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Young Winston Churchill lost his heart to a charming lady when he stayed in Hyderabad
Sir Winston Churchill, the flamboyant former Prime Minister of the UK was a tough talking and formidable man. Often seen with a cigar in his mouth, his famous scowl and his fiery…
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How lucrative tea trade resulted in race over the oceans from China to Great Britain
In most cities and villages of India, tea is the most accessible beverage. It is the common man’s drink and is available wherever one goes. But this was not always the case.…
- India
Imran Mirza guided daughter Sania to the pinnacle of success; his coaching talents remained unspoken
Hailing from a family of cricket players, Imran Mirza was not an outstanding tennis player. He had played the game at club level when he was young. But his innate sense and…
- India
Hate speech on TV channels is dividing society; how can this menace be checked?
Earlier this month, the passing away of former newsreader Geetanjali Aiyar brought back to mind her gracious and dignified bearing. It also reminded us of the days when the news was presented…
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Mango Magician who redesigns the King of Fruits and keeps us mesmerized
If someone tells us to imagine a mango tree on which there is a mango with two different skins and two different layers of pulp, each with a different taste, we would…
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Do or die situation confronts Indian cricket; BCCI should stop treating it like goose that lays golden eggs
The Indian cricket team’s comprehensive defeat against Australia in the final of the ICC World Test Championship has opened a Pandora’s Box out of which a host of questions have cropped up.…
- India
Names of some young Indians are written across skies yet they remain unknown to many
There are billions of planets in the heavens but having a planet named after an individual is a great honour. Imagine the thrill of being able to claim that a certain planet…
- Technology
AI revolution has begun to knock out existing ways; are we ready for it?
The human race is now standing on the brink of a revolutionary change in lifestyle, professions and businesses. In the past, the Industrial Revolution changed our lives from being dependent upon agriculture…
- Hyderabad
Famous Five of Hyderabad cricket helped India defeat West Indies and create history
India and Australia are gearing up for a Battle Royal at The Oval in England. The two sides will fight it out in the final of the World Test championship from June…
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Bangladeshi Fazlur Rahman transformed the idea of skyscrapers; he constructed Haj terminal in Jeddah
Exactly 50 years ago, in May 1973, the Sears Tower in Chicago was completed. It was a 110 story building standing 1451 feet tall. The tip is even higher at 1729 feet.…
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Stunning facts behind making of Mughal-E-Azam an epic; audacious Asif focused on authenticity
The epic film Mughal-E-Azam has risen again like the Phoenix of ancient Greek mythology and is holding the world audience as spellbound as it had done with the Indian audience in the…
- Sports
Hyderabad’s IPL champ Ambati Rayudu signs off with a memorable victory
The 2023 season of the IPL ended in a blaze of glory for Hyderabad’s prolifically talented cricketer Ambati Rayudu and his team Chennai Super Kings. For the batsman from Hyderabad, it was…
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An endearing story from the pages of history; Rumer writes about trials and triumphs of Gulbadan
The lifestyle of people who lived 500 years ago, especially those belonging to the Mughal dynasty, has been vividly brought to life in the pages of a book written by British author Rumer…
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Henry Kissinger turns 100; the man of War and Peace remains active
One of the previous century’s most controversial and polarising personalities in international politics, Henry A. Kissinger, celebrates his 100th birthday on May 27th. As the USA’s National Security Advisor and Secretary of…
- Sports
Azharuddin showed faith in Sachin’s talents; gave him chance that changed cricket history
In the year 1994, a decision made by Mohammed Azharuddin who was then the captain of the Indian team, not only won the match for India but affected the future of Indian…
