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Beyond GDP: Building an inclusive India
By Anandini Gupta India is now the 5th largest economy in the world. This narrow GDP-centric metric is often mistakenly understood as a representation of the progress and growth of the country…
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The other side of digital India: Exclusion, inequality and politics of access
By Moumita Barman As India races to digitise everything from welfare delivery to citizenship documentation, the promise of Digital India is proclaimed as a great equaliser—bridging divides, bringing governance closer to the…
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Reel and Willow: Hyderabad’s Golden Days
By K. Sudhir Kumar That was the pinnacle of the Golden Period for the Hindi Film Industry (HFI). It has now been 50 years (Golden Jubilee) since 1975, a year that, despite…
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Kuwait’s diplomat lauds contribution of Indian expatriates to his country
By Syed Khaled Shahbaaz Kuwait: Sheikh Faisal Al-Humoud Al-Malek Al-Sabah, Advisor to the Prince of Kuwait, commended the Indian community for its outstanding contributions to Kuwait’s economy and cultural landscape. Speaking at…
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Harnoor Saab– a quintessential Hyderabadi and a grammar Nazi
By Dinesh C Sharma Hyderabad: The passing away of veteran news editor Raghavendra Rao Harnoor (1938- 2025) in Hyderabad this week has left a void in the world of journalism and news…
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Salabat Jah: The silent claimant to the Asaf Jahi throne
In the opulent Purani Haveli, Sahebzada Mir Ahmad Muhi ud-din Khan Bahadur Salabat Jang Salabat Jah, was born to Ujjala Begum in 1907. He was popularly known as Salabat Jah. Sahebzada salabat…
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Holi in Hyderabad: Historical festivity showing cultural inclusiveness
By Ameera Aaiza Let’s take a peek into history, ever wondered how Holi was celebrated during the Asaf Jahi period in Hyderabad? Holi in the Asaf Jahi era, which spanned from 1724…
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Hyderabad’s Sughra Humayun Mirza has set an example via dedicated work
By Ameera Aaiza Today, we honour the legacy of Sughra Humayun Mirza Begum, whose courage and vision paved the way for future generations. Sughra Humayun Mirza was born in December 1882 in…
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Razia Baig series pays rich tribute to Dev Anand, his brothers
By Syed Khaled Shahbaz Nostalgia and admiration filled the air as rich tributes were paid to Bollywood star Dev Anand. The session, held as part of the Remembering Razia Baig series, the…
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New book ‘Much is Misery—Hope Healing and Happiness’ reveals sufferings behind Materialism
By Syed Khaled Shahbaaz Hyderabad: Chicago-based doctors are calling for a fundamental shift from material success to ‘true wealth’ emphasizing the need for deeper human connections and well-being over financial gains. This was…
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India’s job crisis: Will Budget 2025–26 Bring Relief?
By Anandini Gupta and Moumita Barman The Union Budget 2025–26 has renewed the emphasis on addressing employment-related challenges, particularly for workers in the informal sector. With youth unemployment at 10.2% and the…
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New English translation of the holy Quran released in Delhi
By Zillur Rahman Haider New Delhi: The latest translation of the Holy Quran into English was formally launched on Saturday (February 8) at the India Islamic Cultural Centre. The event drew a…
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Deoband: A town of love and harmony defamed by vested interests
Deoband: Tareekh wa Tehzeeb ke Aine meNAuthor: Dr Ubaid Iqbal AsimPublisher: Kutab Khana Naimia, DeobandPages: 512. Harback Hindi version: Etihasik Nagri DeobandPrice: Rs 600Author: Dr Ubaid Iqbal AsimAvailable from: Kutab Khana Naimia,…
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Enrolment of children in pre-primary education is improving; Telangana achieves near-universal enrolment
By Rashad Ullah Khan The Annual Status of Education Report (ASER) 2024, a nationwide rural household survey facilitated by Pratham was released on the 28th of January, 2025. The survey reached 649,491…
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Focus on National Highway tolls: Unveiling trends and policies
By Sejal Gupta and Anjana Divakar India’s vast road network spans over 1.4 million km, with National Highways (NHs) comprising less than 2% of this length but managing 40% of road traffic,…
