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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…
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SC hearing Article 370 – old, new dimensions offer lesson in history, contemporary era
The ongoing hearing of the petitions challenging the revocation of Article 370 that commenced on Wednesday will bring out both historical and new dynamics about Jammu and Kashmir, which are critical to the days…
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Amid row over Gyanvapi ‘Mosque’, Gujarat’s monuments present pluralistic face
The bugle for the 2024 general elections has been sounded in Uttar Pradesh. It is once again a war cry over monuments and a desperate attempt to establish majority claim over the…
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Opinion: Communal violence across the country is spiralling out of control
The seminal novel titled Frankenstein, written by Mary Shelly in 1818 is the story of a scientist who wants to create life. With an unorthodox experiment, he manages to bring forth a…
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Pawan Kalyan’s BRO kicks up storm, dance sequence leads to ruckus
Hyderabad: BRO, a Pawan Kalyan starrer Telugu film has kicked up a political row in Andhra Pradesh. It was a dance sequence in the film that ignited a political blast leading to a…
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Targeted attack on Muslims: A fallout of constant stoking of communal hatred
Hyderabad: Muslims are at the receiving end yet again. The sudden surge in communal violence and targeted attacks have put the largest religious minority in the country in a precarious situation. The gunning…
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History repeats itself at K C College
My wife, daughter Sara and I braved the heavy downpour last week to reach Kishinchand Chellaram College, commonly known as K C College, at Churchgate, Mumbai. We were there for Sara’s admission…
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HCA battle lines drawn: It is important to discard old attitudes and adopt clean practices
The scent of elections has set contentious affairs within the Hyderabad Cricket Association on fire again. The heavyweights within the organisation are re-examining their position and strategy vis-a-vis the decision made by Justice L.…
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Hyderabad cricket: Several veterans welcome shake-up undertaken by Justice Rao
The affairs of the Hyderabad Cricket Association have witnessed a massive shake-up due to the step taken by Justice L. Nageswara Rao. The decision to bar 57 clubs from contesting or voting in the…
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From pages of history – August 2 and Kashmir
A constitution bench of the Supreme Court of India will commence day to day hearing on Article 370 from tomorrow – August 2. That is a legal and constitutional matter, which the apex court will…
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Uttam Kumar is deeply upset over campaign that he plans to quit Congress and join BRS
Hyderabad: Upbeat Telangana Pradesh Congress Committee (TPCC) planning to replicate a Karnataka type victory in Telangana State is facing hiccups over internal squabbles. Overtly democrat among all the political parties in the…
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A thriving democracy requires an effective Parliament
Parliament will discuss the 28th no-confidence motion since Independence shortly. The Speaker has admitted the notice given by the new Opposition coalition (INDIA) last week against the Modi government. It will be…
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Grandson of the Nizam Shahamat Jah passes away; he was a lonely poet
Hyderabad: Prince Shahamat Jah, the grandson of the last Nizam of Hyderabad State Mir Osman Ali Khan, passed away at a hospital on Sunday (July 30). He was about 70 years old.…
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What made Stallone and Schwarzenegger such bitter rivals? Their charismatic characteristics
Some years ago the rivalry between Rambo (Sylvester Stallone) and The Terminator (Arnold Schwarzenegger) was a long and prolonged one. Recently the two of them announced that they had sunk their differences…
