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Nitish Roy is now a legend; his bond with Benegal going strong
For film viewers, art direction is a much-forgotten part of filmmaking. We take it for granted when it is done well, but subconsciously sense the lack of it when done badly. Interviewing…
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TG wakes up from slumber, declares parcels of land in Madhapur, Serilingampally, its own
Hyderabad: In a shocking development, the Telangana Government has banned registration of plots in several localities in tech famous Madhapur in Serilingampally Mandal, Ranga Reddy district, declaring it as government land. The…
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Reel and Willow: Hyderabad’s Golden Days
By K. Sudhir Kumar That was the pinnacle of the Golden Period for the Hindi Film Industry (HFI). It has now been 50 years (Golden Jubilee) since 1975, a year that, despite…
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Never-say-die Indian bodybuilder gets recognition from Arnold Schwarzenegger
Most of us have seen fitness trainers. They are very strong and well built. Their very appearance inspires trainees to aspire to build a body like theirs. So it would be very difficult for…
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Illegal construction, encroachment, failure to implement rules sully systematic growth of Hyderabad
Hyderabad: Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) area is facing “manpower” shortage to deal with illegal constructions and encroachments. While HYDRA (Hyderabad Disaster Response and Assets Monitoring and Protection) agency headed by senior…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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;…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
