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Senior journalist Muralidhar passes away; he leaves behind legacy that is difficult to fill in
He was popularly known as the ‘Post Press Conference briefer’ of the INS (Indian Newspaper Society), the building in New Delhi that houses scores of newspaper offices. Minutes after B Muralidhar Reddy reached The…
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Ramoji Rao-End of an era
Cherukuri Ramoji Rao, described variously as a Media Mogul, political kingmaker, business tycoon, and a multifaceted personality has surely left an indelible mark on many of the fields he traversed in his…
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Agnibaan, the 3D-printed rocket soars on 5th attempt; Agnikul Cosmos makes history
Agnikul Cosmos charted space history on Thursday by launching its ‘Agnibaan’ rocket with several firsts to its credit from the Sriharikota spaceport. Agnibaan is India’s first semi-cryogenic engine-powered launch vehicle. It is…
- Andhra Pradesh
In AP the contest is between Welfare Vs More Welfare plus development
Will the saying “A bird in hand is worth two in a bush” hold for the Andhra Pradesh elections held on May 13. Will the voter continue to trust in the incumbent…
- Politics
BRS is down but not out; emerges key player in several Telangana Lok Sabha seats
Will the Bharat Rastra Samithi (BRS) win any Lok Sabha seats on its own? Will it play any role in determining the fortunes of the Cong (I) and the BJP? Will the…
- World
Ecosystem can be saved by detecting invasive fish in early stage
CCMB scientists have developed a technique to detect invasive fish that threaten ecosystems and lead to loss in fish catch. They have developed an eDNA-based quantitative PCR assay to map the presence…
- News
Political debate with a difference–No fights on stage, only cool talk for solutions
Suresh Reddy summed up the proceedings with the urgent need to revive intra and inter-party democracy through discussions and debates. “We can have differences and bitter fights on the electoral turf, but…
- Politics
Election 2024: Stage set for triangular contests in Telangana
With the last date for withdrawal of nominations over on April 29, the stage is set for a triangular fight for the 17 Lok Sabha seats in the State of Telangana. With…
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Learn English the easy way by using IIITH tool
Want to improve your English the easy way? Here is one tool from the IIIT Hyderabad, which promises to help you. An English Learning Tool (ELT) that can be used as a…
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Election 2024: Advantage Cong (I) in Zahirabad
As one drives into Zahirabad town, about 100 km and under three hours Hyderabad in Telangana State, two mega projects catch the attention—The Mahindra Group and sign boards of the NIMZ (National Investment…
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Scientist Taqui Khan leaves behind an unmatched legacy; academia mourns his passing away
It was sometime in 1978, I had joined Nizam College to pursue my B. Sc in ( Math, Physics & Chemistry). The initial ragging and welcome to the classes was completed. One…
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Rare scientist K R Rao pioneered Remote Sensing in India; he infused music in his unstoppable work
If India has emerged today amongst the global leaders in remote sensing satellite technology and data, a good part of the credit should go to Wing Commander (retired) K R Rao. As…
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Skyroot Aerospace successfully test fires Stage-2 of Vikram-1 orbital rocket
Skyroot Aerospace, the Hyderabad-based, space startup had moved one step closer to realising the development of its Vikram-1 launch vehicle. Vikram-1, expected to be ready by end of 2024 will be the…
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India to launch trials on new TB vaccine; Hyderabad firm Bharat Biotech takes lead
TB or Tuberculosis, the once dreaded disease, continues to remain a top killer in India. BCG, the only available vaccine is over a hundred years old. The multi-drug therapy, though quite effective…
- India
Zafar Agha, a gentleman and a committed journalist passes away in Delhi
On March 3, 2020 I got a call from Zafar Agha the editor of National Herald, Delhi requesting if I could write an article on the Corona Virus that had just started…