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Saga of Saeeda Bano, India’s first woman newsreader and doyenne of Urdu broadcasting
Sometimes we come across stories of ordinary men and women who overcome great adversity to achieve success. One such tale is that of Saeeda Bano a lady from Bhopal who overcame many societal pressures to…
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Extraordinary life of Agnes Keleti is an inspiration to mankind
The life and achievements of Agnes Keleti serve as a huge inspiration to all mankind, especially to those who are senior citizens and feel dejected that their best days are over. Many…
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Amrish Puri was Steven Spielberg’s favourite villain; his powerful voice and characterizations were superb
With the recent release of the film Indiana Jones And The Dial of Destiny in theatres across Hyderabad and elsewhere, the iconic action hero is back on the silver screen after many years.…
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The charisma of M.L. Jaisimha is vividly brought out in a book about his life
M.L. Jaisimha was one of the most charismatic cricketers that Hyderabad has produced. Besides being an excellent player he had a style that was magnetic. Every sport needs a character like him to…
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Cricket controversy triggers political grandstand; UK and Aussie PMs fume over Bairstow dismissal
The Ashes are one of the most high pressure competitions in international sports. After the institution of the Ashes trophy in 1882, many hard battles have been fought and many controversies have…
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Blackwater type private armies is big business; they might emerge in any country
Nowadays the media is full of the news of the private army known as the Wagner Group which almost pulled off a coup in Russia. But in India we are no strangers…
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Boys and girls whose tireless work makes the Wimbledon Championship go on uninterrupted
The prestigious Wimbledon tennis championships, now 146 years old, have had a long history of legendary competitions and great rivalries. Many articles have been written about the famous players who were engaged in fierce battles…
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BCCI gives raw deal to Hyderabad one more time; India will not play any match here
Cricket and controversy seem to go hand in hand. This time the matter concerns allocation of matches for the forthcoming ICC World Cup. There will be a total of ten venues. Hyderabad,…
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Sam Manekshaw–India’s greatest army leader almost died of injuries but was saved by his orderly
India’s most flamboyant soldier, Field Marshal Sam Manekshaw, passed away on 27th June 2008. The country lost a charismatic military leader who led India to one of its greatest war victories. If…
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Deadly fascination for Titanic continues to lure people to their doom
More than a hundred years after it sank, the Titanic continues to lure people to their doom. The ill-fated ship is back in the news because the party of five tourists in their deep…
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Young Winston Churchill lost his heart to a charming lady when he stayed in Hyderabad
Sir Winston Churchill, the flamboyant former Prime Minister of the UK was a tough talking and formidable man. Often seen with a cigar in his mouth, his famous scowl and his fiery…
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How lucrative tea trade resulted in race over the oceans from China to Great Britain
In most cities and villages of India, tea is the most accessible beverage. It is the common man’s drink and is available wherever one goes. But this was not always the case.…
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Imran Mirza guided daughter Sania to the pinnacle of success; his coaching talents remained unspoken
Hailing from a family of cricket players, Imran Mirza was not an outstanding tennis player. He had played the game at club level when he was young. But his innate sense and…
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Hate speech on TV channels is dividing society; how can this menace be checked?
Earlier this month, the passing away of former newsreader Geetanjali Aiyar brought back to mind her gracious and dignified bearing. It also reminded us of the days when the news was presented…
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Mango Magician who redesigns the King of Fruits and keeps us mesmerized
If someone tells us to imagine a mango tree on which there is a mango with two different skins and two different layers of pulp, each with a different taste, we would…
