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Islahuddin, lion of Pakistan hockey, celebrates 75th birthday amidst fading glory
Islahuddin Siddique, one of the legendary figures of Pakistan hockey, recently reached a landmark when he celebrated his 75th birthday. Islahuddin belonged to the golden generation of Pakistan’s hockey history and led…
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2022 yearend report of Home Ministry focuses on personal branding of PM Modi and HM Shah
As the New Year 2023 started, the Ministry of Home Affairs released its review of initiatives undertaken in the year 2022. It is a summary report of all the activities undertaken by…
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Losing mother at the tender age of 10, undeterred Javed Akhtar is rocking Bollywood
Most of us cannot decide who between Gulzar and Javed Akhtar is a better poet-lyricist. So, when the two legends shared the stage at the launch of Jadunama: Javed Akhtar’s Journey, written…
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Paigah Tombs: Will US aid improve this architectural jewel?
Hyderabad: The decision by US authorities to fund restoration of Paigah Tombs has come not a day too soon. The magnificent tombs, considered the Taj of the South, cry for attention. The exquisitely…
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Ace photographer Gerard Carr goes through hair raising experiences with wildlife around Hyderabad
The popularity of wildlife photography as a hobby is growing steadily. Several avid photographers set out every year to try their luck at clicking the exotic birds and animals in their natural…
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What caste-based census may offer to the Pasmanda Muslims in Bihar?
The Pasmanda Muslims of Bihar may have something to talk about after Bihar’s Chief Minister Nitish Kumar ordered a caste-based census in the state. However, they are unsure, of what it would…
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Irtiza Kareem maps out entire creative terrain of Khwaja Ahmad Abbas
It is perplexing to learn that an author whose creative dexterity permeates through various literary genres, films and print media is hardly recognized beyond being the one who gave a break to…
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Begum Hazrat Mahal: Prominent woman of 1857 rebellion
Begum Hazrat Mahal was born in 1830 in Faizabad of Uttar Pradesh. Her actual name was Muhammadi Khanum. Her father is Gulam Hussain of Faizabad. At a tender age itself, she showed good talent…
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Bharat Jodo Yatra: Warning bell for Modi, political maturing for Rahul
As any politician knows it takes a twinkle of an eye for the massive majority gathered in elections to disappear. The Congress cannot be written off as a national-level challenger and there…
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Stars sparkled when the old boys met to celebrate 150th year of Madrasa-i-Aliya
Hyderabad: Some shared a bear hug; some gave a firm handshake while a few smiled from ear to ear. Nothing warms the heart like an old friend. So it was with the…
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Aliya: 150 and still going strong; among the Aliyans are both kings and commoners
Hyderabad: Anniversary is the time to celebrate the joy of today, memories of yesterday and the hopes of tomorrow. For Aliyans it is a special occasion as they celebrate on Saturday the…
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Battalion approach is not best of counter-terrorism strategies
There has been no change in the counter-terrorism strategy in Jammu and Kashmir since terrorism erupted in the late 1980s. The battalion approach – more troops are essential to fight terrorists has…
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Hyderabad’s Mohammed Akbar recalls the battle against Pele’s team
From Hyderabad there are only two football players who have had the honour of playing against the legendary Pele of Brazil. Although Hyderabad had produced several famous players in the history of Indian football, only two…
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JK: Political slugfest over acts of terror clouds real work against terrorism
Within hours of the killing of four villagers in a terror attack in a village in the border district of Rajouri on Sunday evening, and two girls on Monday morning in an…
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The beauty of unity in diversity of Indians far away from home
Jeddah: The NRI community has been increasingly divided on political, religious and generational views as a result of the rapid spread of disinformation, and polarizing, social media campaigns promoting division on religious…
