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Opinion: Time for ECI to end its hide-and seek game on J&K polls
Now when the Election Commission of India will be visiting Jammu and Kashmir for a second time this year to assess the preparations for the legislative Assembly polls in the Union Territory…
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Olympics: ‘Fans’ are hurling abuses at sportspersons who failed to succeed; it should stop now
In the midst of the ongoing Paris Olympic Games, a very distressing trend has come to the forefront among India’s sports fans. Many of them have begun to use social media platforms to troll, abuse and…
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Olympics: Jyothi Yarraji, the girl from Andhra Pradesh is set to debut in Paris
It’s an evolving tale of sheer grit, determination, and hard work. Jyoti Yarraji, the daughter of a security guard, is all set to run the race of her life in the 100-metre…
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Olympics: Yusuf Dikec, Turkey’s Mr. Cool Shooter, had competed in Hyderabad in 2007
Every Olympic Games throws up several unusual incidents and unique characters. In Paris, Turkish shooter Yusuf Dikec has grabbed the headlines with his casual approach and his success in obtaining a silver…
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Olympics: China’s investment in youth has paid rich dividends; it is a lesson for India
The events unfolding at the Paris Olympic Games clearly indicate that youths have taken over the throne of world sports. Veteran athletes have fallen. That is why China, which has sent one…
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The Kohinoors: Shedding light on Hyderabad’s hidden gems
Hyderabad: Much has been written about Hyderabad – its history, heritage, and people. Yet, much remains unwritten, leaving gaps in the narrative of this vibrant city. Now, these gaps are being filled…
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Hyderabad: Mahboob Radio Service and the challenge of saving heritage
Hyderabad: Monuments are often built to last forever, or at least are built with the intention to last. These edifices are the more obvious markers of our heritage in cities. However, we…
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Breaking down Union budget 2024–25: Allocations and implications
The Union budget for 2024–25 is strategically focused on key sectors and initiatives. It prioritises employment, skilling, MSMEs, and the middle class. It presents a comprehensive plan to address nine crucial priorities:…
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Olympic Games: Manu Bhaker displays fierce determination, makes India proud
At last one of India’s most promising young shooters Manu Bhaker has kept her tryst with destiny. She was always destined to bag a medal at the Olympic Games. The cloud of bad luck…
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World Tiger Day: Calculated showcasing of Big Cat will help India conserve wildlife
Photographs and text are by N Shiva Kumar Having visited numerous tiger sanctuaries over the last 40 years starting with Tadoba in Maharashtra, Periyar in Kerala, and Corbett in Uttarakhand in 1984,…
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Kargil War: Remembering the animal-human bond between soldiers and mules
By Rabia Jaffer As we commemorate the 25th anniversary of the Kargil War with Pakistan on July 26, it’s a valid moment to reflect on the unsung heroes who played a pivotal…
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Telangana government should wake up to public grievances; case in point is sub-registrar offices
Hyderabad: How much time should it take to register a rental agreement with the sub-registrar? Thirty minutes; one hour; two hours or even more? As I understand, looking at the Karnataka model,…
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Remembering Nasreen, a little girl blinded by botched surgery in Hyderabad’s Sarojini Devi Eye Hospital
This is the story of an adorable little baby whose dream of a happy life of playfulness, was shattered, rudely and irreparably. The four-year old child was diagnosed with a diseased eye.…
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Indian-origin Kamala Harris has several strengths but will she be able to win the election?
The United States could elect its first female President in 248 years. As America celebrated its birthday on July 4, it’s important to note that the country has never had a woman…
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Kashmir parties at crossroads, but shy of fighting together for statehood
Kashmir politics is losing direction and that too deliberately. Not long ago, Kashmir was all about politics and its place in the Indian union, and how it viewed its relationship with Pakistan.…
