Syed Mohammed

3 weeks ago | thehindu.com | Syed Mohammed

Hyderabad’s rich, layered history has long captivated writers and scholars. But with Telangana marking its 11th anniversary on June 2, there is a renewed interest around the State and its capital city, which has been shaped by dynasties, cultural syncretism and centuries of transformation. Tapping into this growing interest, author Daneesh Majid’s new book, The Hyderabadis: From 1947 to the Present Day, paints a nuanced portrait of the city, weaving together micro-narratives of its people.

3 weeks ago | thehindu.com | Syed Mohammed

The All India Muslim Personal Law Board (AIMPLB) has been organising demonstrations to protest against the Waqf Amendment Act, 2025 in several parts of the country, including in Hyderabad, for several weeks.

4 weeks ago | thehindu.com | Syed Mohammed

In a effort to disburse social security pensions more efficiently, and curb potential fund leakages, the Society for Elimination of Rural Poverty (SERP) is set to procure over 6,000 facial recognition devices, in line with the latest guidelines issued by the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI). The guidelines, which came into effect earlier this year, recommend the phasing out of devices with older configurations, and encourage the adoption of newer device specifications.

4 weeks ago | thehindu.com | Syed Mohammed

Two major demonstrations are scheduled on consecutive days in Hyderabad to oppose the Waqf Amendment Act, 2025The first protest, scheduled for May 31, is being organised by the Joint Action Committee (JAC), a collaborative effort of socio-religious groups such as Tehreek Muslim Shabban, and political figures including Amjed Ullah Khan, the spokesperson of the Majlis Bachao Tehreek. Members of the Congress party have also extended their support to the protest.

1 month ago | thehindu.com | Syed Mohammed

What does it take to satiate the pangs of hunger for those who find themselves in need? Just “do roti” (two rotis). For the last decade, Azhar Maqsusi, a Hyderabad-based activist working to feed the poor, has been running the ‘Do Roti’ campaign in an effort to empathise with and assist those who cannot afford a meal. The idea, he says, was to make it easier for donors — no large sums of money, no lugging around heavy ration packs. “All they have to do is make and carry with them two rotis from home.