- Hyderabad
Gulzar Houz fire: Victims allege harassment, extortion by electricity officials
Reported by Abhinand Prijith and Shambhavi Choudhary Hyderabad: The victims of the fire near Gulzar Houz, just two weeks after losing 17 family members in a massive blaze, have alleged harassment and…
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Pads, Pride, and Policy: Building equity ‘one period’ at a time
By Lubna Ludheen Imagine a young girl in rural India dropping out of school because she cannot afford sanitary pads, or a woman in an urban slum enduring infections due to lack…
- Opinions
Caste data: Gateway to identity politics?
The recent release of Karnataka’s Socio-Economic Educational Survey (SEES 2015) findings, popularised as the Caste Census 2015, has been drawing nationwide attention particularly owing to the timing of its release almost a…
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India’s healthcare scenario—Challenges, Innovations and Journey ahead
By Manisha Dhulipala India’s healthcare system has always been a complex mix, with its burden, progress, challenges underscored by enduring issues of disparity and inequality. According to a press release by the…
- Opinions
Degrees without direction: Reforming education to empower and employ
By Lubna Ludheen India today stands at a critical juncture as it is home to the world’s largest youth population, according to the UNFPA State of World Population report of 2023, and…
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The invisible subjects of justice
India’s criminal justice system is founded on a constitutional framework of liberty, equality, and dignity. Yet for many, particularly the poor and marginalised, these ideals remain elusive. The system often ends up…
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Regulatory Maze: Reform or Redesign?
Regulation is often viewed through a narrow lens—as a shield protecting citizens from market failures, corporate misconduct, and unsafe practices. However, it serves a much broader function, encompassing moral obligations, social responsibilities,…
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Development or prosperity? Hyderabad’s forests ask a bigger question
By Anjana Divakar Somewhere between the sleek glass towers of Hyderabad’s IT corridor and the ever-expanding urban sprawl lies a vanishing piece of the city’s soul—its forests. The clearing of nearly 400…
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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…
