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Gunning again… for the Shariah!
Reports say the Supreme Court sought the Union Government’s response to a petition filed by a woman, born a Muslim, now a non-believer, wanting to be governed by secular statutes rather than…
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Hyderabadi birder Asheesh Pittee receives London’s H H Bloomer Award
In a moment that has stirred joy and pride in the ornithological community, Aasheesh Pittie, a devoted birder and self-taught ornithologist, has been named the recipient of the H.H. Bloomer Award for…
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Hindi brings Marathi back to the centrestage–What next?
More Marathi-speaking people know Hindi in Maharashtra than those in each southern Indian state, which opposes the “imposition” of Hindi. Probably, even more than all those states put together. With more migrants…
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Lost in time: Why Hyderabadi Irani chai isn’t the same anymore
Hyderabad: If there is one thing that almost every Hyderabadi swears by and bonds over, it is Irani Chai. We have it in our blood, and scores of cafes, big and small,…
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Degrees without direction: Reforming education to empower and employ
By Lubna Ludheen India today stands at a critical juncture as it is home to the world’s largest youth population, according to the UNFPA State of World Population report of 2023, and…
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Cricket: Big relief for Vinod Kambli as batting legend Gavaskar creates rescue package
Ex-cricketer Vinod Kambli is a relieved man now. Many of his financial worries have ended thanks to the initiative taken by former batting legend Sunil Gavaskar. The former India player, who had…
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Panicky BJP groping in the dark for a name to succeed Nitish Kumar
Nervousness grips the top brass of the Bharatiya Janata Party as it is struggling over the chief ministerial face for Bihar, where the Assembly election is due in October-November. If Union Home…
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Opinion: Water water everywhere but not enough to drink–that is world-class Mumbai for you
Remember, Mumbai is located on the shores of the Arabian Sea. But here is a fact to chew on. When 2,000 licensed water tankers that ply Mumbai city – not the metropolitan…
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Early alliance between the BJP and AIADMK may help both parties
Although the Tamil Nadu Assembly elections are a year away, the recent announcement of the BJP and AIADMK poll alliance is strategically important. This tie-up, part of the larger National Democratic Alliance…
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The invisible subjects of justice
India’s criminal justice system is founded on a constitutional framework of liberty, equality, and dignity. Yet for many, particularly the poor and marginalised, these ideals remain elusive. The system often ends up…
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Legendary Cuban boxer Stevenson rejected humongous wealth to retain honour for his country
Nowadays, with the IPL in progress, almost daily, we read news about how much money different players have earned. Some of them have not even played a single match for India but…
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Tilework restoration almost complete at Qutb Shahi Tombs
Hyderabad: Though the Qutb Shahi Tombs complex by itself is an amazing heritage site, the tiled dome of Sultan Mohd Qutb Shah there is now slowly becoming the prized attraction for anyone…
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Regulatory Maze: Reform or Redesign?
Regulation is often viewed through a narrow lens—as a shield protecting citizens from market failures, corporate misconduct, and unsafe practices. However, it serves a much broader function, encompassing moral obligations, social responsibilities,…
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Almost every Cong leader seeking a cabinet berth in TS; CM Reddy is in a tizzy
Hyderabad: Frustrated senior Congress leaders eyeing cabinet berths are raising shrill voices in public. Due to pulls and pressures from aspirants, Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy and the Congress High Command put…
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Yoon’s trial on rebellion charges opens in South Korea. Here’s what to know
Seoul: Yoon Suk Yeol’s legal saga is far from over. Ten days after he was ousted from office over his martial law declaration, the former conservative South Korean president appeared for the…
