Opinions
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Rahul’s test on Kashmir – can he translate his words into action
There was a perfect setting for the conclusion of the “Bharat Jodo Yatra” heavy snowfall on Monday greeted Congress leaders at Sher-e-Kashmir cricket stadium in Srinagar that has been witness to many…
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Jacob Diamond: Tragic story of the man who sold it to Nizam Mahboob Ali Khan
A diamond known as the Jacob Diamond, reportedly bigger than the Kohinoor in its uncut stage, was found lying forgotten in one of the shoes of the Sixth Nizam of Hyderabad, Mir…
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S P K Gupta, the quintessential Agency Journalist, passes away in Delhi
If Dr Yellapragada SubbaRow, the unsung hero of modern medicine, described by some as the ‘miracle man of miracle drugs’, largely ignored by the West is at least known to India, a…
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Why India must strengthen the government of President Sisi in Egypt
New Delhi: The visit of President Abdel Fattah El Sisi to India as Chief Guest for the 2023 Republic Day parade has been hugely successful. Trying to make up for lost time…
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The last Nizam, or a Cul-de-sac in 20th century Muslim history
Hyderabad used to be a large princely state, the size of Kansas, in the middle of the Deccan Plateau in Southern India. It merged with free India more than a year after…
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Hyderabad Cricket has become a banana republic; no sensibility, no direction except losing matches
Hyderabad cricket is in a pitiable state. It has recently recorded its worst ever performance in the Ranji Trophy Championship. In the past Hyderabad used to be known for it’s daredevilry. Its…
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Hum Aiseiche Bolte–Of twin tongues and twin cities
Hyderabad has always been a city of poets, dreamers, lovers, and visionaries. The city is rich with colour, fragrance, music, and is a unique blend of Urdu, Telugu, Dakhini, and Hindi. It…
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BJP National Executive: A forum to shift goalposts for PM Modi?
By Palwai Raghavendra Reddy Community outreach, work for all sections, spread into sections which traditionally vote for opposition parties, etc., were among the key points mentioned by Prime Minister Narendra Modi during…
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Why Pak is demanding reversal of abrogation of Art 370 for resuming dialogue with India
Ever since Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif made an offer to his Indian counterpart Narendra Modi to hold “serious and sincere” talks to resolve burning issues, including Kashmir, on January 16, there has been…
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CLOSE-IN: Is the pen mightier than the sword in cricket?
The famous saying “The pen is mightier than the sword” comes to mind quite often in cricket. One does not use this phrase in a literary way in cricket but more as…
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January 26, a National Day or Invasion Day for Australia?
Australians are ambivalent towards its National Day or Foundation Day which also falls on Jan 26. While Indians celebrate Jan 26, to commemorate the establishment of their Constitution in January 1950, Australians…
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Celebrating Ajit’s birth centenary: Saara sheher mujhe lion ke naam se jaanta hai
Hyderabad: Saara sheher mujhe loin ke naam se jaanta hai. Does it ring a bell? Yes. Film buffs couldn’t forget this line from Kalicharan. Spoken in a cool and collected manner some four…
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“Lakhon Taare Aasmaan Mein, Ek Magar Dhoonde Na Mila”
The very popular song “Lakhon Taare Aasmaan Mein, Ek Magar Dhoonde Na Mila” (lakhs of stars are in the sky but not one is found by searching ) from the black and…
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Rahul Gandhi silences leaders like Digvijay Singh, comes out in support of army actions
Rahul Gandhi, once and for all, has put a lid on the controversies related to the surgical strikes in the wake of the terror attacks by Pakistan sponsored terrorists in Jammu and…
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Hyderabad State: Tracing lineage of the Nizams
Ever since the death of Prince Mukarram Jah on 14th January 2023, who was considered the last and titular Nizam, Hyderabad’s Nizams, the rulers of the Asaf Jahi dynasty are in the…
