Well-known historian, archivist Dawood Ashraf passes away
He has written over 20 books on various dimensions of the Deccan
By News Desk| Updated: 18th April 2021 10:44 pm IST
Hyderabad: Dr Syed Dawood Ashraf, an authority on archival history of the Deccan, including the formerly Princely State of Hyderabad, passed away early this morning. He was 85. He left behind wife, a daughter and two sons. His first son had died at a young age about 19 years ago.
The volume of works in Urdu and English left behind by Dr Ashraf is stupendous and reveal the little known dimensions of the Deccan.
According to family sources Dr Ashraf had been unwell for the last few days. In fact, three years ago he had fallen sick and was admitted to a corporate hospital in the City. After recouping from the previous ailment, he had become weak but continued his writing quietly. “I have much more to write. There is so much of material I am going through but because of personal issues, I have not
Siasat Millat Fund and Faiz-e-Aam help the flood-affected businesses
By Sakina Fatima| Updated: 12th December 2020 10:44 am IST
Hyderabad: In a bid to rescue flood victims to get back into business in the aftermath of Hyderabad floods, the Siasat Millat Fund and Faiz-e-Aam on Thursday came forward to help those who lost employment.
In an event held at Minhaj Ul Quran Nobel High School, goods related to the respective businesses–including a sewing machine, xerox machine, printer, AC technician kit, welding kit, etc. were handed over to people. 8 new bicycles and 3 repaired motorcycles were also handed over by the organisers.
The affected businesses in the floods are from Chandrayangutta-Al Jubail colony, Hashamabad, Kabeer Nagar, Ahmed colony, etc.