Opinions
Opinions from known and prominent personnel from various backgrounds like activism, academia, business and historical experience. Thought-provoking articles, insightful analyses, and diverse viewpoints await, encouraging meaningful conversations on the issues that matter.
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Humiliated Israel takes refuge in the rubble of Syria, Gaza
To deflect the global attention from the unexpected military and diplomatic embarrassment suffered at the hands of Iran, the Zionists in Israel and the United States turned on the heat on war-ravaged…
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Bihar polls will show AI may take over the world
Last year was a high-profile election year with 60 countries going to the polls. This included India. Artificial Intelligence played a prominent role in predicting voter turnout, identifying potential swing voters, voter…
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Former top-notch wicket-keeper Syed Kirmani exposes BCCI’s double standards
With befitting fanfare, Syed Kirmani’s autobiography titled Stumped – Life Behind and Beyond the Twenty-two yards, was launched in Hyderabad at a glittering ceremony on Sunday. As reported in these columns, there…
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Football: New coach Khalid Jamil may be the inspiring figure that India badly needs
After decades, the Indian football team players will have an Indian coach to guide them. The man who has been selected for this task is Khalid Jamil, a 48- year-old former midfield…
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Exploring tech and equity: The gender and inclusion conference 2025
By Moumita Barman The digital age has brought dramatic changes to how we work, learn, and access services, yet this transformation has been far from universally inclusive. In low- and middle-income countries,…
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Sleepless in cities: Rental markets and regulations need immediate government attention
The demand for rental accommodation in India is significant, with the market estimated to be worth 34.18 billion $ in 2023. Rented accommodations are vital for a large section of our populace…
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Opinion: Priyanka Gandhi is unstoppable
Parliamentary democracy seemed at its peak in recent times, with Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi leading the Opposition charge. A deadly weapon acquisition in the Opposition armoury is Priyanka Gandhi, who recently…
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Justice is bout swiftness; incarceration is not a substitute
By Abhik Sen and Moumita Barman Justice is measured not just in terms of punishing an accused, but also by how fairly all parties have been treated. Closure and reparation for victims…
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Crores lost, yet e-defrauds rise exponentially; why?
Mumbai: Before the numbers started to ring, the callers were warned of e-fraudsters who lured people to part with their money in a variety of ways. Some six thousand frauds were carried…
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Opinion: With praise pouring in from top Congress leadership on caste census, Revanth Reddy is on cloud 9
Hyderabad: Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy is on cloud nine. The praise of former UPA chairperson Sonia Gandhi, Congress MP Rahul Gandhi, AICC President Mallikarjun Kharge, and Priyanka Gandhi, MP, has boosted…
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The question mark on the fence; what Nature asks us each morning?
By Asif Khan On my morning walk, I noticed something seemingly small—a Buckwheat vine that had climbed to the top of the basketball court fence and curled itself into the shape of…
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A pipeline broken at the base cannot yield desired results
About 15 percent of India’s population has less than four percent representation in all meaningful walks of life. This is the stubborn ‘four percent trap’. Many explanations have been offered, but its…
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Between hope and hardship: Why are millions of youth chasing government jobs?
By Sai Priya More than twenty-five years after India initiated its economic liberalization, the nation’s deep-seated fascination with the post-colonial state persists with surprising intensity. This is most notably reflected in the…
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Between justice and mercy: A Shariah perspective on Nimisha’s fate
Hyderabad: To err is human, to forgive divine. This timeless adage finds renewed relevance in the unfolding story of Nimisha Priya, an Indian nurse on death row in Yemen. As global campaigns gain…
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Cricket: Corruption in HCA has pushed important matters to the background
The Hyderabad Cricket Association is setting new records every week. Unfortunately, the records are of a dubious nature. At one time, Hyderabad used to produce record-breaking players, but now Hyderabad produces only…
