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Rahul Gandhi must create new narrative to keep the Cong leadership together
Is Congress leader Rahul Gandhi’s judgement coming under scrutiny? The critics wonder whether he promoted aides who ultimately betrayed him and the Congress. The recent departure of former minister Milind Deora has…
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Spirit of Freedom: Habeeb Yusuf Marfani donated everything he had to Netaji’s INA
When Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose launched his fight for the freedom of India from British rule, several likeminded people offered him their whole hearted support and help. But these people and their sacrifices have…
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BJP may highlight Ram Temple construction achievement in upcoming polls
Today, after a gap of 500 years, Lord Ram will be re-installed in a huge and magnificent Hindu temple in Ayodhya. It will bring about a closure to the highly controversial and…
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Young tribal girl leads heritage preservation efforts in Kashmir
By Suhail Khan Bandipora: In today’s digital era, where old traditions are slowly fading with the advent of modern technologies, people who actively work towards preserving and revitalising ancient practices are rare…
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Telangana mountaineer seeks help as his Mount Everest dream hits roadblock
In a testament to human’s unyielding quest for triumph over nature’s grandeur, Telangana mountaineers Bhukya Yashwanth, continues to scale mountaintops. He now aims to climb Mount Everest in April. However, he faces…
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Status of Education Report 2023 reveals big digital divide and gender bias in India
By Moumita Barman The ASER (Annual Status of Education Report) 2023 ‘Beyond Basics’ survey aimed to understand the educational and skill levels of youth aged 14-18 across 28 districts in 26 states,…
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Muhammad Ali’s moral principles and humility made him ‘The Greatest’
Cassius Clay Jr who converted to Islam and was thereafter known as Muhammad Ali was born on 17th Jan, 1942. He would have been 82 years old today if he were alive. His parents…
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Doyen of Telugu cinema, NTR ruled Andhra Pradesh in shades that shocked and awed public
‘You may win a dozen Oscars or Padma awards or churn out countless jubilee hits, but you can never be a god. Because one and only one man in Indian Cinema has…
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Rakesh Sharma, the first Indian in space, is worried about environmental damage
Hyderabad: Indian Air Force officer Rakesh Sharma who was the first Indian man to go into space 40 years ago in 1984, celebrated his 75th birthday on Jan 13, 2024. Over these…
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Congress faces difficult task of seat sharing with allies
Congress Party’s responsibilities have increased with the decision of the I.N.D.I.A. bloc Opposition coalition to name Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge as the President. Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar has declined the post…
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Kite flying is a fun activity now; it was used earlier in warfare
The advent of the Sankranti festival heralds the start of the kite flying season. Children as well as adults will be vying with each other in aerial battles. Kites are among the…
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The lesser known Miracle Man of Drugs–Yellapragada SubbaRow
“You’ve probably never heard of Dr Yellapragada SubbaRow. Yet, because he lived, you may be alive and are well today. Because he lived, you may live longer,” thus wrote the Argosy magazine,…
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How does the minority character give AMU its unique identity?
The issue of Aligarh Muslim University’s minority character is currently being spiritedly fought in the Supreme Court. I am not a legal expert. I as an alumnus and beneficiary of the founder…
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Curtains drawn on Panchayats in J&K, no fresh elections in sight
Curtains have been drawn on panchayats in Jammu and Kashmir. The five-year term of the panchayats, elected in 2018, expired on January 9, without newly elected bodies to succeed them nor any…
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Playing with fire: Congress bigwigs Kharge, Sonia, Chaudhary will not attend Ram Temple opening
Sometimes silence speaks louder than words. At the same time taking no stand in itself is a stand. The Congress party must have learnt this lesson from what can be called as…