Syed Khaled Shahbaaz
A Yudhvir Gold Medalist in Journalism from Osmania University and a Computer Science engineer from JNTU Hyderabad, Shahbaaz works at the intersection of journalism, technology, creativity and strategic communications. With 3,000+ published articles and stories across Indian and international media, he brings more than 15 years of multidisciplinary experience to The Kohinoors — his coffee-table book celebrating distinguished personalities and the cultural, intellectual and professional legacy of Hyderabad.
3,000+ Published Stories
Articles, features and stories across Indian and international media.
15+ Years of Experience
Journalism, advertising, public relations, publishing and digital media.
Yudhvir Gold Medalist
University topper, Master of Communication & Journalism, Osmania University.
A city remembered through its people.
For Shahbaaz, journalism is not only about recording what happened. It is about understanding why it matters, finding the people behind the story and preserving details that might otherwise disappear.
The people who shape a city deserve to be remembered.
— The idea behind The Kohinoors
A newsroom mindset. A builder’s toolkit.
Journalism
Reporting, interviews, features and editorial storytelling across print and digital media.
Media
Media strategy, public relations, communication and campaigns through Media Plus.
Technology
AI, digital media and emerging tools applied to journalism and creative communication.
Training
Media, social media, digital storytelling and AI-focused professional training.
Documentary
Visual storytelling that turns people, institutions and ideas into lasting records.
Publishing
Books and editorial archives designed to preserve local history and celebrate people.
The experience behind the archive.
Master of Communication & Journalism
Osmania University, Hyderabad · Class of 2016 · University topper and Yudhvir Gold Medalist.
B.Tech · Computer Science & Engineering
JNTU Hyderabad · Class of 2010 · First Class with Distinction.
Reuters Certified
Professional certification in digital journalism.
ICFJ Certified
Global Issues and Challenges.
Certified Fact Checker
US Consulate Hyderabad and Osmania University.
3,000+ published articles
Writing across technology, science, education, engineering and other subjects.
The institution behind the work.
Shahbaaz is CEO & Partner at Media Plus Advertising & Public Relations, a Hyderabad media organisation founded in 1999. His work spans advertising, public relations, brand strategy, media planning, creative direction, digital marketing, publishing, documentary production, events and AI-enabled communications. He has led publicity and media coordination for institutional, diplomatic, healthcare, educational, corporate and cultural programmes, including official media coordination for former Iranian President Dr. Hassan Rouhani’s Hyderabad visit in 2018.
Building media capability for a changing world.
Shahbaaz has contributed to media, social-media and AI training programmes for journalists, government officials, academics and international delegations. His training work includes programmes associated with the Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India, delivered through Dr. MCR Human Resource Development Institute, as well as engagements with the Telangana Media Academy, Osmania University and Maulana Azad National Urdu University. International participants have included delegations from South Africa, Vietnam and Sri Lanka, alongside government and parliamentary professionals.
Reuters
Certified Digital Journalist.
ICFJ
Certified Blogger on Global Issues & Challenges.
Fact-checking
Certified through the Osmania University–US Consulate General Hyderabad initiative.
From journalism to a living archive.
Volume I established the foundation. Volume II, scheduled for 22 April 2027, continues the project as an evolving record of Hyderabad and the people whose work has shaped it.
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