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Priyanka Gandhi’s decision to contest from Wayanad presents challenges as well as opportunities
Amidst a flurry of speculation and anticipation, the Congress party has made a strategic and significant move by fielding Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi in the by-elections in Wayanad. This seat became available…
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Senior journalist Muralidhar passes away; he leaves behind legacy that is difficult to fill in
He was popularly known as the ‘Post Press Conference briefer’ of the INS (Indian Newspaper Society), the building in New Delhi that houses scores of newspaper offices. Minutes after B Muralidhar Reddy reached The…
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NEET and UGC-NET Scandals: Corruption or policy misstep?
Ablaz Mohammed Schemnad The past few days were a horror-filled journey for the Indian education system. The recent ruckus over the cancellation of UGC-NET exam, which is the enabler for assistant professorship…
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Two landmark books on Islam set for release on September 5
Hyderabad: This year, September 5 will hold special significance as it coincides with the first day of Rabi-ul-Awwal, the month in which Prophet Muhammad was born. Incidentally, this date is also observed…
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Urban Sketchers Hyderabad: ‘Capturing the soul of the city through art’
Hyderabad: A 45-year-old man, who had buried the artist inside him in pursuit of a corporate career, is probably not alone in feeling the void he does in terms of fulfillment. Yearning…
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Hyderabad: Green tile work at Qutb Shahi Tombs reveals stunning dome
Hyderabad: Every visitor who has been to the historic Qutb Shahi tombs in the city is usually in awe of the place. And often, the incredulous restoration of the site is also…
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Cristiano Ronaldo Jr is preparing to step into his father’s boots
When Cristiano Ronaldo, the lion of Portugal, leaves the field, after a few years the lion cub may soon take over and carry on his father’s legacy. The ace footballer’s eldest son,…
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Carlos Alcaraz—A tennis legend in the making
Twenty-one-year-old Carlos Alcaraz Garfia of Spain has got tennis pundits all over the world talking about him after he chalked up an impressive triumph in the French Open tennis championship recently. He…
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The creative intermingling of words and visuals
The tantalizing uncertainty of life, the unpredictable and intriguing experience of desire, and an intense way of perceiving external reality can hardly be communicated through words. This puzzling and less-recognized human folly…
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Lucknow: Coat pocket edition of Constitution is a sellout after LS polls
The slim red coat pocket edition of the Indian Constitution that Congress MP Rahul Gandhi flaunted at his election rallies has seen a sudden surge in demand. The Constitution of India in…
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Save earth before it is too late
It’s no less a grim reminder to the environmentalists that in some parts of India the temperature this month has reportedly crossed 50 Celsius as against 45 to 48 ordinarily. This alarming…
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Modi has a tough route to navigate with his trademark authoritative style
The new NDA coalition government led by Narendra Modi has just taken office, and it’s too early to predict how it will perform. India is familiar with coalitions, as it has a…
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Qatar-based Urdu literary award stands out in prestige; honours writers from India and Pakistan
Zakia Mash’hadi No award for Urdu literature could vie with the Aalmi Majlis e Frogh e Majlis Urdu Doha, Qatar in terms of prestige as it zeroes in on literary merit; hence,…
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India’s sports stadiums should be named after players, not political leaders
The ICC T20 men’s World Cup is in progress and the USA, by virtue of being one of the host countries, is in focus. One thing that is not known to many…
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Ramoji Rao-End of an era
Cherukuri Ramoji Rao, described variously as a Media Mogul, political kingmaker, business tycoon, and a multifaceted personality has surely left an indelible mark on many of the fields he traversed in his…