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Marginalised stakeholders with technological barriers across sectors should be in focus
By Manisha Dhulipala Gender Equality is the 5th goal among the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) adopted by the United Nations. The Constitution of India also recognises the principle of gender equality in…
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Freebies, jobs to women; lathis, denial of opportunities to men in poll-bound Bihar
The general perception in the media is that a sizeable percentage of women are still inclined towards Bihar chief minister Nitish Kumar. What is not discussed in our television studios and Op-ed…
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Hyderabad zoo park to get Mandrills, Hoolock Gibbons, Zebras after 30 yrs
By Bastine Suman Rodrigues Hyderabad: Hyderabad’s Nehru Zoo Park (NZP) is set to welcome new attractions after several years, including a mandrill from Jamshedpur, Hoolock Gibbons from Nagaland, and Zebras from Gujarat.…
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Cricket: The Indo-Pak rivalry has lost its fire, only intangible smoke remains
Nowadays, whenever an India versus Pakistan match is played, the result is a foregone conclusion. Sunday’s game confirmed the fact that India and its one-time arch-rival are no longer at the same…
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Need for an all-India Muslim educational movement
The educational backwardness of Indian Muslims has been a matter of concern for more than a century and a half. It took the vision, grit and determination of Syed Ahmad Khan to…
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Shabana Azmi’s superb acting made her favourite of directors over decades
When Shyam Benegal’s film Ankur was released in 1974, it opened the eyes of the audience and introduced a very unusual theme on the silver screen. Ankur differed from other Indian films…
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Writer Dinesh Sharma showcases historical perspective to development of science in Deccan
Hyderabad: If one wishes to understand the emergence of Hyderabad as a globalised science and technology hub, one has to go back to the long journey of its knowledge institutions since the…
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Nepal: Present tense, future unsure, Gen Z restless
Nepal has welcomed a new Prime Minister, marking a significant step toward the country’s future after a period of turbulence. On Saturday, Sushila Karki, the first female Prime Minister of Nepal and…
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Techquity: Gendered governance in the digital era
By Manisha Dhulipala Technology today shapes economies, cultures, and identities. Yet, human-centred design has long focused on the “average” user, overlooking gender inclusivity. Platforms and apps rarely consider transgender individuals, making access…
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Attack on Qatar: Erdogan befools the Muslim world
Eleven days before Israel targeted Qatar on September 9 to eliminate Hamas leaders engaged in peace talks, Turkey was reminded that Israel had been “committing genocide” in Gaza. Its foreign minister, Hakan…
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FIFA comes under pressure as calls to ban Israel from 2026 World Cup grow louder
Calls for Israel to be banned from various sports are growing louder. The country is now competing in the qualifying rounds of the FIFA World Cup, which is scheduled to begin in…
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From farmer’s son to SC judge: Oppn’s VP candidate Sudershan Reddy rose through ranks
New Delhi: After upholding the Constitution first as a jurist and then as a Supreme Court judge, Opposition’s vice presidential candidate B Sudershan Reddy sought to continue his battle this time by…
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Cricket: Faced with growing backlash, BCCI explains why it will not boycott Pakistan in Asia Cup
Any sports contest between India and Pakistan can never be free of political appendages. Be it cricket, hockey, or any other sport, there will always be a political angle to the competition.…
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Telangana: Future of BRS is in jeopardy; cracks in the party widen with KCR punishing daughter Kavitha
Why do political families believe they can hold onto power indefinitely? This is common in many one-man or one-woman parties, where leaders often engage in nepotism by appointing relatives to positions of…
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Prashant Kishor may prove a dark horse for the NDA in Bihar
When Prashant Kishor in a series of interviews in May 2024 predicted that the Bharatiya Janata Party-led National Democratic Alliance’s tally would surpass 400-seats in the Lok Sabha election many independent political…
