Featured News
-
Mikhail Gorbachev: A man of peace who fought battles on the board of chess
There are people who hail him as a saviour of humanity and there are those who hate him for destroying the former Soviet Union. But nobody can deny that Mikhail Gorbachev, the Soviet leader…
-
Shailendra; the brightest star of Hindi cinema’s Golden Era
“Bhagat Singh is baar na lena kaya Bharatwasi ki,Desh Bhakti ki aaj bhi sazaa hai phansi ki.” This is the renowned Hindi poet, turned Hindi film lyricist Shailendra, whose simple, yet powerful,…
-
Hyderabad of yesteryears: Recalling the guzra huva zamana
Hyderabad: The COVID scare over, they came out of the woodwork. All of them were in their twilight years. Some walked briskly, some with a little effort and a few used a…
-
Political revival of Congress may be difficult but not impossible
A day before his assassination on January 30, 1948, Mahatma Gandhi proposed in his ‘ last will and testament to dissolve the Congress Party and replace it with a Lok Sevak Sangh…
-
BJP’s 3-point strategy on Kashmir
BJP has become increasingly conscious of the fact that its development and peace narrative has not picked up as much pace as it should have in Kashmir. The massive goodwill and the…
-
Now children can suffer from an early onset of arthritis
New Delhi: Children are more prone to accidents and diseases. Therefore, symptoms of illness or overexertion, such as fever, swollen and aching joints, rashes, and exhaustion, may be misdiagnosed. Parents may also…
-
What does the rejig at the top in DRDO portend?
The story of the top positions of power in India’s defence research has come a full circle in 7 years. The appointment of the 58-year-old Dr Samir V Kamath as the new…
-
Meet Laila Ikram, Arizona’s first hijab-clad judge
Phoenix: For the first time in the history of Arizona, a Muslim female judge was appointed at the Downtown Justice Center in Phoenix, local media reported. On Monday, June 27, 2022, Laila…
-
Is Raja Singh BJP’s ‘proud boy’?
Friday was trouble-free in Hyderabad setting to rest apprehensions of violence, as thousands and thousands of Muslims peacefully dispersed after performing Friday prayers showing exemplary patience, discipline and political maturity in the…
-
Egalitarian society a myth, casteism prevalent in Assam, claim observers
Guwahati: Political patronage of forces that fuel casteism, and growing intolerance and hatred towards other castes and religions are barriers to effectively forming an egalitarian society, according to social observers of Assam.…
-
Syed Mir Nisar Ali’s role in revolt against British rule in India
The Wahabi movement enjoyed a special status in the history of revolt against British rule in India, and Titu Mir, whose real name was Syed Mir Nisar Ali, added militancy to it. …
-
Virat Kohli’s charisma lies in the blend of strength and kindness in his character
The story of Virat Kohli is a tale of a highly talented but brash youngster who has now matured into a strong and self confident man capable of leading and inspiring top class…
-
Bangladesh-born Fahmida Azim wins Pulitzer Prize; brings laurels to sub-continent
Bangladesh born illustrator and author Fahmida Azim who works in the USA has been selected for the 2022 Pulitzer prize under the category of “Illustrated Reporting and Commentary.” She is one among…
-
Fingers crossed as Mirwaiz Umar Farooq may deliver Friday sermon after three years
The chief cleric of Kashmir Mirwaiz Umar Farooq is expected to deliver his traditional Friday sermon at historic Jamia Masjid tomorrow after a big gap of three years. He has been under house arrest…
-
Sportsmanship can overcome enmity and build friendship beyond hostile borders
One of the unique aspects of any sports competition is that rivals who are engaged in cutthroat competition, sometimes end up appreciating each other’s efforts. Whenever this happens our hearts are warmed…
