Published on 14 Nov 2021 7:43 AM GMT


    National Education Day: Tributes paid to Maulana Azad on his birth anniversary
    National Education Day: Tributes paid to Maulana Azad on his birth anniversary

    A threadbare discussion on various aspects of education took place here on Thursday to commemorate the 133rd birth anniversary of Maulana Abul Kalam...

    By J.S. Ifthekhar  Published on 11 Nov 2021 1:17 PM GMT


    In a first MANUU launches digital initiatives; Education bulletins every Saturday
    In a first MANUU launches digital initiatives; Education bulletins every Saturday

    Hyderabad: Pedagogy has gone hi-tech at the Maulana Azad National Urdu University (MANUU) with the varsity making a big plunge into the digital world....

    By J.S. Ifthekhar  Published on 10 Nov 2021 12:37 PM GMT


    Zinda Tilismath - 100 not out
    Zinda Tilismath - 100 not out

    And when it completed its long journey of 100 years last year the city was in the grip of another disease - Coronavirus. As in the past, many found...

    By J.S. Ifthekhar  Published on 25 Oct 2021 3:40 AM GMT


    Simply irresistible: Tease your taste buds with `Biryani Dulhan, `Yeqni Palou Shirazi
    Simply irresistible: Tease your taste buds with `Biryani Dulhan', `Yeqni Palou Shirazi'

    Not just an eyeful of delight, the nawabi city gives a mouthful of pleasure too. While its majestic monuments take the breath away, its cuisine sets...

    By J.S. Ifthekhar  Published on 16 Oct 2021 5:11 AM GMT


    17 Sept Liberation Day an attempt to peddle falsehood by bigots: Capt. Panduranga Reddy
    17 Sept 'Liberation Day' an attempt to peddle falsehood by bigots: Capt. Panduranga Reddy

    Capt. L. Panduranga Reddy, the president of Telangana Council of Historical Research, sees the bogy of ‘Liberation Day' as an attempt to peddle...

    By J.S. Ifthekhar  Published on 17 Sep 2021 12:32 PM GMT


    Of Dilip Kumars love for Hyderabadi biryani and Urdu poetry
    Of Dilip Kumar's love for Hyderabadi biryani and Urdu poetry

    Dilip Kumar loved the Urdu culture and cuisine of the nawabi city. He visited Hyderabad several times but his participation in the mushaira organized...

    By J.S. Ifthekhar  Published on 13 Sep 2021 7:08 AM GMT


    Urdu literature poorer with death of Prof Baig Ehsas
    Urdu literature poorer with death of Prof Baig Ehsas

    Urdu literature has suffered a setback with the recent death of Prof. Baig Ehsas, one of the leading short story writers of Hyderabad. A fortnight ago...

    By J.S. Ifthekhar  Published on 10 Sep 2021 2:54 PM GMT


    Rains play havoc with heritage monuments in Hyderabad
    Rains play havoc with heritage monuments in Hyderabad

    The Qutb Shahi Ashoorkhana is a Shia-Muslim religious institution situated at the Madina Circle in the heart of the old city.

    By J.S. Ifthekhar  Published on 8 Sep 2021 4:35 AM GMT


    `Life positive: Optimism, grit, determination help Hyderabad family to defeat COVID
    `Life positive': Optimism, grit, determination help Hyderabad family to defeat COVID

    Hyderabad: Sometimes you have no choice except to be strong. Adil Qureshi did just that and emerged stronger in the face of adversity. In the past two...

    By J.S. Ifthekhar  Published on 27 May 2021 4:30 AM GMT


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