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Role of North Indian Muslims in Partition; Ather Farouqui picks holes in that largely held belief
Urdu periodicals, with their dwindling readership, often showcase uninspiring articles, predictable poetry, and pedestrian fiction. Amidst mediocrity all around, there exists a pressing need for thoroughly researched and academically rigorous articles that…
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M.J. Gopalan chose cricket over hockey; it turned out to be a disaster
In the years before India became independent, one of the nation’s best all-around sports persons was a man named M.J. Gopalan. He was born in the Chingleput district in Tamil Nadu, but…
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Negative impact of excessive use of social media on mental health
The overwhelming and dazzling blitz of new information technology has revolutionised the way we communicate, connect, and consume information. The most intimate mode of conversation —face-to-face communication — has largely been replaced…
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Film Lagaan changed the mindset of Bollywood filmmakers, set a new trend
The highly popular film Lagaan: Once upon a time in India, completed 24 years on June 15, 2025. In many ways, it was a path-breaking movie which opened the doors for other…
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Israel paying a heavy price for nuclear stupidity
Without predicting the outcome of Israel-Iran blood-letting, there is absolutely no denying the fact that Zionist Jews have been the stupidest lot on the surface of the earth. The irony is that…
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From couplets to kebabs: A feast of words and flavours
Hyderabad: Urdu programmes are typically known for their lyrical verses, thunderous claps, and a chorus of wah-wah. But last Sunday, it wasn’t just poetry in the air – the mouthwatering aroma of…
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Flexible for whom? The hidden inequalities behind women’s work in gig economy
By Shraddha Pratapa and Manisha Dhulipala Every morning at 7-00 am, Rehana logs into the Urban Company app, hopeful the algorithm will finally send her a job. Most days, she waits. Hours…
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Rethinking Regulation: A Call for Respect, Coordination, and Transparency
By Sejal Gupta Regulation is the silent force shaping our everyday lives. From the medicines we take to the flights we board, regulatory bodies ensure safety, fairness, and order. Yet, in India,…
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Women happy over prospect of getting 33 percent quota in parliament and legislatures by 2029
The Modi government’s recent announcement of the Census date as March 2027, before the implementation of a 33 per cent quota for women in Parliament and State legislatures in the 2029 polls,…
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Cricket: Rainbow Nation unfurls its glorious colours for the world to view with awe
South Africa’s glorious triumph in the World Test Championship will be a huge morale booster for cricket in the country. It’s likely to be as significant as the 1983 World Cup victory…
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Cricket: Playing for Hyderabad was the most enjoyable experience in life, says Abbas Ali Baig
The 1970s were undoubtedly the golden period of Hyderabad cricket. The state had a star-studded team and an abundance of talent. That is why, when the Indian team went on a tour…
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Opinion: Unplanned departures; when life ends without warning
Hyderabad: Life is nothing but a delay of the inevitable – death postponed. Yet, how few ponder over this truth? Beneath its charm, excitement, ambitions, and accomplishments, life carries a startling fragility.…
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Coach SM Arif suggests ‘necessary rest’ for players to end slide in Indian badminton
The recently conducted Indonesian badminton tournament ended on a disastrous note for India. This prestigious event, which carries total prize money of 1.45 million USD, is a part of the BWF World…
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Game changer: Ukraine’s drone strikes alarm United States no less than Russia
The June 1 Ukrainian drone attack deep inside the Russian territory causing enormous destruction to President Vladimir Putin’s air-power reminds us of the past records of militarily and scientificallyless advanced country/empire inflicting…
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The Mumbai train accident was avoidable
The Monday morning deaths of commuters on the Mumbai suburban network were a not so common, freak accident, substantially due to the gap between two sets of tracks being less than the…
