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Farooq Abdullah’s home truths on peace in Kashmir must be heard by Delhi
The tallest leader of Kashmir and former chief minister Farooq Abdullah has spoken home truths about how to get rid of terrorism and restore peace in Jammu and Kashmir, putting the onus…
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It is dogged persistence that pays off, writer tells young students
Journalists thrive on bad news. Like vultures, they feast on dead bones. However, journos too are humans. If they move around with a microscope looking for malfunctioning municipal facilities, they also celebrate…
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Hyderabad craftsmen design 100 doors for Ram Temple in Ayodhya
Hyderabad: Craftsmen from Hyderabad have been awarded the contract for designing the doors for the Ram Temple in Ayodhya. Sarath Babu, owner of Anuradha Timbers International, Secunderabad, was given the task of…
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Swords of Wootz steel ingots of Golconda and south India led to victory in many battles
When Tipu Sultan died in battle on 4th May, 1799, the British forces found his body with his formidable sword still clutched in his hands. It was made of the finest and strongest Wootz…
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Public is appalled at the suspension of 146 MPs; action has united the opposition
The recent security breach in Parliament has severe political, electoral, and legislative implications. The resultant unprecedented suspension of 146 has now united the Opposition Coalition. Lok Sabha witnessed two intruders jumping from…
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What are the origins of Santa Claus?
Sydney: (The Conversation) We’re all familiar with the jolly, white-haired and bearded overweight man who sneaks down chimneys on Christmas Eve delivering presents to children. But where did this come from? With…
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Rajouri-Poonch terror attack in army and compounded narratives
At a time when the national narrative was focused on the ever-expanding time and space of normalcy and peace in Jammu and Kashmir, terrorists struck a big blow to the army, killing…
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Caste census will make the Indian nation more humane
There has been an increasing debate taking place on caste census among individuals and social groups, political parties and voluntary organisations. Very recently Vakkaligas and Lingayats have voiced against caste survey by…
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Not able to bear insult wrestling queen Sakshi Malik quits sports; Indian reputation in danger
The premature retirement of champion woman wrestler Sakshi Malik has brought to the forefront the deplorable state of affairs within the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI). It also sent out completely wrong signals to the…
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Sun Temple at Konark is great but mosquito menace greater; inaction by ASI is appalling
UNESCO world heritage site, the Sun Temple at Konark in Odisha, is one of the most visited places in the country over the years. Nobel laureate Rabindranath Tagore described the iconic Sun…
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Rajan & Rohit’s Recipe for India’s future economic growth & challenges
India’s GDP growth rate has to log a sustained, double digit for the next two decades to transform itself into a developed nation by 2047, say Dr Rajan and Lamba, two noted…
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Decoding Jamun, the Indian blackberry: It provides numerous therapeutic benefits
Jamun, the black plum, is a popular fruit credited with a range of medicinal properties and benefits. It can be eaten fresh or made into juice and consumed. However, the reasons for…
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IPL players earn ‘enormous’ amounts; still their fee is far below than global footballers
As expected, the IPL teams paid up mind boggling sums of money to buy their targeted players in the auction that was held on Tuesday. The first big sensation was created by Sunrisers Hyderabad when they…