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Amarnath yatra 2022 is different in scale and security than yesteryear
Arun Joshi Amarnath yatra – an annual Hindu pilgrimage that culminates at a cave shrine devoted to Lord Shiva in Himalayas in Kashmir – is being held this year after a never-before…
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News warrior of a different kind
At a modest house in South Delhi’s leafy Sarita Vihar colony, a tall, handsome man woke up early in the morning to read a bunch of newspapers religiously. He didn’t only read…
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Hamara Hyderabad: Is crime spiralling out of control?
Hyderabad: The summer of 2022 has been tough for both Hyderabad and the citizens of this erstwhile ‘city of Nawabs’. The summer heat apart, the series of ghastly incidents of rape, brawls…
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Except China BRICS members not interested in US bashing
Satyen Mohapatra Chinese President Xi Jinping could not turn the recently held 14th BRICS (Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa) summit in Beijing, into a platform for US bashing because the partner…
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US Supreme Court strikes down woman’s right to abortion
Satyen Mohapatra In the heart of liberal and free America, conservatives have struck with the US Supreme Court declaring abortion was illegal. The right to abort a pregnancy which is considered to…
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Family rule, nepotism, disregard for party members are at the root of political crisis in Maharashtra
Hyderabad: “Power corrupts; absolute power corrupts absolutely” is an age old adage.Political turmoil in Maharashtra State, the country’s financial hub, leading to near collapse of Shiv Sena led Maha Vikas Aghadhi Government,…
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Sarfaraz Khan: The fast rising star may shine for Team India soon
The city of Mumbai has produced many top class cricketers. When we think of Mumbai, the names of cricketers that come to mind immediately are those of Sunil Gavaskar and Sachin Tendulkar. There are…
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Conundrum of Dilli, Dil, Doori and Kashmir
Arun Joshi It’s time to assess and analyze how far the road has been covered in removing “doori“ ( distance ) “Dilli” ( Delhi ) and its heart had with Kashmir. June 24 marks one…
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Five years of Shafique ul Hasan’s journalistic passion in his own words
Shafique ul Hasan If the river flowing out of the mountains has flow, excitement and enthusiasm, then no obstacle in the way can stop it. It has to reach its final destination…
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Wazwan: A Kashmiri cuisine that turned political tables
Ankara: Wazwan, a multi-course meal in Kashmiri cuisine is believed to be a reason for many diplomatic and political decisions in the past. In an article senior Kashmiri journalist, Iftikhar Gilani wrote…
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Muslim society in dilemma as demand for dowry, ‘fair and lovely’ girls grow
By Amatur Rahman When looking for a potential spouse, who should disclose the biodata (Ismnavesi/Naam Navesi) first? The boy’s side or the girl’s? If a divorced woman (through khula or talaq) is…
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The last Mughal-The fall of a dynasty – Delhi 1857: William Dalrymple
Divakar Kaza 1857 is a brief chapter in the history that we studied in school. Of Grenades laced with Pork / Beef tallow to make them more effective and how the Hindus…
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How Farooq Abdullah changed dynamics of presidential poll
Arun Joshi When Farooq Abdullah announced the withdrawal of his name from consideration as the opposition’s candidate for the July 18 presidential poll, he did something more than that; tell the opposition to…
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Senior umpire Parthasarathy recalls an instance of blatant favouritism by BCCI
In any battle on the sports field the umpire plays a crucial role. A good umpire can add to the value of the contest while an inefficient umpire can ruin the game. But the…
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Reaction to Agnipath scheme shows lack of consultation and connect with youth
Satyen Mohapatra There seems to be a complete disconnect between BJP and people today particularly the youth. When BJP was in the Opposition it unerringly seemed to have the pulse of the…
