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Legendary cricket icon Syed Kirmani releases autobiography on 75th birthday
Legendary former Indian wicket-keeper Syed Kirmani, one of the players who led India to win the 1983 Cricket World Cup released his autobiography titled ‘Stumped: Life Behind and Beyond the Twenty-Two Yards’ on…
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Cricket: Gavaskar’s call to sack Siraj is not justified
When he was India’s best opening batsman, Sunil Gavaskar was a patient and careful player. He never played a single shot that was unwarranted. But now he seems to have made a…
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Yashasvi Jaiswal, 23, is a tough competitor who seems destined for glory
Within a short period, Yashasvi Jaiswal has emerged as the youth icon of Indian cricket. He celebrates his 23rd birthday on December 28, 2024 but already this tall slim youngster has compiled…
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Manmohan Singh: Architect of 1991 reforms and new economic era
New Delhi: Manmohan Singh, who is credited with successfully anchoring the sinking ship of the Indian economy by ushering in bold economic reforms under Prime Minister P V Narasimha Rao, died at…
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Many twists of life: A moving story of Ronaldo and his Tsunami devastated young Indonesian fan
When the devastating Tsunami struck several Asian countries on December 26th, 2004, an eight-year-old boy, Martunis, was washed away from his home in Banda Aceh. He managed to cling onto a piece…
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Fallout of change of regime in Syria: Some countries are whipping up Shia-Phobia
While commenting on one of my articles on recent developments in Syria an educated Sunni Muslim of India, (aged around 70) with having grasp on international affairs said: “You must understand that…
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Debate in Parliament is becoming a letdown; public should rise against such ugly scenes
As a voter, I feel let down by our members of parliament (MPs). Recent times have shown how a citizen, whether he is responsible enough to vote or not, should also be…
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Muslim leaders rally around Ambedkar issue to forge unity with Dalits against injustice
Hyderabad: The recent remarks by Home Minister Amit Shah against Dr. B.R. Ambedkar has created ripples across the socio-political landscape. Muslim organizations, Ulema, and community leaders are equally perturbed. This development is…
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Cricket: Soul-stirring story of match-fixer Vincent who is abandoned by family and friends
There was a time when Lou Vincent was considered one of New Zealand’s top cricket prospects. In 2001 he made his Test and ODI debut for the Black Caps and became an instant hit.…
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‘One Nation One Poll’ bill benefits BJP, the opposition believe; hence the rejection
The introduction of a controversial bill, ‘One Nation One Poll,’ has created more controversy than acceptance. The BJP has been talking about it for some time but introduced it during this session. It…
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Hyderabad: St. John’s Anglican Church, A living testament to cosmopolitan culture
Amidst the bustling streets of East Marredpally in Secunderabad stands the stately Church of St. John’s the Baptist, a landmark steeped in over two centuries of history. Built in 1813, this structure…
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Is political rivalry behind Allu Arjun’s arrest in Hyderabad
Hyderabad: The arrest of Tollywood star Allu Arjun in Hyderabad on Friday (December 13) and his imprisonment overnight has kicked off speculation whether it was a fallout of a grouse Telangana Chief…
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Maverick of modern Indian art M F Husain on a wall in Kolkata
Amidst the bustling lanes of South Kolkata, where food and culture converge, a quaint restaurant holds a piece of artistic history on its bare walls. The Azad Hind Dhaba, famed for its…
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Why is the media blacking out widespread casualties of Israeli bombardment in Syria?
The Israeli Air Force has been dropping food and milk packets, water bottles, tents, mattresses, blankets, etc. for the war-ravaged people of Syria since early December. Was it natural for the mainstream…
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Give break to debate on Savarkar, Nehru; let’s focus on today: Uddhav Thackeray
Congress “should cease talking about Savarkar” and the Bharatiya Janata Party should end its litany of complaints about what Nehru did, said Uddhav Thackeray. It is perhaps the best advice anyone could…
