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A gentleman in politics: Tribute to Asif Pasha
Sometimes, it is difficult to write about a person one is familiar with. I find myself in this very predicament while sitting down to pen these lines on former Law Minister Asif…
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A common man does not matter, a VIP does
You may have noticed officials on duty, who are posted as returning officers, sitting snugly – or smugly? – in their chairs when even the high and mighty arrive to file their…
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A packed schedule and exciting times for cricket lovers in 2026
Plenty of thrilling action has been lined up in the cricket calendar for 2026. It is going to be a year that is jam packed with big tournaments, and the spotlight will…
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Political crisis in Bangladesh snowballing into grave situation
Bangladesh has been passing through a political crisis since the resignation of the Sheikh Hasina government last year, with the situation causing regional tensions with India. A series of riots, arson attacks…
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Making sense of the Hyderabad crime data 2025
Hyderabad: The year 2025 saw a rise in digital fraud cases in Hyderabad, with several citizens losing crores of rupees to the cyber scammers operating from far-off countries, according to the Hyderabad Commissionerate’s…
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Doping offences may derail India’s chance of hosting Olympics
Over the last three years, Indian sports have acquired a notorious reputation across the entire world. For three successive years, India has recorded the highest number of doping offences globally. The number…
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From Maha Kumbh to 150 years of ‘Vande Mataram’, India celebrates culture in 2025
New Delhi: From the Maha Kumbh in January-February to the launch of year-long celebrations of 150 years of “Vande Mataram” in November — it was a packed calendar for the Ministry of…
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Hyderabad’s GHMC expansion: Centralisation masquerading as growth
Recent headlines celebrated Hyderabad becoming India’s “largest city” after the Telangana government merged 27 municipalities into the Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC). This framing obscures a critical distinction: the city’s geographic area…
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The person who conceptualised work on demand for the rural poor is forgotten
There has been a din, and even justified, about the replacement of the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MNREGA). It is being faulted on several reasons, including the structure of…
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India under-19 team’s huge loss to Pak was shocking, BCCI is taking it seriously
India has an excellent record in the Asia Cup under-19 cricket championship. On eight occasions, India lifted the coveted trophy – more than any other team. Several outstanding Indian players have emerged…
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Pay, policy and pressure – Why Indian doctors are quitting the UK
New Delhi: Among the shared history, food, and architecture, India and the United Kingdom are also connected through a deeply immersed force of healthcare professionals. But what was once considered a deliberate…
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Shock and awe will mark 2026, so watch out for the interplay of events
The year 2025 has ended, and 2026 is approaching. What does the crystal ball say about the year 2026? Emerging events and political shifts are likely to unfold as we head into…
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Tragedies in the snow: Bodies pile up on Mount Everest
Will the world’s highest mountain peak become the world’s highest pile of dead bodies soon? The rate at which the tragedies are unfolding, that day may not be far off. It is…
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Qadir Ali Baig Theatre Festival was a melange of cultures and artistes
Hyderabad: Picture actors from Norway and Malaysia mingling with performers from Assam, Maharashtra and Kerala. Add playwrights from France and Telangana, musicians from West Bengal and Karnataka, all converging on a single…
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Macaulay was a foot soldier in the massive Western civilisational onslaught
If we cannot erase the impact of Thomas Babington Macaulay’s Minute of 1835, 190 years after what he wrote, then 1,900 years later, too, we will continue to blame just one individual…
