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Bhagwat to Shah remarks that could derail NDA in Bihar Elections
Union Home Minister Amit Shah’s assertion on 16 October that the newly elected legislators of the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) in Bihar would decide on the choice of chief minister has sparked…
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BCCI’s lack of transparency in omitting Sarfaraz Khan is hurting the game
The BCCI seems to take pleasure in killing the careers of some promising cricketers. For reasons best known to those who occupy the seats of power within the organisation, some specific young players are selected for…
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Goodbye Asrani: There can be no one like you
The well-known comedian Asrani, a veteran of more than 350 films spanning almost six decades, passed away yesterday at the age of 84. He will be remembered for his portrayal of characters in films such as Sholay, Namak Haram,…
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Undertrial disparities of caste and religion in PSI 2023 India
The Prison Statistics India 2023 (PSI 2023), published by the National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB), offers the latest official snapshot of India’s prison system. Although the report covers data from 2023, it…
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SIO Telangana launches campaign for mental health challenges
Hyderabad: In a bid to address the rising mental health concerns, moral dilemmas, and digital excess among the younger generation, the Students Islamic Organisation (SIO) of Telangana has launched a month-long statewide initiative titled ‘Youth Issues…
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Indian football’s doomsday bereft of pride and principles
The world of football is buzzing with excitement because the biggest ever FIFA World Cup, featuring teams from 48 countries, will be held jointly by the USA, Canada and Mexico in 2026. The qualification…
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Echoes of 1948: The Sirens of September by Zeenath Khan
The Sirens of September, Zeenath Khan’s accomplished debut, is a subtle and evocative coming-of-age novel set against the charged backdrop of Hyderabad’s annexation in 1948 under Operation Polo. Told through the diary-like…
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P G Wodehouse remains the superstar of comic literature
P. G. Wodehouse, who was born on October 15, 1881, became one of the most successful humour writers of the 20th century. His enduring popularity comes from a combination of excellent writing…
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Abdul Nafay Kidwai: The pen that still brightens urdu skyline
Authors gifted with creative dexterity and journalists having an awe-inspiring way with words are no strangers to Lucknow, and their works remain an active part of our collective memory. Abdul Nafay Kidwai,…
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Living Sir Syed’s legacy requires his courage, determination and perseverance
Syed Ahmad was born in a well-known family of notables who had served with distinction in the Mughal Administration. His upbringing was one of careful grooming, characteristic of those who belonged to…
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What is the future of Indian students going to the United States
The visa crisis has particularly impacted international students, including those from India. There are growing concerns about the future of their education in the US. Approximately 1.1 million international students are studying…
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Kerala HC dismisses PIL against Arundhati Roy’s book cover showing her smoking
Kochi: The Kerala High Court on Monday dismissed a PIL seeking a stay on the sale of author Arundhati Roy’s newly released book over its cover photo showing her smoking. A division…
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Why the world must not stop talking about Uyghurs and their systemic genocide
Washington: The East Turkistan National Movement (ETNM) is set to hold a demonstration outside the US White House to mark 76 years of Chinese Communist Party’s invasion of East Turkistan in 1949.…
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Life of Prophet Muhammad is a message of love, says Prof. Ram Puniyani
Hyderabad: These views were expressed by renowned public intellectual and eminent historian Prof. Ram Puniyani on Tuesday at Maulana Azad National Urdu University (MANUU). He was delivering the keynote address at the inaugural…
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Indian Sindhis are genetically different from Pakistani Sindhis, study reveals
The Sindhi population living on the west coast of India has a unique genetic makeup that is completely different from the Pakistani Sindhis. Interestingly, they show genetic affinities towards two distinct groups,…
