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India loses global expert in Microfinance in the passing away of Hyderabad’s Dr P Satish
The Microfinance and banking sector have lost an expert and committed leader with the passing of Dr P Satish, the executive director of Sa-Dhan, the micro-lending organisation. The 65 year old, former…
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PM Modi’s visit to ISB raises expectations and controversy
The visit of Prime Minister, Narendra Modi on Thursday to address the convocation of the Indian School of Business (ISB) and also commemorating its 20th year has raised both heightened interest and…
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R N Agarwal, the developer of Agni missile living a quiet life in Hyderabad
In India’s missile circles he is fondly called as ‘Agni Agarwal’. An outstanding aerospace engineer, Ram Narain Agarwal should be credited with being the architect of Agni missiles. Agni V, the Intercontinental…
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Mohammed Rizwan–An Officer and an outstanding hoopster
M Somasekhar In any gathering his tall and lanky frame would stand out. But, what distinguishes Mohammed Rizwan is his ‘humility and commitment’. A man who always kept a low profile, though…
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Agni V, the Fat Boy is 10; India among top six in the world missile club
April 19 marks a historic day for Indian Space and Defence prowess. It was on this day in 1975 that Aryabhatta, the country’s first satellite was launched. Again, that day in 2012,…
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Mriya, the Dream: World’s biggest aircraft that landed in Hyderabad is destroyed
M Somasekhar What is the claim to fame of ‘Mriya’, the AN-225 aircraft of Ukraine in the Aviation industry? What is it’s connection to the city of Hyderabad?Has it been destroyed in the…
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AIDS Virus co-discoverer Montagnier visited Hyderabad in 1987; he was enamoured by Golconda Fort
M Somasekhar The setting was the Bala Hisar Pavilion atop the Golconda Fort. The year was November 1987. The highest point of the fort was alive with the baritone voice of well-known…
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India’s space quest for 2022 to begin on Valentine’s Day
Hyderabad: A new year, a new Chairman and an aggressive ‘Plan of Action’, is what is scheduled for India’s space odyssey in 2022. February 14, popular as Valentine’s Day will see the…
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Dr P M Lentin—A dedicated teacher and doctor passes away
Hyderabad: In the passing away of Dr Putla M Lentin at the ripe old age of 94 on Monday, Hyderabad has lost one more ‘Gem’ of a medical teacher and practitioner of…
