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Bloomsbury India launches 2 new titles of ‘Pocket Potters’ series
Bloomsbury India has launched two new titles in its “Pocket Potters” series – illustrated guides that explore key story moments, quotes, and fun facts about various Harry Potter characters. The two books…
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Need a manifesto for education in the AI era: Prof Raj Reddy
What happens to education when every student carries an “Einstein in the pocket”? Throwing up this provocative question, the guru of artificial intelligence (AI), Professor Raj Reddy, said, “AI is not just…
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Expo moral policing in Hyderabad: Whose Ramzan is it anyway?
Hyderabad: If the headline was sufficient or catchy enough for you to get curious and read more, I’m glad, because, honestly, I was hoping that I wouldn’t have to write on this…
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Fasting or feasting? Reclaiming the true meaning of Ramzan
Ramzan is about fasting, not feasting. But in Hyderabad, at least, the latter appears to be true. The deeper purpose of reflection and spiritual renewal often gets overshadowed by a culture of…
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T20 WC: India standing on the edge of cliff, facing do-or-die battles next
India’s massive loss to South Africa in the Super Eight section of the ongoing ICC Men’s T20 World Cup tournament is an indication that India’s winning streak has hit a roadblock. Its…
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Uneven pitch: Why Hyderabad is losing out on hosting international matches
In India, cricket is more than a sport – it’s an emotion. And Hyderabad has long shared an inseparable bond with the game. However, a troubling trend has emerged. The city is…
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Democracy on trial: Umar Khalid’s endless wait for justice
On February 17, the Press Club of India in New Delhi hosted the release of “Umar Khalid and His World,” a book put together by his friends, supporters and fellow travellers, honouring…
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Australian cricket fans shocked by early exit, poor show in T20 WC
Where sport is concerned, Australia is one of the most successful nations in the world. With a population of about 28 million, it regularly bags plenty of medals in the Olympics, produces…
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Why everything online feels like a trend: Ria Chopra on digital churn
When the Nihilistic Penguin began flooding our social media feeds recently, it joined a long parade of hyper-specific, blink-and-you-miss-it internet moments. One week, it is a penguin. Next, it is a sound…
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From restless mind to tranquil soul: A psychologist’s guide to inner healing
Hyderabad: Nothing in life can torment a person more persistently than their own negative thoughts. A bleak outlook, pessimistic thinking and lack of meaningful communication often lie at the root of psychological distress.…
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Defeatist attitude and tactical blunders result in Pakistan’s repeated failures
Hyderabad: Quite often in all sports, winning or losing is in the mind. If a player wins one match, he gets fired up and confident in the next match. Conversely, losing can…
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This Yuvraj of Canada seeks glory by following in footsteps of Indian hero
Whenever the name Yuvraj Singh crops up in a cricket discussion, the memory goes back to September 19, 2007. That day, England and India clashed in the T20 World Cup and Yuvraj…
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The region Mughals saw as separate country: Inside the Deccan’s cultural core
The Deccan has always drawn people with an inexplicable pull – a sense of belonging that runs deeper here than elsewhere. Whatever it is, it drew history enthusiasts to the Qutb Shahi…
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BNP election victory: Big win, but small change likely in Bangladesh
The victory of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) should be seen in the light of the recent political developments in most of the seven member countries of the Bay of Bengal Initiative…
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A look at Ramzan and how Muslims observe the holy month across the globe
Cairo: Observant Muslims the world over will soon be united in a ritual of daily fasting from dawn to sunset as the Islamic holy month of Ramzan starts. For Muslims, it’s a…
