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Cricket: Sunrisers Hyderabad lead the way in showcasing batting strength in IPL

IPL 2025 has got off to a rollicking start. In its very first outing, Sunrisers Hyderabad chalked up a huge total and recorded an impressive win in its opening match. Former player…
Is Maharashtra too becoming a ‘bulldozer state’?

What Kunal Kamra said the other day and raised a laugh from his audience was nothing new. Uddhav Thackeray and his loyalists, that is those who stayed with him when the Shiv…

Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore going through process of adjusting to ‘earthy’ conditions

NASA astronaut Sunita Williams, of Indian descent, is in the news this week. Her team has returned safely to Earth after spending nine months in space. Williams and her teammate Butch Wilmore…
When ‘tolerant’ Emperor Akbar’s body was dug out from the grave and burnt

When Sunil Ambekar, the chief spokesperson of Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh, clarified to the Times of India on March 19 that “The glorification of Aurangzeb should stop. The tomb issue is not irrelevant;…
Telangana’s State Iftar: Welfare initiative or wasteful expenditure?

Hyderabad: The Chief Minister’s State Iftar has sparked debate this Ramzan, drawing criticism from activists, non-governmental organisations, and political activists. Critics of the annual event have described it as wasteful expenditure, even…
Opinion: When good intentions go wrong; the case of political Iftar parties

Hyderabad: Good intentions gone awry. A well meaning effort to promote inclusivity has slipped into act of tokenism. That’s the case with ‘Iftar parties,’ especially those hosted by politicians these days. Iftar…
Kuwait’s diplomat lauds contribution of Indian expatriates to his country

By Syed Khaled Shahbaaz Kuwait: Sheikh Faisal Al-Humoud Al-Malek Al-Sabah, Advisor to the Prince of Kuwait, commended the Indian community for its outstanding contributions to Kuwait’s economy and cultural landscape. Speaking at…

Donald Trump’s decision on travel bans may jeopardize the Los Angeles Olympics of 2028

Zimbabwe’s Kirsty Coventry has been recently elected as the President of the International Olympic Committee. She has become the first woman and the first African to lead the organisation in its 131…
Hyderabad to Vietnam flights now starting at Rs 11, book twice a week

Hyderabad: Here is some exciting news for Hyderabadis planning a holiday or visit to Vietnam soon. Starting March 18, Vietjet, Vietnam’s leading low-cost airline will launch a direct flight from the city to…
Deepening faith: Significance of Ramzan and Itekaf

Hyderabad: Turn to Allah before you return to Him. This simple yet profound message captures the true spirit of Ramzan. As the holy month of fasting enters its final phase, the devout…
Cricket: Saudi Arabia plans to create the game’s biggest pageant; will it affect IPL?

The Indian Premier League, or the IPL for short, is the greatest cricket extravaganza on earth. But how long will it continue to hold that tag? Reports emanating from Saudi Arabia state…
Aurangzeb: A ‘grave’ issue snowballing into a long-time divisive problem

Two years ago, a lane in New Delhi named after the Mughal ruler, Aurangzeb was changed to Abdul Kalam Lane. It commemorated the late president but did not erase Aurangzeb from the…
Similarities in the political systems in India and Israel; here it is easier for BJP to revive

Without taking into account the prevailing eco-system which favours the growth and expansion of the rightist forces across the globe, several media commentators often end up holding Gandhis—Sonia, Rahul and Priyanka—responsible for…
Cricket: Eknath Solkar was the pioneer in snapping up breathtaking close catches

There is a well-known saying in cricket–Catches win Matches. One of the players who had proved that this adage was perfectly correct was India’s fielding legend, Eknath Solkar. He was an Indian…
Breaking chains: Help undertrial prisoners with Zakat

Hyderabad: As the sacred month of Ramzan reaches its halfway mark, the focus of devout Muslims shifts towards charity and donations. Zakat, an obligatory almsgiving, plays a crucial role in uplifting the…