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Hyderabad: As man vs bear debate rages on, concern grows over women safety
Hyderabad: A one-off TikTok video has stirred a social media debate across the world, highlighting that most women fear an unrelated man more than a wild beast. Women around the world are…
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Opinion: India sees a window of opportunity in POJK protests
Two home truths have emerged over protests that have rocked Pakistan occupied Jammu and Kashmir at a time when Kashmir on this side of the Line of Control is witnessing a rare…
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Market not sure whether BJP will comfortably form the next government
Like many other countries, political parties in India often claim victory during elections even before official results are announced. It is part of their politics. The ongoing polls are not just another…
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Gender budgeting in India—A policy perspective
By Ablaz Mohammed Schemnad Fiscal interventions should be strategically prioritised to address the developmental challenges associated with gender inequality. Gender responsive budgeting, commonly known as gender budgeting, serves to imbue fiscal allocations…
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Opinion: New forces are emerging with alternative narratives in Kashmir
It is certain that the people in Kashmir, despite having their loyalties divided between the two traditional parties – NC having its presence and effectiveness for almost a century, and PDP inching…
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Opinion: NC-PDP’s squabble to BJP’s absenteeism in valley adds up to new vacuum
Kashmir’s original plan for the ongoing Parliamentary polls has been replaced with narratives of mutual hostility and confrontation between two premier parties – National Conference and People’s Democratic Party, which not long ago were expected to fight together…
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Opinion: Terror attack on IAF vehicle in Poonch demonstrates security threats
There was yet another terror attack on the security forces, this time on Indian Air Force vehicles in border district of Poonch on Saturday evening, in which one IAF personnel was killed…
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Sukumar Sen, the first Chief Election Commissioner of India, made Nehru wait for the necessary preparations
After India attained independence from British rule, the first general election was held between 25th October, 1951 and 21 February, 1952. As can be easily imagined, it was a mammoth exercise and…
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Gunning for the Shariah
Reports say the Supreme Court sought the Union Government’s response to a petition filed by a woman, born a Muslim, now a non-believer, wanting to be governed by secular statutes rather than…
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It is not Miya Zaki. It is actually Miyazki, costliest variety of mangoes from Japan
The mango season is upon us and the markets are flooded with mangoes of all varieties. India is the home of many exotic and diverse range of mangoes. According to the National…
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Opinion: New norm of democracy facing test in Kashmir
Many might not have thought of it but the fact remains that Kashmir will determine the parameters that will define many critical elements of the Indian democracy. Kashmir sends three members to…
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A new book highlights the nation’s glorious moments at the Olympics
The approach of the Olympic Games has resulted in several books being published about the history and evolution of the world’s greatest sports event. One of the informative books on the subject…