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Nicobar Islanders linked to South Asia; their ancestry is 5000 years old
Andaman and Nicobar Islands fascinate us for two unique features—natural beauty and the ancestry of the inhabitants. Studies, especially based on DNA fingerprinting, suggest that the first group of aboriginals on the…
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Why Nations Fail? A good read and an important subject of public discussion
Hyderabad: The topic ‘Why Nations Fail’ has aroused lot of interest in the past month. The topmost being the award of the 2024 Nobel Prize for Economic Sciences to 3 laureates who collectively…
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Hyderabad drone startup Marut gets $6.2m
Hyderabad-based drone startup-Marut Dronetech has raised $6.2 million from Lok Capital, a leading investment fund. Marut Drones, founded in 2019 has been making waves with its capability to deploy drones in key…
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Hyderabad-Beyond Biryani, a globalised city now
For a typical Hyderabadi the title ‘Beyond Biryani’ instantly arouses curiosity. What’s new to know about this delicious dish that has become ubiquitous in the city? As I took a closer look…
- India
Genes that help save fertiliser and reduce pollution in rice crop found by Indian researchers
Here is some good news for farmers and environmentalists. Saving on cost of fertiliser use and damage due to pollution from leftover fertilisers in crop lands will soon be a reality. Indian…
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Obit: Sitaram Yechury—Hyderabad educated comrade liked across political spectrums
The General Secretary of the CPI (M), Sitaram Yechury passed away this afternoon at the AIIMS in Delhi, failing to recover from a respiratory infection. He was 72. A brilliant student throughout his…
- Health
Govt. initiative gives hope to over 150 million persons suffering from mental issues
For over 150 million people suffering from mental illness in India here is a glimmer of hope. A combination of digital healthcare and community-based campaigns is helping in significantly reducing depression, anxiety,…
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From Parvathagiri to Paris—deepthi’s Bronze at Paralympics is a fairy tale run
Come September’ will be a sweet tune for the Jeevanji family in Kalleda, Parvathagiri mandal of Warangal district of Telangana State. It’s ‘Double Whammy’, with Deepthi Jeevanji, the daughter winning a bronze…
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She asked for it. Did She?
The macabre incident of the gang rape and murder of a female, medical doctor of the R G Kar Medical College & Hospital in Kolkata recently has shaken the conscience of the…
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India’s Agni Missile man, R N Agarwal passes away
R N Agarwal, considered the father of India’s long-range Agni missiles, passed away today in Hyderabad. He was 84 and is survived by wife and two children. AgniWall, as he was popularly…
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Tribals of East India hold on to traditions despite external influences
Tribal populations living in the interior parts of eastern India have largely managed to retain their cultural heritage despite the influence of modernisation but face threat to their language. According to a…
- Sports
Olympics: Jyothika is dreaming big; backs her wish with determined efforts
When most women athletes in the 400-metre run start tiring and slightly slow down in the last 50 metres Jyothika Sri Dandi of India does the opposite. “This unique and natural gift…
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Olympics: Jyothi Yarraji, the girl from Andhra Pradesh is set to debut in Paris
It’s an evolving tale of sheer grit, determination, and hard work. Jyoti Yarraji, the daughter of a security guard, is all set to run the race of her life in the 100-metre…
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Paris Olympics 1988 and now: this time India will win more medals
Long, long ago in the year 1988, I visited Trocadero to get one of the best views of the Eiffel Tower in Paris. Lo and behold, it truly was an unforgettable sight…
- Hyderabad
Hyderabad-based company develops first-ever cold fusion product to help generate clean energy
Hyderabad-based startup, HYLENR has developed the world’s first cold fusion technology product that helps generate clean energy with multiple applications in industrial and consumer sectors. The India-patented product uses Low Energy Nuclear…
