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Bitter feud over sweet delicacy–Dispute over where does Rasgulla come from?
If Hyderabad is famous for its biryani, Kolkata is famous for its sweets. Among many mouth-watering Bengali sweets, one of the most popular ones is the Rasgulla or Rosogolla as the Bengalis…
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Deconstructing the case against Mahua Moitra
By Tanvi Rupakula On February 14, Trinamool Congress member Mahua Moitra submitted her response to the CBI on the “cash-for-query” case alleged by BJP MP Nishikant Dubey on which she was expelled…
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Mumbai batter Sarfaraz Khan fulfills his tryst with destiny in Test against England
When Sarfaraz Khan walked out to fight a battle on behalf of India against the might of England’s bowling, it seemed to be a moment that was predestined. With an impressive assembly of…
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Ignoring world opinion, Netanyahu busy destroying Rafah; US must take action to stop genocide
By Vajra Zayara A spectre of death has held its grip over the Levant since October 2023, and now it looms over Rafah, the southernmost tip of the Gaza Strip, as the…
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Entrepreneur Dean Mahomed from Bihar pioneered popularity of Indian foods in West
Nowadays Indian cuisine is hugely popular throughout the world. According to the Encyclopedia Britannica, the dish chicken tikka masala is considered to be one of the national dishes of Great Britain. An…
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Karnataka: African-origin Siddi tribes give tourists a peek into their culture
Karwar: Nestled amidst the verdant forests of Uttara Kannada district, which falls in coastal region of state, the Siddi community stands as a testament to cultural diversity and resilience. Tracing their origins…
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Mylaram caves: Hyderabad Climbers explores ideal rock climbing spot
A team of four explorers from Hyderabad Climbers ventured into the naturally-formed Mylaram caves near Mylaram village in Bhupalpally district recently. Dr Renuka, a member of the expedition along with other members…
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Sweet makers from UP serve ‘khajla’ near Numaish with love
Hyderabad: The popular annual Hyderabad event, Numaish, is equally well known for mouth-watering eatables sold outside. Among the most sought-after delicacies is the ‘Khajla’ sweet, popular in Uttar Pradesh and Delhi. Traders…
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Sarojini Naidu’s soul was rooted in Hyderabad; City must preserve her heritage
As one more birth anniversary of Sarojini Naidu approaches, a question that arises in one’s mind is why doesn’t the city of Hyderabad have any building that stores a collection of her…
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Constitutional conversation—Part Three and final
Click here to read Part OneClick here to read part Two That is something for the government of the past to answer. This is the government of the present and we cannot…
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Constitutional conversation—Part Two
Click here to read Part One It is not the BJP which is keeping them pending. It is not BJP which decided Babri Masjid, Gyanvapi, Article 370: the judiciary did. So, it…
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Significance of ‘Places of Worship Act’ amidst judicial challenges
By Mohammed Amaan Khan In a landmark ruling, the Allahabad High Court recently delivered a judgment dismissing a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) seeking the removal of the Shahi Idgah in Mathura, India.…
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Constitutional conversation—Part One
Siasat.com brings to you an imaginary debate between two individuals, one who believes in the Constitution as it is and the one who says it can and should be changed to suit…
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15 years on, mother awaits release of ‘innocent’ son held in blast case
Zakariya, a resident of Kerala, was 19 when he was apprehended by Karnataka Police and slapped with the draconian UAPA in connection with the 2008 Bengaluru bomb blast case. He completed 15…
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A Jew and a Muslim–Jew saves Muslim at Mount Everest and proves humanity above belief
In the summer of 2012 the icy slopes of Mount Everest saw an act of sacrifice and courage that has been enshrined forever in the annals of mountaineering history. In these times of intolerance and…
