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Crime, revenge and Amitabh–factors that made Zanjeer a game changer in Indian filmdom
At this time, fifty years ago, film fans were flocking to movie theatres all over India to see a new hero and watch a film with a new theme. Little did they know that the tall and…
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Well-known writer Ruskin Bond says children’s creativity is being killed by mobiles and laptops
“Don’t be afraid of the dark, little one,The earth must rest when the day is done.The sun must be harsh, but moonlight – never!And those stars will be shining forever and ever.Be…
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The cricket-playing Nawab who also maintained law and order in Hyderabad
Over the decades Hyderabad has produced many exceptionally talented cricket players whose exploits on the field made them famous throughout the land. But for various reasons, they could not find a place…
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Muhammad Ali is The Greatest in boxing and abundance of unique traits
The Greatest was a name that Muhammad Ali gave to himself back in the days when he was a youthful and arrogant boxing world champion. Over the years he mellowed and matured…
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Rabindranath Tagore loved Hyderabad so much that he wanted to make City his second home
In 1933 the Nizam of Hyderabad, through his administration, extended a formal invitation to Rabindranath Tagore to visit Hyderabad. The poet who had earlier visited some other places in this region, gladly…
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Cries of women wrestlers for justice getting louder; when will the government act?
Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Mann Ki Baat programme reached a landmark 100 episodes. But on the same day, there was also an outcry from some of India’s most accomplished sports heroes. “Modiji,…
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Cricketer Khalid Abdul Qaiyum returns to Hyderabad; searching for city’s soul
Over the last three decades the size of Hyderabad has expanded massively but the soul of the city has shrunk in inverse proportion, feels former Hyderabad cricketer Khalid Abdul Qaiyum who represented…
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Nation wishes iconic Sachin Tendulkar happy 50th birthday; prays for his long life
Sachin Tendulkar, the batsman who redefined modern cricket, will celebrate his 50th birthday today (April 24). He was known by many nicknames such as Master Blaster, God of Cricket and The Little Master. He was small…
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Tribute to Abdul Azeem: He was dashing strokeplayer and upright sportsman
In the 1980s, Hyderabad cricket was blessed to have a galaxy of exciting strokemakers in its batting line up. Led by M.V. Narasimha Rao, Hyderabad won the Ranji trophy and the Irani Trophy in…
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At the 1936 Olympic Games, brave Indians defied Hitler when many caved in
The year was 1936. That was the year when Hitler had decided to conduct the Olympic Games in Berlin to show the world his might and organising ability. Hitler and his Nazi Germany…
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Sunil Gavaskar’s bravery against a lynch mob helped save lives of taxi driver and his family
Sunil Gavaskar used to be called the Little Master during his playing days and could face bouncers from dreaded fast bowlers like Andy Roberts, Michael Holding, Dennis Lillee and many others without…
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Master cricketer Durani’s generosity and warm heartedness made him a folk hero
Salim Durani’s exploits on the cricket field are well known. His ability to hit sixes and his penchant for taking crucial wickets, have been extensively reported. But what was the man like off the field?…
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Maidaan is biopic on Hyderabad’s legendary football coach Rahim; will release on June 23
Syed Abdul Rahim, India’s most successful football coach, never received any recognition or reward from the government of India. From his early days he spotted talented boys on the football fields of Hyderabad,…
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Six-hitter Salim Durani had dismissed mighty Sobers and Lloyd to take India to victory
Salim Durani, nicknamed Prince for his six hitting abilities in the 1960s and 1970s, has departed from the field forever. He was a bold and fearless man, always ready for tough battles.…
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Nikhat – fragrance – from Hyderabad fills world atmosphere; her control over mind game puts her on top
The women’s world boxing championship in New Delhi ended in a blaze of glory for India. Four times the Indian tricolour flew on the topmost mast and four times the Indian national…
