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Once a ‘cousin’ of Biryani, Tahari now a big hit in Hyderabad
Hyderabad: Once known as a cousin of Biryani, mutton Tahari in Hyderabad is now becoming a hit amongst youngsters in the city. Patronage is increasing for the dish, resulting in mushrooming of…
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Opinion: Why Israel was left by the US to be ruined at the hands of Iran?
The 12-day war between Israel and Iran has raised a very pertinent question: Why the United States did not directly intervene in the first ten days to save Israel from being ruined…
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Want to live a long and healthy life? Follow people in Blue Zones
Since time immemorial, human beings have yearned for longer and healthier lives. In our folklore, there are some people who have hungered for immortality. Mankind’s cherished aspirations of possessing good health and…
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A day of 16 sunrises and sunsets: Indian astronaut describes life on ISS
New Delhi: A little while ago, when I looked out of the window, we were passing over Hawaii. From here, we see sunrise and sunset 16 times a day, said Group Captain…
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Iconic Dairatul Maarif back on track after scam-induced setback
Hyderabad: After months of uncertainty and inactivity, Dairatul Maarif Osmania, the prestigious Oriental Research Institution located within the Osmania University campus, is showing signs of revival. The institution, which had nearly grounded…
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Cricket: Big flaws exposed in India’s meek surrender; how to solve the problems?
Despite the fact that five of its batsmen scored centuries, India still lost the first Test of the series to England recently. India thus became the first team to lose a match…
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Ismat Mehdi writes a slim book about her; the title reads, ‘I almost wasn’t’
I almost wasn’t. Intriguing sentence, that sounds broken. Yes, it is. In reality, it is the name of a book written by Ismat Mehdi, a writer, social activist, globe-trotter, and philanthropist. During the…
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Three Iranian superstars enriched Indian football and awed the audiences
Throughout history, relations between India and Persia were marked by diplomatic, commercial, and cultural exchanges. The ties stretch back to ancient times and the cultural synthesis that emerged influenced Indian literature, architecture,…
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Trump is yearning for Nobel Peace Prize; Pakistan plays the ball
There is an ongoing discussion regarding the involvement of the United States in facilitating the ceasefire between India and Pakistan that took place in Pahalgam last month. US President Donald Trump has…
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Shrinking public spaces; re-imagining libraries
By Abhik Sen and Moumita Barman Time, just like space, is unevenly distributed in urban settings. For cities, recreation has become a casualty of the growing cityscapes. When people do find the…
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Feeding India’s future: Regulating school meals, street food, and the digital kitchen
By Sejal Gupta A series of distressing food safety incidents about school children falling ill due to contaminated midday meals have made headlines over the past few weeks. From burnt rice in…
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Opinion: One region, two wars, and a world that doesn’t care
If peace is the goal, war cannot be the solution. And yet, war is what the world continues to embrace – in the name of peace, in the name of justice, in…
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Role of North Indian Muslims in Partition; Ather Farouqui picks holes in that largely held belief
Urdu periodicals, with their dwindling readership, often showcase uninspiring articles, predictable poetry, and pedestrian fiction. Amidst mediocrity all around, there exists a pressing need for thoroughly researched and academically rigorous articles that…
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M.J. Gopalan chose cricket over hockey; it turned out to be a disaster
In the years before India became independent, one of the nation’s best all-around sports persons was a man named M.J. Gopalan. He was born in the Chingleput district in Tamil Nadu, but…
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Negative impact of excessive use of social media on mental health
The overwhelming and dazzling blitz of new information technology has revolutionised the way we communicate, connect, and consume information. The most intimate mode of conversation —face-to-face communication — has largely been replaced…
