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Echoes of freedom struggle; former England cricketer Jackson survived assassination attempt by Bina Das
Strange are the ways of destiny. From different corners of the world it can draw two people together, sometimes with the bonds of love and sometimes with the shackles of hatred. One such incident…
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Much vaunted Project Cheetah is tottering on the brink of colossal failure
The highly publicised programme to introduce African cheetahs to an Indian habitat has hit a stumbling block and the project is faltering. Going by the Modi government’s own milestones, the minimum target for short…
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Remembering Mohammed Baig Ehsas – A chronicler of Hyderabad
Mohammed Baig Ehsas was one of the most progressive and prolific Urdu writers of recent times. He made a name for himself through his many short stories that revolve around the heritage,…
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The curious case of Govindraj; Did regional politics keep him out of Test cricket?
Hyderabad cricket has produced several good spin bowlers who have done yeoman service for the Indian team. The names of Ghulam Ahmed, Shivlal Yadav, Arshad Ayub, Venkatapathi Raju and Pragyan Ojha come…
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Meeting legends of West Indies in Hyderabad; memories of an unforgettable evening
Soon after Kapil Dev had led India to a historic victory in the 1983 Prudential World Cup, the West Indies cricket team embarked on a tour of India for a series which involved…
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Manipur violence echoes in UP House: nationalism, women’s rights under scrutiny
The corridors of Uttar Pradesh’s Legislative Assembly reverberated with a matter of national importance on August 7, 2023, when the members gathered in the Monsoon Session. The issue at hand wasn’t one…
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Gaddar–Voice of the people’s revolution goes silent but his legacy will linger on
The name Gaddar is synonymous with a balladeer, a revolutionary folk singer, a Naxalite, the voice of the oppressed, and a failed politician. But, it would be no exaggeration perhaps, if I…
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Zaheeruddin Ali Khan: A journalist and philanthropist in boundless relationship
Hyderabad: A journalist. A Telangana protagonist. A regular figure at protest meetings. A pensive figure at conferences. A concerned citizen whose heart beats for the poor. A secularist to the core. A…
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Balladeer Gaddar did not want the folk arts to languish
Hyderabad: Balladeer Gaddar, who passed away the other day, was a folk singer par excellence. He cast a spell on the audience when he got into the rhythm. A hush would descend…
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Addressing India’s Lok Sabha seat allocation challenge
By Y Laxmi Samhita Over the past few decades, there has been an increasing gap in the population growth rate of the states in Northern and Southern India. This disparity has raised…
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Four years after Article 370 abrogation: Security challenges continue to stare in J-K
Jammu and Kashmir, since its accession to India in 1947, has been a major national security challenge and after the abrogation of Article 370 on August 5, 2019, it was given out…
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Miracle man of Japan who survived both atom bombs in close proximity
During the Second World War, the USA detonated two atomic bombs in Japan. On August 6th, 1945, Hiroshima became the first city in the history of the human race to experience the…
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Hyderabad: Book exposes ‘Mann ki jhooti baat’ told by PM Modi
Hyderabad: The ‘divisive agenda and authoritarian rule’ of the Modi government pose a threat to democratic values and the secular fabric of the society. If left unchecked, it will push India to…
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‘World War II clouds gather in Europe’
Dasu Kesava Rao, a veteran journalist who retired from active journalism after completing his tenure with The Hindu, has shared this story with Siasat.com. Says he: The author of this research paper…
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The secrets behind the dance of the Peacock
What is the secret behind the beautiful tail of the Peacock that foxed Charles Darwin to modern day scientists for long? What is the role of the mesmerising display of its ornamental…
