Opinions
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Iconic Indian writer R K Narayan honed his skills by reading great works of literature
It is difficult to imagine that R.K. Narayan, the author who is hailed as one of the most proficient of India’s writers, once failed an English examination. It happened when he was…
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Imran Pratapgarhi uses Iqbal’s ‘Lab pe aati hai dua…’ to portray plight of Palestinians
Hyderabad: As the Israel-Palestine war rages on, poet, Imran Pratapgarhi, comes out firing on all cylinders. And he does it with the only weapon at his disposal- lyrical prowess. He succeeds in…
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BRS takes Bathukamma to Solapur; Kavitha to head festivities
Hyderabad: Bathukamma, Telangana’s famed festival, goes to Solapur, the land of textiles in Maharashtra for the first time. Bharat Jagruthi headed by TRS MLC Kalvakuntla Kavitha is organising the “Bathukamma Sambaralu” at…
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Growing demand for caste census is testimony to deepening democracy in India
Bihar has set a national agenda by releasing caste census and it is being debated all over the country. Though this has been talked about over the years, it has assumed centrality…
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Legislature remains exempt from efforts to empower the marginalised
By Tanvi Rupakula In August, the Supreme Court took a step forward in combating gender bias embedded in legal language and court proceedings by flagging a list of terms, stereotypes, and phrases…
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Battle Telangana: KCR pushes KTR, Harish Rao in front to take on Congress and BJP
Hyderabad: With stakes high, a multi-political star cast battle is on in the third election in Telangana State. Unlike in the past when a single leader used to steer the party, all…
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Sir Syed demanded Muslims move forward with times
I wrote the following passages in 2015. This was discovered by a friend in her files. She sent it to me on the condition that I will not be naming her if…
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What is changing in Kashmir politics?
In the middle of campaign for Assembly elections in five states, Kashmir politics is taking a newer shape, in which the separatists of yesteryear are collaging under the banner of the parties…
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Not a single Jew or Muslim killed in first 1,300 years of living together
At this point of time, it is hard for common people to accept the fact that not a single Muslim or Jew lost life in any conflict between them in any battlefield…
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It’s time to turn off hype over India-Pak matches; other rivals pose greater threat to India
Once again a much awaited India versus Pakistan clash failed to live up to expectations and Pakistan’s batting order collapsed helplessly against India in the ICC World Cup match. The one sided…
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Love thy neighbour, yes, but also love animals and the environment you live in
By Asif Khan Every day on my morning walk (in the suburbs of Chicago, the USA) I see the same people. There are times when I see some new people walking their…
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AIMIM may drop Mumtaz Khan and Pasha Quadri in the upcoming Telangana Assembly elections
Hyderabad: All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM), which is set to regain all its seats in Old City of Hyderabad, is contemplating to change two MLAs in the run-up to the 2023 Assembly…
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BJP government is on the horn of dilemma—to carry out caste-based census or not
Does India need a caste census? If conducted, will it bring positive or negative consequences? There is debate over this issue. The issue is controversial due to differing opinions on potential benefits…
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Kargil Hill Council polls, first since article 370 abrogation
The results of Kargil Hill Council polls, held for the first time since the abrogation of Article 370 and the creation of Ladakh as Union Territory, National Conference – a die hard Kashmir-centric…
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AP politics witnessing political family soap opera
Hyderabad: Andhra Pradesh politics is witnessing an unusual political family soap opera. It pertains to jailed Telugu Desam supremo and ex-CM Nara Chandrababu Naidu, his family, extended family and members of N…
