Opinions
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Zaheeruddin Ali Khan: A journalist and philanthropist in boundless relationship
Hyderabad: A journalist. A Telangana protagonist. A regular figure at protest meetings. A pensive figure at conferences. A concerned citizen whose heart beats for the poor. A secularist to the core. A…
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Caste-based census in India will show real condition of different groups of people
S Simhadri The tribal Kuki women getting paraded naked, raping and killing by right wing mobs in Manipur shocked India. The police of the state colluding with communal forces and the BJP…
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Balladeer Gaddar did not want the folk arts to languish
Hyderabad: Balladeer Gaddar, who passed away the other day, was a folk singer par excellence. He cast a spell on the audience when he got into the rhythm. A hush would descend…
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Addressing India’s Lok Sabha seat allocation challenge
By Y Laxmi Samhita Over the past few decades, there has been an increasing gap in the population growth rate of the states in Northern and Southern India. This disparity has raised…
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Four years after Article 370 abrogation: Security challenges continue to stare in J-K
Jammu and Kashmir, since its accession to India in 1947, has been a major national security challenge and after the abrogation of Article 370 on August 5, 2019, it was given out…
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SC hearing Article 370 – old, new dimensions offer lesson in history, contemporary era
The ongoing hearing of the petitions challenging the revocation of Article 370 that commenced on Wednesday will bring out both historical and new dynamics about Jammu and Kashmir, which are critical to the days…
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Amid row over Gyanvapi ‘Mosque’, Gujarat’s monuments present pluralistic face
The bugle for the 2024 general elections has been sounded in Uttar Pradesh. It is once again a war cry over monuments and a desperate attempt to establish majority claim over the…
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History repeats itself at K C College
My wife, daughter Sara and I braved the heavy downpour last week to reach Kishinchand Chellaram College, commonly known as K C College, at Churchgate, Mumbai. We were there for Sara’s admission…
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Supporting the elderly: Strategies for ageing population
By Chhaya Jindal The world is witnessing a significant increase in the number of elderly adults, leading to what is known as the “ageing population” phenomenon. This demographic shift poses several challenges…
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From pages of history – August 2 and Kashmir
A constitution bench of the Supreme Court of India will commence day to day hearing on Article 370 from tomorrow – August 2. That is a legal and constitutional matter, which the apex court will…
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Uttam Kumar is deeply upset over campaign that he plans to quit Congress and join BRS
Hyderabad: Upbeat Telangana Pradesh Congress Committee (TPCC) planning to replicate a Karnataka type victory in Telangana State is facing hiccups over internal squabbles. Overtly democrat among all the political parties in the…
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Influence of a youthful population on economic growth in India
By Tanmay Satish As the world’s population approaches 9 billion, the concept of the demographic dividend takes center stage as a potential catalyst for economic growth in developing countries. The United Nations…
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A thriving democracy requires an effective Parliament
Parliament will discuss the 28th no-confidence motion since Independence shortly. The Speaker has admitted the notice given by the new Opposition coalition (INDIA) last week against the Modi government. It will be…
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China is not immune to India’s cross the LoC warning to Pakistan
There are two ways of looking at Defence Minister Rajnath Singh’s latest declaration that the Indian troops would cross the Line of Control or LoC that divides the territories of the erstwhile state…
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A glimpse of Syncretic culture: Muharram and Dussehra have a lot in common
Hyderabad: What does Hyderabad and Mysore have in common? No prizes for guessing. It is the fervour and zeal with which they observe Muharram and celebrate Dussehra. While Hyderabadis go all out…