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Trade, geopolitics and climate change-Balancing global commitments with domestic equity
U.S. President Donald Trump’s move to impose sweeping tariffs on Chinese goods and taxes on imports will have potential ramifications for global trade. As trade wars escalate, countries across the world will…
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Agra, the Taj of Dalit politics of Uttar Pradesh, is under siege
During a fairly long period under the Mughal rule, especially between Akbar and Shah Jahan, Agra prospered as the capital of Hindustan. Today it is considered as the Dalit capital of North…
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Opinion: Terrorism is betrayal, not a reflection of faith
Hyderabad: The perpetrators of the Pahalgam attack, like others around the globe, do not represent Islam. They embody ignorance, brutality, and a hunger for control cloaked in religious language. Their actions are…
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Urdu: A language beyond religion; a legacy of unity and literary brilliance
Hyderabad: The recent observation by the Supreme Court of India, calling Urdu the finest specimen of the Ganga-Jamuni tehzeeb, is both timely and necessary. In a country often divided by religious and…
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Nitish Roy: The making of Ramoji Film City in Hyderabad
A riveting piece of film history in Hyderabad is bound up in Ramoji Film City, Nitish Roy, and the conjunctions of art and architecture. The following is the story about one of…
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Bihar election results will be unpredictable; power dynamics may change at the last minute
The Bihar polls at the end of the year will be pretty unpredictable. Currently, there will be no cakewalk for the BJP, RJD, Congress, or the JD (U). The churning is quietly…
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India’s healthcare scenario—Challenges, Innovations and Journey ahead
By Manisha Dhulipala India’s healthcare system has always been a complex mix, with its burden, progress, challenges underscored by enduring issues of disparity and inequality. According to a press release by the…
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AP plans to build India’s biggest cricket stadium, set to become major sports hub
While the Hyderabad Cricket Association is drowning in a sea of controversies, the neighbouring Andhra Cricket Association is making significant strides in the development of cricket. It is charging ahead with the…
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Community leaders gather to condemn rising polarisation; warn of looming worse time
New Delhi: The Delhi State branch of the All India Muslim Majlis-e-Mushawarat organized a major conference on Saturday evening to strengthen national harmony and social unity. According to a press note, eminent…
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Will the Thackeray cousins dance the tango?
The Thackeray cousins, the nephew and son of the patriarch, the late Bal Thackeray, have suddenly created waves. Nephew Raj Thackeray has proffered his hand to Uddhav. Uddhav has shown his inclination…
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Gunning again… for the Shariah!
Reports say the Supreme Court sought the Union Government’s response to a petition filed by a woman, born a Muslim, now a non-believer, wanting to be governed by secular statutes rather than…
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Hyderabadi birder Asheesh Pittee receives London’s H H Bloomer Award
In a moment that has stirred joy and pride in the ornithological community, Aasheesh Pittie, a devoted birder and self-taught ornithologist, has been named the recipient of the H.H. Bloomer Award for…
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Hindi brings Marathi back to the centrestage–What next?
More Marathi-speaking people know Hindi in Maharashtra than those in each southern Indian state, which opposes the “imposition” of Hindi. Probably, even more than all those states put together. With more migrants…
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Lost in time: Why Hyderabadi Irani chai isn’t the same anymore
Hyderabad: If there is one thing that almost every Hyderabadi swears by and bonds over, it is Irani Chai. We have it in our blood, and scores of cafes, big and small,…
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Degrees without direction: Reforming education to empower and employ
By Lubna Ludheen India today stands at a critical juncture as it is home to the world’s largest youth population, according to the UNFPA State of World Population report of 2023, and…
