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Echoes of 1948: The Sirens of September by Zeenath Khan
The Sirens of September, Zeenath Khan’s accomplished debut, is a subtle and evocative coming-of-age novel set against the charged backdrop of Hyderabad’s annexation in 1948 under Operation Polo. Told through the diary-like…
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P G Wodehouse remains the superstar of comic literature
P. G. Wodehouse, who was born on October 15, 1881, became one of the most successful humour writers of the 20th century. His enduring popularity comes from a combination of excellent writing…
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Abdul Nafay Kidwai: The pen that still brightens urdu skyline
Authors gifted with creative dexterity and journalists having an awe-inspiring way with words are no strangers to Lucknow, and their works remain an active part of our collective memory. Abdul Nafay Kidwai,…
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Living Sir Syed’s legacy requires his courage, determination and perseverance
Syed Ahmad was born in a well-known family of notables who had served with distinction in the Mughal Administration. His upbringing was one of careful grooming, characteristic of those who belonged to…
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What is the future of Indian students going to the United States
The visa crisis has particularly impacted international students, including those from India. There are growing concerns about the future of their education in the US. Approximately 1.1 million international students are studying…
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Kerala HC dismisses PIL against Arundhati Roy’s book cover showing her smoking
Kochi: The Kerala High Court on Monday dismissed a PIL seeking a stay on the sale of author Arundhati Roy’s newly released book over its cover photo showing her smoking. A division…
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Why the world must not stop talking about Uyghurs and their systemic genocide
Washington: The East Turkistan National Movement (ETNM) is set to hold a demonstration outside the US White House to mark 76 years of Chinese Communist Party’s invasion of East Turkistan in 1949.…
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Life of Prophet Muhammad is a message of love, says Prof. Ram Puniyani
Hyderabad: These views were expressed by renowned public intellectual and eminent historian Prof. Ram Puniyani on Tuesday at Maulana Azad National Urdu University (MANUU). He was delivering the keynote address at the inaugural…
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Indian Sindhis are genetically different from Pakistani Sindhis, study reveals
The Sindhi population living on the west coast of India has a unique genetic makeup that is completely different from the Pakistani Sindhis. Interestingly, they show genetic affinities towards two distinct groups,…
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‘We live side by side with death’: Gaza journalists report amid relentless loss
Gaza Strip: Minutes after journalists gathered outside a Gaza hospital to survey the damage of an Israeli strike, Ibrahim Qannan pointed his camera up at the battered building as the others climbed…
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Nostalgia: Pakistan cricket is losing its shine following a brilliant streak till the Early 2000s
A look back at the Pakistan cricket team from the 1970s through the early 2000s evokes a deep sense of nostalgia. This was a team that, until the late 1990s, was widely…
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Desperately seeking Nobel; Will he get or won’t is the question
American President Donald Trump has set his sights on winning the Nobel Prize. His desire to become a Nobel Laureate has been a topic of discussion for nearly a decade. His recent…
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Bahadur Yar Jung: The leader who lived a lifetime in 39 Years
Hyderabad: Can anything worthwhile be achieved in just 39 years? Most would say no. After all, that’s barely enough time to find one’s footing in life, let alone etch a name in…
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Beyond the third degree: Why India must break cycle of normalised police torture
By Moumita Barman In September 2025, two seemingly unrelated headlines captured the essence of India’s troubled criminal justice system. The first: Abdul Wahid Shaikh, the only man acquitted in the 2006 Mumbai…
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‘Marwaris Go Back’ stir in Telangana: Is it the outcome of tussle between new and old trading communities?
Though the Marwari Banias have been engaged in trade and money-lending business in erstwhile Hyderabad state for almost last three centuries—or may be even more—yet it is now that Telangana is witnessing…
