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British officer who served Hyderabad Squadron, eager to visit Hyderabad after 75 years
A few weeks ago, Siasat.com had published an article about a donation made by the Nizam of Hyderabad to Great Britain which helped the Royal Air Force to enhance its strength. The Nizam had…
- Sports
Serena Williams quits tennis; an era of women’s tennis has come to an end
When Serena Williams walked away from the courts for the last time, an era of women’s tennis came to an end. She has been compared to Muhammad Ali for her achievements and…
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Rishi Kapoor’s zest for life made him unforgettable film figure
Abhijit Sen Gupta Rishi Kapoor, one of the most talented and successful actors in Bollywood, would have celebrated his 70th birthday on Sep 4 had he been alive. Unfortunately he passed away…
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Mikhail Gorbachev: A man of peace who fought battles on the board of chess
There are people who hail him as a saviour of humanity and there are those who hate him for destroying the former Soviet Union. But nobody can deny that Mikhail Gorbachev, the Soviet leader…
- India
Congress a sinking ship, Azad raised valid issues during exit: Fadnavis
Nagpur: Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Saturday said Ghulam Nabi Azad raised valid points while exiting the Congress which is a “sinking ship”. Azad has resigned from all positions in the…
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Virat Kohli’s charisma lies in the blend of strength and kindness in his character
The story of Virat Kohli is a tale of a highly talented but brash youngster who has now matured into a strong and self confident man capable of leading and inspiring top class…
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Bangladesh-born Fahmida Azim wins Pulitzer Prize; brings laurels to sub-continent
Bangladesh born illustrator and author Fahmida Azim who works in the USA has been selected for the 2022 Pulitzer prize under the category of “Illustrated Reporting and Commentary.” She is one among…
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Sportsmanship can overcome enmity and build friendship beyond hostile borders
One of the unique aspects of any sports competition is that rivals who are engaged in cutthroat competition, sometimes end up appreciating each other’s efforts. Whenever this happens our hearts are warmed…
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Gulzar makes nostalgic trip to his birthplace in Pakistan on 88th birthday
There was a time when film songs were written by immensely talented poets. They wove exquisite tapestries with their words and the listeners were left in raptures. But now the nature of the…
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Day of shame for India: Football fraternity left in super shock after FIFA suspension
Football players, coaches and fans were left dismayed over the suspension order issued by FIFA against India on Tuesday. When the news broke early morning, it took many fans by surprise although FIFA had…
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Is Desh ka yaaro kya kehna: How songs cemented patriotic passion in India
Throughout the course of history as our freedom fighters struggled to overthrow the British rulers, our poets, writers and filmmakers too staged their own duels with the foreign overlords. In 1931 when the famous…
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Zimbabwe is banking on Pakistan-born Sikandar Raza against India
The Indian sub-continent has always been the home of immense talent when it comes to cricket. Many cricketers who have their roots in India, Pakistan and Bangladesh have settled elsewhere across the globe and have…
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British and Western media maintain power through Commonwealth Games
The 2022 edition of the Commonwealth Games has just concluded. For India it was a satisfactory exercise as our country finished fourth on the medal table. There were excellent performances from Indian newcomers and India…
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Delhi’s Karims has Hyderabad football Coach Rahim as revival link
Tucked away in the heart of Old Delhi is the famous eatery known as Karim Hotel. Although in modern times more branches have opened in various cities including Hyderabad, the original Karim’s…
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Nizam’s gift of aircrafts helped Britain defeat Nazi Germany in 1940
In July 1940, one of the most crucial battles of World War 2 called the Battle of Britain began. The conflict saw the Royal Air Force (RAF) of Great Britain defending its…
