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Hasrat Jaipuri, the Prince of Romance
Known for the magic of his romantic poetry, renowned Poet-turned-Lyricist Hasrat Jaipur was hailed as the Prince of Romance in the world of Hindi Cinema. Coming in the hallowed tradition of Poets…
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Bihar: Caste equations changing, communities seek better options
Patna: Hints of changing caste equations are emerging in Bihar as seen during the recently-concluded MLC elections for 24 seats where three of the upper caste candidates of the RJD won and…
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Remembering Kitchlew and Satyapal on Jallianwala Bagh massacre anniversary
The Jallianwala Bagh massacre which was carried out on April 13, 1919, remains one of the blackest days of the Indian freedom struggle. It had wide ranging ramifications and the violent deed…
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Meet 36-year-old Fajila who may become first British politician to wear ‘niqab’
Satyen Mohapatra London: While Indian women continue to struggle with the Hijab controversy, a Muslim mother is contesting for a political office in Britain and may become the first British politician to…
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Saudi-based NRIs set to explore Turkish citizenship, residency opportunities
Hashmi Group, a Turkey-based Indian firm with expertise in Turkey’s Citizenship and Residency by Investment programs is visiting Saudi Arabia to hold one-on-one meetings in Jeddah and Riyadh between April 15 –…
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Kashmir has world’s only floating post office on Dal lake
Kashmir is famous for its natural beauty. The snow capped peaks and the pleasant Dal Lake have been often written about and picturised in many films. But what is not very widely known is…
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Opinion: Congress bid to win back Dalits
Dalits have been described as the reed ki haddi, or the backbone of the Congress. Mahatma Gandhi started the historic battle against Untouchability, as part of his Constructive Programme, alongside his political…
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Who’s Shehbaz Sharif, Pakistan’s new Prime Minister
Shehbaz Sharif, the newly elected Prime Minister of Pakistan has replaced Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf chief and ex-PM Imran Khan. Sharif will be taking the oath tonight. About Shehbaz Sharif: Sharif is a Pakistani…
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Speculations about Indian presidential poll
Kalyani Shankar The 2022 presidential election will occur when President Ramanath Kovind’s term ends on July 25. Though it is more of an ornamental post as the real power exists in the…
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Sehriwalas: A part of Ramzan’s fading culture in Hyderabad
Hyderabad: The beats of a drum on a steel box, or a religious song followed by the jingling of a Daflii (Tamborine) is what a number of Muslims wake up to for…
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Western Punjab’s imprints on Shiekhpura district of Bihar
Syed Ali Mujtaba I am a native of village Maanay, Panchayat – Chakandra, Block Chewara. I am trying to develop a linguistic theory based on the spoken native words that have huge…
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Muslim tailors are busy stitching Ram Navami flags
At a time when an economic boycott of Muslims is going on in Karnataka, Muslim tailors at Godown Market in Gaya, Bihar are busy stitching flags for the Ram Navami festival that…
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Centre looking for middle-path to resolve issues in Ladakh rife with agitational voices
Buddhists in Ladakh were jubilant and celebrated the abrogation of Article 370 in August 2019, as also the announcement that the cold desert region spread over to 59, 146 sq. km with…
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Criminal Procedure (Identification) Act 2022 attempts to make India a police state
Syed Ali Mujtaba The Criminal Procedure (Identification) Bill, 2022, intends to link demographic and biometric information with the identification of citizens in an attempt to make all the natural citizens of India…
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Nari Contractor is recovering well from his head surgery; But why no focus on deadly bowling
Abhijit Sen Gupta Sixty years ago, India’s cricket Captain Nariman Contractor, better known in cricket circles as Nari Contractor, almost became the first fatal victim of a fast bowler’s bouncer in top…
