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Chess: An experiment that catapulted the Polgar sisters to spectacular success
Every now and then we come across some individuals with rare talent whose prowess has changed society’s perception of human intelligence and ability. In the game of chess, the three Polgar sisters…
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Prophet’s life through the Quran; a new book sheds fresh light
Hyderabad: It’s rare to find a religious book that is deeply compelling and intellectually engaging, but Seerat in Quran is exactly that. Part biography, part analysis, and filled with fascinating research and…
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Historic triumph of Gukesh heralds rise of India to Superpower of Chess World
On Thursday that little schoolboy (Gukesh), now a talented teenager, fulfilled his ambition and made the country proud. “I won the title for myself, my loved ones, and my country. There is…
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37th annual Hyderabad Book Fair to be held from December 19 to 27
Hyderabad: The much-awaited 37th edition of the annual Hyderabad Book Fair is going to be held from December 19 to 27 at NTR Stadium near Indira Park. The Hyderabad Book Fair Society…
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Cricket: Rohit Sharma’s batting and captaincy are under fire; needs to improve now
The debacle in the second Test of the ongoing Border-Gavaskar trophy series has focussed attention on several hurdles that are facing India. Perhaps the most important of these is the ineffective captaincy…
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Gain for the US, and Israel in Syria, not for Turkey
Only a politically naïve person—or a fool–would believe that the people of Syria and Turkey and not the United States (which has a base not very far away from Damascus) and Israel…
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Maharashtra and J&K: Story of two states, two models of capital shifts
All Jammu and Kashmir political parties want to revive the Darbar move, a biannual shuffling of the state capital between Srinagar and Jammu – the valley and the plains – but it…
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New Hindustan, old Muslim: Beyond annoyance and discrimination
It looks incredible. In the contemporary world of opulence created upon empowerment and entitlement, innumerable people and religious, ethnic, and linguistic communities tend to see themselves as perpetual victims of denial and…
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Blending medicine and mirth: Abid Moiz highlights doctor-writers and Urdu humour
Hyderabad: It is nothing short of a challenge to read what doctors write. Try as much as you can, you can’t decipher their writing. In most cases, one will throw up his…
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Cricket: Each memorabilia belonging to legendary Don Bradman has an interesting story
Cricketing ties between India and Australia got a boost when the cap that was worn by Sir Donald Bradman during a match against India in 1948, was sold at an auction recently.…
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The ‘deputy’s’ is a political office, not constitutional; Maharashtra has two of them
When Ajit Pawar and Eknath Shinde were sworn in as ‘deputy chief ministers’ of Maharashtra, they were being sworn into positions that had no mention in the constitution. They were, as courts,…
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Telangana State has a new Talli; BRS opposes it
Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy, who is trying hard to establish his mark in the Congress-ruled State, has installed a new Telangana Talli (mother goddess for the people of Telangana) at the…
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President Biden’s pardon of his son Hunter could open Pandora’s Box
Last week, Americans and people worldwide were stunned by the news that President Joe Biden pardoned his son, Hunter Biden. This clemency controversy was significant because Hunter Biden, a family member, contributed…
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Cricket: Vinod Kambli’s ruined career is a caution for all aspiring youngsters
It is sad to see that a talented cricketer’s life is in ruins today because of a combination of ill health, bad luck, and a drinking problem. The unfortunate man who is…
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Baten Gay to Jeeten Gay: Divided We Win, United You Lose
The unprecedented delay of 12 days in formation of the government by the National Democratic Alliance in Maharashtra has ultimately confirmed that the ruling coalition registered a historic victoryeven though it was…
