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Trump wins gender battle as US voters deny another chance to woman candidate
Rarely in the democratic world, an electoral battle is fought based on gender. Nowhere on the planet—even in any obscure country of Africa–a woman Presidential candidate, Kamala Harris, has been targeted for…
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Why Nations Fail? A good read and an important subject of public discussion
Hyderabad: The topic ‘Why Nations Fail’ has aroused lot of interest in the past month. The topmost being the award of the 2024 Nobel Prize for Economic Sciences to 3 laureates who collectively…
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TS Governor inaugurates 19th Edition of Qadir Ali Baig Theatre Festival
By Syed Khaled Shahbaaz Hyderabad: Telangana Governor Jishnu Dev Varma inaugurated the 19th edition of the Qadir Ali Baig Theatre Festival on Wednesday at the historic Taramati Baradari Cultural Complex. Opening the ceremony,…
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Donald Trump’s victory; implications for the Middle East
By Dr. Ausaf Sayeed Donald Trump’s return to the White House as the 47th President of the United States is poised to significantly reshape America’s approach to the Middle East. His victory…
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In India food availability slid to alarming levels; malnutrition among children is starkly bad
As we look at the recent findings of 2024’s Global Hunger Index and other alarming health reports, a troubling image of public health emerges—from rising hunger, child malnutrition, and obesity to increased health…
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Maharashtra: Politicians promising moon to the voters but would they deliver it?
Three parties together have run the Maharashtra government for a couple of years and together, they are seeking to secure the voters’ favour to continue doing it for the next five years.…
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How Genghis Khan’s warriors invented the world’s most brutal sport, Buzkashi
Many modern day sports have their roots in ancient history. Kings and commanders needed to keep their soldiers in battle fit condition at all times and so competitions in archery, javelin throwing,…
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American Diary: What it means to have Trump back in the seat of President?
The much-awaited U.S. presidential election ended on November 5, and former President 78-year-old Donald Trump triumphed by winning the White House. This would be his second innings and an extraordinary comeback for…
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J-K Assembly passes resolution on Article 370, confrontation with centre on anvil
The Jammu and Kashmir legislative Assembly on Wednesday passed a resolution seeking restoration of special status and other constitutional guarantees enlisted in the Article 370 that was abrogated on August 5, 2019…
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Hyderabad drone startup Marut gets $6.2m
Hyderabad-based drone startup-Marut Dronetech has raised $6.2 million from Lok Capital, a leading investment fund. Marut Drones, founded in 2019 has been making waves with its capability to deploy drones in key…
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Telangana: Artificial pollen and nectar to boost beekeeping and ecology
Hyderabad: The population of bees has been dwindling for decades, and studies predict their extinction sooner or later. While climate change and the indiscriminate use of pesticides are some of the major…
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Maharashtra polls: The value of migrant labour’s votes
This is probably one of those few occasions when everyone wants the sugarcane harvesting labour to stay home till voting day and not foray far afield. That is because the politicians want…
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Indian cricket is doomed unless drastic changes are made, says Bobby Rao after NZ whitewash
India’s shocking 3-0 defeat against New Zealand has left fans and experts bewildered and angry. Many are calling for immediate changes, and the BCCI has been caught off guard by the developments…
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Muslim politics: Revisiting the past to understand politics of today and tomorrow
The Muslims who grew up after December 6, 1992 are often in a state of dilemma as to whether it was the alleged inept handling of the Babri Masjid dispute by the…
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Maharashtra: This is most expensive poll in the State
Mumbai: Though all the contestants in an election file the return of expenses after any elections, such disclosures are a mere formality. It is common knowledge that even the votes are literally bought…
