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Uddhav wants a CM’s face announced; partners wary
Here is an anecdote from 1999 which has relevance today. The Congress and the then united Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) had contested the Maharashtra Assembly polls against each other in a triangular…
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Massive rise in digital frauds: How safe are your passwords?
Social Media platforms always advocate using dynamic and strong passwords to protect the user data. Remember, they recommend lengthy passwords consisting of 12-16 characters long, a mix of uppercase and lowercase alphabets;…
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Hyderabad-Beyond Biryani, a globalised city now
For a typical Hyderabadi the title ‘Beyond Biryani’ instantly arouses curiosity. What’s new to know about this delicious dish that has become ubiquitous in the city? As I took a closer look…
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INDIA is not in tatters; wait for the outcome of Maharashtra elections
The response by several political parties to the Congress losing Haryana is not in the least surprising. It just happened that this Haryana development came the way of other political parties who…
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Delhi Durbar: The house for a Chief Minister–A curious case Kejriwal
During his entire tenure, Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik had lived in his ancestral home. Now as leader of Opposition, he continues to stay there. He was just not bothered to ask…
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Dipa Karmakar, the gymnast who defied death, retires after an outstanding career
In the sport of gymnastics the Produnova Vault is known as the Vault of Death. While executing this extremely difficult maneuver, the risk of crashing down and suffering serious injury, even death,…
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The bail plea of Umar Khalid: Tareeq pe tareeq…tareeq pe tareeq…
The bail petitions of Jawahar Lal Nehru (JNU) student Umar Khalid and others, who have been accused under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, (UAPA) have been postponed once again. The next day…
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Arab monarchs have the weapon to stop war on Gaza: Prof Achin Vanaik
Hyderabad: October 8 marks one year of Israel’s war on Gaza and the genocide it is unleashing upon the common Palestinian people living in a 360 km square area, around half of…
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Philip Noel-Baker: Only man to win Olympic medal and Nobel prize
When we think of Nobel prize winners we visualise people with exceptional brains whose dedicated work in their respective fields finally fetches them the world’s most prestigious prize. When we think of…
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Legacy of Mukarram Jah in education honoured; books on 3 Nizams released
By Syed Khaled Shahbaaz Hyderabad: Rich tributes were paid to Mukarram Jah Bahadur on his 91st birth anniversary at a grand celebration held at the historic Masarrat Mahal in Purani Haveli Palace. The…
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Would Jammu and Kashmir throw up a stable government? Or will there be chaos again?
The Union Territory of Jammu & Kashmir conducted its first assembly elections in a decade. It showcased the peaceful embrace of democracy by its people last week after decades of militancy. These…
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Bombardment costing a ‘bomb’; Israel’s war damages skyrocket
Television epics – ‘Mahabharata’ and ‘Ramayana’ with the help of computerised graphics brought to life the tactics adopted in warfare long before modern defense systems like the Iron Dome. Throughout the telecast,…
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Iranian retaliation, Hezbollah’s resistance catch many global experts off-guard
On October 2 morning a veteran strategic affairs expert, while reading his own Op Ed article in a premier Indian newspaper of that date found himself in an embarrassing situation as whatever…
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India’s Most Trafficked Wild Animals: A Crisis in Biodiversity
As we celebrate Wildlife Week, it’s crucial to shine a light on one of the gravest threats to India’s biodiversity — wildlife trafficking. Despite stringent laws and the tireless work of conservationists,…
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Who will wear the crown of Jammu and Kashmir now?
In any election, either for a win or a loss, one vote makes a hell lot of difference to achieve the desired results. This is nothing new. It has been continuing for…
