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Aakhri Sawarian is novel of epic proportions by Syed Ashraf that takes reader to times of Timur Lame
By Qazi Obaidur Rahman Hashmi The novel, Akhri Sawarian (The Last Rides), by Syed Mohammed Ashraf woven around a well-knit plot, captures the reader’s attention at its outset. Written in first person,…
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Spain, Moors and Morocco: A time when Spain was known as Iberia
By Mohan Guruswamy The term ”Moor” does not refer to any particular ethnic group, and is applied as a blanket term to North African (Berber) and Arabian Muslims who colonized Spain during…
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Peace conference for Ukraine, war conferences for Gaza
As President Vladimir Putin is concentrating too much on the East for strategic cooperation a day is not far away when some Western cartographers may, at the behest of their political masters,…
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Priyanka Gandhi’s decision to contest from Wayanad presents challenges as well as opportunities
Amidst a flurry of speculation and anticipation, the Congress party has made a strategic and significant move by fielding Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi in the by-elections in Wayanad. This seat became available…
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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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NEET and UGC-NET Scandals: Corruption or policy misstep?
Ablaz Mohammed Schemnad The past few days were a horror-filled journey for the Indian education system. The recent ruckus over the cancellation of UGC-NET exam, which is the enabler for assistant professorship…
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Two landmark books on Islam set for release on September 5
Hyderabad: This year, September 5 will hold special significance as it coincides with the first day of Rabi-ul-Awwal, the month in which Prophet Muhammad was born. Incidentally, this date is also observed…
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Urban Sketchers Hyderabad: Capturing the soul of city through art
Hyderabad: A 45-year-old man, who had buried the artist inside him in pursuit of a corporate career, is probably not alone in feeling the void he does in terms of fulfillment. Yearning…
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Hyderabad: Green tile work at Qutb Shahi Tombs reveals stunning dome
Hyderabad: Every visitor who has been to the historic Qutb Shahi tombs in the city is usually in awe of the place. And often, the incredulous restoration of the site is also…
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Cristiano Ronaldo Jr is preparing to step into his father’s boots
When Cristiano Ronaldo, the lion of Portugal, leaves the field, after a few years the lion cub may soon take over and carry on his father’s legacy. The ace footballer’s eldest son,…
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Carlos Alcaraz—A tennis legend in the making
Twenty-one-year-old Carlos Alcaraz Garfia of Spain has got tennis pundits all over the world talking about him after he chalked up an impressive triumph in the French Open tennis championship recently. He…
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The creative intermingling of words and visuals
The tantalizing uncertainty of life, the unpredictable and intriguing experience of desire, and an intense way of perceiving external reality can hardly be communicated through words. This puzzling and less-recognized human folly…
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Lucknow: Coat pocket edition of Constitution is a sellout after LS polls
The slim red coat pocket edition of the Indian Constitution that Congress MP Rahul Gandhi flaunted at his election rallies has seen a sudden surge in demand. The Constitution of India in…
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Save earth before it is too late
It’s no less a grim reminder to the environmentalists that in some parts of India the temperature this month has reportedly crossed 50 Celsius as against 45 to 48 ordinarily. This alarming…
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Modi has a tough route to navigate with his trademark authoritative style
The new NDA coalition government led by Narendra Modi has just taken office, and it’s too early to predict how it will perform. India is familiar with coalitions, as it has a…
