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New book ‘Much is Misery—Hope Healing and Happiness’ reveals sufferings behind Materialism
By Syed Khaled Shahbaaz Hyderabad: Chicago-based doctors are calling for a fundamental shift from material success to ‘true wealth’ emphasizing the need for deeper human connections and well-being over financial gains. This was…
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India’s job crisis: Will Budget 2025–26 Bring Relief?
By Anandini Gupta and Moumita Barman The Union Budget 2025–26 has renewed the emphasis on addressing employment-related challenges, particularly for workers in the informal sector. With youth unemployment at 10.2% and the…
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New English translation of the holy Quran released in Delhi
By Zillur Rahman Haider New Delhi: The latest translation of the Holy Quran into English was formally launched on Saturday (February 8) at the India Islamic Cultural Centre. The event drew a…
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Deoband: A town of love and harmony defamed by vested interests
Deoband: Tareekh wa Tehzeeb ke Aine meNAuthor: Dr Ubaid Iqbal AsimPublisher: Kutab Khana Naimia, DeobandPages: 512. Harback Hindi version: Etihasik Nagri DeobandPrice: Rs 600Author: Dr Ubaid Iqbal AsimAvailable from: Kutab Khana Naimia,…
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Enrolment of children in pre-primary education is improving; Telangana achieves near-universal enrolment
By Rashad Ullah Khan The Annual Status of Education Report (ASER) 2024, a nationwide rural household survey facilitated by Pratham was released on the 28th of January, 2025. The survey reached 649,491…
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Focus on National Highway tolls: Unveiling trends and policies
By Sejal Gupta and Anjana Divakar India’s vast road network spans over 1.4 million km, with National Highways (NHs) comprising less than 2% of this length but managing 40% of road traffic,…
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Shedding light on gender barriers in India’s night-time economy
By Khushi Singh and Rashad Ullah Khan The Indian economy has witnessed rampant development in the last decade. With the entry of new players and modified market norms, the economy is now…
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Lamakaan completes 15 years of incredible ride; becomes an iconic public space
By Ashhar Farhan Ashhar Farhan We are turning fifteen this year. It has been an incredible ride so far and we thank you for your love, patronage, and attendance at our events,…
- Hyderabad
Hyderabad: Delays slow down Khursheed Jah devdi restoration
By Saleha Fatima Hyderabad: The restoration of the Khursheed Jah Devdi at Hussaini Alam, once the residence of the Paigah nobles, is going at a slow pace. Though work began in June 2023…
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Aromas of Old Hyderabad: A journey through scented streets
By Ameera Aaiza The adage ‘Love is in the air’ is well-known, but have you ever felt a sense of nostalgia in the air? My recent trip to the Purana Shehar (Old…
- Hyderabad
HYDRAA launches rejuvenation of lakes in Hyderabad inspired by Bengaluru
Hyderabad: While the rainy season is almost winding up, the HYDRAA (Hyderabad Disaster Response and Assets Protection Agency) swung into action, initially to rejuvenate eight lakes within the Greater Hyderabad limits. Sunnam…
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Diwali: A shared celebration across cultures in Indian history
Artefacts preserved in Hyderabad Central Library reveal that Indian Muslims have long played a role in Diwali celebrations. However, due to the inaccessibility of historical sources written in Urdu and Persian, much…
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Legacy of Mukarram Jah in education honoured; books on 3 Nizams released
By Syed Khaled Shahbaaz Hyderabad: Rich tributes were paid to Mukarram Jah Bahadur on his 91st birth anniversary at a grand celebration held at the historic Masarrat Mahal in Purani Haveli Palace. The…
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Meet ‘Syeda X’: The everyday woman you don’t see
India’s informal sector occupies interstate migrants working in precarious conditions for lower wages, with inadequate legal and social support mechanisms. The vulnerability was exposed during the COVID-19 lockdown when thousands of migrant…
- Telangana
Telangana: Exploited and overworked, the unjust burden of part-time lecturers
By Manasa Hyderabad: Part-time lecturers in Telangana universities are facing a growing wave of discontent as they grapple with unfair labour practices and inadequate compensation. Despite possessing qualifications on par with regular…
