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The Harnur Bros: Sham Rao, Raghavendra Rao created history in Hyderabad’s journalism
The bros Harnur—Sham Rao and Raghavendra Rao have made a silent but strong contribution to journalism-based media from Hyderabad. If Sham Rao Harnur was the quintessential agency Journalist (PTI) for life, Raghavendra Rao…
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FTG, Canadian Aerospace Co to set up factory in Hyderabad
Hyderabad has attracted the first aerospace sector investment from Canada. The Toronto-headquartered aerospace corporation, Firan Technology Group (FTG) has selected Hyderabad to establish their India manufacturing facility. Their initial 28,000 sq ft…
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Marriage within closed communities can spike disease risk, finds out CCMB study
The high incidence of a type of Spondylitis in the Reddy community living in a particular region of Andhra Pradesh has been identified by medical experts. The disease called Ankylosing Spondylitis is…
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Managing diabetes: Now, AI will predict blood sugar levels
An AI-driven technique now helps predict levels of blood glucose and improve the management of diabetes. Prof Mirza Khalid Baig and his team at the National Institute of Rourkela (NIT Rourkela) have…
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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…
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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…
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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…
