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KCR announces 24hrs Janata Curfew in Telangana
Hyderabad: Expressing solidarity with those fighting against COVID-19 (Coronavirus) on the frontlines, Telangana State will observe a complete shutdown for 24 hours starting 6am on Sunday morning. The shutdown will…
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COVID-19: Eight Indonesians shifted to hospital from Hyd mosque
Hyderabad: Eight Indonesians from Mallepally’s main mosque have been shifted to Gandhi hospital on Thursday on Coronavirus suspicion. In the hospital, they have been isolated and kept under watch. Saleem Ahmed,…
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We, the People of India: Hammered in from three sides
Dr Mohammad Manzoor Alam Ask an Indian Muslim what is it in India’s public life that s/he dreads most, wants to get rid of this socio-political plague as quickly as possible…
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Indian doctors find cure for COVID-19; three out of four recover
Jaipur: With the total number of COVID-19 deaths crossing 10,000 globally, the entire world is grappling with ways and means to contain and cure coronavirus. Amidst the chaos, Indian doctors…
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Detailed account of the police brutalities in UP: CAH report
Hyderabad: Citizens against Hate (CAH), a Delhi-based NGO, released a report titled “Everyone has been silenced” which gives the most comprehensive and detailed account of the police brutalities in UP,…
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Uncertainty looms over Hajj 2020
Hyderabad: Saudi Arabia’s decision to suspend entry for Umrah pilgrimage amid coronavirus fears has stoked Muslims’ fears that the ban on the ritual will be in place longer than initially…
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My name is Urdu and, I am not parochial
SANA SIKANDER Hyderabad: Although many would have us believe otherwise, Urdu — an intoxicating mix of the Hindu and Muslim cultures that began intermingling even before the onset of Mughal rule…
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COVID-19: TS number rises to 13 as 7 Indonesians test positive
Hyderabad: The number of Corona virus cases in Telangana has climbed up to 13, after Seven out of the 13-member group of Indonesians who visited Karimnagar have tested positive for…
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De-link NPR from Census: 1000 women write letter to CMs
Writing letter to to state chief ministers, more than 1,000 women from across India have requested them to de-link the National Population Register (NPR) from Census house. They claimed that…
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GHMC seals 66 public firms for disobeying Govt order
Hyderabad: The Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) has sealed 66 schools, coaching centres, gyms, study halls, bars and pubs for disobeying Government order to shut down such premises till March…
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COVID-19: Saudi Arabia suspends prayers at all mosques
Riyadh: Saudi Arabia will be suspending all Friday and other main prayers at mosques across the Kingdom as part of efforts to stop the spread of the corona virus, the…
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Holi Milan in a mosque compound
Markandey Katju I have said several times that only some kind of French Revolution can solve the huge socio-economic problems of the Indian subcontinent (massive poverty, record and rising unemployment,…
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Fourth Covid-19 case in Telangana, 1 discharged after treatment
Hyderabad: Another person was tested positive for coronavirus in Hyderabad, taking the number of such cases to four in Telangana. The newly confirmed patient has a travel history to Scotland, the…
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SC disappoints in name and shame posters case: Indian Express
Lauding the judgment given by Allahabad High Court against putting up roadside posters naming and shaming the accused of damaging public property during the anti-CAA protests in Lucknow, the Indian…
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Psychopathology of Pathetic Sycophancy
Shafiq R. Mahajir Psychopathology: scientific study of mental disorders, abnormal cognitions, behavior and experiences. Pathetic: arousing pity, as through vulnerability, etc. Sycophancy: obsequious behavior toward someone important in order to gain advantage. Thinking aloud, tossing…
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Yes Bank: ED summons Anil Ambani
New Delhi: Reliance Group Chairman Anil Ambani has been summoned by the ED in connection with its money laundering probe against Yes Bank promoter Rana Kapoor and others, officials said…
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Lockdown in J&K must be lifted: Pak at SAARC conference on COVID
New Delhi: Pakistan on Sunday raised the Kashmir issue during a video conference with leaders of SAARC nations, saying that it is imperative that the lockdown in the region be…
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Hyderabad: Another case of coronavirus confirmed
Hyderabad: On Sunday, one more case of coronavirus was confirmed in Hyderabad. The patient has been shifted to isolation ward of Gandhi Hospital, Hyderabad. As per the report published in…
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RBI issues new rules for debit – credit cards
New Delhi: The new rules for debit and credit cards to increase security and reduce frauds kick in from Monday. In January, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) had issued…
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Shoaib Akhtar blames China’s eating habits for coronavirus
Karachi: Former Pakistan cricketer Shoaib Akhtar has blamed China’s eating habits for the global coronavirus outbreak and alleged that the Chinese had put the “world at stake”. Akhtar said, “I…
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A scientist writes book to help learn Urdu via English, Kannada
M. A. Siraj Dr. M. M. Hafeez, a Bengaluru-based former scientist turned a centenarian last July. He celebrated his birthday by launching his latest book “Learn Urdu Through English &…
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Telangana shuts down schools, colleges, malls, pubs till Mar 31
Hyderabad: With the state recording the second positive case of Covid-19, Telangana Government has announced schools, colleges, malls, function halls and theatres to remain shut till March 31. A meeting…
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CAA-NRC-NPR: Shah delivers half-truth in Parliament
New Delhi: In his speech in Rajya Sabha on Thursday, union home minister Amit Shah seemed to suggest that the Modi government has ruled out plans of using the upcoming…
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COVID-19: Kuwait amends adhan, calls to ‘pray at home’
Kuwait city: With over 80 cases of deadly coronavirus reported in Kuwait, muezzins in the state have started calling “Al-Salatu fi Buyutikum” (pray in your homes) instead of “Hayya ala…
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Coronavirus spreads quickly, before people show symptoms: Study
Houston: Researchers, studying the novel coronavirus, have found that the time between cases in a chain of transmission is less than a week, and over 10 per cent of patients…
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Two former ambassadors pick up the ‘Idea of India’ gauntlet
Saeed Naqvi The Idea of India is being fiercely contested within society. Rampaging communalism is an offshoot. The latest to pick up the glove are two senior members of the…
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COVID-19: About 5,000 deaths, 140k cases recorded globally
Paris: The number of novel coronavirus cases globally stood at 133,970, with 4,958 deaths, across 120 countries and territories by 0900 GMT Friday, according to a tally compiled by AFP from…
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NPR: No citizen will be marked ‘D’ or ‘doubtful’, says Amit Shah
New Delhi: Allaying fears over the National Population Register (NPR), Home Minister Amit Shah on Thursday said no citizen will be marked ‘D’ or ‘doubtful’ during the updating exercise and…
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Hyderabad’s IT Corridor is fighting against COVID-19 scare
Hyderabad: Disruption has been the buzz word in IT industry circles for some time. However, Coronavirus is a different type of disturbance that has been hindering the workplace. So how…
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Scindia’s forefathers had role in Laxmi Bai, Tope’s martyrdom
In an email alert to Counterview, well-known political scientist Shamsul Islam has said that was “shameful for any political party in democratic India to keep children of Sindhias in their…
